Dishwasher - Noise Guide

Issue

• Dishwasher noises

Applies to

• Dishwashers

Solution

Hissing - Water Valve

This is typically the first sound you will hear from the dishwasher as the water goes through the valves.

Humming - Wash Pump

This starts and stops when the spray arms alternate.

Humming - Drain Pump

This is usually steady at first and fluctuates when all the water is pumped out.

Clunking - Detergent Dispenser

This happens once a cycle when the detergent is released.

Clunking - Ball Valve

This can occur when the spray arms alternate.

Clunking - Spray Arms

This can occur if you have an item that is too tall and the spray arm is hitting it.

Whooshing - Spray Arms

The spray arms switch back and forth from the bottom to the top and the sound can change when this occurs.