Can't thank you enough for posting this video (especially the part about finding and cleaning the sump pump area). I was still getting a "DR" message on the display board even after cleaning the two pull-out sections. Once I thoroughly cleaned the sump pump area, light is gone and all is well! You saved me a service call for sure! I'll pay it forward! You Rock Rob!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

That's good News!!! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

@gds2006

Жыл бұрын

I can’t open the area to the sump pump area

@JamieSaives

Жыл бұрын

@@gds2006 Good Day. Not sure if you found a way to open the plastic door to the sump pump area yet, but take a look at the replies and there are a number of ways other authors have suggested to remove it. For me, I start by shining a light in the area so I can see better, then pull the left tab on the door towards me while I'm sliding a small eyeglass screwdriver into the seam. Once I have that side lifted (don't remove it), I slide my hand to the right tab and pull it towards me. Usually opens up completely at that point. Putting it back is just lining up the back tabs and letting it fall into place. Hope this helps, Jamie

@gds2006

Жыл бұрын

@@JamieSaives Thank you. Got it open. Cleaned out water and lint. Fingers crossed that is enough to get pump working.

@IcelanderUSer

Жыл бұрын

@@gds2006 I had this problem too. It took several cleanings before I fixed the problem. The dryer would stop, make a strange beep sound letting you know there was a problem. I’d get the full sump area empty of water, and continue on before it was full again. After doing this a few times, and letting the area completely dry, for like a week, it was fixed.

This is our dryer since we bought a home last fall. Cleaning the heat exchanger and area behind it monthly has maintained it for us. Then it wouldn't finish a dry cycle, beeping after about 6 minutes. We could always reset it but it was frustrating. Taking the sump pump plate off and cleaning it out with a wet vac did the trick, just like this video shows. We have new sensors ordered but the clogged sump pump was the issue! The Bosch manual we have doesn't do a good job of explaining how to take sump pump plate off to clean. Hopefully they added that to newer models! Thanks for the video!

You have actually saved people hundreds of dollars. Thank you, you magnificent Canadian homeowner.

Rob, Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the "DR indicator" troubleshooting process, as the Manual makes no reference to the Sump pump cleaning for the Bosch Dryer. This is how Contractors make money, via Bosch....sad they don't include this portion in the maual. THANKS FOR SHARING...I'll surley pass it on to those in need.

Thank you so much for this easy-to-follow tutorial! Like others, I didn't know the sump pump existed back there (or needed cleaning) and after many years of use, ours really needed a good clean. It wasn't an easy reach as it's floor based, but I now have a much better working, and smelling, dryer!

Thank you soooooo much! Have never seen such a comprehensive video on how to fix this dryer. Perfection!

This machine has been my greatest enemy for four years now! Thank you so much for this!

Thank you SO MUCH! We are in a tight spot financially and your video helped us fix our dryer! So, so grateful for you making this video, sharing your knowledge 🙏

Thank you so much for making this video, I've been doing appliance repair for 22 years and had never came across one of these dryers. I do you tube videos too, so I went to you tube and found this video. I got the call done and made the customer happy.

Hey Rob, you explain things very well and very clearly. Thank you from Australia!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks! I do try and sometimes I'm successful. I still haven't made it to Australia but I want to! Cheers! Rob

Just purchased a Bosch 300 W/D and wasn’t sure about the maintenance on them until I found your videos. Great job on being thorough and informative. Thanks!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amy! I had an issue right away so I had to figure it out and make a maintenance video because there is no info on this in the manuals. Good Luck with your purchase! Cheers! Rob

Brilliant video! Helped me fix my dryer issue because I did not know about the sump pump area in the back and I was getting error messages for a long time wondering why even after I cleaned the lint catcher, and the two filters below too...Thanks!!

This is so helpful. Thank you so much. Got most of it done, but leaving the pump til a bit later as it looks like seriously hard work.

I’ve been having trouble with our dryer for MONTHS! Stopping after 5 minutes with a DR error. Could not figure out what was wrong. This video solved our problem!! Thank you so, so much for posting this!

Hi Rob. Thank you from France. You saved my dryer and made it work properly again after having problems during almost a year and finding no good solution elsewhere. Thank you so much.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Great walkthrough.. completely agree about the small rectangular flap door.. its a pain in the butt if you do not know the trick to gently pry up with a knife while pressing on the locking clip to raise it up. Wish I had found this long before I started doing my maintenance on my Dryer unit.. still love the Bosch!!

Thank you so much! I clean most areas of the dryer, but didn't know about the area underneath. I removed a bunch of lint and the dreaded DR code is gone. I am living paycheck-to-paycheck, so your video made a huge difference for me!! Thank you!!!!

Excellent video! Suspicious that this procedure is not listed in the manual…but thankfully your video explained the sump cleaning! Thanks!

6:22 i wasn't able to disassemble from them machine, with your help i did it and mine was fully loaded water and dirt. i cleaned really nice and it is working flawlessly, it dried awesome without any errors. Thank you so much

This video saved us so much headache. Had no idea about the sub pump. Works like new! Thanks from NYC

Thanks for this Vid - I agree this is the most useful one I've found as you actually show and talk about cleaning the sump pump.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment ! Cheers! Rob

Great video . moved into a apartment using this washer dryer set unit. it really helped me find out what to look for and how to clean it all. sure enough they dont clean the insides of the filters and upon moving in today i found all these areas heavily clogged with lint and dust. thank you for turning me into a handyman for a day.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! You're welcome! Thanks for the comment! Cheers! Rob

I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is. And you sir have an admirer. This fixed my dryer that I have been battling for months. The sump fix is amazing.

Ive been having a problem with my dryer for months, this video fixed it, -thank u from kuwait!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

My dryer was giving me issues with not drying clothes fully, this video helped so much. Thanks for putting it together and explaining it thoroughly.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Thank you so much for this video!!!! It's the only useful video I found for this specific dryer. Very well explained. I was able to clean the dryer without fear of ruining it.. Thank you again!!!

Your instruction was really helpfull! I am a rather clumsy man but your video gave me the push to tackle and clean all the parts!!!

Had my dryer for over a year and just saw the drop down door the houses the filters. Wow, so found your video which is so informative, would never had figured out there is a sump pump!!! Your video was good for not only removing components - but figuring out how they go back. I had so much dog hair / lint in the back compartment, which is a sealed unit, that when I spray washed it outside I could not get all the soggy clumps out. Tried my tweezers, not long enough and then got a pair of wooden take-out chopsticks, ideal!! Thank you Mr. Rob.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

This was great, Thanks! I couldn't figure out how to get the back sump cover off based upon other model videos! Fortunately, my issue was a simple fix of the pump hose having fallen off in the back and leaking on the floor. But now I know how to clean it all!!!!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Brilliant video! I clean the lint basket and filter regularly but nothing in the manual talks about the sump pump. Showing how to remove the plate inside was very helpful. Without the video I would never have gotten it out. Once you know how, it's not too bad to remove. Thank you so much. Sadly, I still hate my dryer and having to clean the sump pump didn't help at all with my feelings about the dryer but thanks to you, it's up and running again.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love it and hate it. Glad to be of assistance! Cheers! Rob

Thank you so much. That sump trap does not appear in the manual so it really appreciate that you showed us how to access it. I of course didn’t watch the whole video through and ran to open the trap BEFORE you talked about those silly little clips. Alas, I figured it out. Again THANK YOU. Running a load now to see how it works. Cheers!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Let me know if it worked! Cheers! Rob

This is the real stuff! That"s what i mean when i tell people around me, how and why to clean it seriously. Nobody is waiting on a fire or a broke drywasher! Top video! thanks.

I don't typically comment on YT videos but this video was so helpful. We bought our house along with the washer and dryer that were there. For two years I was getting the DR error on almost every load. This video showed me how to remedy the problem and we have had months of error free drying. Thanks so much!!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Have this setup in my Apt. Dryer was stopping every 7 minutes. Looked in manual to see the DR code was lit on display panel. This video helped so much I had no idea about that sump pump and pit. Thank you very much you hit every detail precisely. 👍🏻👍🏻

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you! Thank you for this video. We were getting the "DR" error message, and I just couldn't believe that an expensive appliance could need a service call after we only owned it for 7 months. We had done everything except open the little door that hides the sump pump. We wiped with clean rags, and we are back in business! Thank you again!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

The trap door to the sump pump! I have been cleaning the vents constantly and water kept building up and the dryer would stop almost every cycle. I couldn't believe the water and lint goo I found down in there! I got it all cleaned out and it's working again! Thank you so much!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! It's gross isn't it!

Merci BEAUCOUP for this video Rob. Succinct, thorough, convincing. Very well done 👍 Lookin' forward to trying those tips out.

Thank you! 🙏🏼 That little sub pump area accumulation was so gross and causing all my issues. Saved me a service call.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you so much! I had no idea about the sump pump pit. I was so close to buying a new dryer after paying almost $200 to get it serviced (the repairman never told me about the sump pump pit) just to have the "DR" error code come up not even 6 months later. Thank you!!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was a total surprise to me too! I had to have it serviced (under warranty) and the repair guy had never taken one apart so we worked on it together. He replaced the pump and that's when I found out about the sump pit and access panel. I also learned to clean lint out of the back and sides of the dryer as they were very dirty when we fully disassembled the dryer. Glad to hear you were successful! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Thank you!! I’ve been trying to find how to do this. Mine still has to have someone come the following week since it smoked but while I did all the stuff you did other than knowing about that lid inside by the pump. It was bad!! I’m sure it’s going to have to be taken apart for more junk, but man I got a ton out. Thank you since now I know what to add to more than once a month cleaning on my end. Should have known to do more often with three fur pets.

BEST explanation to open the lid to the well where the pump resides. Thank you

Thank you very much, specifically for the blocked pump area. I have been cleaning out each area but couldnt figure out how to get to the sump pump area, nor clean it. I agree, they should have made it accessible as a manufacturer.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helped. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

I just moved into my new apartment and the previous tenants never cleaned their lint trap or their internal components. I have been looking for days to find information and no where did it say anything about the sump pump trap. THANK YOU. My dryer was better after cleaning everything thoroughly, but this made it soooo much better. Maintenance will be here in a few days look at it and take care of the dryer otherwise.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Wow, I can not thank you enough for this video. I had no idea about the sump pump there and was the reason for the issues I was having.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Cheers! Rob

Awesome and thorough video. We’ve had our Bosch series 500 set for well over a year. It is our second set so it doesn’t get used as frequently, but I just happened to look at that lower access drawer and thought I’d look up videos on cleaning the Bosch ventless. You probably saved me multiple hundreds of dollars!! Thank you and Merry Christmas.

@peterdallman4550

8 ай бұрын

Replying to myself! I watch this video every time I clean, it’s very thorough! Well done!

Total stud! Thanks for saving me a ton of money on a sales call. And love that Canadian accent!

My bosch dryer's pump is jammed too and it stops everytime after running for a few minutes. I cleaned the sump area but the pump still isn't working as it should. Looks like lint made its way into the pump. Thanks for the video. It was really helpful. Subscribed!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah mine died in 6 months and that's why I made this maintenance video. You may be able to replace it from the inside. We removed the steel outside to access it and it was super difficult. The repair guy said he would try accessing the pump from the inside on his next repair. Good Luck and Thanks for the Sub. and your comment! Cheers! Rob

Thank you so much! Cleaning the Sump Pump Pit was the key! You saved me $300!!!

Thank you for this tutorial- it’s hopefully saved me the expense of getting an engineer out! I always cleaned my filter & emptied the water after every single use, so couldn’t fathom out why there was a problem with my drier. It was a revelation to learn of the sump trap-door. It wasn’t easy to open, as you said, but I persevered and managed to open it & clean out the slimy water & lint. I’ve just used my drier with no problem- hopefully this has extended the lifetime of my machine and saved me a lot of money. Thank you so very much!!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

@Butterflybleu14

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The sump trap door maintenance has got my machine working like new - and to think my husband & I were ready to ditch the dryer and look for a new one! I shall be giving my dryer a thorough maintenance overall on a regular basis now. Your video was a complete eye opener for me.

@gigilabrador8189

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I clean everything except that sump trap and now I know what to do.

Loved the tip for removing the sump cover with an offset screwdriver and a knife. I could have used a lot of expletives trying to remove it, but it ended up taking about 10 seconds.

Thk you SO MUCH... We cleaned our dryer and it is as NEW.... We were getting the same message "DR" as Jamie Saives.... Tks again and again

As a brand new owner of a 300 series washer and dryer, thank you very much! The pictures and descriptions in the manuals are completely deficient. Guess I need to get a small shop vac for regular maintenance, but when it comes to the sump pump I'll need to call someone else to get down on the floor to clean it.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

I called Bosch yesterday after getting the DR sign and the person on the Line never mentioned the sump pump, as soon as I saw your tutorial I new I would find the truth, thanks for posting this.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Brilliant video thankyou for taking the time to do this for us folk out here 👍 from 🇬🇧🙏🏼

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

THANK YOU!!! This video saved me a ton of money AND I got to fix it myself.

Thank god I found this video. Nobody ever told me to clean it up back there. The manual guide doesn't even mention it. I clean the front part every time. Tomorrow I will ask my husband to help me clean that pomp as well. Hopefully the problem is solved after that.

@user-ww2ox5hp7j

8 ай бұрын

I just did this yesterday 11/10/23! The DR code is gone after running a non-existing load (two hand towels). I hand scooped what I could, before using a small 1Gal vacuum. Even then, the sensor knocked the time down to where it kicks the pump on (2 min) and No more code. Waiting on another full load of laundry to see if it really works!

To get the cover off, I slide a kitchen knife on the left side of the cover and try to make a bit of upwards pressure before I pop the tabs. It’s much less frustrating this way. Great video, thank you!

Great video. I appreciate that you showed how to open the flaps without breaking them :) My dryer, same series as the one in this video, displays DR after about 5 mins. I checked that the hose wasn't clogged or impeded at the drain end, so I imagine the problem must be in the dryer end or a software issue. Although I clean the filter and heat exchanger regularly, and they never got nearly as gross as these, I can see how the sump area could get filled with crap.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

4 жыл бұрын

It really is a design flaw having the sump set up where it is and how it's not really accessible. I clean mine fully about 4 times per year. We have a dog now so we are cleaning the rest of it more frequently. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! rob

@dumpbear

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bettina. I'm having the same DR issue. I clean regularly too and even pull the side panels off and clean the water sensor. That fixes the DR issue for another few loads the back to that bloody error code/beeping issue again. Have you been able to solve this?

Thank you very much. I have that dryer for 5 years and my wife made fun of me all the time because it didn't dry properly. I always removed all the stuff from that trap thing and once awhile I cleaned out that waffle thing in the bottom draw. Just weeks ago I realized that there was a lint build up at the very end of that channel. I removed those too. But now I solved the real problem which was the stuff in the sump pump area. Since this is not described in the manual that is impossible to find. Less than 10 minutes of a job with two little screw drivers and a sponge. Thank you again.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome!

This was the best video I found for this. Thanks!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

@nickb4056

3 жыл бұрын

Agree - I have a GE but the overall setup is the same. This was WAY better than other videos and goes into much greater detail than the user manual. Thank you, sir!

Rob. Thank you so much! I've had my dryer for less than 2 years. After several calls to Bosch, and 2 technician visits with no success, following the instructions in your video, my machine is finally working the way it did right out of the box. I love it again. After less than a year's use, the DR light would come on after 5 minutes and there was just nothing to be done. I've always maintained my machine daily and monthly per the use and care manual. Now that I know to clean the back part, which really isn't as bad as your video suggests, I know I can maintain the machine properly. In my case the problem was not in the sump pump only. There was a thick layer of lint on the "back" wall of the cavity. I don't have a wet vac, so I just used a big sponge and a cloth; obviously not as quick as the wet vac, but not a game stopper. Thank you again!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

We have a larger family than most and a large dog so it gets lots of use and lots of dog hair. LOL! Glad it worked for you! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

@stephaniemarler7848

2 жыл бұрын

@@robsgaragewoodworkin instead of a shop vac, I used a Mastercraft drill pump kit and a sponge. It worked well to suck the water out of the cavity.

@est9949

Ай бұрын

Someone suggested using a long radiator brush. I'm going to give it a try.

I looked for a sump pump and no clue where it was. Drove me nuts. Unfortunately I haven't yet placed the dryer on the washing machine despite having the mount for it. Let me tell you, that was an adventure - had to lift the dryer onto a 2 x 6 piece of wood so reaching inside while lying on the floor was easier. I live in the boonies with not a lot of neighbours to lift it up for me. At 78 this old lady managed the cleaning myself and thanks to your video I have my dryer back. They tell you to clean the filter but didn't say much about the sump pump in the sparse manual..

Great video. Super helpful. I like how you show the trap door that needs to come up.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Thank you! My Bosch came up with the F:03 error too. I've been cleaning everything, but the sump pump stuff that I didn't know needed servicing. I pulled out a whole mess of slimy dog fur and lint. I've seen these machines on the street of NYC and I wonder how many of them get tossed out because people don't know how to do basic maintenance!

Best youtube video on clearing the F09 Error Code. Although wife keeps filters clean on a regular basis, after 5 years the EC F09 appeared requiring cleaning the sump pit of all accumulated lint which gets past the filters. Only thing he left out was to first ensure condensation hose is clear by blowing drain end. After removing lint build up in the sump pit, I also added a mixture of 10% bleach and water in the sump pit, let sit 10 minutes, slosh it a little to ensure the float is free, vacuumed it well. Voila ... Done and saved probably$250+ service call and a week-10 day wait . East peezy.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the comment! Cheers! Rob

Thank you so much, didn’t realise there was so much lint at the back of my dryer!

I didn’t know about that panel covering the well where the sump pump works. Gross and slimey! Thanks for the instructions!

Great dryer and great video! I got a bit lazy cleaning mine. I do the usual filter cleaning but neglected the lint screen and sump. I scrubbed my lint screen with mild dish soap and a plastic bristle brush rinsed thoroughly and dried it. For the sump I am sans shop vac so I opened it and dug it out with my hand. Then dried it out with paper towel to get as much goo out as possible. I then poured some hot water into the sump with a bottle and agitated it with my hand and scrubbed around with my fingers. I turned on the dryer after putting all the part back together and holy crap the stuff that pumped out! I did this 3 more times until all the discharge water came out clean. Works great now! Two dogs, a cat, and a wife...sure fills the lint trap fast!!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Yeah, we have a dog now so I totally understand! Adding water is a good idea. I might try that next time. Thanks for your comment and tips! Cheers! Rob

@thecorrecter

2 жыл бұрын

@@robsgaragewoodworkin Hope all is well! Its been a year since my last comment and since my last deep clean. My dryer kept showing the clogged condenser error. So I remembered this video and it all came back to me...this time there was lots of scum in the sump so I scrubbed it out with vinegar and water and kept flushing it until the water was sort of clean. Unfortunately, my laziness caused the DR error as the pump was still full of lint and stuff. So I flushed it until the water came out clear and so far so good. I'll also mention, when you get the DR error you can blow sharply into the end of the drain hose to dislodge any lint add some water to the sump and flush out the system. I don't recommend putting your mouth on the hose though, make a fist around the hose and blow against your hopefully cleaner hand :)

Great job Rob, nice video! I've the same unit and clean it out very regularly. But the sump clean is a new one for me thanks. However, what I was REALLY looking for was cleaning the moisture sensor. It appears there is only one, but the Bosch booklet says two. Hmmmm? Anyway, I"m off to clean out my sump!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... Didn't hear about the sensor. Now I'll have to look that up. Cheers! Rob

One great explanation, even I could fix my dryer after this. Thank-you

To remove the sump area cover, I just used a very short screw driver to pull forward on one tab at a time and it pops up by itself. Also blow really hard into the tube at the back of the dryer (that expels water). It may help unclog it. AWESOME video!

@mmcdole7

Жыл бұрын

How do you blow really hard into the tube at the back of the dryer? sorry if that's a really dumb question ..

Didn’t know about the sump pit. Awesome. Just cleaned my Bosch dryer. My sump pit it all the way to back. Stuck my arm in up to my shoulder and removed a large softball sized glob of mushy lint. Huge! If I hadn’t got this out, wouldn’t have made a change in drying. My sump pit is just open, but thanks to you I had courage to try. Turned out to be easy, but hard, my dryer isn’t stacked on lift or washer. Lots of crawling. ❤️

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped! Cheers! Rob

@est9949

Ай бұрын

I'm thinking of buying a new model with an open sump pump pit as well. Do you think the open-pit design is good?

Great video, Ron. Access through the plastic sump cover is ok, but will not allow thorough cleaning of the pump impeller and/or discharge orifice. If Bosch can't improve on the design to keep lint out of the sump and pump, the least they could do is put a small 6"x12" panel on the rear left side, held in place by one screw to allow full access to the pump and sump assembly. Current design requires full removal of top and left side covers, partial removal of front control panel, 10+ screws and assorted plastic tabs/force fits, to access pump. Despite the extra work was glad I accessed the pump assembly. My sump and pump were fully filled with lint/gel. I could clearly see what I was cleaning, was able to fully clean the impeller. Removal of the left side panel with various plastic force fits and screws into plastic attachments seems to me to be something that will not hold up over multiple removals. Was the longest part of the process.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

I wish they put the whole assembly at the back of the dryer with an access hatch so you could wipe down the back where it builds up a thick layer of lint and properly clean out the sump pit and also have access to replace the pump if necessary. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

@Tridungdz999

Ай бұрын

Can you take a video of removing those screws? I'm having trouble because the dryer reports a DR error. Thank you

I regret buying Bosch dryer! Had I known about this internal sump pump I would not have purchased!! Indesit was much better - I miss it, uncomplicated and easy to maintain. great video, thank you.

@khalicamoore9512

2 ай бұрын

You know all dryers have to be taken apart to clean out for proper maintenance? This is a simpler one. I've done ones that I have to unscrew the entire back of the machine to do it. It took me a hour for those dryers but this one was 5 minutes

This was soooo helpful, especially that sump pump part. I never would have known that!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

I learned it the hard way when we had to replace the sump motor 6 months in. The tech and I took it apart together and he suggested that the next one he has to do he'll try to do it from the inside because taking it apart from the outside was miserable.

You saved me from losing my sanity. That trap door is impossible to figure out how to open. Thanks for explaining!

Thank you so much for posting this helpful video. You have just saved me $195 on a service call.

Very good explanation on cleaning, especially on how to remove back panel and front door. Thanks Ron. U dun GOOD!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

A good tip regarding the right-angle screwdriver used to get into the cover of the sump chamber. I have the BOSCH 300 and am really pissed that the company has NOTHING in the owner's manual regarding this Critical Cleaning Step. I am surprised that you apparently waited so long to clean both your air filter on the drum and the two removable sections of the condenser/heat exchanger unit. This is EASY to do so I basically clean the air filter on the drum before EVERY use and clean the two removable sections weekly. Thanks again, great video.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

We do clean the regular filters frequently but the deep clean is every 3 months. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Thank you so much for this very helpful video. It's working perfectly now.

Great video. Had to hand wipe out the sump, but got it done! Thanks!

Thanks for your help! Had no idea that sump was back there !! Did a fairly thorough cleaning as per your instructions and the dryer is working again! As for the design, it makes it extremely difficult to access that sump area if your dryer is on the floor like mine. Especially if one is not as limber as one used to be!! Thanks again!!

Did not even know sump pump was a thing! Thank you so much for helping me!! 🙏🏻🙌🏼

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Neither did I until it stopped working 6 months later...

@jessssssg523

2 жыл бұрын

@@robsgaragewoodworkin I just thought we got a lemon 🤷🏻‍♀️😅

I found that if you leave that condenser door open while running the dryer that it will fill that cavity with the dryer lint particles. Super fine stuff. You have to keep the system sealed up.

Just a BIG THANKS for this great video! Very, very helpful!!!

Excellent tipe about where the pump is hidden, I had clean everything but that! Thank you

Thanks rob! First time home buyer and this helped a lota questions I had !

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! Don’t forget to subscribe as I’ve got lots of diy homeowner content. Congratulations on getting into home ownership in this difficult market! Enjoy your new home!

wow cleaning that sump pump looks like a chore! a rear access port does look like the way to go. might do that to mine if I buy it.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure you can but worth a try.

Thank you! The heat exchanger of our dryer is flooded. Now I know why! The pump is definitely blocked!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

Good Luck with your repair!

Thank you! This solved my problems by cleaning out the sump pump.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Great video. Invaluable information. Fixed our problem. Thank you.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob

Wow what a great video! Really informative and helpful. Thank you so much :)

Thank you so much. So true Bosch could have done better by designing a service solution for anyone. How difficult could it be to make the sump area more accessible??? At any event, you video and instruction helped a lot. Many thanks, contributions like yours give the WWW the real (original) meaning of communicating and helping each other out.

Just want to say that you make a difference. Thank you.

Thank you. I didn't know about this, but I can do it now!!!

Just fixed mine thanks to you mate 🎉😊

Three cheers for Canadian Rob! Moved into a place last year that had a Bosch 500 ventless dryer and have been dealing with the "DR" code issue ever since. Many times I immaculately cleaned the lint filter, 2 sensors, and the condenser area. Still I would get the blasted BEEP-BEEP-BEEP followed by the "DR" code. The Bosch user manual only says to call a repairman for DR Codes. It never talks about the sump pump pit area needing to be cleaned. Along comes Rob and his terrific U-Tube. Did exactly what you instructed in cleaning out the pit (using my hands and rags vs. a shop-vac) and WOW! The area was absolutely filled with huge clumps of junk. The dryer now runs like brand new! Amazing!!! I had begun contemplating a service call and potentially buying new appliances for $3K.....you saved me a lot of money Rob. You're the best!!!!!!

@robsgaragewoodworkin

2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the nicest comments ever! Thanks! Cheers! Rob

The drain trap door did the trick! Thank you!

just the answers i was looking for. spot on

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment! Cheers! Rob

To get the back cover off alternatively is to gently jam a screw driver on the left side to put some torque on the cover and release it one at a time with your fingers. When you release the left clip the cover will pop half up and you can move your screwdriver over a bit and pop the right clip and it will come out. Be careful replacing the cover to get the back retainers aligned. A good cleaning allows you to see the retainers. If you miss the cover will still go in but will not be flush.

@robsgaragewoodworkin

3 жыл бұрын

Yes or a steak knife. Thanks for your comment! Cheers! Rob