If your Bosch washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Hillside list starts with companies that name Bosch, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Who Works on Bosch Washers Near Hillside
40 repair companies serve Hillside from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Hillside itself, and other nearby bases include Elmhurst (6), Brookfield (3), and North Riverside (3). No company within 90 miles of Hillside mentions Bosch by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Ildora Appliance Works, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Hillside list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in North Riverside, 4.4 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Maywood Appliance (3.4 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Bosch Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Bosch Washer Technician Deals With
Models with i-DOS have a separate dosing pump that can clog and trigger its own error code, and Bosch lists cleaning that pump unit as the fix. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes
What Bosch Says to Check First
- Door won't lock / won't start. Bosch says to push the door shut until it clicks, clear any laundry caught between the door and the cabinet, and restart the cycle. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes
- Washer leaking. Bosch says to find where the water collects first: for a leak at the front, clean the door seal and door; for a leak at the detergent drawer, use less detergent or switch to fresh detergent. Source: Bosch - Why is my Bosch Washing Machine Leaking? How to Troubleshoot
Reading a Bosch Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E17 / F17 / F29 | Inlet filters are clogged or water pressure is too low. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| H9E | Hot water supply problem, such as a closed hot faucet, a kinked hot hose, low hot water pressure or clogged strainers. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E:30 / -80 | Drain problem, such as a clogged pump, hose or drain pipe, a kinked hose, a drain hose mounted too high, or a loose pump cap. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
Bosch Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Gets Fixed on a Hillside Washer Call
Keeping a Bosch Washer Running
- Clean the drain pump, which is reached through the service flap with the washer unplugged. Source: Bosch - How to clean your washer's drain pump
- 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
Bosch Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Bosch washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around Hillside
Most washer calls in Hillside come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
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Before You Book in Hillside
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Hillside, IL
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is this Bosch customer service?
Is my Bosch washer worth repairing?
Other Washer Repair in Hillside
Bosch Washer Repair Near Hillside
Write down any error code your Bosch washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Hillside technician bring the right parts.