Washer and dryer shop with delivery
Run a small showroom selling new and open-box washers and dryers, with delivery and installation.
- C$25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A small shop or unit showing a range of washers and dryers, from budget to premium, including open-box and scratch-and-dent models. You advise customers, arrange delivery and installation, and haul away old machines.
Your first three steps
- Visit local appliance shops to compare prices, brands and delivery fees, then pick a niche such as budget, compact or open-box
- Contact brand distributors and buying groups about dealer accounts and minimum orders, and price out a small unit with a loading door
- Register your business with your province, then check municipal licensing, zoning and sales tax (GST/HST/PST/QST) set-up for retail
Who pays
Homeowners, renters and landlords replacing a broken machine, plus people moving house and small property managers furnishing units.
How it makes money
Margin on each machine sold, plus fees for delivery, installation, old-appliance removal and extended warranties or service plans.
Skills that help
- Friendly, honest sales advice
- Basic knowledge of washer and dryer types and hookups
- Stock and supplier management
- Safe lifting and delivery
Watch out for
- Stock is a big cost, so start with a small range and a few display models
- Check commercial general liability insurance, including cover for delivery and installation work
- Check your province's consumer protection rules on warranties, returns and advertising prices
- Plan for disposing of old appliances in line with local recycling rules
- Big brands and chain stores can undercut your prices, so service and local delivery matter
- Heavy lifting and icy winter deliveries are a safety risk, so check workers' compensation rules (WCB/WSIB) once you hire help
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: washer and dryer shop with delivery
Researched with live web search for Canada: 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 a washer and dryer shop?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $25,000 to $100,000 CAD, depending on your premises and how much stock you buy. Stock is a big cost, so starting with a small range and a few display models may help.
How much can an appliance showroom earn?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $40,000 CAD, depending on your range, location and how many deliveries you make. That is revenue rather than profit, and the estimate assumes at least about 35 hours a week.
What rules should I check before selling washers and dryers in Canada?
Check commercial general liability insurance, including delivery and installation work, and your province's consumer protection rules on warranties, returns and advertised prices. Also check local recycling rules for old appliances and workers' compensation (WCB/WSIB) once you hire help.
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