If your Bosch dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Roanoke, with those that mention Bosch first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Independent Bosch Dryer Technicians, Roanoke VA
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Roanoke. 9 of them are based in Roanoke itself, and the rest are spread across Christiansburg (2), Vinton (1), and Salem (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. The closest is GE Appliance Services, about 1.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Roanoke mentions Bosch by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Mention Bosch | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 2.9 |
At the top of the Roanoke list: Peerless Appliance Services (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (2.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Bosch Dryer Lines and Features
How Bosch Dryers Are Built
Two stainless steel moisture-sensor bars sit next to the lint filter, and residue on them can make loads come out damp or trigger a sensor-related code. Source: Bosch - Dryer Not Drying Completely
Heat pump models can use an optional condensate tank instead of the drain hose; a drain indicator lights when the tank is full or the hose is kinked or blocked. Source: Bosch - Use and Care Manual, Heat Pump Dryer WTW87NH1UC
Common Bosch Dryer Problems
- Dryer leaking water. Bosch's manual says to level the dryer and check the drain hose along its full length. Source: Bosch - Use and Care Manual, Heat Pump Dryer WTW87NH1UC
- Dryer making noise. Bosch says to check for an unbalanced load and make sure the dryer was aligned at installation and sits level on a stable floor. Source: Bosch - Bosch Dryer Troubleshooting & Repair Guide
Reading a Bosch Dryer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E16 | The door was opened during a cycle; close it securely and press start. Source: Bosch - Bosch D Error Codes: Troubleshooting Guide |
| DR | The door is not fully closed or there is a door switch or latch problem. Source: Bosch - Bosch D Error Codes: Troubleshooting Guide |
| E63 | A heating element failure; with the dryer unplugged, check the element and its connections for damage. Source: Bosch - Bosch D Error Codes: Troubleshooting Guide |
When to Call for Bosch Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Bosch Recommends for Its Dryers
- Keep the air inlet on the front of the dryer unblocked and operate it in a room between about 59 and 86 degrees F. Source: Bosch - Use and Care Manual, Heat Pump Dryer WTW87NH1UC
- If the optional condensate tank is used, empty it after every cycle and periodically rinse the filter in the tank kit. Source: Bosch - Use and Care Manual, Heat Pump Dryer WTW87NH1UC
Budgeting for a Bosch Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Bosch dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Roanoke
Most dryer calls in Roanoke come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Roanoke
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Bosch Dryer Repair FAQs: Roanoke, VA
Do you work for Bosch?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Write down any error code your Bosch dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Roanoke technician bring the right parts.