Bosch Washing Machines are attractive and reliable. They are high-quality and carry a number of technological innovations. This is the reason why they are preferred by the consumers. But, even the best machines can fall prey to issues.
The washing machines from Bosch usually show an error code to inform the user of a problem. Therefore, look out for these error codes to determine what is the problem.
Causes of Problems
This will help the repairmen determine what can be the problem with the washing machine.
Problem 1: The Washer is not draining the water used for the cycle
Causes:
• The pump has failed.
• The filter/pump is clogged.
• The pump contacts have burnt out.
• Broken pressure switch.
Problem 2: The Drum is not working
Causes:
• The drive belt is damaged.
• The electronic part of the drum is faulty.
• Although less common, motor failure can also happen.
Problem 3: Motor Failure
Causes:
• The hatch is not closing
• The controller is failing
Problem 4: Water is not entering the drum
Causes:
• There is no water in the system. (Low Pressure)
• The pump/system is clogged.
• The drain hose is problematic.
Problem 5: The drum is rattling
Causes:
• Broken bearings.
• Clogged tub.
• Broken shock absorbers.
• Counterweight is not working.
Fixing common problems
Here are the tips to fix some of the most common problems in a Bosch Washing Machine:
Cleaning out the Drain Filter
1. To find the filter, you need to look at either the bottom or behind the door through a maintenance hatch.
2. Put a bucket on the floor to drain the remaining water.
3. To get the filter out, turn the filter to the left.
4. Cleaning the filter is easy as you can do it by getting it under a tap.
5. Install it back to the required place.
Replacing the Heating element
Heating problems are a common issue. To find out whether you have a problem with you heater, try the following steps;
1. Disconnect the wiring without removing the heater.
2. On the tester, set the mode to measure resistance in Ohms.
3. Set the controller to 200
4. Connect the test probes to the terminals.
5. Normal resistance is between 20 to 40 Ohms
Results – If the reading is 1, then your heating element is broken and needs to be replaced. If the reading is 0, then your heater has a short circuit and needs to be replaced.
In Conclusion
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Our team of highly skilled and qualified professionals guarantees that each job is done right and efficiently. It’s so important to have your washing machines checked every once in a while, so let us do our job in making sure that your devices are in top shape for your enjoyment.
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