Looking to start a business... Need some advice

You would want to be able to do all household appliances. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer is pretty standard. It will cost you some money to get started working on the actual refrigeration system in a fridge (compressor, etc), but most issues are electrical components only and not all guys get into the refrigerant system. Most fridges are not worth it anyway to change a compressor on.

My boss started out down in the LA area. He took classes at a community college that were specific to appliances.

Actually just thought of something else. You could just specialize in cleaning dryer exhaust vents. It's something that needs to be done as a maintenance item, it's been publicized a lot lately and people are aware of the potential fire hazard. AND all you need for tools is a drill, vacuum and brush set. Plus a couple of ladders to get to where the vent comes out.

$35 Dryer Vent Duct Cleaning Kit - Gardus RLE202 LintEater Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit, Removes Lint, Dryer Vent Cleaning System Extends Up to 12’ with 4 Flexible 3' Rods, Air Duct Cleaning Tools

http://www.amazon.com/Gardus-RLE202-LintEater-10-Piece-Cleaning/dp/B0014CN8Y8 here is the brush set.

Just to give you an idea: we charge 130-180 bucks to do this for our customers depending on how hard it is to get to the vent outlets.

To do it right you should take the dryer apart and get the lint out of the burner area. So you still need to learn a little about dryers. But you avoid having to really get into diagnostics.

If I could figure out an different full time gig for myself I would love to do duct cleanings on the side. Relatively easy money.

 

Yes, unfortunately no one seems to be hiring at the moment.

 

Thanks, I guess I'll look at my local community college to see if they have any classes coming up this semester.

 

Yea, I heard that people who install cable can make a decent salary too. I'll look into that.

 

Unfortunately, they're not....nobody (federal LEO) is right now Check usajobs every day though. Something is bound to open up sooner or later.

 

If you have any specific questions on detailing feel free to shoot me a pm. I owned a detailing biz for 5 years (online product sales & services).
Fwiw though, all of those require you to really bust your ass for not a hell of a lot of $$ unless you get in to high end clientel, which will take some time.

 

Sell and install electronic pet containment systems.

 

Thanks man I will definitely do that

 

??? Never heard of this, how does this work/ What is it????

 

Read up and see what you think:
http://www.essentialpetproducts.com/Underground-Fences_c_42.html
I did this for several years on the side for some extra cash and to get me outdoors some. I was an O.R. nurse at the time.
You rig up a small wire trenching machine to bury wire and connect to a transmitter and dog wears a collar that beeps and/or vibes and zaps to train your dog to stay in yard. Very low overhead (at least in 1999). Depending on your area and demand it could be a good gig.