Dishwasher makes loud grinding or rattling noises during wash or drain.
Safety Warning
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
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the appliance before inspecting internal components.
Check spray arms and loading:
- Ensure spray arms spin freely by hand and are not contacting tall dishes or cutlery.
- Rearrange items so nothing protrudes into the path of the arms.
Inspect pumps:
- Remove filters and check the sump for broken glass or hard objects.
- Access the drain pump and circulation pump from the base and inspect impeller housings for debris.
- Remove any foreign objects carefully.
If noise persists and the pump feels rough when turned by hand, the pump bearings may be worn and the pump assembly should be replaced.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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