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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Bosch and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Bosch, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Bosch Washer Technicians, Riverdale Park MD
40 repair companies serve Riverdale Park from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Washington (11), Silver Spring (8), and Hyattsville (4). No company within 90 miles of Riverdale Park mentions Bosch by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is dc metro commercial appliance repair, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Riverdale Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.1, 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
The leading options for Riverdale Park are Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (6.3 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miracle Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Bosch Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Bosch Washer Technician Deals With
The door must latch fully before a cycle runs, and Bosch reports an unlatched door with codes E16, E34, F16 or F34. 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 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
Bosch Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E33 / F33 | Washer has detected too much detergent foam. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E:00 / -23 | Water has been detected in the base pan or there is a leak; shut off the water supply. 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 |
Signs Your Bosch Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Riverdale Park
Owner Care for Bosch Washers
- Wipe the rubber door seal with a soft damp cloth, and avoid harsh scrubbing agents and chlorine-based cleaners, which can break down the rubber. Source: Bosch - Cleaning Washing Machine Seal
- 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
What Bosch Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Bosch washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
Around Riverdale Park
Most washer calls in Riverdale Park 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Riverdale Park
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair Bosch washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Riverdale Park, MD
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Bosch repair.