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washing machine not filling with water

Check that there are no kinks in the cold water fill hose and the waste water hose by pulling the appliance out slightly and untwisting any visable kinks or bends in these hoses. For more information on how to correctly install these two hoses, click the link below.

In short

A washing machine not filling with water is documented by the manufacturers in this index with 1 possible cause and 1 recommended step. Documented causes include: Check that there are no kinks in the cold water fill hose and the waste water hose by pulling the appliance out slightly and untwisting any visable kinks or bends in these hoses.

What Bosch documents

Cause: Check that there are no kinks in the cold water fill hose and the waste water hose by pulling the appliance out slightly and untwisting any visable kinks or bends in these hoses.

What to check:

Steps: 1. How to install a washing machine

Check the water pressure

  1. Place a bucket under the water tap.
  2. Run the water. Approximately 10 litres of water per minute should come out.
  3. If the water pressure is too low, less water will be discharged.
  4. If this is the case, please contact your plumber who will be able to resolve the issue.

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

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Why is my washing machine not filling with water?

The manufacturer documents these causes: Check that there are no kinks in the cold water fill hose and the waste water hose by pulling the appliance out slightly and untwisting any visable kinks or bends in these hoses.

What should I check first when a washing machine is not filling with water?

Steps: 1. How to install a washing machine | Check the water pressure: 1. Place a bucket under the water tap. 2. Run the water. Approximately 10 litres of water per minute should come out. 3. If the water pressure is too low, less water will be discharged. 4. If this is the case, please contact your plumber who will be able to resolve the issue.

Sources

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.