Bosch Appliances Come with a 2yr guarantee please check your guarantee before calling!
1, when a customer says their machine is not draining or spinning: this is code for a pump
failure or blockage: reason:
A machine can not spin when it is full of water. the manufacturer
has installed a safty feature that will not let the machine spin unless it is empty, it is called
the pressure system it is a simple device comprised of a plastic tube and a diaphram.
Solution : replace the pump or remove debris obstructing the movement of impellor.
£price for repair from £45-£90 depending on repairer and part cost.
Not Spinning is another common problem but the drum has to be empty.
If it is empty of water then it means.
You need to check if drum turns manually, just stick your arm in the drum and give it a turn
if it spins freely for a few revolutions then the belt is off. Was the machine noisy before it stoped spinning
If so this means it could be the bearings. turn the drum again and listen for a rumbling noise. if it is quiet hold one of the paddles and turn the drum firmly pushing slightly on it and feel for vibration. it could be that the belt has stretched and come off. incidently this only happens on certain zanussi,electrolux,AEG and tricity. You will just need to replace belt. Belts do wear out, but typically nowadays your belt will out last the machine. they should last about 10 years or so..
Ok we’ve decided the drum turns but only a quarter to half turn unless I push hard then maybe one turn. THis is normal the drum is restrained because of the friction caused by the belt and motor. Another common problem with washers not spinning is due to the brushes/carbons wearing down on the motor. basically if the brushes/carbons don’t touch the commutator or armiture then the current can’t flow through it to give rotation. This fault will typically happen if a machine is 5 years plus old and used 4-5 times a week if thit has happened sooner YOU ARE OVER LOADING it.
Solution: replace brushes/carbons Costing: depending on machine parts and repairer £35-£98
WORDs of advice if you have a bosch neff or siemens washer that is 5-7 years old and you use
4-5 times a week. get it serviced by a professional repairman company.Service = Pump & Brushes
this could add 3-5 years to machine..
Another funny problem I’ve come across with Bosch Neff & Siemens washers is that if a 5p gets stuck in the filter housing it can sound like the drum bearings are on there way out. remedy clean filter out regular.
Loading a washer any washer.. only half fill the drum. I can hear you say it there is more room or only one more pair of jeans or I haven’t got time to wait for another load or I KNOW MY MACHINES CAPABILITIES!
Carry on then, would you like to pay for the extra repair now or later.
You see by over loading your machine you’re creating more wear and tear on the motor, bearings drain pump and structure of the washer. almost everything in a machine is compromised when you overload it So please only do it if you can afford too.
Soap dispencer/draw won’t take conditioner. Ok this is because you fill it too high with conditioner. Take out the draw and look at the roof of the now empty compartment. it will be black with mould. get a dentist pick and a tooth brush and a sprayer and clean it. another trick you can safely USE..
My machine door seal is black and dirty. this is normally caused by funghi build up. caused by using liquid detergent( they have no bleaching agent in them. try using powder.
My machine is smelly like the sewer. get some white vinegar 500ml to 1000ml and put in the drum of your machine on a 60-90 degree wash. Fingers crossed This will hopefully neutralise the smelly bacteria.
Disclaimer Richard Saupe the copyright holder of this written advice 2009 in no way takes any responsibility for any untrained person taking his advice in any way shape or form. please beware that a washing machine to the untrained can be a very dangerous piece of equipement. ALways disconnect before attempting any DIY repair, but this on it’s own, will not guarantee you against harm. Be careful very careful
If in doubt call a professional. Let them assume the risk on your behalf..
Bosch Dishwasher Problems!
September 25, 2009 by Richard Saupe
Faulty bosch dishwasher or thinking of buying one.
Lovely machine if it has a steel inner base not the plastic one
Well. firstly these are the only dishwashers we repair now! (must tell you something about them)
Bosch Neff and Siemens are basically the same albeit different levels of noise control and sensors.
Bosch dishwashers suffer with a couple of really common faults
1 tablet dispenser doesn’t shut or open repair from us typically £80.
However you can place tablet in cutlery basket because it will not desolve til water heats.
2 Internal blockage, the main tube from pressure system becomes clogged with scum and wont let enough water in. you will notice that the noise level is quieter and it won’t wash properly
we charge £49.35-£58plus parts fixed labour to resolve (no parts normally)
3 Won’t drain. this is typically either the pump has become faulty through use or debris. check your operator instructions to check for debris. New pump would cost £98 fitted.
4 makes noise even though door is open. this is the anti flood device being activated. the machine thinks the machine is flooded so will constantly pump out. cause: the motor seal has deteriated. remedy new seals supplied and fitted £118.
5 doesn’t finish the cycle normally the pump(see above) or heater: two things can happen the module has become burnt, in which case needs to be re-soldered or replaced or the heater element has become open circuit the heater/module can cost anything from £70-£140 depends on model. or simple resolder £58
