Appliance repair launch checklist

Appliance Repair Business | PublicProof Academy working document

Walks the founder through legal, safety and marketing steps in order before taking the first paid job.

Business

State or jurisdiction

Prepared on

Owner

Official source saved

Next review

Rules and credentials

[ ] Read my state's row in the requirements table
[ ] Called any agency marked unclear and logged the answer
[ ] State or city registration obtained where required (CA, WA, NYC and others)
[ ] EPA 608 Type I or Universal certification passed
[ ] Gas scope decided and license obtained if required

Business setup

[ ] Entity, EIN and bank account
[ ] Local business license
[ ] Sales tax registration
[ ] General liability and commercial auto bound
[ ] Workers compensation before first hire

Operations

[ ] Truck stocked and parts accounts opened
[ ] Estimate form and labor warranty written
[ ] Intake log and field software set up

Marketing

[ ] Google Business Profile live
[ ] 20 landlords and property managers contacted
[ ] Review request message ready

Use rule: Education and organization only. Record the agency, official source, checked date, cost, proof saved and responsible person for every consequential requirement. Unknown means stop and confirm. Example rows are labeled EXAMPLE and are not your data.