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Bosch Dishwasher Repair That Starts at the Drain
Water standing under the bottom rack is the classic Bosch drain problem. We clear E24 and E25, find the leak behind E15, and get Bosch dishwashers from the 100 Series to the 800 Series washing and drying properly again.
- Written estimate before work
- E22–E25 drain codes
- 100 to 800 Series
- Open 7 days a week
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Bosch Dishwasher Service, Code by Code
A Bosch dishwasher tells you a lot before anyone takes a panel off. When it stops draining, Bosch says the usual culprit is food debris in the filter or the drain pump, and its codes separate the two: E22 for a blocked filter, E24 when that blocked filter keeps the water from leaving, E25 for a jammed pump or a loose pump cover, and E23 when the pump itself is at fault. E15 means water has reached the base and the leak protection has stepped in; E16 and E17 point to the water supply; E09 and E12 involve the pump assembly Bosch calls the heat pump. Much of Dallas–Fort Worth has moderately hard tap water, so limescale, the problem behind E12, is worth keeping in mind too. Many of these start with steps from Bosch’s own pages: clean the filter, check the pump cover, look at the hose, then hold Reset or Start for about 4 seconds so the water pumps out. When the code comes back, your technician tests the pump, valves, heater and controls and writes up the price before any work starts.
Bosch prints the model number, which it calls the E-Nr, on a rating plate on the dishwasher; its model number guide shows where. A photo of that plate and of the code on the display helps us arrive with the right pump, filter or valve.
Common dishwasher problems
Bosch Dishwasher Problems and What Causes Them
Find your symptom, try the linked guide, then book if it persists.
| Symptom | Common causes a technician checks | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Not draining or E24 | A blocked filter, kinked hose, unsealed siphon connection, disposal knockout plug or a loose pump cover. | Bosch E24 guide |
| E25 or a rattling pump | Glass, seeds or bone fragments in the drain pump, or a pump cover that is loose or missing. | Bosch E25 guide |
| E22 or gritty dishes | A filter packed with food soil, recirculating grit back onto glasses and plates. | Bosch E22 guide |
| E23 and no pump sound | A drain pump that is blocked, clogged or has failed, by Bosch’s description. | Bosch E23 guide |
| E15, beeping or a wet floor | Water in the base from a hose connection, seal, valve, pump or heavy sudsing. | Bosch E15 guide |
| Won’t fill, E16 or E17 | Supply valve closed, an inlet hose kinked or damaged, low flow, or a failed inlet valve. | Bosch E17 guide |
| Cold water, E09 or wet dishes | A heater fault in the heat pump assembly, empty rinse aid, or a CrystalDry drying fault on models that have it. | Bosch E09 guide |
| White film or E12 | Limescale from hard water building up in the heat pump, often with an empty salt reservoir. | Bosch E12 guide |
Bosch Dishwasher Parts We Repair
Drain, fill, heat, dry and control parts matched to your Bosch E-Nr.
Drain Pumps and Pump Covers
The parts behind E23 and E25.
Filters and Sumps
Blockages behind E22 and E24.
Heat Pump Assemblies
Circulation and heating faults like E09 and E12.
Inlet Valves and Supply Lines
Fill faults behind E16, E17 and E18.
Leak Protection and Seals
Hoses, gaskets and the base sensor behind E15.
CrystalDry Components
Drying fan and chamber heater faults on models that have it.
Door Latches and Hinges
Doors that won’t latch or drop open.
Control Boards and Keypads
Panels that freeze, beep or go dark.
Repair or replace
Is a Bosch Dishwasher Worth Repairing?
Often, and Bosch’s own warranty is part of the reason. Beyond the first year on the whole dishwasher, Bosch lists parts-only coverage on the electronics (microprocessor or circuit board) and on the racks in years 2 through 5, plus lifetime parts-only coverage for rust-through on the inner tub liner and stainless door. A failed control board in year four may be a parts claim with Bosch, leaving only the labor. Drain pumps, pump covers, inlet valves and latches are single-part repairs at any age.
Usually worth repairing
- Only a pump, valve, latch or filter has failed
- It is inside Bosch’s 2–5 year electronics or rack coverage
- It is panel-ready or built into custom cabinetry
- The tub and door are free of rust-through
Worth weighing carefully
- It needs a heat pump and control board together
- Water has damaged the base and the floor beneath
- It has needed several unrelated repairs
- The estimate is close to a replacement’s price
Before paying for a part, check what Bosch still covers at Bosch warranty information
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Leak
Bosch Dishwasher Leaking or Showing E15?
Bosch’s instruction for E15 is to turn off the water inflow. Close the supply valve under the sink, switch the dishwasher off at its breaker and check the cabinet floor, then schedule a technician. Visits outside regular hours cost extra.
How it works
What Happens on a Bosch Dishwasher Visit
Tell us the code
Book with the code on the display and, if you can, a photo of the E-Nr rating plate.
Drain path, then the rest
We work from the filter and pump cover through the pump and hose before testing fill, heat and controls.
Written estimate
You see the price in writing first, and we point out any part that may fall under Bosch’s 5-year electronics or rack coverage.
Test run
After the repair we run a cycle from fill through drain, check under the toe kick for water, and note our warranty on the invoice.
Troubleshooting
Bosch Dishwasher Codes Explained
Each one built from Bosch’s own US support pages.
When a Bosch Dishwasher Needs a Technician
Where we work
Bosch Dishwasher Repair Near You
We repair Bosch dishwashers in homes across Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Lucas, Parker, Richardson, Dallas, Highland Park, University Park, Coppell, Flower Mound, Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, Keller, Grapevine, Argyle and Trophy Club. Find your city below or check your ZIP code.
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Bosch Dishwasher Questions
Bosch says food debris clogging the filter or the drain pump is the most common reason. Take the filter out and wash it, remove the pump cover beneath it and sponge out the water and debris, then refit both (Bosch not-draining guide (opens in a new tab)).
Bosch’s reset does it: press Reset (labeled 4 Sec. on some models) or Start for about 4 seconds. The leftover water pumps out in about a minute; then open the door and press On/Off, as Bosch’s reset guide describes.
Bosch uses E22 for a blocked filter, E24 for not draining because the drain filter is blocked, E25 for a blocked drain pump or a loose or missing pump cover, and E23 for a pump that is blocked, clogged or faulty. Start with the E24 guide.
Bosch recommends every few months. Turn the filter knob to the left, lift it out, and wash each piece in warm soapy water, following Bosch’s filter cleaning guide.
On its dishwasher code page Bosch says three beeps usually point to a leak with water pooling at the base, and five beeps commonly mean water at the base has triggered the sensor. Both are worth treating like E15.
Bosch says a steady red light projected on the floor shows the dishwasher is running, and a blinking light means it has run into an issue. Check the display or the code list for the cause.
Start with the rinse aid indicator; Bosch says it lights when the dispenser needs a refill. If rinse aid is full and dishes stay wet or cold, the heater or, on CrystalDry models, the drying system may need service.
Bosch’s US warranty page lists 1 year of limited coverage, parts and labor, on the entire dishwasher, followed by parts-only coverage in years 2 to 5 on the electronics and racks and lifetime parts-only rust-through coverage on the inner tub liner and stainless door (Bosch warranty information (opens in a new tab)). While that first year runs, Bosch support is the place to start. ALAS is independent, with no tie to Bosch or BSH; we take over once that coverage has lapsed, or any time you would rather have a local technician come out.
Yes. We work on panel-ready models built into custom cabinetry and on Bosch’s narrow 17 3/4-inch models, as well as standard 24-inch dishwashers across every series.
Bosch says limescale can build up quickly in hard water areas and ties code E12 to scale in the heat pump. On models with a water softener, Bosch advises keeping softening salt in the reservoir; see our E12 guide.
Unload the racks, clear the space under the sink, and note the code on the display or take a photo of it.
Homes throughout Dallas–Fort Worth: Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Richardson, Dallas, Southlake, Colleyville, Flower Mound and Fort Worth.