Derek

Hometown Hero Appliance Repair Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 916 customer reviews

We serviced a
SAMSUNG DRYER
Model DVE50M7450W/A3
Near Gretna, Nebraska 68028
Derek
Job Details: 01/07/2026
Tech disassembled the dryer and confirmed that the remote diagnosis was correct. Tech removed the heating canister and removed the failed heating coil. Installed the new coil and reassembled the dryer. Ran a 20 minute timed dry cycle on high heat and confirmed that the dryer is cycling the new heater on and off as it is supposed to. Job is complete.
We serviced a
KITCHENAID REFRIGERATOR
Model KRFC300ESS03
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68135
Derek
Job Details: 01/07/2026
"Customer says that his ice maker won't work. Tech inspected and found temperatures proper. Fridge is a jazz board style and uses a modular ice maker. Tech jumped t to h in the ice switch bracket and the icemaker runs through a cycle. Ice maker harvests and successfully fills with water, however, the bail arm does not move up or down. Tech found that the bail arm disconnected from the ice maker and customer wad unaware that it was in the off position. When asked questions about it, customer says that another servicer was out a few months ago to fix the ice maker, but the ice maker never worked after he left. Tech allowed the ice maker to drop the batch of ice and refill again to co firm that the ice maker is okay and working properly. Job is complete."
We serviced a
GE REFRIGERATOR
Model GSS25SGRESS
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68130
Derek
Job Details: 01/07/2026
"Customer says that the fridge won't dispense water or ice. Tech arrived and found that the customer has replaced the dispenser paddle, the power switch, and the overlay already. Tech disassembled the dispenser and found that the switch is not activating at all. Switch bracket is warped and the old plastic is problematic. Tech reassembled the dispenser and got the switch to activate when the paddle is pressed, however, water and ice still don't dispense. The fridge shuts off when temperature has satisfied and the paddle suddenly works a little bit. Tech can hear the main computer making noise when the paddle is pressed, bur water and ice still not dispensing. Tech pulled the fridge away from the wall and removed the main computer cover. Tech can immediately smell the electrolyte from the capacitors that have ruptured. There capacitors are domed and possibly more have failed. Tech explained findings and provided a quote to install a new main control. Customer declined. Job is complete."
We serviced a
SAMSUNG DRYER
Model DVE50BG8300VA3
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68138
Derek
Job Details: 01/07/2026
"Tech started the dryer and found an extremely aggressive scraping noise. Noise is not subtle and caused tech to immediately power the dryer back off. Tech disassembled and found the side of the dryer dented/bent inward and coming in contact with the drum. Tech pushed the side panel back out and contact has subsided. Tech looked over the exterior and found that the dryer is new, not a scratch and dent model. Tech reassembled dryer and ran hass tests. Testing passes and uploads correctly. Tech looked at the washer and found matching damage on it. Tech questioned if something fell between the units and created the damage but the customer is adamant that nothing has ever been between the machines. Warranty repair is successful and complete. Customer wants to reach out to the dealer to see if any resolution can be had on that front. Job is complete. ; dspstn on spec-tagged invntry: 1 6602-001655 BELT ( M ONLY ) 1 DC93-00634A IDLER ASM , and 2 DC97-16782E ROLLER-NEW STYLE"
We serviced a
GE CAFE RANGE ELEC
Model NOTAVAILABLE
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68130
Derek
Job Details: 01/07/2026
"Tech inspected and found the induction cooktop not working. Customer says that her extended warranty company had sent out arksarben TV repair and they replaced 4 or 5 parts and then stopped coming out after the repairs were unsuccessful. Tech arrived and found a display pcb and an oven relay pcb in the home. Customer says that the range was ultimately bought out by the warranty but she wants a second opinion on what it would take to fix. Tech ran tests and found a lot of unusual issues occurring. Cooktop will power on and start heating but stops and shuts off within 5 or 10 seconds. Pulled range and removed covers. Found all harnesses undamaged and plugged in. Tech disconnected and reconnected harnesses and no change occurs. Tech believes the induction generator modules to be faulty. Because customer has brand new computers, tech offered to try them and see if a change occurs. With the oven relay pcb replaced, no change occurs. Tech removed the display and found that the warranty sent a used display from a different model. Tech discussed the price of ordering the generator boards and customer declined to move forward. Her buy out price is the exact same price as the replacement unit at nfm. Job is complete. ; (serial indicated as 'NotAvailable' so system created UIS w/pseudo #)"
Theresa
Chicago Precinct, Nebraska
GE WASHER
GTW465ASN2WW
Derek was awesome! He was friendly and explained everything to me in a manner I was able to understand. He was thorough and honest with what would be needed and costs to repair. I will definitely call Hometown with any other appliance repairs.
01/08/2026
Eugene Nagy
Omaha, Nebraska
KITCHENAID REFRIGERATOR
KRFC300ESS03
Very knowledgeable, thoughtful and courteous. Answered all my technical questions. I would almost consider him a friend!
01/08/2026
Omaha, Nebraska
GE REFRIGERATOR
GSS25SGRESS
Derek is an excellent technician and diagnose our problem. Unfortunately, it was the main circuit board so our refrigerator will need to be replaced.
01/08/2026
Margaret…
Omaha, Nebraska
GE RANGE ELEC
JBP78WY5WW
Derick is a very friendly & knowledgeable young man! He checked to see what had to be done & proceeded to repair my oven. We are very happy with his work & he definitely will be welcomed into our home if we should need any other repairs. Thank you so much for getting this done so quickly & for having trustworthy employees! Margaret & Ernie Bargas
01/07/2026
Jeanette
Omaha, Nebraska
GE REFRIGERATOR
GSL25JFXNLB
He was very polite and honest with his diagnosis. Much appreciated
01/07/2026