Bosch owners in Carthage usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Carthage, with those that mention Bosch first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on Bosch Washers Near Carthage
Within 60 miles of Carthage there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Carthage, and the rest are spread across Shreveport (13), Longview (5), and Bossier City (4). None of the repair companies near Carthage name Bosch in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Bulldawg Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 33 businesses. Carthage is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carthage. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 26.0, 27.4 |
The leading options for Carthage are Bulldawg Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 3.9 stars from 50 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (41.4 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Bosch Washer
What Makes Bosch Washer Repairs Different
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
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 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
Reading a Bosch Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E:38 / -25 / -26 | Drain pump is blocked; clean the drum first, then the drain pump if the code comes back. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| 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 |
| CL | Child lock is turned on. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
Bosch Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Gets Fixed on a Carthage Washer Call
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
- 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
Bosch Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most Bosch washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
Laundry Notes for Carthage, TX
Most washer calls in Carthage 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Carthage Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Carthage, TX
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is my Bosch washer worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Bosch washers?
Why does my Bosch washer show an error code?
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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 Carthage technician bring the right parts.