Normalize owner-technician labor
Why:Seller diagnostic and repair labor can overstate transferable SDE.
Check:Owner schedule · job logs · tech productivity · replacement wage estimate
critical
Earnings Quality
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APPLIANCE REPAIR · Q2 2026 · 4-item pre-LOI diligence checklist · 2 Critical · 2 High · 0 MediumMETHODOLOGY · Acquidex v1.0 · Anchored to AQX-IR-APR-2026Q2 · Sample window Q2 2026 public market-rate sweepCRITICAL 01 · Normalize owner-technician labor · EARNINGS QUALITY pillarCRITICAL 02 · Verify OEM and warranty authorization · TRANSFERABILITY pillarCRITICAL 03 · Separate warranty from customer-pay work · EARNINGS QUALITY pillarLIVE · Pre-LOI verifications a sophisticated buyer should clear before signing an LOIAPPLIANCE REPAIR · Q2 2026 · 4-item pre-LOI diligence checklist · 2 Critical · 2 High · 0 MediumMETHODOLOGY · Acquidex v1.0 · Anchored to AQX-IR-APR-2026Q2 · Sample window Q2 2026 public market-rate sweepCRITICAL 01 · Normalize owner-technician labor · EARNINGS QUALITY pillarCRITICAL 02 · Verify OEM and warranty authorization · TRANSFERABILITY pillarCRITICAL 03 · Separate warranty from customer-pay work · EARNINGS QUALITY pillarLIVE · Pre-LOI verifications a sophisticated buyer should clear before signing an LOI
Q2 2026 Appliance Repair Pre-LOI Diligence
The complete appliance repair pre-LOI diligence checklist.
Every Appliance Repair acquisition verification a sophisticated buyer should clear before signing a letter of intent — grouped by category, tagged by pillar and severity, anchored to the Q2 2026 Appliance Repair Atlas.
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Total items
2
Critical · pre-LOI
2
High · post-LOI risk
0
Medium · diligence period
Severity legend
critical Will cause SBA fall-through or a deal break if missed. Verify before LOI.
high Post-LOI repricing risk. Verify in the diligence period or accept the haircut.
medium Diligence-period verification. Will not kill the deal but compounds working-capital and post-close risk.
01
Category 01 · 1 item
Labor normalization
02
Category 02 · 1 item
Channel continuity
Verify OEM and warranty authorization
Why:Manufacturer relationships may not transfer automatically.
Check:Authorization documents · warranty portals · assignment requirements · reimbursement history
critical
Transferability
03
Category 03 · 1 item
Revenue quality
Separate warranty from customer-pay work
Why:The two revenue streams carry different margin and timing profiles.
Check:Dispatch export · invoice type · reimbursement lag · parts allowance · callbacks
high
Earnings Quality
04
Category 04 · 1 item
Compliance
Confirm credential continuity
Why:Refrigeration-related services can depend on technician certification.
Check:Technician certifications · EPA Section 608 cards · service categories · subcontractor agreements
high
Fundability