Weekend appliance repair side hustle

Nearby homeowners, renters and small landlords who want a quicker, cheaper option than big repair companies.

A service call fee plus labor and parts, charged per job. Weekend slots and word of mouth build a small base of regular customers.

• Basic mechanical and electrical know-how
• Willingness to learn from manuals and online training
• Reliable scheduling and customer communication

• Check your city or county for a business license and any home occupation rules if you store parts at home, plus HOA or lease limits
• Avoid gas and sealed refrigerant work unless you hold the right certification, and check state rules
• General liability insurance is worth checking even for a small side business
• Check that your day job contract allows outside work
• Misdiagnosed repairs can cost you money, so be clear about diagnostic fees upfront

Startup costs are typically estimated around $500 to $2,500, depending on the tools you already own and the training you need. Check general liability insurance even for a small side business.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $500 to $2,500, depending on how many evening and weekend jobs you book. Expect at least around 6 hours a week, and be clear about diagnostic fees upfront.

Check your city or county for a business license and any home occupation rules if you store parts at home, plus HOA or lease limits. Avoid gas and sealed refrigerant work unless you hold the right certification, and check state rules.