why does my Bosch WVH28490AU drip onto clothes when i open it after drying?
on the WVH28490AU, opening quickly after drying a small load can draw residual moisture from the drying system onto clothes. that narrow observation does not explain water leaking during a wash.
model scope: Bosch WVH28490AU washer-dryer only.
wait for the programme to finish and the lock to release normally, then open slowly rather than pulling the door open quickly. do not force the lock.
the linked guide explains this small-load end-of-dry check and reviewing the model's load limits. its drying capacity is lower than its washing capacity, so a full wash may need splitting for drying. repeated wet laundry, water retained in the drum, floor pooling or wash-stage leakage needs separate assessment. thick items can also remain damp inside. keep electrical covers closed and do not apply this model-specific explanation to every Bosch washer-dryer or use it to dismiss an active leak.
first checks
- match when the water appeared
record small drips on opening after a finished dry separately from water during washing or pooling, without reproducing a leak.
possible causes
- door opened quickly after drying a small load
- residual moisture in the drying system
solutions
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