Are you in the middle of a kitchen remodel?  Or are you thinking about whether or not you should replace your 10 year old refrigerator?  Maybe you’ve had your heart set on that new matching red clothes washer and dryer set for a while now - oops, I’m projecting - well wait until April 22 to buy them, because you’ll get an added rebate.

Starting April 22, 2010 and ending May 23, 2010, the California Energy Commission will give you a rebate in addition to your local utility’s appliance rebate programs.  The Cash4Appliances program gives you the following:

Eligible Refrigerators - $200 
Eligible Clothes Washers - $100 
Eligible Room Air Conditioners - up to $50

Here are a few rules to keep in mind:

1. You have to buy these appliances from an in-state store.  Amazon or BestBuy.com purchases aren’t eligible.  However, BestBuy purchases made in their stores are eligible.
2. You have to show proof that you recycled your old appliance before you can get the rebate.
3. You have to buy your appliances between April 22, 2010 and May 23, 2010 and rebate claims must be postmarked by June 25, 2010.

So if you were thinking about getting a new refrigerator, clothes washer or room air conditioner - browse the stores, see if they’re a good investment and then purchase them between April 22nd and May 23rd.