We’ve all heard it before: “Don’t overload your washing machine!” It’s easy to dismiss this advice as a wives’ tale. After all, these are big, powerful machines that run reliably year after year. So it’s perfectly understandable if you’ve ever asked these still have...
Use & Care
6 Easy Upgrades to Turn Your Old Fridge into a Smart Refrigerator
The first generation of smart fridges is starting to pop up around Omaha, and our own Todd Daganaar, president of Hometown Hero Appliance Repair, was recently interviewed by Angie’s List to get the perspective of a seasoned service professional. Todd’s final take on...
Tips for keeping your home appliances trouble-free (and saving on repair bills)
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...
Tip 1: How to clean your washing machine for fresh-smelling clothes.
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...
6 Ways You Are Ruining Your Appliances
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 these things:...
Appliance Owners Manuals
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...
What to Do When Your Dishwasher Is Not Cleaning Dishes
Question: Why are my dishes coming out dirty, perhaps even dirtier than they were when I put them in the dishwasher? Answer: There are several factors in the performance of a dishwasher, and some of them can be easily addressed. Wash performance may improve if you do...
