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September 5, 2010

Repairing Appliances As A Business

There is good money in appliance repair. You may also buy used appliances cheap. They can be fixed and resold. Often times you may get old appliances free. This may give you a large markup and a good chance for profit. Are you interested in how to repair appliances and sell it? Here are some ideas to consider.

Finding appliances

There are a number of ways to find appliances for your business. Do you have a pickup truck and dolly? You may find a lot of discarded items that you can pick up. They may be sitting on the curb for trash pickup. These appliances will serve you well in your business.

Many of these appliances will be inexpensive to repair. You may find a clothes dryer that needs a new drive belt. It may work very well when fixed. There will be stoves, refrigerators, and washing machines that need inexpensive repairs, also.

When a refrigerator stops working, it may be in the defrost circuit. This may require a new thermostat or timer. The unit may work as good as new after repaired. This makes appliances a very good investment.

It may be a good idea to offer a simple warranty. Thirty days may be enough. This may instill confidence in buyers. They know if something is wrong when they buy it, it will be taken care of.

Washing machines can also be lucrative to repair. There are many washers today with the direct drive system. There is no drive belt. The motor attaches to the transmission with an inexpensive coupling. This coupling will sometimes break. You can easily replace it in ten minutes or so. The washing machine may work fine.

You will get some items that you cannot fix. Take them apart and salvage what you can. This can give you free replacement parts in the future. Suppose an appliance costs nothing and the repair is free. You make one hundred percent profit.

You do not need a great deal of money to start. You may consider putting a few appliances in your garage. You could place ads in your local newspaper.

Be sure to check local zoning ordinances. Some areas may be particular about your business. However, if it is just a few appliances, it may be OK to operate. When your business grows you will need to seek other options.

Conclusion

You may wish to know how to repair appliances and sell it. You can start out small with a pickup truck and appliance dolly. You may be able to obtain used appliances free or for little cost. You can make a steady amount of money by fixing and selling.

Expanding your business may be easier than you think. Use the Verizon fios promotions available and then market your business online.

Filed under Kitchen Appliances by Lauren Weimer

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