Mobile washer and dryer repair

Homeowners, tenants, landlords, property managers and small condo or rental building owners who want a repair instead of a new appliance.

A callout or diagnostic fee plus labour and parts with a markup. Repeat work from landlords and property managers helps fill your week.

• Mechanical and basic electrical aptitude
• Fault finding and patience
• Clear, honest communication with customers
• Organizing parts and bookings

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether your provincial workers' compensation board requires coverage
• Gas dryers involve gas connections, which usually need a licensed gas fitter in your province, so check before taking those jobs
• Check whether your province or municipality requires any trade certification or business licence
• Working with electricity: follow safety practice and disconnect power before opening any appliance
• Parts costs and return visits can eat into profit, so set clear pricing and warranty terms

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on your vehicle, tools and parts stock. Parts costs and return visits can eat into profit, so set clear pricing and warranty terms.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many callouts you complete and the repairs you take on. Parts costs and return visits can reduce profit, so clear pricing matters.

Check commercial general liability insurance and whether your provincial workers' compensation board requires coverage. Gas dryers involve gas connections, which usually need a licensed gas fitter. Also check any trade certification or business licence your province or municipality requires.