Derek

Hometown Hero Appliance Repair Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 828 customer reviews

We serviced a
SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR
Model RF28K9380SG/AA
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68137
Derek
Job Details: 07/31/2025
"Customer states that the ice maker is leaking and not producing. Tech inspected and found that the ice maker is jammed. Ice maker is a 2019 and the fridge is a 2017, indicating that previous repairs have been made. Tech removed components from the room and found the air ducting frozen. Tech thawed the air duct and inspected for damages or issues. Water line is positioned properly, room is sealed, and auger is updated. Tech reinstalled the ice maker and ice bin. Ice maker successfully harvests and refills twice, leading to the overflow system being tested. Tech confirmed that the ice room drainage system is proper. Tech can not confirm if the ice maker will continue to work properly or not, so tech left a proactive quote. Customer does not want to spend extra money on the machine at this time and will call back if issues continue. Job is complete."
We serviced a
FRIGIDAIRE DISHWASHER
Model FFID2426TS4A
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68144
Derek
Job Details: 07/31/2025
"Customer says that the unit has had drainage issues for 6 to 8 months but they have been able to work around it without much issue. Recently, however, a burning smell has been coming from the unit. Tech started the dishwasher and forced drain to occur after fill has subsided. System is stalling out and pcb cuts power after a few seconds. Tech retested and control issue is apparent, with regards to draining. Tech tested further and found that the heating element is severly warped from heat. Tech removed the spray arm and filters and found that all three portions of the spray arm has caught fire and melted. Tech grabbed the heater in an attempt to bend it back to a circular shape and noticed that the floor of the dishwasher tub was actually melted and nearly has a hole all of the way through it. Machine is unrepairable due to the severity of the damage to the floor. With a flashlight placed under the dishwasher, tech can see light shining through the floor, indicating that the plastic is majorly thinned out. Pcb, spray arm, spray arm orbiter, and the heater need replaced. Quote for those parts is nearly $1000 in addition to the irreparable issue with the floor. Tech explained findings to the homeowner whom indicated that he has an extended warranty that needs to be brought into the loop. Tech explained that these technician notes can be uploaded to the warranty company and they will work to reimburse customer for the purchase price or will work on arranging an exchange. Tech suggests no repairs. Job is complete *unit is unreparable due to the floor melting. If the dishwasher is used, it will flood the customers home. Tech explained to the customer that the unit should not be used under any circumstances"
We serviced a
FISHER PAYKEL(H) GRILL (H)
Model GDE1-30-N
Near Waterloo, Nebraska 68069
Derek
Job Details: 07/31/2025
"Tech arrived and was led to the griddle outside. Tech was informed that the cooktop heats up properly but does not maintain its temperature during use, which requires the customer to 'reignite' the system. Tech removed the griddle from the machine to inspect the burners. Burner tubes and ignitors look proper, however, the flame sensor brackets are bent. Tech adjusted the sensors and turned the system on. Griddle ignites and heats without issue. Tech continued to monitor and found that the temperature control is working properly to turn the flames off when the set point is reached. After cooling down, the flame is reestablished and heating resumes. Tech called the manufacturer as tech is experiencing no issues. Manufacturer found that the technicians findings match the expected operations of the unit. Manufacturer suggests that the customer stop using an infrared thermometer to measure temperatures on the surface and recommends leaving the temperature on high in order to have the best searing for things like burgers. Tech explained findings to both homeowners and the contractor on site. Job is complete."
We serviced a
SPEED QUEEN STACK W/D (H)
Model ATEE9AGP173TW01
Near Gretna, Nebraska 68028
Derek
Job Details: 07/31/2025
Arrived at property and was directed to the horse barn to look at the washer and dryer there. Tech entered the stable and found the machine flashing Ed 10. Tech removed power and resupplied power for testing. Ed10 reoccurs within 10 seconds. Downloaded tech manual and foubd that ed10 and ed12 (codes provided by the customer) indicate electrical failures of the machine. Tech ran through the troubleshooting steps and verified that the proper voltage is supplied to the computers and the polarity is proper. Recommended action is to then replace the computers. Tech looked up both washer control assemblies and provided a quote for repair. Customer declined repair due to costs and age of the machine. Says he can replace both units for only a few hundred more dollars and has elected to go that route. Job is complete.
We serviced a
KENMORE REFRIGERATOR
Model 106.50022.211
Near Omaha, Nebraska 68135
Derek
Job Details: 07/31/2025
Customer says that her drain pan is cracked and leaking. Tech inspected and found the condensate system clogged and backing up into the freezer. Tech showed the customer the ice in the freezer and customer says that it must be from the ice maker. Tech checked the water system and found that it is dry and has not been turned on in several years. Tech added water to the drain pan and no leaking is observed. Tech sees no issues except for the clogged condensate system. Tech quote for a clean out and thawing down of the drainage system and the customer declined. Job is complete. ; dspstn on spec-tagged invntry: 1 W10408179 VALVE-INLT (4389177
Omaha, Nebraska
KENMORE REFRIGERATOR
106.50022.211
Derek answered all my questions and explained why my freezer was leaking onto the floor. Now I know I should check the freezer drain on a regular basis to make sure it is not frozen.
08/01/2025
Omaha, Nebraska
KENMORE WASHER
="110.46472500"
08/01/2025
TC
Omaha, Nebraska
KITCHENAID ICEMAKERS U/C(H)
KUID308ESS2
Our first appliance repair guy tried twice to fix our ice machine that wasn't making ice anymore. He told me after the second try that we'd have to get a new motherboard for it. But I wasn't quite sure about that. Called up Hometown Hero to get a second opinion. Derek spotted the problem with our ice machine right away and fixed it. Saved us a lot of money on buying unnecessary equipment that wouldn't have solved the original issue. And Derek explained everything going on and reassured us that we should be good to go! Thanks so much!!
07/31/2025
Derek
Gretna, Nebraska
GE DRYER
GTD65EBSJ3WS
07/30/2025
Omaha, Nebraska
ZEPHYR BEV CENTER (H)
PRB24C01BG
Very personable and qualified
07/30/2025