Derek

Hometown Hero Appliance Repair Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 893 customer reviews

We serviced a
GE WASHER
Model GFW655SSV0WW
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68137
Derek
Job Details: 11/28/2025
"Tech arrived and found three packages supplied by the manufacturer for repair. Packages are the door lock, the updated main control assembly, and the updated motor inverter. Tech tested washer and verified that the door lock will not disengage. Disassembled the washer and replaced the inverter controller, the main controller, and the door lock. Reassembled and set personality to number 9, via the documentation for the 655 model. Connected newfi and updated the user interface software when prompted. Allowed all updates to finish and then began running the washer. The door lock now operates properly and washer successfully fills, agitates, drains, and spins. Job is complete."
We serviced a
GE DISHWASHER
Model GDT655SSJ5SS
Near Chicago Precinct, Nebraska 68022
Derek
Job Details: 11/28/2025
"Customer says that the dishwasher won't start, ocassionally. Resetting the breaker typically allows the unit to bebused for several cycles and then the issue returns. Customer believes a computer might be faulty as her electrician could not find any problems with the electricity in the home. Tech insoected and found the unit working properly, today. The user interface is green in color, indicating that it is the outdated style. Tech connected newfi device and found an alert for 'control reset', indicating that the computers are detecting that the dishwasher is turning on and off on its own, when it is not supposed to be. Ran heater test and all dishwasher operations pass without issue. Due to the specific complaints and issues experienced by the customer, tech suggests installation of the updated user interface computer assembly. Tech provided a quote and the customer declined at this time. Job is complete."
We serviced a
WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR
Model WRS325FDAM04
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68130
Derek
Job Details: 11/28/2025
Tenant states that the fridge has not worked properly in some time. The ice stopped dispensing and stopped making. Also had a leak inside. Customer defrosted the fridge and replaced the filter. Ice started making and dispensing again. Water is dispensing but is stuttering while doing so. Leak inside the fridge has continued. Tech investigated and found the condensate drain blocked and backing up into the freezer. Filter housing is malfunctioning and causing the filter head to flutter. Tech removed and reinstalled the filter. Filter head flutter has subsided. Tech called the landlord and quoted to clear and clean the condensate system. Landlord approved the repair. Tech cleaned out the condensate system and verified that 12oz of water drains straight through without issue. Job is complete.
We serviced a
LG WASHER
Model WT7200CW
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68135
Derek
Job Details: 11/28/2025
Customer states that the washer is giving the 1E error when filling with cold. Issue has been getting worse over the past several months. Tech inspected and found water from the home supply running through an ozone generator before reaching the washer. Removed supply inlet hose from the ozone generator and sprayed water into thr tub. Water coming from the home is at a significantly reduced rate. Tech removed the fill hose and found a screen on the shut off side that is clogged with regeneration media from the water softener in home. Tech scraped off debris and reinstalled hose. Water flow is still reduced but has returned to a rate that should allow the washer to fill sufficiently. Tech ran a quick wash cycle and verified that operations have returned to normal. Tech suggests that the customer contact their water purifying company to inspect and repair the softener system in the home. Job is complete.
We serviced a
GE PROFILE MICROWAVE OVEN
Model PEB7227SL1SS
Near Chicago Precinct, Nebraska 68022
Derek
Job Details: 11/28/2025
"Customer says that the door won't open and that the table just spins when power is supplied. Tech had the customer power the breaker back on and he inspected. Table does spin and interior light is on. Door won't release. Tech pried the door open and found the latch for the door broken off. Tech removed the trim screw covers and all 4 are broken. Tech removed 8 mounting screws and they are all different sizes and shapes. Tech removed and disassembled the microwave. Panels have been removed and are bent. Tech removed the switch bracket and main control.and broken latch is missing. Tech believes that someone in home may have snagged their shirt on the latch when the door was open and the piece broke off and was subsequently thrown away. Tech looked up repair parts needed to remedy this issue. Provided quote to the customer whom wants to move forward with repairs. Tech placed components on order and will return next week for installation. Job is not complete. ; ordrng 1 WB10X27074 (Latch) and 3 28QBP0495 (Interlock switch)s, dspstn on spec-tagged invntry: 3 28QBP0495 SWITCH 3/16 SPDT"
Chicago Precinct, Nebraska
LG DRYER
DLEX8100V
12/01/2025
Omaha, Nebraska
WHIRLPOOL WASHER
WTW6157PB0
Derek, I greatly appreciate your knowledge but most of all for taking the time to explain the issue and answering my questions. I was also thankful for what you would recommend for a new clothes washing machine. I greatly appreciate all the help and will be recommending you any chance I get. Chris Sloup
11/29/2025
Susan
Omaha, Nebraska
GE PROFILE MICROWAVE OVEN
PEB7227SL1SS
Derek is a master in his field. He explained each appliance issue in great detail and showed us the problems. He was very neat and respectful in our fairly new home. He will be the one we ask for if our appliances need further service. Although, I don’t think GE profile appliances should break down after 5 years, 6 months, having them repaired was a better solve than buying new at the moment.
11/24/2025
Jeff Zimmerman
Omaha, Nebraska
BOSCH OVENS ELECTRIC
HBL8450UC/11
Derek was amazing. Very careful and meticulous, and very enjoyable to talk to. I keep calling Hometown Hero because you keep sending amazing techs. Your customer service rep (whose name I’ve forgotten) was also friendly helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks for continuing to taking good care of your customers and not enshitifying like most customer facing businesses today.
11/20/2025
Derek
Gretna, Nebraska
GE CAFE REFRIG BLD IN(H)
CSB48YP2NES1
Smart and humble man.
11/20/2025