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 Port Townsend, with those that mention Bosch first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent Bosch Washer Technicians, Port Townsend WA
26 repair companies serve Port Townsend from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Everett (10), Edmonds (3), and Lynnwood (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. None of the repair companies near Port Townsend name Bosch in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Whidbey Appliance Service, about 10.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 21 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.4, 15.4, 17.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
The leading options for Port Townsend are Ace Appliance Service (29.9 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Sequim, 4.7 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Appliances Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews).
Know which Bosch washer you have before you call. Bosch makes front-load models, and the technician will ask.
Bosch Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Bosch Washer Technician Deals With
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
What Bosch Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Bosch Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E32 / F32 | Load is out of balance. Source: Bosch - Washer Error Codes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Bosch Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Port Townsend
Care Bosch Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
Bosch Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Bosch washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
What Port Townsend Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Port Townsend 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Port Townsend Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Bosch Washer Repair FAQs: Port Townsend, WA
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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 Port Townsend technician bring the right parts.