If your Bosch dishwasher has stopped draining, stopped cleaning or started showing an error, the technician you call should know the model line. The Richlands list starts with companies that name Bosch, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
Dishwasher Repairs is independent and not affiliated with Bosch. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Bosch dishwashers and other brands.
Bosch Dishwasher Repair Near Richlands
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Richlands. 1 list an address in Richlands, and other nearby bases include Princeton (3), Bristol (3), and Kingsport (3). No company within 90 miles of Richlands mentions Bosch by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Appliance Plus Inc of SW Va, about 0.5 miles away. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Richlands is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richlands. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 21.8, 28.2 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
At the top of the Richlands list: Sears Appliance Repair (54.2 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Plus Inc of SW Va (0.5 miles away, 2.7 stars from 22 reviews); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (54.2 miles away, based in Kingsport, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews).
Bosch Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
How Bosch Dishwashers Are Built
The filter is a manually cleaned multi-stage assembly (coarse, fine and micro filter) at the bottom of the tub, and a blocked filter can trigger an error code. Source: Bosch - Dishwasher Owner's Manual (SHV78B73UC)
What Bosch Says to Check First
- Dishwasher not starting. Bosch says to confirm the door is fully latched, turn off the child lock and power-cycle the unit, or if there is no power check the cord, outlet and breaker. Source: Bosch - Dishwasher Troubleshooting
- Dishwasher not draining. Bosch says clogged food debris in the filter or drain pump is the most common cause, so clean the filter first and then remove the pump cover to clear debris. Source: Bosch - Dishwasher Not Draining
Bosch Dishwasher Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E22 | Filter clogged; clean the filter and check the drain pump cover and drain hose. Source: Bosch - Dishwasher Error Codes |
| E07 | CrystalDry (zeolite) drying fan motor is defective. Source: Bosch - Dishwasher Error Codes |
| E14 | Flow meter fault or a problem with the water fill system. Source: Bosch - Dishwasher Error Codes |
Full list: Bosch Dishwasher Error Codes Explained.
Bosch Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
- Water on the floor in front of the dishwasher
- An error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Richlands Dishwasher Call
Care Bosch Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled, since rinse aid helps water slide off dishes and improves drying. Source: Bosch - Dishes Wet After Cycle
- Run a dishwasher cleaner and a descaler a few times a year on the hottest, longest cycle to remove grease and hard-water scale. Source: Bosch - Dishwasher Smells
Brand guides: Bosch Dishwasher Not Draining: Causes and Fixes.
What Bosch Dishwasher Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Bosch dishwasher. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Leak repair (including leaking door): $50–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (often credited toward the repair if you go ahead): $35–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
A unit that has needed repairs more than once or twice within a year is a candidate for replacement. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How old the dishwasher is
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
Local Notes for Richlands
Most dishwasher calls in Richlands come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Richlands
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Bosch Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Richlands, VA
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Do you work for Bosch?
What makes a dishwasher stop cleaning?
Why does my Bosch dishwasher show an error code?
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Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Bosch repair.