Congrats bro get that money

Well played. I think this is one of the best money making business people don't know about. What does your business model look like?

@@WasherDryerMoney I bought into a 60 year old business and brought it into the 21st century! lol. at the peak we have 8 techs on the road. We have backed off during Covid and we have stopped our warranty work with Lowe's. Thank god! We have really ramped up our online parts sales, on pace to do over $200k with that this year.

I'm glad you liked it. I had so much fun talking with Mike.

Yes just washers and dryers. I have sold refrigerators and stoves in the past but now I just concentrate on washers and dryers. I have several reasons for this but the top reasons are. 1 I'm a one-man show refrigerators are heavy and hard to deliver by myself. 2 less parts to keep in stock. 3 I find washers and dryers are easier to sell compared to the stoves and refrigerators I sold in the past 4 If I am selling as many as I can fix and I have more being brought to me than I can deal with why I overwhelm myself with refrigerators and stoves I'm already having problems keeping up with just washers and dryers.

@@WasherDryerMoney do Yu use an appliance dolly to deliver? Where Yu strap it onto the dolly to take it down stairs etc?

Andrew Ward I don’t use an appliance dolly I use the big wheel dolly from Harbor freight. The bigger the wheels are the easier it is to bump them up and downstairs. I do use a strap Tie when I’m on stairs. It just helps hold the appliance to the dolly and makes it easier for me to do by myself.

@@WasherDryerMoney ok kool....good to know...bigger wheels make sense

@@WasherDryerMoney AMEN! Those "Appliance Dollys" are pieces of GARBAGE. Hard plastic wheels, and the weight limits are total lies. We use HF dollys as well, but I've seen some gigantic ones at Tractor Supply that hold 1,000+lbs and are about 6ft tall... I had a customer bring one he paid $15 for once, and I was able to load, myself, a french-door refrigerator in a few moments. But at the moment, I think I have 5 HF dollys that we swap out due to tires... Moving them all the time eats through the Chinese bearings pretty fast.

I’ll see y’all Friday.

That's good months and bad months like most any business. whenever tax returns are coming in I can sell anything I have fixed. I also manage 13 rental properties and have a small moving company. It all I was doing was running this business I know I could easily make more than that especially during busy season. If you average 2 a day which is not that much work to fix 2 and sell, that's over 8k a month profit.

@@WasherDryerMoney Ok that makes sense. Thanks for posting your videos they are a real eye opener. Nice little business model from home.

Yeah I always have issues with the space.

My dad had cold/hot water lines and I had my washer outside. But, if I start a business like this I would get me some broken cement. Build a frame (with 2by4s) 3' x 10' by 2" thick (toss the broken cement into frame). I never pay for 2x4s I always come across them for free. Purchase 6 bags @ $3.78 of 60 lb of cement bags =$22.68 . I can fit 3 machines. Machine 40" each x 3= 120" equivalent to 10' I would Mount Rope Rings onto cement. ( Harbor freight has a pack of 4 for $6.79) I'd probably screw them in before cement completely dries. Purpose of Rings; To tie the machine down in case of storms, winds etc. Purchase Rope (you can find for $3 )🪢 or ratchet straps range from $10- $15 (2-3 pack). Purchase Plastic CLEAR Washer Machine Cover on Amazon or eBay for $8- $15. Add or sew a magnetic strip to the bottom of this plastic cover. You don't want to skip this part. I had my washer outside and it really helps keep it covered. Purchase Business Magnet Cards and place them on your Washer/Dryers. Or make a professional stencil with business name & phone number & spray paint on the back of the machine. I'd probably do both because if they see your name on a magnetic business card every time they wash they will always have you in mind! And for the ones I'm repairing I'd keep a clear plastic envelope inside the machine with what I did, what I found to be the problem, notes as to what I need to order.... information of the machine so when I have money to purchase parts and work on the machine. First 3 sales will pay towards purchasing parts needed for the next 3 machines. I would build on my 1st phase 2 frames of 3x10s one for the finished product and 1 row for the machines that need repair. I don't know how to repair washing machines but for those of you who know. It ain't that hard to set this up. Plus, the washing machines move pretty fast. If they see they are protected and you have your water hook-ups. Show video of that machine working. Note: Build or purchase Swivel Wooden Dolly. And if you have a truck get u a tailgate lift. Or if you have a small 4x8 trailer with small tires that will work! I'm a woman and I can move that trailer like nothing. I'm so excited about that small trailer! Make money delivering too!

CAR MAC 1 that’s why I love about this business you don’t need a bunch of people you can just do it on your own.

Awesome!

Since I started I’d learn a lot on my own and through KZfaq university. I’ve had some friends that have given me some good tips over the years but I did not realize how helpful some of the Facebook groups are. Check out Appliance Apprentice group also Appliance flippers united on Facebook.

It really is a great business. I am moving from this business to being full-time in real estate investing and really want to leave some bread crumbs on how to get started in this business because it has helped me so much over the years.

@@WasherDryerMoney 8,000 a week profit selling used appliances ? Wow 😳 I would’ve never thought it and I’m in the appliance repair business. What’s your secret would you recommend me releasing a store front ? Are those numbers real 8k a week

@@kingtut2421 The video is titled '$8000 a month'

I started selling out of a consignment shop. This freedom a lot of room in my shop and I was able to do a lot more volume. The problem is finding a good consignment shop. I went through several that did not work out. Do you want one that is open most days and take a reasonable fee of around 10%. They also need to be willing to load for some customers. Although most of mine were deliveries and I would just get a call from the shop when they sold one.

Pricing depends on your area and how much competition you have. I charged $50 for delivery and set up. When I had excess inventory, I would run a free delivery and set up special. I don’t like to deliver outside of a 20 minute drive. I would charge extra for hoses and dryer plugs. I also would do free delivery with trade-in. This was my most common way of doing deliveries. Most people that buy used appliances have a broken trade-in.

Very true

Yes check out my playlist on starting a appliance business. There's several videos about my warranty.

Just work on washers 1st there 110

Watch as many KZfaq videos on repairs as possible. That’s how I started. I wish I would have joined some of the Appliance repair groups on Facebook when I first started. They are extremely helpful.

@@WasherDryerMoney Ok Thx! Do you work with 3rd warranty companies to get business? Did you start off working out of your home or did you find a office place?

I very rarely sold anything besides washers and dryers. A few reasons for this. They are by far the fastest selling Appliances. I’m a one-man show and refrigerators are extremely heavy for one guy to move or deliver, this is also why I avoid front load washers. My third reason is I don’t need to do anything other than that because I could barely ever get caught up with washers and dryers to be refurbished. I’m very fast at Texan because that’s all I do and people know me in my area as the washer and dryer guy. Focus made me a lot of money fast compared to being a jack of all trades.

Be sure to join the Facebook group Appliance flippers united if you haven’t already. I wish that group was around when I was getting started.

@@WasherDryerMoney I will join it soon. Got rid of Facebook back in 2011. Grown very "anti-Facebook" since then. But I think I'm going to have to rejoin just for this venture. Thanks for the previous answer to my question. Your reasoning for sticking to washers & dryers makes sense when you think about it!

Yeah in this business you get a lot of cuts and scrapes. I saw your video on the Samsung I can't stand them either. Just because they make a decent cell phone doesn't mean they can make a good washer or dryer lol

@@WasherDryerMoney lol right I forgot about the cell phones 😄

I like to run them through 2 full cycles, with heavy shop towels.

Thanks

Harbor freight‘s blue big wheel dolly. I actually upgraded the wheels because they kept breaking after about a year.

Check out the Facebook group appliance Flippers United. They are a huge help in getting started in this business.

I figured it was Harbor freight! They always have cool stuff like that. Does it slide under the dryer and you can jack it up? I opted out of Facebook brother man! So I will be waiting for your updates for sure 😄 I'm actually going on a little ride with Sears😳

I deliver out of the back of a pickup truck with a ramp and Dolly. I charge $45 for delivery for free delivery if they have a broken washer and dryer to trade in. I charge 75 for a house call plus the cost of the part. I'm not a big fan of doing house calls so I don't do them very often. I only do house calls if I know there's a 95% chance I can fix it. I always ask exactly what's wrong and have them send me a picture of the machine. If I do not feel confident I'd send them to a another repair guy. Check out my playlist for starting a appliance repair business. I have lots of videos on getting started.

I use the same paint. the Rust-Oleum version.

@@WasherDryerMoney been spending time this evening watching your series. Saw in a later episode that you used the same paint I did. Thanks for the info.

Glad to help

I do make some service calls. I always tape my business card to the washers and dryers I sell so I get a lot of service calls for stuff that I sold years ago. I charge a flat $75 for a house call plus parts. I don't charge them if I cannot fix it. I always make them send me a picture and give me details of what is going wrong so I have a good idea of what is wrong before I get there. I don't go out unless I know it's something I can easily fix.

@@WasherDryerMoney same here that's how I do it 👍🇨🇦

Great Question

@@WasherDryerMoney how can i learn fixing these appliances,thank you

@@Adam11580 KZfaq that's how I learned . there's only one best Channel .I will put up the link . herekzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6x1gs6pnMq2fKs.html

I only do electric dryers I don't bother with gas. But I know some areas are primarily gas dryers. I would just avoid them to start with and then if it looks like there's enough of a demand for them have a gas line installed. I just posted a video today on how to get ahold of broken washers and dryers.

@@WasherDryerMoney ok thanks

So for electric i assume i have to get that 3 prong or 4 prong socket in my garage

@@drewcarr1 yes I have 2 three-prong plugs on the correct gauge wire extension cords.

@@WasherDryerMoney okay thanks

If it comes back on after it cuts off, it may be stuck in wrinkle guard. Not really a stackable expert. I’ve only dealt with a few of those.

@@WasherDryerMoney i appreciate it bro thank you any help at this point is helpful 👍🏻

@@johnnyhardy7754 no problem.

If you paste the model # of the stackable / Laundry Center here, I may be able to suggest what most likely the issue be! If you have not fixed yet. If fixed, Plz share what the issue was! Thank you

Thanks

Mainly KZfaq. Whenever I got a washer and didn’t know how to fix it I would just start watching KZfaq videos. There’s only a handful of problems for every type of washer and dryer.

Check out the channel Appliance Boot Camp. I know he has an appliance training Course. Also join the Facebook group “appliance apprentice group”

For sure if you have a big enough area that would be a great idea. In my limited space I would fix machines that I had parts for and put them in a covered trailer to be clean and painted as I sold machines. Any machines I had to order parts for I would put against the wall with a note on top of what part I ordered and any important details.

Check out this video I made on how to get appliances and trade-ins kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7ZohMmSrp6-o40.html

Check out Appliance Boot Camp. Mike’s a great guy and I’ve heard good things about his course. I know he also does a live hands-on classes every once in a while.

@@WasherDryerMoney same . Thank you

A lot of traveling area. I was recommend starting a little high and work your way down. Do you want to find that price that’s right for your area. All the areas are a little different so there’s no perfect price. If it doesn’t sell quick lowered by $10 every few days until you find a good price range.

A lot of people prefer buying a used washer with a warranty from the refurbisher for less than half the price. Especially people on a budget.

Thanks for subscribing. You found the right business. This is definitely a scalable operation LOL let me know if you have any questions we sure to join the Facebook group Appliance flippers United

There’s lotta different ways to get Broken washer‘s and dryers to work on. Depending on where you live there are people that just sell them by the trailer loads. There’s a few Facebook groups that focus on that way of selling. The other way is to get them before they get to the scrap yard. How do you have a few machines you also get trade-ins if you offer a slight discount. For every 4 I sold I would always get one or two as trade-ins back.

Be sure to join the Facebook group Appliance flippers united. I wish that group existed when I was getting started out. It’s just a bunch of guys with Appliance flipping businesses helping each other.

Just regular residential washers and dryers.

I been wanting to get started in this repair industry. What would you suggest as far as training.

start with dryers that have filters that come out the top and direct drive Whirlpool Style washers after you get good at those start working on pause/play washers. When I started I just watched KZfaq videos constantly on how to do repairs. I have a whole lot of repair videos on my channel so just start going through those. It's easier than you think there's only about five things that go wrong with washers and dryers.

@@WasherDryerMoney from now on, I'm your student 😁👍, and by the way I do gas pippin too, residential

I have been doing this for a while. But I originally started out buying and flipping on Craigslist. I was buying working washers and dryers that just needed to be cleaned up and relisted but occasionally I would get a broken one and have to fix it.

I get not working snowblowers and fix them and sell them. I say get a not working machine and fix it and sell it. First time around it would take you long time.. but then you will start seeing same kind of things broken is similar machines.. you will know likely parts to orders..and learn the tools to use ..

Wow that's extremely expensive. For just a diagnosis. Just doing a diagnosis is usually between $50 and $100 for a house call.

My base labor to repair is 178. Trip charge is 108 but another well known company charges 137. Depends on the costs of customer acquisition, etc for your business model. If you can find a one guy op you like (quality) and he can charge less and stay in business, go for it.

200 to 250.

@@WasherDryerMoney Wow ! Wish I lived closer. Just bought 2 DD washers recently. Looking to get 1 or 2 more . Tough no no sense machines when Whirlpool still had quality.

People love the old direct drive washers. They’re getting harder to find but when I get them they tend to sell pretty quick. I have a lot harder time selling weird color appliances. iPhone just standard white appliances move the fastest. As for dryers my favorite is the filter out the top. They still look good and they’re easy to fix.

@@WasherDryerMoney thanks!

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@@WasherDryerMoney MS where it is located?

USA. In the south.

Not that big of a deal. you charge it to the customer and give it to the state. I’m sure the process of giving it to the state is a little different in every area. But I bet it is pretty straightforward with online portals in most places.

@@WasherDryerMoney appreciate your reply! Did you use an inventory tracking software or anything or just use cash accounting method?

Excitement is good! It's time to expand!

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Yeah, it’s hard work but you can definitely make great money flipping washers and dryers.

Check out the Facebook group appliance flipper is united. Great resource on how to get started also just run through my playlist on how to get started in the Appliance Flipping Business.

I'll show you hands on $$ make 1000s anyone can call anytime 9315728522

Denial. Lol Mississippi

@@WasherDryerMoney must admit, sounds like a lot money for just selling washers and dryers but it may very well depend on state, that's why i ask.

@@joshuetortega3572 and neighborhoods and demographics. I would imagine, one should study this very carefully if and before committing to a full time business. A side job from your garage probably not a big deal.

No thanks. Lol