Frequent malfunctions of Bosch washing machines

Every owner of a Bosch washing machine knows that breakdowns, although rare, still happen. Unfortunately, the equipment is not perfect and even with very careful handling it can break down and require service.

As a rule, repairing Bosch washing machines at home requires the involvement of experienced specialists from a specialized service center. Maintenance of equipment is carried out if the following faults are detected in it:

• breakdown of the heating element;
• belt break;
• filter clogging;
• bearing failure:
• failure of the drain pump.

Experienced specialists have long identified the main causes of each of the above breakdowns, and today we invite you to familiarize yourself with them.

Failure of the heating element

The heating element most often breaks down for three main reasons. The first is the burnout of the unit as a result of prolonged use, accompanied by the accumulation of an excessive amount of scale on the heating element. The second reason is a short circuit or power surges. The third is that various objects (parts of clothing, keys and small items not taken out of pockets, etc.) get into the washing tank.

As a result of a breakdown of the heating element, the water stops heating, the washing cycle does not complete and the device cannot begin the spin process. On the display built into the body of the washing machine, we can see an error code indicating to us that it is the tubular heater that has broken down.

Belt break

In Bosch washing machines, the belt either flies off the pulley or simply breaks due to overload of the drum. In addition, if cracks form in the bearing structure, the device begins to vibrate, which also threatens to break the belt. Well, natural wear and tear has not been canceled either - even the strongest and most reliable belt will sooner or later completely lose its original performance qualities and become unusable.

It is very easy to determine that the belt in your washing machine is broken - when the motor is running, the drum will remain motionless. If the drum still rotates very slowly, and stands still during the spin cycle, then the belt is most likely simply stretched.

Filter clogged

If lint, threads, coins, or items forgotten in clothing pockets get into the filter, it can quickly clog it. If the blockage is minor, then the washing machine will work as usual, but if a lot of debris accumulates, you will immediately notice it - draining after washing will not occur, and dirty water will remain in the tank.

Bearing failure

Bearings in Bosch washing machines most often fail due to exposure of the drum to strong regular loads. In devices with a long service life, parts break as a result of their natural wear and tear.

A washing machine with damaged bearings vibrates and makes a lot of noise during operation. There are often cases when vibrations lead to involuntary movement of equipment on the floor.

Drain pump failure

The drain pump breaks down for two reasons. The first is that various small objects (rivets, buttons, etc.) get into the pump, and the second is a short circuit/voltage surge.

When the pump breaks, the machine stops draining dirty water after washing. The malfunction is easy to diagnose - a message with a fault code appears on the display.

Remember - you should trust the troubleshooting of Bosch washing machines only to service center professionals who are familiar with the specifics of the specific equipment and have at their disposal a full set of tools necessary for the work.