Online furnace parts store

DIY homeowners replacing simple parts, small HVAC contractors, handymen and landlords looking for competitive prices.

Markup on each product sold, plus shipping and handling fees. Repeat orders from technicians and good fitment guides help margins.

• Comfort with online stores and listings
• Product knowledge and matching parts to models
• Customer support by email and phone
• Order and shipping organization

• Sales tax collection rules for online sales across states, check with your state revenue department
• Product liability insurance, as wrong or faulty gas appliance parts can cause safety issues
• Return rates are high when customers order the wrong part, so make fitment info clear
• If you install units, you may need a state HVAC or contractor license, check your licensing board
• Home storage may be limited by HOA or lease rules, and a home occupation permit may apply

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your web store setup, the amount of stock you hold and whether suppliers ship direct. Product liability insurance is another cost to check.

Check sales tax collection rules for online sales across states with your state revenue department. If you install units, check whether you need a state HVAC or contractor license. Also check product liability insurance and any home occupation, HOA or lease rules for storing stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on your product range, pricing and customer mix. Return rates can be high when customers order the wrong part, so make fitment information clear on every listing.