"This relieves households, reduces resource use, and at the same time makes a meaningful contribution to the protection of the environment and climate," said Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP). "The regional value creation by domestic companies also contributes to the upswing for Austria."
Device Saver Bonus: Rush for New Repair Bonus
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The appliance saver bonus for household appliances shows successful results according to the Ministry of the Environment. Between January 12 and March 26, 65,300 vouchers were created and 59,000 redeemed. The vouchers cover 50 percent of the repair costs up to a maximum of 130 euros and up to 30 euros for cost estimates.
Appliance Saver Bonus: Nearly 2,300 Partner Companies
The ministry reports high demand for repairs of coffee machines (10,461), followed by washing machines (9,181) and dishwashers (8,654). Many consumers also want to have the repair of laptops (4,422) or ovens (2,903) subsidized.
The repairs can now be carried out nationwide in 2,280 partner companies. The subsidy is available for electrical appliances that are most frequently needed in households and at the same time bind a lot of material. These include washing machines, refrigerators, coffee machines, vacuum cleaners, or cordless screwdrivers. But devices for medical care such as wheelchairs, nursing beds, ventilators, or blood pressure monitors are also covered by the subsidy.
The predecessor of the "Appliance Saver Bonus" was the "Repair Bonus" until May 2025, but this also included the repair of bicycles, e-bikes, mobile phones, and luxury, wellness, or entertainment devices.
(APA/Red)
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