Refurbished washers and dryers seller

Renters, students, landlords, first-time home buyers and anyone on a tight budget who needs a working machine quickly.

Resale margin between what you pay for a machine and what you sell it for, plus delivery fees and optional old-machine removal.

• Spotting good-value machines
• Basic appliance testing and cleaning
• Online listing and photography
• Safe lifting and van driving

• Check your municipality's rules on running a home-based business, storing goods and customers visiting
• Check your province's consumer protection rules on selling used goods and any warranty claims
• Machines that fail after sale can lead to refunds, so test thoroughly and be clear about what a warranty covers
• Check commercial general liability insurance and cover for your vehicle when carrying goods
• Check how to dispose of machines you cannot sell in line with local recycling rules
• Heavy lifting and winter driving are risks, so plan help and safe lifting gear

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000 CAD, depending on how many machines you buy, your tools and your space. A garage or small unit is the usual base for this kind of business.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000 CAD, depending on the machines you source, your prices and how often you sell. That is revenue, not profit, and the estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

Check your municipality's rules on home-based businesses, storage and customer visits, and your province's consumer protection rules on used goods and warranties. Also check commercial general liability and vehicle cover, and how to dispose of unsold machines.