Have you ever watched a science fiction movie and found yourself paying more attention to the gizmos and gadgets than the actual plot? You’re not alone. Product designers have gotten tons of inspiration from these visions of the future. But there’s one fixture of the...
Maybe you’ve had this experience with a car you’ve owned in the past: it runs like a top for years and years, and suddenly this part fails and that one needs replacement, almost as if they were programmed to start giving trouble after a number of years. Our customers...
We’re asked this question a lot, and our answer is almost always: no, you’ll be wasting your money if you buy an extended warranty on any appliance. How Warranty Companies Avoid Paying Out Warranty companies are in the business of making money, and they’ve found a...
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...
Buy Washer Magic online or at our retail parts counter. Trust us, you’ll love the improvement in your washing machine performance following the first clean. For other washing machine troubleshooting tips, click here. Or call the professionals at Hometown Hero...
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...
6 Ways You Are Ruining Your Appliances You probably love your appliances, and you want them to last a long time. The way you’re treating them doesn’t always reflect that. If you want your appliances to live a long and happy life, you should stop doing...
Question: Where can I locate owner’s manuals and documentation for my appliance? Answer: Most manufacturers supply this information on their websites. A few examples are below: For GE and Hotpoint Appliances, try...
Question: Where do I find the model and serial number for my appliance? Hot Tip: 9 out of 10 customers who send us their model tag get a same-day fix. Answer: There are as many possibilities as there are appliances, but here are a few common places to look:...