Check the site for the first-class home appliance refund application (Kimchi refrigerator, TV air conditioner, etc.)
This is how to apply for a Class 1 home appliance refund. The exact name is ‘KEPCO’s high-efficiency home appliance purchase cost support project’. 10% of the purchase cost can be refunded up to KRW 300,000. Be sure to check the target.
If you purchase home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, televisions, and TVs after April 23, 2021, you may be able to apply for a first-class energy consumption efficiency refund.
Not all Level 1 applicants can apply, but if you qualify, you can get up to 300,000 won back in your bank account. 1등급 가전 환급
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What types of home appliances are eligible for a Class 1 home appliance refund application? 좋은뉴스
First, you need to check whether it is an appliance that can apply for a Class 1 appliance refund. What you need to look at when checking the application of the standard is the efficiency level label and the effective date of the application standard.
Efficiency rating label of purchased product
Application standard effective date
Class 1 Home Appliance Refund Application Label
However, rather than checking the labels individually, it is easier to search for products eligible for support on the refund application website.
✅ Search for products subject to refund for 1st class home appliances
The 11 types of home appliances targeted include refrigerators, kimchi refrigerators, air conditioners, general washing machines, drum washing machines, water purifiers, electric rice cookers, vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, TV dehumidifiers, and medical dryers.
Most manufacturers, such as Samsung Electronics LG LG Electronics Winia Paseco, are also applied. The place of purchase is E-Mart, Hi-Mart, online shopping mall, Coupang, Gmarket, Auction, 11th Street.
Confirmation of eligibility for home appliance refund support
Not all buyers are eligible for Tier 1 electronics refunds. Check out who is eligible below
Persons with disabilities, disabled people with severe disabilities as defined in the “Welfare of Persons with Disabilities Act”
Grades 1 to 3 as defined in the “Act on Honor and Support for Persons of National Merit, etc.”
Grades 1 to 3 as defined in the “5.18 Law on Honoring People of Democratic Merit”
Persons of Independence Merit Persons of Independence Merit and their bereaved family or family members who hold a certificate of Independence Merit according to the “Act on the Courtesy of Independent Men of Merit”
Recipients of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients who fall under Article 7, Paragraph 1, Items 1 to 4 of the “National Basic Livelihood Security Act”
Second-income class housing Those who are in the next-income class as defined in the “National Basic Livelihood Security Act” and receive support under the following laws
① “National Basic Livelihood Security Act” Article 9 Paragraph 5
② “National Health Insurance Act” Enforcement Decree Attached Table 2 Subparagraph 3 Item D
③ “Welfare of Persons with Disabilities Act” Articles 49 and 50
④ Article 5 of “Single Parent Family Support Act”
⑤ Priority care Second highest person
Second-income class general The next-income class defined in the “National Basic Livelihood Security Act”
Residential customers with 5 or more household members according to the large family resident registration card
Households with 3 or more children or 3 or more “children” or 3 or more “grandchildren”
Life support equipment Households using life support equipment such as oxygen concentrators and artificial respirators due to respiratory disorders or rare intractable diseases
Maternity households Households containing infants less than 3 years old from the date of birth on the resident registration table
Social Welfare Facilities Social welfare facilities under the Social Welfare Services Act (excluding some facilities)
Apply for a refund of up to KRW 300,000 for purchasing expenses
You can view KEPCO’s first-class refund on the KEPCO’s high-efficiency home appliance purchase cost support project website. The order of application is as follows.
1. Log in and agree to terms and conditions
Sign up Log in and agree to the use of personal information and terms and conditions.
2. Enter account information.
Enter your account information in your name and check its validity.
3. Enter applicant information.
Enter the applicant’s information such as name, address and phone number.
4. Enter purchase information.
Enter the item model name of the purchased home appliance, purchase amount, date of purchase, etc.
5. Upload 4 types of supporting documents.
Upload proof of purchase. Transaction statements, receipts, photos of energy consumption efficiency rating labels, photos of nameplates, copies of household members, etc.
6. Complete the application.
Once the application is complete, you can receive it via text message if necessary.
It is also a good idea to call the person in charge if you are stuck or have difficulty applying. You can check the contact person in charge for each region and the available hours for phone inquiries here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sites are subject to the 1st class home appliance refund application?
The address of the KEPCO refund website is https://en-ter.co.kr/support/main/main.do.
Can I apply for 2022 or 2023?
You can apply within the budget set by KEPCO. Possible in 2022 and likely in 2023.