Derek

Hometown Hero Appliance Repair Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 908 customer reviews

We serviced a
GE PROFILE REFRIGERATOR
Model Pyd22kynffs
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68130
Derek
Job Details: 12/29/2025
"Customer says that the basement fridge stopped cooling properly. Tech inspected and found the fridge at 48 and the freezer at 37. Fans and compressor are running. Tech connected newfi and found zero error codes. Diagnostic data shows all fans are running properly and the compressor is on. Three way valve is open to both zones. Thermistors are correctly reading elevated temperatures. Tech disassembled the freezer to inspect the evaporator coil. Coil has an ice ball formed on the first 12 inches of the coil with no frost generating on the remaining 99% of the element. Sealed system failure has occurred. Tech looked up warranty info and customer is still within coverage from the manufacturer. Tech recommends that the customer contact GE to initiate a warranty ticket for his sealed system failure. Job is complete. Compressor, drier, fresh food evaporator, freezer evaporator, condenser"
We serviced a
LG WASHER
Model WM8000HVA
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68144
Derek
Job Details: 12/29/2025
"Customer says that his rear bearing rusted out due to a hose breaking in the washer. The rear tub and hose were replaced under an extended warranty. The warranty has since lapsed and customer believes another hose failed and is now causing a leak. Tech removed the lid and verified customers previous repairs. No signs of water leak inside the washer. Started diagnostics and found the drainage stand pipe not draining properly. Forced a drain out to occur and nearly all of the water inside the washer overflows and leaks onto the floor. A plumber will be required to come to the home to clean out the drain lines. Tech was able to confirm that all washer operations are proper at this time, outside of the plumbing issue. Job is complete."
We serviced a
GE REFRIGERATOR
Model PFE28KYNFFS
Near Chicago Precinct, Nebraska 68022
Derek
Job Details: 12/29/2025
"Tech arrived and nobody is home. Customer had to run to an appointment but let technician inside via the garage door. Tech spoke to the customer through his Ring camera and customer says that the cooling of the fridge is fine. The front panel stops working intermittently and won't allow water or ice to dispense. Tech focused on the panel and found it to be working properly at this time. Connected newfi and no errors. Tech removed the panel and found that it was not installed correctly. 1 mounting screw for the screen is missing and the panel was wedged into the opening against the wire harnesses. Tech found no visible failures of the interface pcb and reinstalled it (properly) into the door. Tech opened and closed the door dozens of times to see if a harness break might be present. Panel never shuts off or loses the ability to be activated. Tech cycled power to the fridge and the panel comes back on without issue. Tech is unable to replicate the issue at this time. Tech believes that the console being improperly installed may have been the issue, but tech can not rule out a faulty user interface control assembly or a faulty door. Customer has not returned home and tech has no further testing to try. Tech will not make a suggestion for repair at this time since the issue could not be verified or tested at this time. Job is complete."
We serviced a
FISHER PAYKEL(H) RANGE ELEC
Model OR36SCG6X1
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68124
Derek
Job Details: 12/29/2025
"Customer says that their range was installed just over a year ago. Have had continuous issues with the range not working properly. Had the installers out to fix a gas issue and got the unit operational, but lingering issues with the lights and cooking are present. Tech opened the door and the light does not comes on. Pressed the light switch and it does not actuate. Unjammed the light switch by pushing and pulling on it and found the mechanism bent. Tech attempted to straighten the switch mechanism back out but is unsuccessful. With the switch unjammed tech can toggle the interior lights on and off. Tech heated broil to 425 and then let the unit air out. Tested bake and convection and they pass testing. Cooktop burners ignite and adjust properly. Complaints regarding operational issues can not be confirmed at this time, as the range is cooperating for the technician. Tech looked up replacements for the door switch assembly and provided a quote for repair. Customer declined and wants to reach out to the manufacturer to see if there is coverage, as customer is adamant that the issue has been present since day one of delivery. Job is complete."
We serviced a
SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR
Model RF90F23AECE/AA
Near Papillion, Nebraska 68046
Derek
Job Details: 12/29/2025
"Customers say that the noises have lessened since the technician was out, previously. Tech tapped into the refrigerant system and found a full charge of refrigerant. Evacuated the system and then removed the compressor and drier. Installed a new drier and a new compressor. Pumped the system down to 1400 microns and then recharged with 2.8oz of r600a. Tech inadvertently added too much refrigerant and had to discharge .2oz to get the suction line to stop frosting. Low side pressures are fluctuating quite a bit but staying in their expected negative ranges (-10 to -2). Cooling has resumed and noises are reduced. Some flashing noise is still occurring in the freezer evaporator area as the high pressure liquid becomes a low pressure gas. Due to the recommendation of the manufacturer, tech is not doing anything further with the machine at this time. Manufacturer wants 5 days for the fridge to settle in and give the customers adequate time to verify if the repair is successful or not. Job is complete. ; dspstn on spec-tagged invntry: 1 DA81-06006A UV DRIER - STEP VALVE"
Waterloo, Nebraska
GE PROFILE DISHWASHER
PDT855SIJ0II
12/18/2025
Scott Vance
Omaha, Nebraska
SAMSUNG RANGE ELEC
NV51K7770SS/AA
Dereck is a pleasure to work with honest and professional would recommend you to anyone needing assistance with appliances
12/17/2025
Kory Mikos
Gretna, Nebraska
SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR
RF23BB860012AA
Derek was very knowledgeable and explained our problem with our refrigerator very well. The communication on arrival time was also very helpful.
12/16/2025
Sonja
Papillion, Nebraska
LG REFRIGERATOR
LMXS28626S
Great experience, was super friendly and informative. Will definitely call if we need a repair.
12/15/2025
WermBL
La Vista, Nebraska
KENMORE FREEZER
253.22442412
My husband handled the technicians visit and he’s very opinionated when it comes to getting something serviced at our home. He was very impressed with the knowledge of our tech, Derek, and pleased with his work on our upright freezer. He showed up when he said he would and clearly explained the issue. He also provided additional information about having an outdoor appliance that we never knew. Scheduling and communication was easy and the price of the visit/fix was reasonable. Highly recommend.
12/15/2025