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Do you like fixing stuff? Do you work better in an independent environment? Opening an appliance repair
business can be a great way for your to use your skills and assets to be your own boss.
Some benefits to working for yourself are that you can enjoy a flexible schedule, you get the freedom to
make decisions and you can make more money.
An appliance repair business may be cheap to start, but that does not mean that you can't make good money
doing it. This field can be extremely profitable for repair people who are reliable and do great work.
For some aspects of this work, you may need to learn specialized skills. The better skilled you are, the
more jobs you can take on, and you can generally complete jobs faster. This ultimately means that you can earn
more money. You can also run a successful repair business right out of your home, and you don't have to incur
the expense of hiring employees.
You can get training at home through the Penn Foster Appliance Repair Training Program
. Study at home at your own pace. The course can be
completed in as little as four months.
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Want expert advice? Appliance Repairman Harry Raker has 30+ years of field experience.
Having operated a repair business successfully, he is now helping others do the same. If
you want step-by-step guidance or have questions about getting started, get his system
here: How to
Start an Appliance Repair Business
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Some of the tools and equipment that you may need for your business include: hand trucks, heat guns, leak
detectors, temperature testers, thermometers, tube working tools, vacuum gauges and pumps, welding and
soldering or brazing equipment.
To get your first customers, get your business listed in your neighborhood yellow pages. You can also
advertise in local directories online. There are also several contractor networks on the internet where you can
advertise your services and pay only when you receive customer leads. Two popular and highly visited networks
are MiNeeds and Merchant Circle. And don't forget landlords and apartment building managers - these
contacts sometimes have multiple properties and can provide you with a truckload of jobs.
Offering a warranty on your work or providing 24-hour emergency repair services ways you can increase the
number of customers who will call you. If you get specialized training in commercial kitchen equipment, you can
also market your services to businesses like restaurants with commercial cooking appliances.
Once you have completed a few jobs, your opportunities for repeat business and referrals grows. Make sure
you have business cards that you can leave with customers. You can get free business cards through Vistaprint.
If you work on a variety of different appliances, it may be worthwhile to create a simple brochure
explaining your services and the benefits to working with you. You can save money by using online design tools
that provide professional design templates and print the materials for you. See also Design Your Own Logo.
