Air conditioning showroom
Run a small local shop selling split systems and accessories, with installers you can refer customers to.
- A$40k-150k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small shop or showroom displaying split systems, portable units, remotes, brackets and filters. Staff help customers choose the right size and type, and refer them to trusted licensed installers.
Your first three steps
- Ask wholesalers and brands about trade accounts, minimum orders and warranty terms
- Price up a small shopfront or unit in a growing suburb and work out your break-even sales
- Talk to local licensed installers about a referral arrangement before you open
Who pays
Homeowners, landlords, small businesses and renovators, with peak demand in the lead-up to hot summers and cold winters.
How it makes money
Margin on unit and accessory sales, plus referral fees or installation packages arranged with licensed installers.
Skills that help
- Explaining products in plain language
- Sales and customer service
- Stock and supplier management
Watch out for
- Installing or handling refrigerant generally needs licensed people (check ARC licensing and your state's electrical licensing rules)
- Australian Consumer Law warranty and refund obligations, including manufacturer warranty handling
- Public liability and stock insurance, and a lease you can afford in quiet months
- Strong seasonal swings in sales, so plan your cash flow
- Buying only from suppliers whose products meet Australian energy labelling and safety requirements
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: air conditioning showroom
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to open an air conditioning showroom?
Startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your premises, display stock and fit-out. It is worth checking you can afford the lease through quiet months, as sales swing with the seasons.
How much can an air conditioning showroom earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on your location, range and the season. Strong seasonal swings in sales mean it pays to plan your cash flow carefully.
What licences and rules should I check for selling air conditioners?
Check that installing or handling refrigerant is done by licensed people (ARC licensing and your state's electrical licensing rules). Also check Australian Consumer Law warranty and refund obligations, insurance, and that suppliers' products meet Australian energy labelling and safety requirements.
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