Bosch Dishwasher E22 Error Code — Meaning & Repair Cost (2026)
Filter blocked / water not clearing the filter cavity. Below: the most likely causes, and what the matching repair costs — Estimated national ranges with a metro localizer. Reviewed July 2026.
What E22 means
Filter blocked / water not clearing the filter cavity.
Likely causes, most common first
- The cup/fine filter at the tub bottom is clogged with food debris
Base: ApplianceRepairService.ca fault-code library · Code meaning & causes · Reviewed July 2026
What it usually costs to fix Estimated
E22 on a Bosch dishwasher resolves to the dishwasher not draining problem. Bosch parts typically run ×1.25 against the mainstream baseline (European OEM (Bosch/Siemens); parts source from overseas manufacturing with limited aftermarket competition; a Bosch compressor ~$480 vs Whirlpool ~$420), and the ranges below already include it.
$90–$440 national estimate to fix the fault behind E22 (Bosch parts ×1.25). Enter a ZIP to localize.
| Most common repair | Typical total | DIY? |
|---|---|---|
| Drain pump replacement | $160–$440 | DIY possible |
| Clogged filter / drain hose clearing | $90–$230 | DIY possible |
| Drain solenoid / check valve replacement | $125–$325 | Pro recommended |
Plus a typical service-call / diagnostic fee of $75–$150, often credited toward the repair.
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Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides (retrieved 2026-07) · full source registry on the methodology page · National base range (BLS OEWS May 2025 + BEA RPP 2024) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Codes are universal — your location changes the repair price, never the code's meaning. See the methodology for the exact localization formula and sources.
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.