The NSW government is bringing back its Washing Machine Exchange Program, following a successful round last year. (Source: Good Guys)
Thousands of NSW households, including age pensioners and families, could be eligible for a new washing machine for a fraction of the price under a fresh cost-of-living initiative backed by the state government. The offer is first-come, first-served, so front loaders could be snapped up in days.
The NSW government has opened a new round of its Washing Machine Exchange Program and has 6,500 machines available. It follows the success of the first round in July last year, which saw overwhelming demand.
For $250, eligible Centrelink and Department of Veterans’ Affairs cardholders can trade in their old top-loader for a brand new, energy-efficient 8-kilogram front loader. Along with the upfront savings, households can expect to save on water, energy and detergent costs with the upgrade.
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Water Minister Rose Jackson said the program was about delivering real, practical cost-of-living relief for those who needed it most.
“By replacing old top loaders with modern, efficient machines, we’re cutting water and power bills by up to $300 a year, while making everyday essentials more affordable,” she said.
“Last time we sold out of washing machines in next to no time, which was a huge win but left some people disappointed to have missed out.
“Now we’re back with more washers to take our water savings to the next level and hopefully reach people who weren’t able to get one last time.”
Households could cut their bills by up to $300 a year through water, power bill and detergent savings. (Source: Getty)
The program has been done in partnership with The Good Guys Commercial, with the new machines usually retailing for between $700 to $800.
Last year, the $11 million program saw more than 5,000 machines snapped up within days.
Seniors Minister Jodie Harrison said hundreds of seniors had benefited from the scheme.
“With the current cost-of-living pressures that our seniors are facing, this program gives them a new washing machine at a discounted price, and potential savings on their bills with a more efficient, new one,” she said.
“Seniors should get in quick and register, as the last program sold out within days.”
Residents eligible for the scheme include those with a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Low Income Card from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
You’ll need to be a NSW resident, be over the age of 18, and have an existing top-loading washing machine to exchange.