Appliance Repair Business Income — How Much Does It Make?

Monthly Revenue

$5K–$15K

realistic range

Startup Cost

$2K–$8K

to get started

Hourly Rate

$60–$150

per hour billed

Complexity

2/4

skill required

The Business

Appliance repair covers washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and ovens. Service calls pay $80-150 for diagnostics plus parts and labor for the repair. Most repairs take 30-90 minutes. The beauty is volume — every home has 5-8 major appliances, and they all break eventually. Warranty companies and property managers provide steady referral volume.

How to Start

Learn appliance repair through YouTube, manufacturer training portals, or a community college course. Buy a basic tool kit ($500-1,000) and a diagnostic multimeter ($100). Start on common brands (Samsung, LG, Whirlpool). List on Google, Thumbtack, and Angi. Target property managers who need a reliable repair person on call.

REAL EXAMPLE

Mike in San Antonio repairs 4-6 appliances per day at $180 average per job, grossing $12K/month working 5 days a week from his truck.

Equipment Needed

▸Basic hand tools
▸Multimeter
▸Appliance-specific parts kit
▸Van or truck
▸Diagnostic manuals

Licensing

Business license only

Monthly Search Volume

2,200

people/month search for this business

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Revenue Calculator

Jobs per Week20

Revenue per Job$180

Weekly Hours35 hrs

Startup Cost$4,000

Weekly Revenue

$3.6K

Monthly Revenue

$15.5K

Annual Revenue

$185.8K

Monthly Profit

$14.9K

Break-Even

1 month

Hourly Rate

$103

Monthly costs: $600/mo (insurance, fuel, supplies)

CHRIS'S TAKE

“Appliance repair is the most underrated boring business. $2K startup cost, $12K/month revenue potential, and every single household needs it eventually. The YouTube training is free and the demand is infinite.”

PRO TIP

Partner with home warranty companies. They'll send you 3-5 calls per day with guaranteed payment. The per-job rate is lower but the volume is consistent.

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