Bosch dishwasher noisy

Common reasons your Bosch dishwasher is noisy

The most common reasons your Bosch dishwasher is noisy are a defective electronic control board, damaged user interface control or a faulty pump and motor assembly.

56% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board

14% of the time it's the
User Interface Control

9% of the time it's the
Pump and Motor Assembly

21% of the time it's the
Something else

Most common repairs needed to fix a Bosch dishwasher

Electronic Control Board Replacement

A noisy dishwasher could have a defective electronic control board. The control board manages all functions of the dishwasher. If the control board didn’t send electrical current to the fill valve to fill the dishwasher with water, the pump will make a buzzing noise when its impeller spins with no water in the dishwasher. When you have a noisy dishwasher that makes a buzzing sound, schedule a Sears Home Services Technician to visit your home and check the electronic control board and other components to determine the source of the noise and fix the dishwasher.

How to replace a dishwasher electronic control board

User Interface Control Replacement

A noisy dishwasher can have a damaged user interface control. When the electronic control board detects a damaged user interface control, the electronic control board will typically stop the cycle and run the drain pump for several minutes to drain all water out of the dishwasher tub. The drain pump will buzz when all water is pumped out of the dishwasher and the pump continues to run. If you hear a buzzing noise and suspect that the user interface control is damaged, have a Sears Home Services Appliance Technician repair your dishwasher.

How to replace a dishwasher user interface control

Pump and Motor Assembly Replacement

If your dishwasher is noisy and the noise is a buzzing sound, grinding noise or whining sound, then a faulty pump and motor assembly may be causing the noise. A piece of glass or debris rubbing against the pump impeller as it spins can make a buzzing or grinding noise. A worn or failing motor bearing often makes a whining sound. The pump will often continue running for a while even though it's making loud noises but you should have a Sears Home Services Expert check out the pump and motor assembly and replace the part if it’s faulty.

How to replace a dishwasher pump and motor assembly

What to expect when you experience a Bosch dishwasher makes noise issue

How is the makes noise problem fixed?

Correcting most makes noise problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, user interface control or pump and motor assembly. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a noisy dishwasher

When the dishwasher makes noise it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.

What to look out for with a dishwasher that makes noise diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

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