Error Code: E29 Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Low mains voltage; the dishwasher is receiving insufficient voltage to operate.
How to Fix E29 Error (Step-by-Step)
- For your safety, first unplug the dishwasher from the wall outlet or turn off the corresponding circuit breaker in your home’s electrical panel.
- Go to your home’s circuit breaker panel and locate the breaker that supplies power to your dishwasher.
- If the breaker is in the middle or ‘OFF’ position, it has tripped. To reset it, push it firmly to the ‘OFF’ position, and then back to the ‘ON’ position.
- Test the power outlet itself. Plug a small, working appliance like a lamp or a phone charger into the same outlet to see if it receives power.
- If the other appliance does not work in that outlet, the problem is with your home’s electrical supply, not the dishwasher.
- Do not attempt to repair home wiring yourself. This error indicates a problem with the voltage your home is supplying to the appliance.
- You must contact a licensed electrician to test the voltage at the outlet and diagnose the electrical issue within your home’s wiring.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Recommended Parts to Check
No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Bosch dishwasher part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims.
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Bosch dishwasher water inlet valveCommon replacement category: Water inlet valveFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Confidence: Medium
This category can be relevant for fill and water-supply faults after the tap, hose, and inlet screen are checked. -
Bosch dishwasher drain pumpCommon replacement category: Drain pumpFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Confidence: Medium
This category can be relevant for drain and standing-water symptoms after the filter, sump, and hose are checked. -
Bosch dishwasher circulation pumpCommon replacement category: Circulation pump / wash motorFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch dishwasher model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Confidence: Medium
This category can be relevant for wash, spray-arm, and circulation symptoms after filters and spray arms are checked.
Before ordering: match the part to the complete Bosch dishwasher model number on the appliance tag.
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Dishwasher repairs can add up quickly when the pump, control, heater, or leak-related parts fail.
Confirm cabinet width, water line, drain routing, electrical connection, and panel style before ordering.
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full dishwasher model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- [OK]Drain pump or circulation pump failure
- [OK]Leaking tub, door, or float-switch issues
- [OK]Heater or control failures on an older unit
- [OK]Repeated poor washing or drying performance
Recommended Dishwasher Replacement Options
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