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Bosch Dryer error code

Bosch Dryer Error E02

Lint filter is still blocked or wet.

Lint filter is still blocked or wet.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Bosch dryer repair guide for error E02
Error codeE02Dryer

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Re-clean the lint filter thoroughly, as this code often appears if the E01 warning was not fully resolved.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Wash the lint filter with warm water to remove any fine particles or fabric softener residue.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Check the lint filter housing and the dryer's vent hose for any obstructions.

A quick explanation

What does E02 mean?

Lint filter is still blocked or wet.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch dryer error E02

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Unplug the dryer for at least 30 minutes to allow it to reset.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Remove the lint filter and wash it with warm, soapy water and a soft brush to remove any fabric softener residue.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to air dry completely before reinserting it.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. While the filter is drying, use a vacuum cleaner to clean the lint filter housing and the vent pipe connected to the back of the dryer.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Ensure the venting hose is not kinked or crushed, and that the exterior vent flap is opening freely.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Once everything is clean and dry, reassemble and plug the dryer back in.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. If the error code returns, the lint filter may need to be replaced with a new one.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E02 Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the dryer for at least 30 minutes to allow it to reset.Remove the lint filter and wash it with warm, soapy water and a soft brush to remove any fabric softener residue.Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to air dry completely before reinserting it.While the filter is drying, use a vacuum cleaner to clean the lint filter housing and the vent pipe connected to the back of the dryer.Ensure the venting hose is not kinked or crushed, and that the exterior vent flap is opening freely.Once everything is clean and dry, reassemble and plug the dryer back in.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Dryer Bosch Dryer Error E02: Use the code or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm the actual symptom before ordering parts. Clean the lint screen and verify the vent path has strong airflow before replacing heat or control parts. Unplug the dryer before checking the heater, thermal fuse, moisture sensor, door switch, or control harness. If the symptom repeats after airflow checks, match the repair path to what fails: no start, no heat, long dry time, sensor dry behavior, or display/control response. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch model number from the appliance tag. The same code can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears. [[PART_BOX:Lint Filter|$35-$60|https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lint+Filter%5D%5D&tag=appliancefixg-20

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Lint filter is still clogged after a previous E01 warning.
  • Airflow path in the filter housing or vent hose is obstructed.

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Possible part if diagnosis confirms failure

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: Lint Filter

Price noted in the current guide: $35-$60

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Dryer error E02 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete dryer model number before ordering.

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