Online boiler and hydronic heating parts supplier
Sell boilers, pumps and heating parts online to plumbers and gasfitters, shipped from your suppliers or a small stock shelf.
- A$3k-15k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A trade-focused web shop selling boilers, hydronic heating components and common spare parts to tradies. You can start by ordering from wholesalers and distributors as orders come in, then hold stock of fast-moving items.
Your first three steps
- Talk to local plumbers and heating installers about the brands and parts they struggle to get
- Apply for trade accounts with a few wholesalers or distributors, and compare their pricing and delivery times
- Set up a simple online shop with an ABN, a trade price list and clear returns terms, then offer it to a handful of local tradies
Who pays
Plumbers, gasfitters, hydronic heating installers and maintenance contractors who need parts quickly for customer jobs.
How it makes money
Markup on each product sold, plus trade accounts for repeat buyers and delivery fees on bulky or urgent orders.
Skills that help
- Knowing heating products and part numbers
- Customer service for busy tradies
- Organising orders and supplier relationships
Watch out for
- Only sell gas appliances that carry the required Australian certification, and check what your state regulator expects
- Installation must be done by a licensed tradesperson, so be clear that you supply products and do not install them
- Check wholesaler terms on reselling online and on brand exclusivity
- Warranty and returns under Australian Consumer Law, especially for wrong or faulty parts
- Public liability and product liability insurance, and GST registration once you reach the turnover threshold
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: online boiler and hydronic heating parts supplier
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 start an online boiler parts business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, how much stock you hold versus ordering from wholesalers as orders arrive, and your insurance.
How much can an online heating parts supplier earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how many plumbers, gasfitters and installers become regular customers.
What rules should I check before selling boilers and heating parts?
Check that gas appliances carry the required Australian certification and what your state regulator expects. Installation must be done by a licensed tradesperson. Also check wholesaler resale terms, Australian Consumer Law returns, insurance and GST registration.
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