Mobile washing machine and dryer repairer

Households, landlords, property managers and real estate agents who would rather repair than replace.

A callout or diagnosis fee, then labour and a margin on parts. Repeat work comes from property managers and landlords with several rentals.

• Fault finding and basic electrical know-how
• Comfortable working with tools and small parts
• Clear, honest communication about repair versus replace

• Check with your state's electrical licensing body whether the work you plan to do (for example fixed wiring versus plug-in appliance repair) needs a licence or permit
• Public liability insurance, and consider product or workmanship cover
• Gas dryers need a gas fitting licence for gas-side work, so check your state's rules or decline those jobs
• Parts costs and returns can eat into margins, so quote clearly and keep records
• Heavy machines, so plan for safe lifting and use a trolley

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on your tools, parts stock and how you set up. Get your own quotes for equipment, parts and insurance before you commit.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on how many callouts you do and your parts costs. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

Check with your state's electrical licensing body whether your planned work, such as fixed wiring versus plug-in appliance repair, needs a licence or permit. Gas dryers need a gas fitting licence for gas-side work, so check your state's rules.