You're Switching from QuickBooks.
Here's Why Appliance Repair Technicians Choose Nexa.

QuickBooks
$38/mo
$456/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 7.3 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from QuickBooks after the last price increase. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified appliance repair tech, former QuickBooks customer

The Bottom Line

Appliance Repair Technicians on QuickBooks pay $38/month — $456/year. Over three years, that's $1,368. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 7.3 months. The median appliance repair tech earns $42,000/year, so QuickBooks's annual cost is roughly 1.1% of typical revenue — every year, forever.

Key Numbers

$42,000
Median appliance repair tech income
2.8%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
7.3 mo
Break-even vs QuickBooks
$1,089
3-year savings switching to Nexa

What QuickBooks Is Costing You

The Damage

QuickBooks monthly $38/mo
Annual drain $456/yr
Year 2 (at today's price) $456
Year 3 $456
3-year total $1,368

That's $1,368 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your QuickBooks subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Appliance Repair Technicians Leave QuickBooks

✗Intuit raised all four QuickBooks Online plan prices on July 1, 2025.
✗User caps force expensive tier jumps
✗Complex interface overwhelms small operators
✗Desktop version being sunset - forced to Online
✗Payment processing fees add up fast
✗No offline capability

See the full history of QuickBooks price changes in the SaaS Graveyard →

Appliance Repair Technicians are leaving QuickBooks every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Appliance Repair Technicians

Most of my calls are washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens, and the diagnosis is where I earn my money. Before I pull anything apart I ask what it's doing, check the error codes and the model number, and look up the known failures for that model, because many machines fail in predictable ways. A dryer that runs but won't heat is usually the element, a fuse or a thermostat; a fridge that's warm might be a defrost problem, a fan, or a sealed-system leak that isn't worth fixing on an old unit. Part of the job is telling customers honestly when repair costs more than the machine is worth. I carry the common parts, belts, igniters, pumps and door switches, and order the rest, which usually means a second visit. Every job starts with a diagnostic fee that's credited toward the repair if they go ahead. Safety matters: disconnecting power, shutting off gas and water, and checking for leaks before I leave. Warranty companies send me work too, at lower rates and with a lot of paperwork, so I balance them against direct customers.

Appliance Repair Technicians face unique challenges: Diagnosing before knowing if the customer will approve the repair cost. Carrying common parts inventory and tracking what's used per call. Warranty claim paperwork for authorized service calls. Customers comparing your repair quote to new appliance prices. On top of all that, QuickBooks charges $38/month ($456/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median appliance repair tech earns $42,000/year. Software at $456/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Multimeter and amp clamp is yours. You bought it once. Nexa works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

QuickBooks is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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"I was paying QuickBooks $38/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,368 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— Appliance repair tech business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature QuickBooks Nexa
Invoicing ✓ ✓
Scheduling ✗ ✓
CRM ✗ ✓
Time Tracking — ✓
Full Accounting ✓ ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management ✗ ✓
Works offline — ✓
Price $38/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $1,368 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most appliance repair technicians are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Reports → export to CSV. Download clients, invoices, expenses.

2

Set up Nexa

15-minute setup. Import your clients and expenses by CSV; re-enter your main services.

3

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks. Verify everything transferred.

4

Cancel QuickBooks

Cancel subscription. Download final backup. You're done.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel QuickBooks when you're confident. Zero risk.

What appliance repair technicians actually deal with

A day in the life of a appliance repair tech

Most of my calls are washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens, and the diagnosis is where I earn my money. Before I pull anything apart I ask what it's doing, check the error codes and the model number, and look up the known failures for that model, because many machines fail in predictable ways. A dryer that runs but won't heat is usually the element, a fuse or a thermostat; a fridge that's warm might be a defrost problem, a fan, or a sealed-system leak that isn't worth fixing on an old unit. Part of the job is telling customers honestly when repair costs more than the machine is worth. I carry the common parts, belts, igniters, pumps and door switches, and order the rest, which usually means a second visit. Every job starts with a diagnostic fee that's credited toward the repair if they go ahead. Safety matters: disconnecting power, shutting off gas and water, and checking for leaks before I leave. Warranty companies send me work too, at lower rates and with a lot of paperwork, so I balance them against direct customers.

The tools a working appliance repair tech actually owns

Why appliance repair technicians leave the big platforms

Where appliance repair technicians actually talk shop

Local appliance repair technicians on Nexa

Real appliance repair technicians near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you an appliance repair tech? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every appliance repair tech on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a QuickBooks replacement for appliance repair technicians?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. QuickBooks may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. QuickBooks is $38/month — that's $1,368 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my QuickBooks data?

Export your data from QuickBooks as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes.

Appliance Repair Technicians in Miami

The average solo operator there spends about $2,300/year on software — and appliance repair tech face their own version of that math. No state income tax in Florida; solopreneurs benefit significantly, though commercial rents and insurance costs are rising fast. Miami-Dade requires a Local Business Tax Receipt. Florida contractors need state licensing through DBPR. Bilingual signage often expected.

Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Miami metro. Your situation will vary.

If You Need These — Nexa Has Them

Specific gaps Appliance Repair Technicians run into with QuickBooks, and what Nexa does instead.

✗
QuickBooks gapNo project management for services
✓
NexaJob and project management in the same $279 — no upgrade needed.
✗
QuickBooks gapNo scheduling/booking
✓
NexaBuilt-in scheduling and booking — no separate tier.
✗
QuickBooks gapNo CRM functionality
✓
NexaFull CRM module included in $279.

What QuickBooks Users Are Saying Lately

Recent threads from Reddit and Hacker News mentioning QuickBooks. Sentiment scored automatically — click through to read the full thread.

"I refused to pay $50/mo for a CSV to quickbooks converter, so I built it"
HN·6 months ago·Neutral·Read thread →
"Free QuickBooks Desktop to JSON Exporter"
HN·6 months ago·Neutral·Read thread →

Where Appliance Repair Technicians Talk Shop

If you want to compare notes or see how other appliance repair technicians are running their tools, here's where the conversation happens.

Reddit
r/appliancerepair, r/appliances, r/HVAC
Forums
ApplianceBlog Repair Forum, PartSelect Community
YouTube
AppliancePartsPros, Bens Appliances and Junk, Repair Clinic
"QuickBooks raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Appliance repair tech, switched from QuickBooks

Stop Losing $456/Year to QuickBooks

$1,368 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

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