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Bosch Dryer error code

Bosch Dryer Error E22

Defective control module.

Defective control module.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Bosch dryer repair guide for error E22
Error codeE22Dryer

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Perform a hard reset by unplugging the dryer for several minutes, then plugging it back in.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    If the error persists, the control module likely needs to be diagnosed and replaced by a qualified technician.

A quick explanation

What does E22 mean?

Defective control module.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch dryer error E22

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. For your safety, the first step is always to unplug the dryer from the power outlet.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Allow the dryer to sit without power for at least 10 minutes. This can sometimes clear temporary electronic glitches.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Perform routine maintenance by cleaning the lint screen thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Inspect the entire length of the dryer vent hose to ensure there are no kinks or lint blockages that could affect performance.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Reconnect the power cord to the outlet and test the dryer by starting a cycle.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. An immediate return of the E22 error means a component has failed. This repair is not user-serviceable; contact a Bosch professional.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E22 Error (Step-by-Step) For your safety, the first step is always to unplug the dryer from the power outlet.Allow the dryer to sit without power for at least 10 minutes. This can sometimes clear temporary electronic glitches.Perform routine maintenance by cleaning the lint screen thoroughly and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Inspect the entire length of the dryer vent hose to ensure there are no kinks or lint blockages that could affect performance.Reconnect the power cord to the outlet and test the dryer by starting a cycle.An immediate return of the E22 error means a component has failed. This repair is not user-serviceable; contact a Bosch professional.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Dryer Use these checks before ordering parts for Bosch dryer E22. They keep the diagnosis tied to the appliance instead of turning the page into a reset-only guide. Unplug the dryer before touching the lint housing, rear vent, lower service area, or any wiring. Clean the lint screen, moisture sensor bars, condenser area if equipped, and the full vent path so airflow problems do not imitate part failures. Run a short timed cycle with a light load and note whether the fault appears immediately, after heating starts, or near the end of the cycle. If the fault returns with clean airflow, inspect the part categories below using the full model number from the dryer tag. Stop repeated test cycles if you smell heat, see moisture near electrical areas, or hear grinding from the drum drive.

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?

  • Fault with the electronic control module
  • Control board failure

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 10016296

Price noted in the current guide: $130-$430

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Dryer error E22 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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