Residential heating and AC repair service

Homeowners, landlords and small property owners in your county, especially when a system fails in summer or winter.

Service call fees, hourly or flat-rate repairs, equipment installs, and yearly maintenance plans that bring repeat customers.

• HVAC training or field experience
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults
• Clear quotes and customer communication

• State or local contractor licensing, which varies a lot and may need years of documented experience
• EPA Section 608 certification for handling refrigerants, plus rules on disposal and recovery
• General liability insurance, a contractor bond if your state requires one, and workers' compensation once you hire
• Seasonal swings in demand, so plan cash for quiet months
• Gas and electrical safety, and permits for equipment replacements (check your city or county)

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your van, tools, equipment, insurance and any licensing or bonding costs. Demand swings with the seasons, so plan some cash for quieter months.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your service area, job mix of repairs, tune-ups and installs, and the hours you work. Treat these as estimates rather than promises.

Check state or local contractor licensing, which varies and may need documented experience. Also check EPA Section 608 certification for refrigerants, insurance and any required bond, and permits for equipment replacements with your city or county.