September 2, 2009

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Cash for Clunkers Rebate Program Offered by Thor Appliance Company

(LOS ANGELES) – Thor Appliance Company, a leading supplier of specialty home appliances, announced today that it will offer a factory rebate of $200.00 on the company’s full line if ENERGY STAR® laundry appliances.  The rebate program begins immediately and will continue while inventory lasts.

While the goal of the program is to help consumers replace inefficient top-loading washing machines with energy saving front loaders, customers do not need to trade-in clunkers to qualify for the program.  “We realize that consumers want to purchase more efficient appliances but are waiting to see if a government rebate will be available,” said Matthew Lee, vice president of sales for Thor Appliances.  “We hope that our rebate will jumpstart the sale of green appliances while Washington, D.C. decides if and when they’ll provide their own incentives.” 

Although the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has indicated that a cash for appliance clunkers rebate may be on the horizon, there is currently no program in place.  Additionally, the DOE has not announced which appliance categories will be covered or the dollar amounts of the rebates. 

Thor’s $200.00 factory rebate will be taken at the time of sale and will apply to the company’s entire line of compact laundry machines sold online at www.ThorAppliances.com.  The rebate applies to Thor’s standard retail pricing, which remains unchanged. The program will not include hauling away old appliances nor will the company accept clunkers as trade-ins. 

Los Angeles-based Thor Appliance Company is a leading supplier of specialty in-home appliances. Thor currently offers a complete line of compact laundry machines, including the company's signature washer dryer combination. For more information on Thor and its history, please visit www.thorappliances.com or phone (877) 877-0540.  

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