Online heater and parts store
Sell heaters, flues and replacement parts online and point buyers to licensed installers in their area.
- A$5k-25k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A web shop selling home heating products and spare parts, such as filters, igniters, thermostats and flue kits, with help guides for choosing the right item. Larger heaters are sold with advice to use a licensed installer.
Your first three steps
- Choose a focused range, such as parts for popular heater brands, and open trade accounts with wholesalers
- Set up a simple online store with clear compatibility info and delivery pricing
- Build a list of licensed installers in your region to recommend, and ask them to buy parts from you
Who pays
Homeowners replacing a part, installers and handypeople needing quick parts, and buyers comparing heaters before an install.
How it makes money
Margin on each product sold, often higher on parts and accessories. Larger heaters bring bigger orders but need more care with delivery and returns.
Skills that help
- Product knowledge and matching parts to models
- Online selling and basic website skills
- Packing, shipping and customer service
Watch out for
- Check that any gas appliance you sell is certified for use in Australia
- Installation of gas heaters usually needs a licensed fitter, so state this clearly on your site and check your state's rules
- Australian Consumer Law applies to online sales, including refunds, warranties and accurate descriptions
- Wrong-part returns can eat margin, so list model numbers carefully
- Product liability and public liability insurance
- Heavy or bulky freight costs can be high, so price delivery carefully
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: online heater and parts store
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 heater and parts store?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your website, how much stock you hold and the product range you list.
How much can an online heating parts store earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your range and traffic. Wrong-part returns can eat margin, and bulky freight can be costly, so list model numbers and price delivery carefully.
What rules should I check before selling heaters online in Australia?
Check that any gas appliance you sell is certified for use in Australia. Gas heater installation usually needs a licensed fitter, so state this on your site and check your state's rules. Australian Consumer Law applies to online sales, including refunds and warranties.
Other ways to run this business
Similar home services ideas
Pest control for local businesses
Win regular service contracts with cafes, restaurants, strata and small businesses.
- A$6k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Registered home help agency for funded clients
Supply domestic help to people whose home support is funded through aged care or disability programs, with a small team of workers.
- A$5k-25k
- Full-time
- From home
Sunroom and glass room kit installer
Install ready-made sunroom and enclosed patio kits for homeowners, working with suppliers and a small crew.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Awning supply and installation
Measure up, supply and fit awnings for homes and small businesses, working from a ute or van and a home office.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Subcontract window and door installer
Fit uPVC windows and doors for suppliers, builders and renovators, who handle the sales and ordering.
- A$6k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile fire, soot and smoke cleaning crew
Clean soot and smoke from walls, ceilings and fittings after a fire, and remove lingering odours.
- A$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about