Bosch Classixx 6 Heater Not Working

[bywolds]

First breakdown in 8 years of ownership!

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I noticed that the machine was washing almost as normal, but with no heating of the water, whatever program was selected, and had probably been behaving like that for the past month (electricity usage was substantially lower than usual). No errors were displayed, and the machine ran through the whole cycle as usual, but with no heat!

I tested the element and it appeared to be open circuit so bought a new element and fitted it. But still no heating. Retested old and new element and they are actually OK with a resistance of around 27 ohms.

I can’t find any loose wires or any sign of damage, so am hopefully looking for advice on what to do next.

Jack

[Martin]

Re: Bosch Classixx 6 Heater Not Working

Relay fault on the main control PCB then OR connection lead between Heater and PCB.

[bywolds]

Re: Bosch Classixx 6 Heater Not Working

Thanks Martin,

I’ve now removed the boards and examined them…..nothing visually wrong that I can see. I’ve reseated all the connectors on the boards. Power leads board-> element are OK. I note that board prices are £120+ ….that’s almost half the cost of a new machine with a warranty.

The push-in temperature sensor on the element: I can’t get it to show continuity across its terminals, nor give me a resistance reading – could that be an issue?

Jack

[bywolds]

Re: Bosch Classixx 6 Heater Not Working

Martin’s suggestions (above), combined with a phone call to a local repairer recommended to me, who does free estimate, and who said that the problem was almost certainly down to the (expensive) logic board and that I’m best advised to spend my cash on a new, warrantied machine, I’ve now, under pressure from Her Indoors, ordered a new machine. I’ve chosen one recommended in the Forum – a Siemens WM14E462GB which John Lewis are offering with a 5-year warranty.

Maybe I’ll be able to salvage some common parts off the Bosch (same org as Siemens?) for my use or for putting on eBay.

Cheers,
Jack

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