If your Bosch washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The White Oak list starts with companies that name Bosch, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Bosch, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Bosch Washers Near White Oak
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of White Oak. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (13), Kensington (4), and Beltsville (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. None of the repair companies near White Oak name Bosch in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.3, 1.3 |
Closest matches for White Oak: TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (4.4 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Bosch Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Bosch Washer Repairs Different
The AquaStop inlet hose contains an electric valve, so it must never be submerged, and its screen filter is cleaned at the faucet end of the hose. Source: Bosch - Water is not running into the washer
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
Common Bosch Washer Problems
- 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
- Washer not filling. Bosch has owners clean the filters at the water connection or AquaStop hose first, then test water pressure by timing the faucet's flow into a bucket. Source: Bosch - Water is not running into the washer
Reading a Bosch Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E18 / F18 | Drain hose is blocked or kinked, or the pump needs cleaning. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E80 | Fault in the drive circuit that needs a technician. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E17 / F17 / F29 | Inlet filters are clogged or water pressure is too low. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
Bosch Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a White Oak Washer Call
Care Bosch Recommends for Its 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 drain pump, which is reached through the service flap with the washer unplugged. Source: Bosch - How to clean your washer's drain pump
Bosch Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Bosch washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Around White Oak
Most washer calls in White Oak 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 White Oak
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: White Oak, MD
Why does my Bosch washer show an error code?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is this Bosch customer service?
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Write down any error code your Bosch washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a White Oak technician bring the right parts.