Independent repair · Tulsa, OK
Most people know Bosch for its quiet dishwashers. Colby works on those, and on Bosch ranges, wall ovens, refrigerators and compact washers and dryers.
The trouble chart
| If your… | It’s usually… | Colby checks |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch dishwashers | Water left in the tub, an E24 or E25 drain code, an E15 leak code, or no wash | Filters, drain pump, base pan and wash pump |
| Bosch ranges and wall ovens | Won’t heat, runs off temperature, or the convection fan has gone quiet | Elements, the convection fan, sensor, controls |
| Bosch cooktops | An induction zone that won’t respond, or a gas burner that won’t light | The zone’s controls, igniters, spark module |
| Bosch refrigerators | Running warm, an ice maker that stopped, or water collecting inside | Fans, defrost parts, the water valve, the drain |
| Bosch compact washers and dryers | A 24-inch washer that won’t drain, or a ventless dryer leaving clothes damp | Pump and filter, door seal, condenser, heater |
What usually causes it
A Bosch dishwasher’s filter sits in the bottom of the tub: a cylinder you twist out and a flat screen under it. When they clog, water drains slowly or not at all, and the machine may stop with an E24 or E25 code. E24 usually points to a blocked filter or kinked hose, E25 to something caught in the drain pump.
Colby clears the filters and the pump, and replaces the pump if it has failed.
Bosch dishwashers have a pan under the tub with a float switch in it. If water collects there, the float rises and the dishwasher shows E15 and refuses to wash. Drying the pan clears the code for a while, but the leak that filled it is still there.
He finds where the water came from — a seal, a hose, the pump or the valve — and fixes that.
Many Bosch dishwashers dry by condensation instead of with a big exposed heating element, and some higher models add a mineral that draws out moisture. Glass and china dry well, while plastic often stays damp. That’s the design, not a fault, unless everything is coming out wet.
If the whole load is wet, Colby checks the rinse aid, the heater and the controls.
Bosch belongs to BSH, the company that also makes Thermador and Gaggenau. Bosch and Thermador dishwashers in particular have a lot in common inside, so the same filters, pumps and leak protection turn up in both.
Colby treats the model number as the final word on which parts fit.
Colby spent years with an appliance service company before running his own, and a Bosch dishwasher that won’t drain is the kind of job he explains as he goes. He can show you where the filters are, so keeping them clean is easy next time. CJ Appliance Repair is an independent repair company, not affiliated with Bosch.
Before you call
The model and serial number tell Colby exactly which parts your appliance takes. Here’s where to look.
Questions
AYes. Drain codes, leak codes, not cleaning, not drying — Colby starts with the filters and the pan underneath, then tests the pumps and the controls.
AIt has found water in its base pan. Turn it off, look under the sink for a dripping connection, and call Colby to find the leak.
AYes. Smell gas? Don’t touch any switches. Leave the house and call your gas company from outside. With no smell, a Bosch burner that won’t catch usually needs its igniter, spark module or burner cap looked at.
AYes. There’s a diagnostic fee for the visit, and if you have Colby do the repair, the diagnostic fee is waived.
AMost appointments are within 48 hours, many within 24, and often the same day. Call or text and Colby will give you the soonest time he has.
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