Bosch Washer error code
Bosch Washer Error E44
The door was detected as being opened during a cycle, triggering a safety override.
The door was detected as being opened during a cycle, triggering a safety override.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Check 1
Disconnect the washer from power for 5-10 minutes to reset the electronics.
- 2Check 2
If comfortable, check wiring harnesses between the main control board and the display for secure connections.
A quick explanation
What does E44 mean?
The door was detected as being opened during a cycle, triggering a safety override.
The answer you came for
How to fix Bosch washer error E44
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
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Step 1
1. Disconnect the washer from the wall outlet to ensure your safety. Also, turn off both the hot and cold water supply valves.
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Step 2
2. Locate the door lock assembly on the inner frame of the washer, where the door latches. You will need to peel back the large rubber door boot seal to access it. Use a pair of pliers to expand and remove the outer wire clamp holding the seal in place.
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Step 3
3. With the door boot peeled back, you will see the door lock assembly. Note how the wiring harness is connected before disconnecting it by pressing the release tab on the connector.
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Step 4
4. The door lock is typically held to the washer's frame with two screws. Use a screwdriver to remove these screws and carefully take out the old lock assembly.
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Step 5
5. Position the new door lock assembly in the same orientation as the old one and secure it to the frame using the screws you just removed.
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Step 6
6. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new lock assembly, ensuring it clicks securely into place. Reposition the rubber door boot seal over the lip of the drum opening and re-install the wire clamp to secure it.
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Step 7
7. Plug the washer back in, turn the water supply on, and run a short test cycle to confirm that the door locks properly and the E44 error code is gone.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix E44 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the washer from the wall outlet to ensure your safety. Also, turn off both the hot and cold water supply valves.Locate the door lock assembly on the inner frame of the washer, where the door latches. You will need to peel back the large rubber door boot seal to access it. Use a pair of pliers to expand and remove the outer wire clamp holding the seal in place.With the door boot peeled back, you will see the door lock assembly. Note how the wiring harness is connected before disconnecting it by pressing the release tab on the connector.The door lock is typically held to the washer's frame with two screws. Use a screwdriver to remove these screws and carefully take out the old lock assembly.Position the new door lock assembly in the same orientation as the old one and secure it to the frame using the screws you just removed.Reconnect the wiring harness to the new lock assembly, ensuring it clicks securely into place. Reposition the rubber door boot seal over the lip of the drum opening and re-install the wire clamp to secure it.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Bosch Washer Bosch Washer Error E44: Use the code or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm the actual symptom and cycle stage before ordering parts. 1. Unplug the washer before opening panels, touching wiring, or reaching near the drain pump, door lock, inlet valve, motor, or control area. 2. Verify the simple cause first: check the door latch, load balance, detergent level, inlet water flow, drain filter, hose position, and anything blocking the cycle stage shown by the code or symbol. 3. Clean accessible filters and hose screens, remove debris from the pump area when the model design allows it, then reconnect anything that was loose before running another test cycle. 4. Test the washer during the same fill, wash, drain, spin, lock, or control step where the warning appeared; measure voltage or resistance only if you are equipped to do that safely. 5. Inspect the matching part path instead of guessing: door-lock issues point toward the latch circuit, drain symptoms toward pump or hose restrictions, fill symptoms toward inlet supply, and control-response symptoms toward wiring or board checks. 6. Replace a part only after the symptom repeats and the model-specific checks point to that part category. Match any replacement to the complete Bosch model number on the appliance tag. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch washer model number from the appliance tag. The same code can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears. Parts Availability Note: For this Electrolux/Frigidaire error code, exact OEM part numbers can vary by model revision and serial range. We’ve listed the most likely component(s), but confirm compatibility using your full model number before ordering. If no exact SKU is shown, use this guide for diagnosis first, then verify the matching OEM part on RepairClinic or PartSelect. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Bosch washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Bosch washer electronic control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for control and communication faults after wiring and connector checks. Search Amazon for Bosch washer electronic control board Bosch washer user interface control panel Common replacement category: User interface / display board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for display, button, selector, or cycle-control faults. Search Amazon for Bosch washer user interface control panel Bosch washer drain pump assembly Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain, no-spin, and water-removal symptoms after filter and hose checks. Search Amazon for Bosch washer drain pump assembly Before ordering: match the part to the complete Bosch washer 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.
What may be causing it?
- Communication error between control boards
- Loose wiring connections
- Faulty main control board or display module
These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Replacement part
OEM candidate: 00674496
Price noted in the current guide: $42-$148
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Washer error E44 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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