Washington, DC (WKYC) -- If your old washing machine or refrigerator is acting up, you may soon be able to get a rebate check if you buy a new model. The federal government is getting ready to start a "Cash for Appliance Clunkers" program.
"I can't tell you how excited I am," said Reginald Sizemore, owner of the Father's Dream Appliance store on Woodland Avenue in Cleveland.
"It worked great for getting thousands of old cars off the road," Sizemore added. "It will work great for all those people thinking about buying a new household appliance."
There will be no trade-in requirement in the appliance program.
Rebate checks will be issued from $50 to $200 to purchase everything from refrigerators and dishwasher to furnaces and air conditioners.
At the hhgregg store in North Olmsted, appliance specialist Bryce Weber told WKYC's Mike O'Mara that this new clunkers program will get the entire industry a boost.
"This is a win-win," said Weber. "The consumers get an extra incentive to buy and we get a boost in sales."
The Cash for Appliance Clunkers program is expected to be up and running by the beginning of November in some states. It's unclear when the program may begin in South Carolina.
8/25/2009 2:20:42 PM
