Heating repair and tune-up service

Homeowners, landlords, property managers and small local businesses with older heating systems.

Service call fees plus labor and parts on repairs, yearly tune-ups, maintenance plans and the occasional replacement job. Repeat customers and landlord accounts matter most.

• Trade training in heating or HVAC
• Fault finding and safe work with gas, oil or electric systems
• Clear quoting and customer service

• State and local licensing rules for heating, HVAC and gas work differ widely, so check before taking any job
• EPA Section 608 certification may apply if you handle refrigerants, check whether your work includes it
• General liability insurance, plus workers' compensation once you hire
• Permits and inspections for installs and gas or oil work, check with your city or county
• Gas, carbon monoxide and fire risks, so follow safety procedures and test your work
• Busy winter seasons and quiet summers, so plan your cash flow

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your van, tools, testing equipment and insurance. These are estimates, so price out your setup before you commit to a vehicle or equipment.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many jobs you take, your mix of repairs, tune-ups and installs, and the season. Winters tend to be busy and summers quieter, so plan your cash flow.

State and local licensing rules for heating, HVAC and gas work differ widely, so check before taking any job. Also check whether EPA Section 608 certification applies if you handle refrigerants, and what permits and inspections your city or county requires.