Wood Stove Changeout

Winter 2008-09
Wood Stove Changeout Program

Update: As of March 30, 2009, qualified applicants will be placed on a "wait list." If program funds become available (i.e. if a current rebate voucher recipient doesn't redeem their voucher by the deadline and it is "voided") those on the wait list will be contacted in order of application receipt date.

Do you heat with an old Wood Stove
or Fireplace Insert?

If you currently heat with an older, non-certified wood stove or fireplace insert, then you may qualify to save $600-800 on the purchase and professional installation of a new wood, pellet or natural gas device in exchange for your old device. To qualify, you must submit a complete application and agree to the program terms. *This offer is not retro-active and is based on a pre-approval application process. If you've already replaced your device, and/or purchased a new one, you do not qualify.

NOTE: The cost to purchase a new device and have it professionally installed typically starts around the $2500 range.

Why upgrade?
There are many reasons to upgrade your old wood stove or insert. Newer technology stoves burn much cleaner and efficiently, saving money and improving indoor and outdoor air quality. Click here to view short videos on "How to Operate your woodstove more efficiently" and "A Quick Guide on How to Select a New Stove for Home Heating."

Who Qualifies?
There are two main criteria to qualify:

• You must be a homeowner living in the Spokane County Smoke Control Zone; and
• You must regularly use an old, non-certified wood stove or fireplace insert to heat your home during winter. Don't know if your device is certified or not? Click here.

Fireplaces, including zero clearance fireplaces with glass doors & blowers do not qualify for this program. Pellet stoves also do not qualify for this program.

If you believe you meet these two critieria, the next step is to apply for a rebate voucher. The application must be completed, signed and mailed to Spokane Clean Air. After reviewing your application, if it is determined that you qualify, Spokane Clean Air will send you a Rebate Voucher and a list of participating retailers who will accept the voucher. Vouchers are disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available. The voucher is good toward the purchase and professional installation of a new device (wood, pellet or natural gas) when your old wood stove or insert is removed by a participating retailer when they install your new device. 

Click here to print out an application form or, stop by a participating retailer, listed below. Rebate vouchers are issued to qualified applicants if funds remain on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please NOTE:

• The cost to purchase a new device and have it professionally installed typically starts around the $2500 range.
• This is the busy retail season, and there is a national shortage of wood burning stoves, therefore, you can expect to wait 4-8 weeks or longer for installation scheduling.
• Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rebates are not retroactive and are non-transferrable. One voucher per qualified household. Other terms and conditions apply and are listed on the back of the application form.

Who is funding this program? Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) with additional funding has been provided by Avista and Northwest Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association. Support has also come from area retailers and manufacturers.

Participating Retailers If you'd rather pick up an application form, you may do so at a participating retail location (listed below) or at Spokane Clean Air's office, (note new location) 3104 E. Augusta Ave.

Applications must be submitted to Spokane Clean Air for approval. Once approved (allow 2 weeks to process) a Rebate Voucher is sent with a list of these participating retailers and any additional discounts/rebates they'll provide.

You choose which retailer, from the list below, that you want to purchase a device from and schedule installation. At the time of installation, the retailer will remove your old wood stove or insert and will take it to a recycling center for destruction. If the device has already been removed, or if you refuse to relinquish it to the retailer at the time of installation of the new device, you will be disqualified from the program.

Accent Stove & Spa
1622 N. Division Street
325-8800
www.accentstoveandspa.com

Auto-Rain Sprinkler, Stoves & Fireplaces
3 locations:
3718 E. Decatur, 847-0060
1311 N. Washington, 326-4440
16823 E. Sprague, 928-5403
www.autorain.com

Country Homes Power
3 locations:
8108 N. Division, 466-9100
5323 E. Sprague, 534-9100
16814 E. Sprague, 927-2000
www.countryhomespower.com

Falco's
9310 E. Sprague Ave.
926-8911
www.falcoshomeresort.com

Ron Morris Heating
& Fireplace Center
8119 N. Division
487-5058

Spokane Chimney & Vent
1221 N. Freya St
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 244-6639
 

Spokane Fireplace & Patio
27 W. Boone Ave.
326-7388
www.spokanefireplace.com

Quality Stoves, Post Falls, Idaho
(208) 457-8868
1611 E. Edmondton Ave.
Post Falls, Idaho