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Bosch Washer error code

Bosch Washer Error F13

Error code requiring model-specific diagnosis

Mains voltage is too high.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Bosch washer repair guide for error F13
Error codeF13Washer

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Have a qualified electrician check the voltage of the outlet the washer is plugged into.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Do not use an extension cord, as this can affect the voltage supplied to the machine.

A quick explanation

What does F13 mean?

Mains voltage is too high.

The full model number matters. Appliances can show the same code while using different wiring, sensors, or control parts.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch washer error F13

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Unplug the washing machine from the power outlet. 2. Wait for at least 60 seconds to allow the internal electronics to reset. 3. Check the voltage of the wall outlet with a multimeter to ensure it is within the normal range for your region. 4. If the voltage is too high, consult an electrician to inspect your home's wiring. 5. If the voltage is normal, plug the washer into a different outlet to rule out a faulty socket. 6. If the error persists, there may be an issue with the washer's internal power supply, requiring professional service.

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How to Fix F13 Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the washing machine from the power outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Wait for at least 60 seconds to allow the internal electronics to reset.Check the voltage of the wall outlet with a multimeter to ensure it is within the normal range for your region.If the voltage is too high, consult an electrician to inspect your home's wiring.If the voltage is normal, plug the washer into a different outlet to rule out a faulty socket.If the error persists, there may be an issue with the washer's internal power supply, requiring professional service.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Washer Bosch Washer Error F13: Use the code or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm the actual symptom before ordering parts. Unplug the washer before touching wiring, the lock, the pump area, or the control panel. Check the door lock, drain filter, inlet supply, and visible harness connections before replacing controls. If the code returns during the same part of the cycle, match the repair path to that stage: fill, wash, drain, spin, lock, or 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. 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.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Record the complete model number and use model-specific diagnostics before ordering.

What may be causing it?

  • The mains voltage of the home's electrical supply is too high
  • Using an unsuitable or faulty extension cord

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Bosch Washer error F13 points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.

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