Bosch Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Bosch dryer will not start; display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
E02
Bosch dryer stops shortly after starting and displays E02.
Overheating / Temperature Sensor Fault
E03
Bosch dryer runs briefly then stops with E03 on the display.
Exhaust Airflow / Blocked Vent Fault
E04
Bosch dryer displays E04 and may stop heating or shut down mid-cycle.
Moisture Sensor / Dryness Detection Fault
E05
Bosch dryer shows E05 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
Control Module / EEPROM Fault
E06
Bosch dryer displays E06 and may not heat or may shut down unexpectedly.
NTC Temperature Sensor (Drum/Exhaust) Fault
E07
Bosch dryer shows E07 and may not start or may stop with a beeping sound.
Motor / Drive Circuit Fault
E08
Bosch dryer displays E08 and may not heat or may shut off prematurely.
Heater Circuit / Heating Element Fault
E09
Bosch heat pump dryer shows E09 and does not heat properly.
Heat Pump / Compressor Circuit Fault
E10
Bosch dryer displays E10 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Power Supply / Voltage Fault
E11
Bosch dryer shows E11 and may not respond to button presses.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
E12
Bosch dryer displays E12 and may stop heating or shut down.
Exhaust Temperature Too High / Overheat Protection
E13
Bosch condensation or heat pump dryer shows E13 and may stop with water in the base.
Condensate Pump / Water Level Fault
E14
Bosch dryer displays E14 and may not heat correctly or may end cycles too soon.
Humidity / Dryness Sensor Circuit Fault
E15
Bosch dryer shows E15 and may not start or may lock up mid-cycle.
Software / Configuration Fault
E16
Bosch dryer displays E16 and may not start or may stop with a beeping alarm.
Door Locking Mechanism / Door Contact Fault
E17
Bosch dryer shows E17 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
Drum Motor Speed / Tachometer Fault
E18
Bosch dryer displays E18 and may not heat or may end cycles prematurely.
Air Circulation / Fan Motor Fault
E19
Bosch dryer shows E19 and may not start or may behave erratically.
Internal Communication / Module Bus Fault
E20
Bosch dryer displays E20 and may not heat or may shut down.
Exhaust Thermostat / Thermal Cutoff Fault
Symptom
Bosch dryer causes condensation or moisture on surrounding walls and windows.
Poor Ventilation / Condensation Management Issue
Symptom
Bosch dryer control lights up but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Bosch dryer control panel is unresponsive; no lights or display.
No Power / Control Panel Dead
Symptom
Bosch dryer display shows time remaining but drum and heater do not run (silent).
Start Circuit / Relay Failure
Symptom
Bosch dryer door pops open during cycle, stopping the drying process.
Door Latch / Strike Wear
Symptom
Bosch dryer door will not open after cycle ends; door appears locked.
Door Lock Stuck / Mechanical Jam
Symptom
Bosch dryer drum does not spin and there is no motor noise when Start is pressed.
Motor Not Running / Power or Motor Fault
Symptom
Bosch dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming or running.
Drive Belt / Drum Drive Failure
Symptom
Bosch dryer drum light does not turn on when door is opened (if equipped).
Drum Light / Door Switch Circuit Fault
Symptom
Bosch dryer emits a burning smell during operation.
Overheating / Foreign Object Contact
Symptom
Bosch dryer ends cycle very quickly and clothes are still wet.
Premature Cycle Termination / Moisture Sensing Error
Symptom
Bosch dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle (condensation/heat pump models).
Water Leak / Condensate Handling Fault
Symptom
Bosch dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes.
Drum Seal / Felt Wear and Contamination
Symptom
Bosch dryer makes a rattling or scraping noise when tumbling.
Foreign Object in Drum or Blower
Symptom
Bosch dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises while tumbling.
Drum Support / Bearing Wear
Symptom
Bosch dryer produces a musty or moldy odor on clothes after drying.
Odor / Bacterial or Mold Growth
Symptom
Bosch dryer produces loud banging or thumping noises during operation.
Drum Imbalance / Support Component Wear
Symptom
Bosch dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and wet at end of cycle.
No Heat / Heating System Failure
Symptom
Bosch dryer stops mid-cycle and clothes are still damp; unit may feel hot.
Overheating / Thermal Cutoff Activation
Symptom
Bosch dryer takes too long to dry clothes; loads are still damp after full cycle.
Extended Dry Times / Poor Drying Performance
Symptom
Bosch dryer vibrates excessively or shakes the cabinet during operation.
Vibration / Installation or Support Issue
Symptom
Bosch dryer will not start; lights may be on but pressing Start does nothing.
No Start / Control or Safety Interlock Fault
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
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| E01 |
Bosch dryer will not start; display shows E01 shortly after pressing Start.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Bosch dryer stops shortly after starting and displays E02.
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Overheating / Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Bosch dryer runs briefly then stops with E03 on the display.
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Exhaust Airflow / Blocked Vent Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Bosch dryer displays E04 and may stop heating or shut down mid-cycle.
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Moisture Sensor / Dryness Detection Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Bosch dryer shows E05 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting.
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Control Module / EEPROM Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Bosch dryer displays E06 and may not heat or may shut down unexpectedly.
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NTC Temperature Sensor (Drum/Exhaust) Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Bosch dryer shows E07 and may not start or may stop with a beeping sound.
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Motor / Drive Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Bosch dryer displays E08 and may not heat or may shut off prematurely.
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Heater Circuit / Heating Element Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Bosch heat pump dryer shows E09 and does not heat properly.
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Heat Pump / Compressor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Bosch dryer displays E10 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
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Power Supply / Voltage Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Bosch dryer shows E11 and may not respond to button presses.
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User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Bosch dryer displays E12 and may stop heating or shut down.
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Exhaust Temperature Too High / Overheat Protection | View Details |
| E13 |
Bosch condensation or heat pump dryer shows E13 and may stop with water in the base.
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Condensate Pump / Water Level Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Bosch dryer displays E14 and may not heat correctly or may end cycles too soon.
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Humidity / Dryness Sensor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Bosch dryer shows E15 and may not start or may lock up mid-cycle.
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Software / Configuration Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Bosch dryer displays E16 and may not start or may stop with a beeping alarm.
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Door Locking Mechanism / Door Contact Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Bosch dryer shows E17 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly.
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Drum Motor Speed / Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Bosch dryer displays E18 and may not heat or may end cycles prematurely.
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Air Circulation / Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Bosch dryer shows E19 and may not start or may behave erratically.
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Internal Communication / Module Bus Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Bosch dryer displays E20 and may not heat or may shut down.
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Exhaust Thermostat / Thermal Cutoff Fault | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer causes condensation or moisture on surrounding walls and windows.
|
Poor Ventilation / Condensation Management Issue | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer control lights up but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
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User Interface / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer control panel is unresponsive; no lights or display.
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No Power / Control Panel Dead | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer display shows time remaining but drum and heater do not run (silent).
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Start Circuit / Relay Failure | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer door pops open during cycle, stopping the drying process.
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Door Latch / Strike Wear | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer door will not open after cycle ends; door appears locked.
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Door Lock Stuck / Mechanical Jam | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer drum does not spin and there is no motor noise when Start is pressed.
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Motor Not Running / Power or Motor Fault | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming or running.
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Drive Belt / Drum Drive Failure | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer drum light does not turn on when door is opened (if equipped).
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Drum Light / Door Switch Circuit Fault | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer emits a burning smell during operation.
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Overheating / Foreign Object Contact | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer ends cycle very quickly and clothes are still wet.
|
Premature Cycle Termination / Moisture Sensing Error | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer leaks water onto the floor during or after a cycle (condensation/heat pump models).
|
Water Leak / Condensate Handling Fault | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes.
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Drum Seal / Felt Wear and Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer makes a rattling or scraping noise when tumbling.
|
Foreign Object in Drum or Blower | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises while tumbling.
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Drum Support / Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer produces a musty or moldy odor on clothes after drying.
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Odor / Bacterial or Mold Growth | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer produces loud banging or thumping noises during operation.
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Drum Imbalance / Support Component Wear | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and wet at end of cycle.
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No Heat / Heating System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer stops mid-cycle and clothes are still damp; unit may feel hot.
|
Overheating / Thermal Cutoff Activation | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer takes too long to dry clothes; loads are still damp after full cycle.
|
Extended Dry Times / Poor Drying Performance | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer vibrates excessively or shakes the cabinet during operation.
|
Vibration / Installation or Support Issue | View Details |
| – |
Bosch dryer will not start; lights may be on but pressing Start does nothing.
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No Start / Control or Safety Interlock Fault | View Details |
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