If your Bosch washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Pendleton 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 Pendleton
Within 60 miles of Pendleton there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Walla Walla (3), Kennewick (3), and Pasco (3). The farthest listed company is about 48 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Pendleton 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: Bob's Appliance Sales & Service, around 27.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 15 businesses. Pendleton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 27.5, 30.1, 34.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
The leading options for Pendleton are Fred's Appliance (41.5 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Columbia Appliance (30.1 miles away, based in Umatilla, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (40.6 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); VSG Appliances (41.6 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 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
What Makes Bosch Washer Repairs Different
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
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 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 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
Bosch Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| E18 / F18 | Drain hose is blocked or kinked, or the pump needs cleaning. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E32 / F32 | Load is out of balance. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
When to Call for Bosch Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Owner Care for Bosch Washers
- Run the brand's washer cleaner through the drum, plus a descaler in hard-water areas, about every few months to clear greasy residue and limescale. Source: Bosch - How to Clean Your Washing Machine Inside and Out
- 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:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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: $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
- 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)
- Any error code shown on the display
Local Notes for Pendleton
Most washer calls in Pendleton 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Pendleton Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Pendleton, OR
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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 Pendleton technician bring the right parts.