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 Rockwood, with those that mention Bosch first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Bosch Washer Technicians, Rockwood VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rockwood. Other nearby bases include Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (3), and Midlothian (2). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. None of the repair companies near Rockwood 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: MetaTek LLC, around 2.5 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 51 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 |
The leading options for Rockwood are Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (12.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Mr. E Appliance Service (9.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 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
Common Bosch Washer Problems
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| H9E | Hot water supply problem, such as a closed hot faucet, a kinked hot hose, low hot water pressure or clogged strainers. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
Bosch Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Gets Fixed on a Rockwood Washer Call
Keeping a Bosch Washer Running
- Cut back on detergent for lightly soiled loads, since too much detergent causes over-sudsing and can push water out of the dispenser drawer. Source: Bosch - Why is my Bosch Washing Machine Leaking? How to Troubleshoot
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Bosch washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
- Any error code shown on the display
What Rockwood Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Rockwood 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Rockwood
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Rockwood, VA
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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 Rockwood technician bring the right parts.