Bosch E15 error code diagnosis and repair

[@dangle933]

Let's all appreciate that you lifted a dishwasher up on a table for making this video.

[@FinnishGuitar]

I wonder how many people this guy has helped fix their own dishwasher? It's got to be thousands at least. Helping to save the planet, one dishwasher at a time!

[@jimwilson3319]

Problem described. Solution demonstrated. Problem solved. Teenage son now thinks he can fix anything (with Dad's help). Thanks from Raleigh, North Carolina, USA!

[@garybuckingham1312]

Moved my neff dishwasher and it came up with this error code. Followed your video, sir I owe you a massive thank you. Water had gotten into the tray as described and raised the polystyrene disc. Saved myself a small fortune, and learned new skills. Thank you.

[@ninacavanagh6352]

What a star! Best video I've seen all year. So clear I was able to fix my dishwasher! I don't know what caused the leak, but by mopping up the water under the machine to unfloat the disk, the error disappeared and the machine is working again. Everything he showed was exactly what I saw - he could have been in my kitchen! Thank you. First rate.

[@millyandlenny]

Excellent video, helped a complete non-DIYer reactivate a Bosch dishwasher that was displaying the E15 fault. Thank you.

[@petertorok9174]

Nagyon köszi! A gyerek vizet öntött a mosógatógép tetejére, nem kicsit, amit gép hátulján lefolyt, és az alján levő úszót a kábeles részen emelte, kiszedve, szivaccsal a vizet kitörölve, újra működik rendesen! Thanks a lot!

[@petertorok9174]

Az érzékelőt óvatosan, mert könnyen törik a hungarocell-szerű úszó, (fbs- el ragasztottam), ok!

[@Sawickipedia]

Nagyon szívesen látod

[@reidjohnston5057]

Thank you! That turned a 2h job into a 15 min one..... These simple videos are always the best.

[@alanwallis2467]

Can't thank you enough for this video. Your instructions and demonstration was clear to follow. Code e15 is no more. Thanks from the UK

[@massimousan9226]

We just finished repairing our dishwasher following the instructions in your awesome video. Thank you so much!!!!

[@elizabethverity3873]

Hello. I'm So pleased with myself as Thanks to you and another youtube video I have solved the E15 problem with my Siemen dishwasher. Iam 61 woman on her own and your detailed explaining was really simple and easy to follow.. THANK you very much!!

[@joandavis8818]

Whoa! Did you remove the kick board and front panel? Did you have a torx T15 scredriver already in your tool box?

[@garydoc]

¡Hola buenas tardes! E15 code appeared this Christmas Day Morning, after water ran down and into the machine, into the sump and, triggered the unit. Your video, found purely as first on KZbin search for code E15 on my dishwasher. Proves there is method in my KZbin search madness. You've saved the day and, a few euros, I'm certain. I've subbed to the channel and will look through a few bits and pieces in due course. Stay safe and well. Un saludo. Gary

[@georgedake3850]

For someone who describes DIY as Destroy it Yourself, it's real credit to you that I could do this. Thanks so much. This saved me a few bob and earned me lot of confidence.

[@Make_Good_Choices]

This was terrific for getting all the parts off. There is another to diagnose where the leak is coming from by another guy! Basically have to run the machine and watch for leaks. Thank you!

[@8trekGaming]

Fixed our dishwasher and found our ferret. Thanks man!

[@Sawickipedia]

Awesome.... Ah, sorry about your ferret

[@michellegaron9628]

Thank you! This was a huge help. My mother's dishwasher wasn't working and she didn't know what the error code meant. I found your video and we were able to clean out the mess that was clogging up the dishwasher.

[@hibstillidie]

Mate I just wanna say thank you. Just moved house and and shunters I used for the removals dropped my dishwasher. When I plumbed it in the E15 code came up. Anyhoo whilst the dishwasher wasn’t flooded and totally dry, the polystyrene disc seemed to be pushing into the switch. I just trimmed 2mm of it and it’s working brill. Wouldn’t have figured it out without your vid.

[@KristofferYiFredriksson]

Thanks, my dishwasher is working again. Two things I'd love to get some clarification on. First, there was water in my salt compartment. Is that a problem? Second, I had an integrated front, so the screws I had to remove weren't the same as the ones you removed. An opportunity for a follow-up video. But thanks to this video I now have a working dishwasher that I fixed myself.

[@Sawickipedia]

Thank you Kristoffer. For the water in the salt compartment, this is likely to be normal and nothing to worry about. Glad you got it fixed

[@johnwilson279]

Thank you for your video on Fault E15. Found exactly what you said, pulled apart and found water where the poly foam level indicator was. Cleaned as you described and reassembled and now running dishwasher to see how it goes. Checked for leaks while I had apart all seemed OK.

[@kenzeller6518]

Thank you! Just typed in my Bosch model number and the E15 error code which led me to this video. I told my family a kind Aussie gentleman described the fix and now we're back in business! Subscribed and grateful for your time and efforts!

[@Sawickipedia]

Thanks Ken, glad you got it fixed and thanks for your support

[@rasmusgtsche6408]

Thank you! Your video helped me fix my bosch/siemens. Only a couple of tablespoons water in the bottom. Cleaned up and checking for leaks after a couple of washes. SO satisfying to do that with no experience. Especially to see the machine actually looked exactly like yours:) Cheers from Denmark

[@joaosobraldossantos]

Fixed my problem in 5 minutes. Many thanks from Portugal. Public service right there.

[@m.c.2217]

Mate! Your vid changed me from zero to hero here in Holland. Build-in unit. No need to move it. Fixed and washing again. Thanks Very Much!

[@Sawickipedia]

Glad I could help out, and thanks for the coffees! 👍

[@m.c.2217]

@@Sawickipedia You're very welcome. Or a tinny ;)

[@Sawickipedia]

Haha, yeah probably a couple of tinnies. Cheers mate

[@MrJonpetter]

Thanks for this clear video. It helped me get rid of the E15 error the proper way (after a few additional hours searching for root cause). I like how you keep the camera running e.g. while unscrewing, allowing the viewer pick up on details that you might not mention explicitly. Two coffees coming your way.

[@Sawickipedia]

Thank you

[@ayshs659]

This is the only good video on the internet that helps with E15 error. Thank you thank you thank you

[@davidandmichelledickerson6767]

Well done. Saved me a service call. I went straight to the Styrofoam float where the water had accumulated over the past 6 years. Cleaned out and put back together & works perfectly! Thanks.

[@mackbig]

Great vid. Thanks from Canada. I just fixed an E 23 a few days ago, so when E15 popped up just now. Ugh. I love Bosch but this is my second one at this house. First one did not last very long, big leak in a faulty inlet control ruined just finished basement ceiling. Anyway, I am hoping it was the standing water, and jiggling that fixed the E23 that caused the small amount of water in the base that caused the E15. Dried it all up, blew a fan for a bit, then replaced styro float and now fingers crossed. I did a rinse cycle just now, and no visible drips. Doing a full wash cycle curently. Thanks again.

[@marially3]

This worked like a charm. Thank you so much! Excellent description. Step by step, very clearly laid out. The only difference is that we have a newer model Bosch that had wires connected to the outside panel, so I would advise caution when pulling the panel away just in case. Those needed to be carefully disconnected. Also, we couldn’t run a test cycle until the panel was reinstalled. Other than that the directions were spot on. Just saved us hundreds of dollars!!

[@rongaydos8636]

Fantastic video @Sawickipedia. I watched with my 13 year old son who was able to correct the flooded sensor area. My Bosch has the integrated door which required the removal of 12 Torx screws. Once removed, we dried under the styrofoam disk with paper towels and reassembled. Unit works perfectly thanks to the advice from the wonderful bearded man in the video! Happy New Year!

[@JürgenWieschemeyer]

Godfather of dishwashers!, Great help, works again, Lots of good camera perspectives, details and explanations. Thx a lot from germany!! Maybe will check the other videos, too,.....

[@novicemechanic6641]

Was reluctant after already contacting service for Monday. Figuring I had the whole weekend to tinker, I would attempt. Easy as could imagine, followed step by step. Just as depicted, water in the reservoir which I cleaned up with paper towels. No other leaks detected. My wife keeps opening door to put a few things after cycle is full on. Seems that could be the cause of small amounts of water over 11 years accumulating. Bottom line…no more codes and proper function restored. Canceling service appointment in the morning. Thank you, thank you!!

[@MARDERMAN1]

Thank you very much, just sorted out the E15 code on my Bosch dishwasher using your simple to follow video. Saved me waiting weeks and weeks or not at all for a callout in this current lock down climate !

[@thurst80]

Your clear instructions gave this IT office worker the confidence to unlock maintenance man beast mode and sort the issue out. Thanks mate.

[@Sawickipedia]

Careful now, man beast mode is a slippery slope

[@rbolden]

Thanks for this. Got my dishwasher fixed in 20 minutes.

[@anthonymolina9130]

Thanks for the "TIP". I pulled apart my washer because of an error 25. Removed the side valve panel and cleaned out the big plastic tubing, but as i removed the panel i flooded the lower area of the machine. I believed i had cleaned it enough, but i got an error E15 when i plugged it in. After seeing your vid, i decided to lay the machine on its side, a flood poured out of it. I plugged it back in and "voilà," :) Happy days, my machine should have a couple more years in it.. Cheers

I am grateful to you. I tilted the machine backwards 45 degrees and the problem was solved. Without unscrewing a screw. Minettarım sana. Makineyi geriye doğru 45 derece yatırdım ve sorun çözüldü. Bir vida sökmeden.

[@nickstone1176]

So glad I found your video. I had this error appear on my Neff dishwasher and managed to fix it, thanks to your clear and simple instructions. Thanks mate.

[@emmamutimer]

Super video. Managed to trace my problem back to water in the base. Up & running in 20 minutes. You’re a star for sharing your knowledge. 👍

[@brucewilson3170]

Thank you for the excellent directions. Yours was the only one that was very clear about which six screws needed to be taken out to get the cover off. Based on your instructions and watching the dishwasher cycle, I was able to identify and repair the leak.

[@bodonicated]

Great video- fixed my issue and I gave my dishwasher a well earned clean up. Nice and clear instructions saving me time, money, and many lost screws. It’s a thumbs up from London.

[@broderdanne]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR THIS. This literally saved me hundreds of dollars. I had the same issue with my Siemens machine and got so frustrated. I needed to fix this within the next couple of days but no one was available to hire. Thankfully I found your video and managed to fix it without paying loads of money for the service. THANK YOU!

[@broderdanne]

And yes, as a few others are mentioning; I gained a lot of confidencw by doing this on my own. Such a nice boost!

[@broderdanne]

Ehhrrmm, quick update... Once I was done with this procedure, I started the machine as usual with a normal program. Unfortunately the same error came up once again, so I guess I have to find the actual error somewhere else. I was so happy for a second and then it all disappeared again.. I presume there's a leak somewhere hopefully to be found :(

[@Sawickipedia]

Damn that sucks mate, best bet is to run the machine for a cycle with the bottom panel off and see if you can spot where it's coming from. Usually it's the seal around the sump, but ymmv

[@broderdanne]

@@Sawickipedia thanks for the advice!

Hi! I am very grateful because of the video what you have recorded to us. It helped a lot after our dishwasher show the E15 code. We tried to leave the dishwasher tablets which you can buy in any shops to change bio, sulfate free products but it generated a lot of foam which came out and goes into the bottom of the machine. Now it is working perfectly and we changed back to the original tablets. We are going to save the world in an another way. :) Thanks again! Cheers. PS: have a great coffee. ;-)

[@Sawickipedia]

Thank you Balázs. I'm glad I could help you, and really appreciate the coffee 👍

[@anderstrawen2756]

Perfect video! I had to error code sorted within 15 minutes and without having to move the dishwasher! Perfect speed, explanations, close-ups etc, I only needed to watch the video once!

[@Sawickipedia]

Thanks Anders, glad it worked out

[@mdaa2kv2]

@@Sawickipedia What did you find and what did you do?

[@paulh.5691]

Nice to have such clear footage. In my case the leakage came from the dish salt bowl. It was leaking past it's neck. Solved it by applying ship's windows glue. You just have to remove a large plastic swivel which you can see after taking off the filler cap. Then tuck in some glue all around the neck. Put the swivel back on and leave it to dry a while.

[@bobcunningham5176]

Thanks for an informative video. I did what you did then ran it with covers off and found a small trickle of water from door seal leaking into the front drip tray which feeds into the lower reservoir where the floats sits. Now to find a door seal as the local service company are useless. PS, Just saw the coffee donation you have, great idea. Enjoy one on me 👍

[@richardmartin489]

Perfect! Fixed my dishwasher by following the information in this video. Thank you!

[@luckylful]

Thank you for this video, I found a small amount of water, enough to stop machine.No sign of obvious leaks, probably just 6 years of use opening door while running could be culprit.Hardest job removing and replacing washer. Thanks again. Lyall Nilsson in lockdown Victoria Australia

[@Sawickipedia]

Well at least I gave you something to do in lockdown. Stay safe mate

[@luckylful]

@@Sawickipedia have you seen leakage along right side of washer, where stainless meets plastic base. Upon removing side panel i found the base has bowed outwards, causing the seal to leak water over electric control panel. Will try to dry it out and seal with silastic inside and out (maybe a couple of screws might help). Will take photos before and after.

[@ismailkuyu]

Thanks!

[@terriepappas9018]

In these locked up times in Melbourne this video has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@bluejjay]

Thanks for the video! Managed to clear the water from the trough, and we're good to go. I had this problem come up after running a washing cycle with too much detergent. I read somewhere that using too much detergent can create more suds that the machine can handle, and that will end up leaking through to places where they shouldn't. So make sure you read detergent/soap packaging, and put in the right amounts.

[@annefoster6979]

Thank you so much for your great video. There was a little water accumulation around the styrofoam disk. I couldn’t figure out how to get the part out and I was afraid I’d break it so I used a towel. I ran an express cycle and hooray it worked. The big problem I had was reassembling the door because the 2 plastic clips fell out so I had no idea where they came from. It took me a long time but I finally figured it out. I hope I can reassemble the door panel without too much trouble 🤞

[@ultramouse]

I also had the problem of not being able to remove the disk. My model is a bit different and I just could not get my hand in there.

[@mpegan]

Very helpful video, thank you. Bosch 500 has a bunch of wires connected to the outer panel. It was awkward but I was able to remove the lower panel and dry the float without removing these wires. Also the Bosch 500 had about a dozen t20 torx screws holding the panel on. I didn't realize until the end that there were two different lengths. I guessed that the longer ones were at the top of the panel and so far so good.

[@cecilywinterbottom5568]

You saved us when our daughter put dishwashing fluid in our bosch on a weekend! It worked perfectly!!! Thank you so much.

[@Sawickipedia]

Thanks for the Ko-fi Cecily. Glad I could help

[@rickytony58]

Thanks for posting this.... I replaced the pump and indeed excess water must have flipped the switch. Sopped up water and the E-15 disappeared. Very helpful.

[@ProfJonMay]

You are the God of Dishwasher Repairs! Thank you for the marvellously clear and not too verbose videos.

[@terosalotuomi6408]

Thank you very much for the great video! I had E15 error after I deep cleaned my 10 year old Siemens. I guess that dirt went between the pump and the body when I removed the plastic grid to get rid of the dirt under that. However there were dry leaking signs (grease and soap) also that seems that machine had leaked over the years. The water there was yellow and stinky too. I loosen those two screws from the pump unit to get gap between body and the pump. Then I used toothbrush and vacuum cleaner to get dirt out of the seal surface. Then I dried everything carefully and put everything back together. After that I ran the machine normally and checked once more if there were leaks. Dry and clean after that!

[@stormgoblin1727]

Thank you so much for this video! It was quite easy to take apart. I'm now removing the water in the tray (likely caused by the burst water pipe, that soaked our kitchen). So, fingers crossed when putting it together again later!

[@robbiederoo57894]

Thank you!! I had this problem before, with another washing machine, and I had to clean it many times. But now when you showed me how to remove the plastic cup with the sensor and remove the Styrofoam to properly clean it, it is much better. Thanks again

[@catalins644]

Thank you, error gone, it took only 20 minutes of work. Only one thing, for me would have worked also without taking off the front panel. There was a lot of water at the base, indeed. Thank you again, subscribed :)

[@irwood62]

Thank you ........ your information/steps/method to sort out the E15 error code were 100% spot on. It was very easy to do everything after watching this video.

[@martinoschannel5539]

Grazie.

[@tempest957]

Fantastic!! Got the micro switch out and burnt out also poly dish broken! MANY THANKS Sir!! from the UK !!

[@Sawickipedia]

Cheers to that🍻

[@Andy-yu7ux]

Thank you for the video. This is the first problem I have had with my Bosch dishwasher in 4 years. Will try your repair suggestion and report back.

[@Sawickipedia]

Hey Andy, hope you got it sorted!

[@bigrfromp7175]

Thanks

[@Sawickipedia]

Thank you!

[@OctaBomb2024]

Superb video with great camera work and explanations. My model was slightly different, but this helped me understand the error code, disassemble the housing, and find a leaking intake valve in the back of the dishwasher. $20 US fix. Keep up the good work from down under! Cheers from Colorado, USA!

[@salfield6379]

Legend. Fixed my serie 4 easy as thanks to you. Others say you need to take the door of and stuff but this saved me an expensive call out. Cheers mate. 🙏

[@Megaman370]

Thank you. You saved me from buying a new machine. I wiped the tray dry and also tightened the four screws inside the dishwasher (the ones who is holding the pump against the bottom) Be careful as they are only screwed in the plastic.

[@marekchempiak9237]

Thanx man. You nailed it. For all of you guys struggling with the problem I'll say that it is also possible to fix it without pulling the dishwasher out.

[@colleenandre3224]

Great Video. You zoomed in when needed, and wide to give perspective when needed. Perfect!

[@dennisoconnor4040]

Very helpful instructions. I was nervous about removing the front panel because my handle and top look slightly different; and it wasn't obvious what woujld happen if I removed those screws. (Although the six screws are there just as you showed.) Honestly, it was very easy to simply pull the dishwasher out from its enclosure and see everything from the exposed side of the unit. I could see all of the hoses and wires you showed in the video. And, it was not much trouble to remove that styrofoam disk, dry out the area and put it all back together again. I have no idea if that water built up over two years or two days. But the unit is running as I type this.... thanks again.

[@orpheum26]

After watching this video I easily was able to solve the problem. Thanks a lot for the simple way of explaining and demonstrating.

[@sherrypie_81]

Thank you so very much, I had this error this morning. By your video I’ve now fixed my dishwasher 🥰 thank you so much 😊

[@danyoung6]

Brilliant video thank you so much! Solved the E15 problem with my dishwasher and gave me the confidence to repair it. Thanks!!

[@savitajohansson934]

Thank you! It is the second time you save me solving broken machines:) Thank you!

[@TheMrrbrts]

Thanks. Mine leak was a fractured plastic housing on the water inlet solenoid valve. $20 on Amazon. Repaired it myself. Be not afraid of conducting your own appliance repairs. Many repairs are simple replacements of component part that can be ordered.

[@pizzamannetje79]

Of the four videos i've watched in the topic, this one is het best! Except that it doesn't actually provide the solution, which is often to replace/add a silicone ring.

[@GemmaBertrand]

Which ring did you need to replace?! I'm not keen on pursuing a call or fee for them to replace a 50c silicon trying of I can find it myself!!!

[@trekkygeek]

Check the rotor arms for splits at the side, if they are split, it will chuck water into the lower base.

[@paulprebble879]

Followed the video and the Neff is now on the full cycle to test it. Working ok so far. Excellent video, really helpful. Many thanks. Paul, Buckingham, UK

[@stevewilliams8362]

Awesome video! Great explanation and camera work. Saved me a ton of guessing and cursing.

[@teeanahera8949]

Thanks mate. The “Made in Germany” model is a little different but if you own a free standing model without the kick board you will need to tilt the machine back about 45º to effectively get the lower panel off. The height adjustable feet may prevent the lower panel coming off. I unscrewed the feet and the panel was more easily removed. I dried and cleaned the water sensor polystyrene disc and tray but still get the E15 error code. I think the inlet valve might be the next item to look at as water immediately filled the float valve tray when the water tap was turned back on (judging by how the pump kicked in immediately upon restoring power).

[@cassijea]

Brillant ! Thanks from France. I found water indeed, the switch must have been "depressed" ;-) On my Bosch dishwasher, the last 2 screws (5:20 of the video) can be accessed and unscrewed without unscrewing the 6 screws of the front panel.

[@massimocarelle5086]

Perfect thank you!!! This was extreamly helpfully. Sorted the problem out in 15 minutes

[@TorgeirHolm]

Thanks! E15 was an easy fix after watching this.

[@silviaferro300]

Great Instructions thank you for the video. Just one point in some dishwashers (Bosch Canada) the styrofoam disc may have a larger center boss on it. Which doesn't show on your video. However people have to remember the flat part of the disc goes down to the reservoir cup. Switch sits on the large boss. It all fits greatly. Great instructions Matey (Not sure if Canadians like to just complicate things) Cheers :-)

[@sunilarangattu]

Great explanation. Though you mentioned tilting is a temporary fix. Actually in my case it was permanent one.While cleaning the body of the dishwasher, water accidently seeped into it and gave E-15 error code on my Siemens dishwasher.Hence by tilting the dishwasher sideways,clogged water spilled out,it started to work again.

[@ЮрийРакитин-в8с]

Thanks a lot! I watched many other vids, but only you explain how to remove small cover under the door! You are the best 👍

[@jefftube99]

What an excellent video - well filmed and well explained. Managed to fix my dishwasher using your advice. Bought you a coffee on Ko-fi using the link above and would urge others who find the video helpful to do the same. Cheers

[@Sawickipedia]

Thanks Jeff, I really appreciate it

[@PhysioBarn]

Thanks champ! Will give it a shot tomorrow. Stuck in covid lockdown in Shanghai now, so plenty of time lol

[@sw4830]

Thank you, thank you, I fixed my dishwasher-feeling pretty badass right now.

[@tague68]

Thanks so much, fixed the issue with our dishwasher. Great video, really helpful.

[@LawrenceDeAth]

Brilliant ! Mine fixed in 30 seconds (after it had dried out underneath) the lower washer arm had come loose - flooding the bottom of machine

[@chinesemusic8019]

Thanks for the tip! My BOSCH motor kept running all night trying to get the water out. From Toronto Canada

[@XMan-mi6gs]

The video helped me! Reparation succesvol thanks to the instructions. Thank you. Greeting from Holland.

[@athmarmubark2506]

Thank you your video is helping me to fix my wash dishes machine.

[@scottiebaldwin]

This helped me tremendously! The horrific E15 code is my arch nemesis.

[@brentlamborn6813]

This is the one!!! The one video to rule them all!! Thank you thank you thank!

[@paulstien8495]

Great video! I´m not a handy man, but this helped me a lot solving the problem (and impressed my wife!) Kind regards, Paul (The Netherlands)

[@jennielaub7443]

Great video! Thanks for such clear instructions. Best video on this subject on KZbin.

[@TNTRedekopp]

Well done, Mate! Saved me a lot of hassles, and goodness knows how long waiting on hold for customer service! Problem solved! CHEERS!

[@robertvanderheijden1813]

Good and clear explanation. My wife did put dishwasher in the machine and I had this error. Problem solved after I did follow your instructions.