Home is supposed to be a peaceful space and any kind of noise can be really annoying. Now there are different appliances and devices we use inside the house to make our lives easier and sometimes the same elements can be the cause of the discomfort.
A dishwasher is a necessary part of any kitchen and it is necessary to keep the cleanliness inside the kitchen. Mostly the dishwashers are not that loud so when it starts making noise the whole environment gets disturbed.
We cannot stop using the dishwasher because the dirty dishes are no solution so we have to curb the noise. In order to control it, we need to find out the source behind the whole thing. There are a number of simple ways to find it out and to fix the issue. We will discuss all of them so read the whole thing as it would be really beneficial for you. Another essential part of our kitchen is a blender, learn here How To Quiet a Blender?
First Step
First of all, you have to turn off the power source and also remove the water source. It is for your own safety and vital for detailed inspection to find out the element that is creating the real problem in this situation.
Step Two
Now you have to remove the front panel and it is not really difficult. First of all, you have to open the door of the dishwasher and use the screwdriver to get the screws out from the inside. Close the door and easily open the front panel.
Step Three
Inspect the front panel of the dishwasher for any kind of dirt or debris. It is possible that something is stuck in there creating the problem. If the inside of the panel is clear then you have to purchase a sound-absorbing matting for the panel.
The length and the width have to be equal to the front panel so you can fit it in properly. Now fix the matting inside the front panel.
You may also check our tips on how to soundproof a wall cheaply to avoid noisy sounds in your surroundings.
Step Four
The matting has to go inside the front panel properly. Watch out for the depth and make sure that it properly fits in. There shouldn’t be any kind of space in between because then there would be no benefit of the matting.
Take the screwdriver and fix the screws again. Wasn’t it easy? You have been able to fit in the sound-absorbent without any issue at all.
Step Five
Remove all the water lines from the dishwasher. Take the dishwasher out and remove it from the wall and the cabinets. You need a screwdriver here as well so keep it close. The door of the dishwasher can be used to pull out the whole thing from its place in a safe manner.
Step Six
Take the insulating blanket out of the dishwasher. It is mostly placed on top and on the sides. It is possible that the blanket has an issue because of continuous usage and it needs to be replaced. The effectiveness reduces with time and after a while, it starts creating noise. It is important to keep inspecting the blanket and if it needs a replacement you shouldn’t get late at all.
There is no technical knowledge required for replacing it because you just need to push it into the frame and it will get locked at its particular place.
Step Seven
Next step is to check the back of the dishwasher for the noise. It is possible that it hits the wall and creates noise so you have to apply soundproofing material at the back as well.
In order to do so, you will have to use the material according to the length of the dishwasher. You can also use strips of the material but it would take a lot of cutting so it depends on how you want to do it.
Step Eight
This is the final step of the process and now you are done with everything you can do so it is time to put the dishwasher back in its place. Use the screwdriver to put all the screws back and attach all the water lines along with the power supply and turn it on.
Now your dishwasher is back in action and you can start washing dishes without any kind of noise. Try to use a dishwasher basket that is suitable for the machine and doesn’t produce any rattling noise. You can use different kinds of baskets according to the dishes you use and keep replacing them.
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Dishwasher Sound Tests
What If the Dishwasher Still Makes the Noise?
If there is no improvement even after following all these steps there may be an issue with a pump or a serious problem with the machine. At this point you will have to seek professional help because you cannot take care of a serious technical problem if you don’t have any technical knowledge.
There could be a number of complex issues resulting in the noise in this situation so it is better to call a technician to have a look. You will have to pay the fee to the technician but it would save you from a lot of trouble in the future.
If you don’t solve the problem at the start you may have to get rid of the dishwasher really soon. This would be the worst-case scenario and you should not let this happen at any cost.
Conclusion
You have to inspect the situation and act accordingly. Although following these steps would help you to remove the most common reasons behind the noise but if the problem is serious you have to call for professional help.
In order to decide this, you need to have a detailed look at the dishwasher and the root of the problem. Otherwise, you will just keep on waiting and that could result in making the problem so serious that you may have to replace the whole thing altogether.
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