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Appliance Repair Heroes
Superpowered repairmen near you!

Our Hometown Heroes are far more than the average Des Moines appliance repair tech. Carefully vetted and continuously trained, they can quickly diagnose and repair any appliance. We’re so confident in their expertise, we offer a 3-month guarantee on all repairs.

When your appliances need help, give a shout. Our heroes will answer the call.


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:


See All Brands We Service

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

We serviced a
AMANA REFRIGERATOR
Model ABB2224DES
Near Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Chuck
Job Details: 02/27/2026
The customer reported the refrigerator wasn't cooling properly. We diagnosed and repaired the issue to restore normal cooling operation. Job complete. Technician inspected the cooling system components, tested temperature readings, and verified proper operation of the refrigeration cycle to confirm the unit was functioning at normal cooling capacity.
We serviced a
WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER
Model WDT730HAMZ0
Near Ankeny, Iowa 50021
Rory
Job Details: 02/27/2026
The customer's Whirlpool dishwasher had issues with its control functions. The main control board was found to be faulty and was replaced to restore proper operation. Job complete. Technician diagnosed a defective main control board through functional testing and system diagnostics. The board was replaced to resolve the control system failure.
We serviced a
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
Model WGT4027HW1
Near Clive, Iowa 50325
Bryce
Job Details: 02/27/2026
The customer reported that their Whirlpool dryer was not producing heat. We inspected the unit and found that the thermal fuse in the heater housing had blown, preventing power from reaching the igniter. We replaced the faulty thermal fuse to restore proper heating function. Job complete. Technician tested igniter power supply and verified other fuses were intact. Identified blown thermal fuse in top right position of heater housing as the root cause of no-heat condition.
We serviced a
MAYTAG DRYER
Model MED6630HW2
Near Ankeny, Iowa 50023
Rory
Job Details: 02/27/2026
The customer's dryer wasn't heating properly. We inspected the thermal cutoff and blower wheel, and found both components needed replacement to restore proper airflow and temperature control. Job complete. Technician tested heating function and inspected the thermal cutoff (280148) and blower wheel (WPW10349492), determining both required replacement to restore proper dryer operation.
We serviced a
GE REFRIGERATOR
Model GSE25GSHECSS
Near Urbandale, Iowa 50322
Bryce
Job Details: 02/27/2026
The customer reported that the refrigerator wasn't cooling properly. We found the freezer compartment had a thick sheet of ice buildup on the back wall, which was blocking airflow and preventing proper cooling. We removed the ice, tested the defrost system, and replaced the defrost thermostat to restore normal operation. Job complete. Technician inspected the evaporator back wall and confirmed complete ice accumulation. Tested defrost heater circuit and verified 120V output after component replacement. Defrost thermostat was faulty and replaced to restore automatic defrost cycle function.
The Taylor
Grimes, Iowa
LG REFRIGERATOR
LFXS24566S
Chuck was amazing. We appreciated his professionalism and how knowledgeable he was. He was honest and fair, and went above and beyond. We will recommend to family and friends.
03/01/2026
Judy reeder
Indianola, Iowa
GE WASHER
GTW465ASN2WW
Bryce was on time and efficient and personable. Lovely to work with him
02/28/2026
Gene Emery
Des Moines, Iowa
GE WASHER
GFW550SSN1WW
Very knowledgeable. Explained everything he was doing to diagnose the problem. Very friendly. Answered all my questions.
02/28/2026
Rhonda Anderson
Bondurant, Iowa
ICE-O-MATIC ICEMAKERS U/C(H)
NONE
Excellent Service and very knowledgeable. Thank you so much for all your help.
02/27/2026
Ben
Des Moines, Iowa
SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR
RF263BEAESG/AA
Great work, friendly and goes above and beyond.
02/27/2026

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.