
WashWise Retail Training Study Guide
The WashWise tier qualifications have changed for 2011. The current 2011 tier qualifications are:
2011 Qualifications
| Tier | MEF | WF | Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.2 and above | 4.5 and below | $50 |
| 2 | 2.46 and above | 4.0 and below | $100 |
To find out if specific clothes washers qualify for the rebate please check the WashWise Qualified Products List.
Definitions of Modified Energy Factor (MEF) and Water Factor (WF)
- MEF
- Modified Energy Factor is the cubic feet of laundry that can be washed and dried per kWh. The higher the MEF the more efficient the machine.
- WF
- Water Factor is the number of gallons of water needed to wash each cubic foot of laundry. The lower the WF the less water the machine uses.
ENERGY STAR® Qualifications
Not all ENERGY STAR washers qualify for a WashWise Rebate. To see a list of qualified models, please refer to the most current Qualified Products List.
Applying for a WashWise Rebate
To successfully submit a qualified application for a WashWise Clothes Washer Rebate, the following requirements must be met:
- Purchase a new qualified clothes washer from January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011, and install it in the service area of one of the participating utilities.
- Complete the entire front portion of the rebate application form and sign it.
- Make a copy of the completed rebate application and receipt for your records.
- Mail the completed copy of the rebate application and a copy of your itemized invoice or sales receipt within 90 days of purchase of clothes washer.
WashWise Clothes Washer Rebate Program
100 SW Main St, Suite 1600
Portland, OR 97204or Fax a copy of rebate application and sales receipt to 1-800-687-6176
or Email a scanned copy of completed rebate application and sales receipt in PDF format within 90 days of purchase to:
- Only one rebate per household. Not eligible if you have received a WashWise rebate for this home after January 1, 2004.
All 2011 rebate requests must be made within 90 days of purchase.
Where can a customer go for more information about the WashWise program?
Complete and current information about the WashWise Clothes Washer Program can be found on this website (www.washwiserebate.com) and customers commonly asked questions can be found on the Frequently Asked Questions page. Customers may also call the WashWise program hotline at 1-866-632-4636 or email at


