Stylesheets: Screen version | Mobile

Woodstove Change-out

2010 Woodstove Change out

PROGRAM EXTENDED TO RUN FROM JULY 19 to SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

How to Receive Your Rebate:

Step 1: Qualify

Your old stove must still be in use or recently removed from an existing installation. This rebate applies to woodstoves created pre-1994.

  • Most insurance companies require notification if you are installing a new appliance. It is recommended you have your chimney inspected by a WETT certified technician before you proceed.

Step 2: Shop

When you are ready to shop for your new low-emission woodstove or fireplace insert, contact a participating retailer (see list below) to arrange purchase.

Upon purchase, your retailer will be given a tracking number. This number will be used by both the retailer and the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange to verify your new stove purchase, installation, and disposal of your old one.

  • Please ensure that the address you provide on the form is the address to which your rebate cheque will be sent.

Step 3: Disposal

Your old stove must be taken to the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange to be disposed of (whether by you or the installer). You will be given a receipt or signature/stamp which will provide us with proof of destruction.

Step 4: Receive Your Rebate

The rebate amount is $250 per appliance. Once the tracking form has been completed and returned, stating proof of purchase and proof of destruction, you will receive a cheque in the mail within a few weeks from the City of Nanaimo.

42 / 100 rebates are still available through the City of Nanaimo on a first come, first serve basis.

What Qualifies?

Appliances that can be CHANGED-OUT under this program include the following:

  • A free-standing non-EPA certified "stove". A "homemade" or "barrel" stove.
  • A so-called "airtight" non-EPA certified fireplace insert, or tube type heat exchanger with a face plate and door (like the 'Free Heat Machine' or 'Welenco') that is currently installed in an open hearth fireplace.
  • A non-EPA certified "wood furnace" (ducted, forced air, home heating appliance) - may only be replaced by an EPA certified wood furnace or pellet furnace.
  • A wood-burning cook stove.

Appliances that can REPLACE the non-EPA wood-burning appliances listed above include:

  • An EPA certified woodstove, a pellet stove, or a high efficiency gas stove/fireplace.
  • An EPA certified wood insert, a pellet insert, electric insert or a high efficiency gas insert.
  • An EPA certified factory-built fireplace - may only be accepted if it is replacing a NON EPA certified WOODSTOVE or NON EPA certified WOOD INSERT (not an existing factory built fireplace).

The value of the rebates cannot exceed the value of the appliance.

Retailers

Contact any of these retailers to participate:

  • Goldline Quality Appliances: #6-2253 Wilgress Road, 250-729-7988
  • Pioneer Fireplace: 419 Terminal Avenue N., 250-753-2353 or #23-1499 Huntley Street, Parksville, 250-954-0331
  • Sun-Ray Heating Products Ltd.: 1716 Kidson Road 250-751-0537
  • Target Plumbing & Heating Ltd.: 1622 Northfield Road 250-756-3200

Drop off Location

  • Nanaimo Recycling Exchange - 2477 Kenworth Road (250) 758-7777

Many retailers are offering incentives for up to an additional $150 from March 1st until April 30th.

Further information for download:

Woodstove Videos

Burn it Smart Videos (courtesy Government of Canada)

Air Watch Northwest Videos (http://www.airwatchnorthwest.org/)

For questions, or more information, please email: woodstovechangeout@nanaimo.ca

Minor Navigation