A Bosch washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Chicago list starts with companies that name Bosch, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Washing Machine Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Bosch. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Bosch washers and other brands.
Who Works on Bosch Washers Near Chicago
Within 30 miles of Chicago there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 25 of them are based in Chicago itself, and other nearby bases include Cicero (4), Oak Park (4), and North Riverside (3). None of the repair companies near Chicago name Bosch in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Dependable Appliance Repair Chicago, about 1.1 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chicago. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
The leading options for Chicago are A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance of Chicago (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (4.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost appliance repair (3.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (6.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Bosch washer you have before you call. Bosch makes front-load models, and the technician will ask.
Know Your Bosch Washer
What Makes Bosch Washer Repairs Different
The drain pump sits behind a service flap: water is drained off through a small hose first, then the pump cover is unscrewed and the pump impeller is checked to make sure it turns freely. Source: Bosch - Why Won't My Bosch Washing Machine Drain? How to Resolve
New Bosch washers ship with transit bolts that protect the machine during shipping, and these must be removed before the machine is used. Source: Bosch - Washing machine transport lock
What Bosch Says to Check First
- Washer shaking or making loud noise. Bosch says to redistribute the load, make sure the washer is level, and confirm it stands on a stable surface. Source: Bosch - Why is My Bosch Washing Machine Making Loud Noises?
- Washer off balance. For an unbalanced-load code, Bosch says to mix large and small items and close the zippers and buttons on duvet and pillow covers. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes
Reading a Bosch Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E16 / E34 / F16 / F34 | Door is not fully latched; close it until it clicks and check that nothing is caught in it. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E:30 / -10 | Fill problem, such as low water pressure, a closed faucet, clogged inlet filters, a kinked hose or a water level sensor fault. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E17 / F17 / F29 | Inlet filters are clogged or water pressure is too low. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
When to Call for Bosch Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Care Bosch Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the screen filters in the inlet hose connections with a small brush when the washer fills slowly or not at all. Source: Bosch - Water is not running into the washer
- Cut back on detergent for lightly soiled loads, since too much detergent causes over-sudsing and can push water out of the dispenser drawer. Source: Bosch - Why is my Bosch Washing Machine Leaking? How to Troubleshoot
Budgeting for a Bosch Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Bosch washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
Around Chicago
City of Chicago Department of Water Management (Lake Michigan source), which supplies Chicago, reports hardness of about 129-158 mg/L as CaCO3 across 2014 quarterly plant sampling (moderately hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Chicago Department of Water Management - Comprehensive Chemical Analysis, 2014
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Chicago
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Chicago, IL
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Bosch Washer Repair Near Chicago
Write down any error code your Bosch washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Chicago technician bring the right parts.