If your Bosch washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Madisonville 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.
Bosch Washer Repair Near Madisonville
Within 30 miles of Madisonville there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lenoir City (3), Maryville (3), and Harriman (3). The closest is A-Fair Appliance Center LLC, about 14.6 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Madisonville mentions Bosch by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Madisonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.6, 20.6, 24.0 |
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
The leading options for Madisonville are S&S Service LLC (24.0 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in Harriman, 4.3 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.4 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eleet Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 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
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
Bosch Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
What Bosch Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E16 / E34 / F16 / F34 | Door is not fully latched; close it until it clicks and check that nothing is caught in it. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E33 / F33 | Washer has detected too much detergent foam. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E80 | Fault in the drive circuit that needs a technician. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
Bosch Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a Madisonville Washer Call
Keeping a Bosch Washer Running
- 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
- 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
Budgeting for a Bosch Washer Repair
Most Bosch washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
What Madisonville Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Madisonville 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Madisonville
- 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?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Madisonville, TN
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why does my Bosch washer show an error code?
Should I repair or replace my Bosch washer?
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Bosch Washer Repair Near Madisonville
Write down any error code your Bosch washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Madisonville technician bring the right parts.