GE Café Pump or Motor Bearing Wear

Dishwasher makes a high-pitched squealing or whining noise during operation.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Worn circulation pump bearings, Worn drain pump bearings, Cavitation due to low water level, Air in pump from partial prime

Safety first: Turn off power before accessing the underside of the dishwasher.

Verify water level: Ensure the tub fills to the correct level; low water can cause pump cavitation and noise.
Run with racks empty: Run a short cycle empty to confirm noise is not from dishes.
Locate noise source: Remove toe-kick and listen near the circulation and drain pumps to identify which is noisy.
Replace noisy pump: Replace the GE Café circulation pump or drain pump if the noise is clearly from worn bearings.

Medium 3/5

GE Café Dishwasher Circulation Pump

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