Prevent and FIX Bosch E15 WATERTAP ERROR CODE!

Learn how to reset the E15 error code and fix your dishwasher without calling the professionals. This fix is applicable to most Bosch dishwashers and can be done in 20 minutes. The E15 code means water is collecting at the bottom of your dishwasher which could lead to damage if not addressed. Applies to 800, 500, 300, and 100 series dishwashers.
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[@kelleygaray]

You know you can access all that from the side of the washer? Skip taking the door off!

[@WhyNot-cu7dd]

Well even though your video shows how to fix the problem it doesn't really address the possible causes such as leaking parts. You admit this has happened a couple of times. So obviously you might have a drip happening from a small leak and over time it cause the E-15 problem to occur. I would have checked to see if anything is leaking while the dishwasher is filling running and draining after resetting the error.

[@fw1421]

I have a 4 year old Bosch and it just shut down with an e07 error code. This is a fan motor and it’ll cost about $500! Half the price of a new dishwasher. 4 dam years! A dish washer that costs over $1000 should not have issues that soon.

[@freshappliancerepairs7213]

I've never seen Soo many videos in regard to this error. The issue you have a leak. 80% of the time it's the sump assy o-ring if you want to find out, Place the dish washer on milk crates or shelf remove both side panel ensure everything is completely dried in the base, and watch the under the base and follow the leak.

[@dougfelsenthal]

I am having the same problem. What I found was if I took the inside filter out and used a Turkey baster, I could remove about 2oz of water. Back together and it will work for a few more times. The one thing you didn't address was why the water was accumulating in the first place. Can you address that a bit. Thanks,

[@briantii]

When we had this error it was simple - the drain hose had a kink in it. Fix the kink and never had another issue.

[@brennankomlenic4795]

finally, a video that goes into everything in detail. I've been hit with E:15 a few times this year and only had a resolution on its own because I could not find a legit guide. TY and kudos

[@Alenhoff]

Great video! It seems to have worked. (And we're now planning to clean the seals monthly.) One addition: If your dishwasher has a recessed handle, there are three additional screws under the top of the recessed area that need to be removed to allow the front panel to be removed. Thank you!

[@bethw5998]

good video. in the end I found it simplest to pull the dishwasher out, tip the DW letting water out the back, wipe up the floor and reset the dishwasher. saved me a trip to home depot as I had no T20.

[@TotalyRandomUsername]

I had the same issue and repaired it today for around 3,5 hours. While disassembling several plastic parts just fell of made it impossible to reasemble this thing. At one point i went to get my hammer. Long story short. I just ordered a new one.

[@BunnyJav]

You saved us hundreds, if not thousands! Thanks so much for your super-helpful, easy-to-follow video! Proud to say we are no longer members of the E15 Club

[@maaikebooi]

Thank you very much! My son put in normal dish soap in the dishwasher and (of course) all soap came out through the sides of the door :-)) This saved us a lot of money.

[@dawnb5338]

Thank you!!! Worked perfectly and your insights on the seal made me inspect further realizing my seals we not installed properly. Awesome to get it fixed now🎉

[@HoodooGuru111]

Got the dreaded code and came to UA-cam for the fix. This saved me a whole heap of money and gave me a better understanding how the DW worked. You made my life that little bit easier. Thank you sir!

[@Djdoken]

I think you just helped two single mom 40 something sisters fix the dishwasher! You are a rockstar, thank you!!

[@Woodcock1854]

Brilliant video. Where would we be without UA-cam? Several hours on my back, and I've fixed the leak and the E15 error on my NEFF. A couple of points. 1. If you have a decorative front panel then you need to remove the 4 top screws and just leave a single upper screw on either side in place. 2. I observed signs of leakage around the sump seal as well, but tightening up the 4 internal sump fixings solved that. Thank you.

[@JohnPrice-r4w]

Thanks. Your instructions were perfect it took me less than an hour. E15 gone

[@joarmstrong5129]

You are a legend! Thanks so much. Worked perfectly on the other side of the world!

[@justinkaczor734]

Great video! I just got this code and your video helped. Good tips on the gasket cleaning

[@andyme275]

Thank you so much for this video! You have a great guide that helped me to get my dishwasher up and running again! You do a great job showing and explaining what I needed to do to fix the error and prevent it.