Austin

Major Appliances and Fixtures

From Jacci Howard Bear, for About.com

Turn in Your Old Refrigerator for Some Cool Cash
Austin Energy through its Refrigerator Recycling Program will pick up your old, working refrigerator or freezer for free and pay you $35. If you were just going to give it away, why not get a little cash to put toward your new fridge?
Regulate Your Air Conditioning with a Free Thermostat
In exchange for allowing Austin Energy to cycle your air conditioner on and off during periods of peak demand, get a Honeywell Superstat thermostat (valued at $200-$280) installed for free.
Spend Less on Laundry with a Washer Rebate
With the City of Austin and Texas Gas Service WashWise Rebate get a $100 water/energy rebate when you purchase an eligible high efficiency clothes washer.
Flush for Free with a New Water-Efficient Toilet
Qualified customers can get either a free toilet or a rebate up to $100 when they purchase from a list of approved models. An installation rebate is also available to participants in the Free Toilet Program to defray the cost of hiring a plumber.