If your Bosch washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Merrifield, with those that mention Bosch first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Merrifield
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Merrifield. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (13), Falls Church (10), and Vienna (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Merrifield. None of the repair companies near Merrifield 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 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Merrifield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
Closest matches for Merrifield: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (0.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (4.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (1.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Bosch Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Bosch Washers Are Built
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
Bosch Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E:00 / -23 | Water has been detected in the base pan or there is a leak; shut off the water supply. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| E17 / F17 / F29 | Inlet filters are clogged or water pressure is too low. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| 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 |
When to Call for Bosch Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
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
Budgeting for a Bosch Washer Repair
A Bosch washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
- 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 Merrifield, VA
Most washer calls in Merrifield 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Merrifield
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Merrifield, VA
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What should I do about a Bosch error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Bosch washers?
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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 Merrifield technician bring the right parts.