What Makes a Hometown Hero


Saves your appliances
To remain the most-skilled appliance repairmen around, we never stop training. Appliance brands have taken notice, and with their full backing and a warehouse of genuine parts, we’re ready to deliver guaranteed repairs.

Saves you time
We will schedule you ASAP — often same or next-day service — and let you track your appliance repair tech. And because we practice the science of diagnosis, not only are repairs quick, they’re done right the first time.

Saves you money
We will explain what’s wrong with your appliance and give an honest, fair-priced assessment of what it will take to fix. And if we can diagnose the issue with a virtual visit, you might not have to pay us to come out.

Comprehensive Appliance Repair

Trained and certified repair for all major appliances

Refrigerator Repair

Don’t let your groceries spoil. Our Des Moines refrigerator repairmen are on call.

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Washer & Dryer Repair

Don’t let dirty clothes pile up. Our Des Moines washer & dryer repairmen are on call.

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Dishwasher Repair

Don’t let dirty dishes pile up. Our Des Moines dishwasher repairmen are on call.

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Oven & Range Repair

Don’t do another night of takeout. Our Des Moines oven & range repairmen are on call.

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Preventative Care

Appliance maintenance programs to preserve your home

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dirty dryer vents are the leading cause of house fires. Clean your vent today.

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Condenser Cleaning

For fresher food, fewer breakdowns, and lower utilities, clean your fridge today.

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Ice Machine Cleaning

Clean away limescale, slime, and other deposits to ensure clear and sanitary ice.

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We repair all appliance brands in Des Moines, IA, including trained and certified repair for:


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Servicing Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Ames, and the rest of the greater Des Moines metro area.

We serviced a
GE REFRIGERATOR
Model GFE28GYNGFS
Near Ankeny, IA 50023
Anthony
Job Details: 01/21/2025
"Customer stated that unit is having issues with no cooling and loud noise from machine compartment. Found unit has locked up compressor, unit will need replacement sealed system components to resolve issues.; ordrng 1 WR87X41607 (Compressor) and 1 WR87X30875 (Filter Drier) and 1 WR87X30876 (Process Tube), dspstn on spec-tagged invntry: 1 WR60X35205 MTR"
We serviced a
LG WASHER
Model WM3900HBA
Near Ankeny, IA 50023
Brian
Job Details: 01/21/2025
Client states banging sound is coming from washer found control board cover sitting on the tub. Reattached control board cover and unit operates as designed.
We serviced a
SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR
Model RF29BB89008MAA
Near Ankeny, IA 50021
Anthony
Job Details: 01/21/2025
"Customer stated that unit appears to be leaking from filter housing under crisper drawers and into deli compartment. Found filter head to filter assembly defective resulting in leak. Will need to order part and return to service.; ordrng 1 DA97-23545A (Water Filter Assy), dspstn on spec-tagged invntry: 1 DA97-21256B TUBE (CUBE) 1 DA97-21256C TUBE (NUGGET) , 1 DA97-22160A ICEMKR (NUGGET) , and 1 DA97-22162A ICEMKR (CUBE)"
We serviced a
MAYTAG DRYER
Model MEDB765FW0
Near Waukee, IA 50263
Mike
Job Details: 01/21/2025
Customer dropped lint brush in lint trap because check lint screen light was on and unit would not start. Issue with unit not starting is the control panel it is not properly detecting the capacitive touch. After a power cycle it will work a few times but will come back. Recommend replacing control panel.
We serviced a
SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVEN
Model ME17R7021ES/AA
Near Mitchellville, IA 50169
Brian
Job Details: 01/21/2025
Customer states the door is not latching when closed. Found the hole that the spring holds onto in the door is broken and not being able to hold the spring in place. Door needs to be replaced. ; ordrng 1 DE94-04311A (Microwave door)
K Shipley
Bondurant, Iowa
WHIRLPOOL WASHER
WTW8127LC1
Anthony was very knowledgeable and explained what was happening and why. It helped to understand the costs and recommendations.
01/22/2025
Alyssa
Norwalk, Iowa
GE DRYER
GTD84ECSN0WS
Ky helped save the day! He showed up right on time, was professional, did a very thorough job troubleshooting and quickly identified the problem. He explained everything clearly and it was an easy decision to have him fix it. He had everything he needed with him. Our dryer was working again in less than an hour! Overall we had a great experience and would absolutely recommend Ky for any future issues. Thank you!!
01/22/2025
Ankeny, Iowa
GE OVENS ELECTRIC
JB645RKASS
Brian was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He did a Great Job replacing the master control board on on range, and the team at Hometown Hero was able to get it covered under the GE warranty umbrella. Thanks Again! You guys are Top Notch!
01/22/2025
GamerKim
Slater, Iowa
AMANA DISHWASHER
ADB1400AGW3
Very nice and professional. Showed and explained the issue.He also provided suggestions so I could fix it myself which was easier and cheaper. I greatly appreciate people like that.
01/21/2025
Shannon Bradley
Johnston, Iowa
LG REFRIGERATOR
LRFXS2503S.ASTCNA1
Great service. Fast, and easy to talk to.
01/20/2025

Your Hometown Hero in Des Moines, Iowa

Our History

From its humble origins in 1988 operating out of an Omaha home, Hometown Hero Appliance Repair has grown to be one of the Midwest’s most trusted names in appliance repair. To this day, we are a family owned and operated business with local ties to the Des Moines communities we serve, and we plan to keep it that way.