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GE Dishwasher making noise
If your GE dishwasher is making noise, start with the most common culprit: the drain pump. A dishwasher making noise often has debris caught in the pump, and if the drain pump is clear but still loud, it likely needs to be replaced. Next, check the circulation pump, since worn motor bearings can cause a steady droning sound. After that, inspect the drain impeller, which moves water into the drain hose, because a broken impeller can create extra noise during draining. The pump and motor assembly is another likely source if internal parts like the motor bearings, drain impeller, or wash impeller are worn or damaged. A damaged wash impeller can also scrape the pump housing and cause a grinding or buzzing sound while the spray arms are running. On some GE models, the circulation and drain pump motor itself may be the problem if the bearings have failed. To find the exact GE dishwasher replacement part for your machine, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com and match the right drain pump, circulation pump, wash impeller, drain impeller, or pump and motor assembly to your specific dishwasher.
01 - GE Dishwasher Circulation Pump
The circulation pump motor has bearings that wear out over time. When the motor bearings fail, they generate a continuous drone. If the motor bearings have failed, you must replace the entire circulation pump.
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02 - GE Dishwasher Pump and Motor Assembly
Part of the pump and motor assembly (such as the motor bearings, drain impeller, or wash impeller) might be defective. Often, you can replace the pump’s individual parts. However, if you do not want to disassemble the pump to replace its parts, or if the parts are not available separately, you can replace the entire pump and motor assembly.
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03 - GE Dishwasher Wash Impeller
The wash impeller is a small plastic blade that forces water through the spray arms. If one or more of the impeller blades is broken, the dishwasher will make noise. In addition, if the impeller is damaged, warped, or bent, it can scape against the pump housing. Inspect the wash impeller for damage. If the wash impeller is damaged, replace it. On most models, you can replace the wash impeller independently of the pump and motor assembly. Search for your model number to determine if your impeller is replaceable. If the impeller cannot be replaced separately, you will have to replace the entire pump and motor assembly.
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04 - GE Dishwasher Drain Pump
First, check the drain pump to ensure that it is clear of debris. If the drain pump is clean but it is still noisy, replace it.
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05 - GE Dishwasher Drain Impeller
The drain impeller pushes water through the drain hose and into the garbage disposer or drain line. If the impeller is broken, replace it.
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06 - GE Dishwasher Circulation and Drain Pump Motor
The circulation pump motor has bearings that wear out over time. When the motor bearings fail, they generate a continuous drone. If the motor bearings have failed, replace the motor or replace the entire pump and motor assembly.
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07 - Obstructed wash arm
There are several wash arms in a dishwasher, typically one for each rack. If a handle or untensil is sticking through one of the racks the wash arm may be hitting it as it turns. Or there may be an item that is too tall and obstructing the upper wash arm. Confirm that nothing is obstructing the upper or lower wash arms.
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