Electric Dryer Rebates in Alabama (2026)

Nothing yet. HEAR is not launched yet in Alabama, so no federal electric dryer rebate can be claimed there today, and rebates are generally not paid for work completed before a programme launches. Once it opens, the federal framework allows up to varies for households at or below 80% of Area Median Income, and 50% of the cost up to the same cap for households between 80% and 150% AMI. Utility rebates may be available now regardless.

The HEAR status in Alabama is: Not launched yet. No application is possible today. Check the official programme page rather than relying on a contractor telling you otherwise.

Not yet. Neither HEAR nor HOMES has launched in Alabama, so there is no federal rebate to stack there today. Once they open you will typically be able to combine them with each other, with state programmes like Alabama Power EnergySelect and Efficiency Programs, and with utility rebates. Combined incentives generally cannot exceed 100% of the project cost, and the same measure cannot always be claimed twice.

To qualify for the maximum rebate, your household income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) for your county in Alabama. For example, in Jefferson County, 80% AMI for a family of 4 is $83,300. Households between 80% and 150% AMI receive 50% of costs up to the cap.

The HEAR program provides up to $840 for electric clothes dryers. Households at or below 80% AMI get 100% of costs covered up to the cap. Households between 80-150% AMI get 50% of costs. Heat pump dryers and standard electric dryers both qualify.

A heat pump dryer recycles hot air instead of venting it outside, using about 50% less energy than conventional dryers. They run at lower temperatures, which is gentler on clothes. They cost more upfront ($800-$1,400 vs. $400-$800 for standard electric) but save $50-$100 per year in energy costs. The HEAR rebate can offset the price difference.

Most standard electric dryers require a 240V outlet. If you're switching from a gas dryer, you'll likely need a new 240V circuit installed. The cost of this wiring may be covered separately under the $2,500 HEAR wiring rebate, in addition to the $840 dryer rebate.