If your Bosch washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Forest Lake 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.
Bosch Washer Repair Near Forest Lake
Within 30 miles of Forest Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Forest Lake, and the rest are spread across Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and St Paul (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. The closest is Bilder Appliance Repair Minnesota, about 2.5 miles away. None of the repair companies near Forest Lake name Bosch in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.0, 3.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
First up for Forest Lake: Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Minnesota Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in North Branch, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (15.6 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (13.4 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Bosch sells front-load washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Know Your Bosch Washer
How Bosch Washers Are Built
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
Common Bosch Washer Problems
- Washer not draining. Bosch starts with the hoses: clean the inlet hose filters, make sure the drain hose isn't kinked or blocked, then unplug the washer and clean the drain pump behind the service flap. Source: Bosch - Why Won't My Bosch Washing Machine Drain? How to Resolve
- 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:60 / -2B | Laundry is bunched up unevenly in the drum. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E32 / F32 | Load is out of balance. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
Bosch Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a Bosch Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- 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 Forest Lake
Most washer calls in Forest Lake 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Forest Lake
- How often do you repair Bosch washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Forest Lake, MN
Do you work for Bosch?
Is my Bosch washer worth repairing?
Why is my washer leaking?
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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 Forest Lake technician bring the right parts.