Category: Refrigeration

How Long do Refrigerators Last on Average?

And How Can I Make Mine Last Longer? Before giving up on your current refrigerator and buying a new one, it’s important to understand how long refrigerators are expected to last, and how to take care of them to get the most value out of every refrigerator you ever own. How Long Do Refrigerators Last?… Read more »


Refrigerator Repair: When to DIY and When to Call in a Professional

One of the most difficult decisions a homeowner can make is whether or not to tackle a DIY repair or to call a professional repair technician. There is a time and a place for DIY and simple parts replacements, however, there are some aspects to appliance repair that may require more technical experience in order… Read more »


Ice Maker Problems and Repairs

Angie’s List recently interviewed Hometown Hero Appliance Repair‘s own Todd Daganaar, in order to answer all of your burning (freezing?) ice maker questions. Common issues with ice makers include: Failing to make ice Leaking Flooding “Generally, in any case, the ice maker itself will need to be replaced,” Daganaar says, as few manufacturers make separate parts for them.… Read more »


Diagnosing defrost issues on refrigerators and freezers

One common failure in modern refrigerators that we encounter time and time again is a failure in the defrost system. You might notice that things are as cold as they should be in either section, and if you’re very attentive, you might see an ice or frost buildup on the back wall inside the freezer… Read more »