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Revivalappmaui
Contributor 2
22 days ago

Starting an appliance repair business.

Hey everyone,
I’m new here and excited to be part of the community! I’m currently taking a course to better understand appliance repair, including how to troubleshoot, disassemble, and repair various appliances. My goal is to gradually ease into the field and build confidence as I learn more hands-on.

I’m reaching out to see if any experienced business owners here have advice or insights on starting up an appliance repair business. What were some key steps you took when starting out? Are there any resources or tips you’d recommend for someone just beginning their journey?

I’d also love to hear your thoughts on some specific topics:

  • What tools and equipment were essential when you first started? Are there any you couldn’t have worked without?
  • How did you go about building trust with your first few customers? What’s been the best way to market your services early on?
  • What were the biggest challenges you faced in the beginning? How did you overcome them?
  • How do you handle customer relations and ensure repeat business?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and any advice you can share!

2 Replies

  • ryaantuttle's avatar
    ryaantuttle
    Jobber Ambassador
    21 days ago

    Have you thought about acquiring an existing business instead of starting one?

    • Revivalappmaui's avatar
      Revivalappmaui
      Contributor 2
      21 days ago

      No I have not, the small town where I am from are not too many appliance repair techs. The very few have their own business, but the need of techs are high. One of the main corporate appliance repair business is in the area is Lake appliance and they handle majority of the warranty calls I believe. That will be hard to acquire.