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Bosch washing machine not turning on

If there is a fault with your washing machine you may find that you can't turn the washing machine unit on. Below you can find possible fixes for this issue. However, if the problem still persists, you can book an appointment for one of our trained and qualified Bosch engineers to visit your home and fix your washing machine themselves.

In short

A Bosch washing machine not turning on is documented by Bosch with 1 possible cause and 1 recommended step. Documented causes include: If there is a fault with your washing machine you may find that you can't turn the washing machine unit on. However, if the problem still persists, you can book an appointment for one of our trained and qualified Bosch engineers to visit your home and fix your washing machine themselves.

What Bosch documents

Cause: If there is a fault with your washing machine you may find that you can't turn the washing machine unit on. However, if the problem still persists, you can book an appointment for one of our trained and qualified Bosch engineers to visit your home and fix your washing machine themselves.

What to check:

If there are no lights displaying on the washing machine, firstly check that the plug is properly inserted into the socket and the switch is set to on. If this has been established, check that the socket is providing power by plugging in another electrical product into the socket, for example a lamp. If the socket doesn't work, insert the washing machine plug into the socket next to it, if you have a double socket, and try again. If the sockets work, check the fuse in the plug by putting the fuse into another appliance's plug or by putting a new fuse which you know works into the washing machine's plug. Make sure you use a 13 amp fuse.?? Also check whether the circuit breaker has tripped. If necessary, contact an electrician.

Source: Bosch Home UK troubleshooting page, retrieved 3 Nov 2026 Verified

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Why is my Bosch washing machine not turning on?

Bosch documents these causes: If there is a fault with your washing machine you may find that you can't turn the washing machine unit on. However, if the problem still persists, you can book an appointment for one of our trained and qualified Bosch engineers to visit your home and fix your washing machine themselves.

What should I check first when a Bosch washing machine is not turning on?

If there are no lights displaying on the washing machine, firstly check that the plug is properly inserted into the socket and the switch is set to on. If this has been established, check that the socket is providing power by plugging in another electrical product into the socket, for example a lamp. If the socket doesn't work, insert the washing machine plug into the socket next to it, if you have a double socket, and try again. If the sockets work, check the fuse in the plug by putting the fuse into another appliance's plug or by putting a new fuse which you know works into the washing machine's plug. Make sure you use a 13 amp fuse.?? Also check whether the circuit breaker has tripped. If necessary, contact an electrician.

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Where these facts come from

Every fact on this page was read from the manufacturer's own product page or document at the address shown, and is labelled with how far it has been checked. Last updated 3 November 2026. Read how we source data, or report an error.