Should I invest in a new dishwasher?

maytaga806 · Jan 14, 2017

Hello, so this Hotpoint Potwasher with water temp boost has been the original dishwasher in our house, in the past we only used it about twice a year. Within the past four years its been used a little more frequent, then this year were now using it full time now that someone has moved out of the house.

Anyway, it has worked fine. Never had any major issues with it but there is something strange going on with it. The other day I ran it for a cycle, and as the dishwasher was filling with water and re-circulating the water the motor got louder and started to vibrate. But then that vibration stops right away and doesn't keep vibrating after the fill cycle. It doesn't do that all the time, but it does it sometimes and makes no sense. I have watched videos of GE dishwashers like mine with the same motor that sound totally normal while filling. It only does it sometimes but what could that be?

One more question, Ive watched videos of GE dishwashers like mine and they don't have that big ''POP'' sound when the motor switches into the drain cycle from the wash cycle, what year did they change the solenoid do you think?

Im just wondering if I should start investing in a newer dishwasher?

easy · Jan 14, 2017

hotpoint dishwasher

I had this exact dishwasher in a previous house and was always pleased with its performance. I would try to fix it before replacing it with a machine that runs for 3 to 4 hours in a normal cycle.

I had a similar problem with my current machine. After removing the lower wash arm, we discovered a small plastic tab that couldn't make it through the soft food disposer. It probably came from a bread wrapper or milk bottle. The noise that such a small piece could make was amazing.

Hope this is helpful.

David

Chetlaham · Jan 14, 2017

Vibrating or growling when filling

To be honest I had the same issue with my 1998 GE permatuff tub dishwasher. When filling with water on a load of heavily soiled dishes in the second and third prewash it would make a "Grrrrrrr, Grrrr, Grrrrrrrrrrrr" sound. Did it for years so I just assumed it was normal. I never understood why that was, but then again the motors GE used to put into these machines were complete garbage. I say used to, because GE has a replacement motor that is night and day which is used in all their new machines. The noise level will drop by a dozen decibels and the wash/rinsing will improve due to less residual water held in the pump body.

https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDe...or-Assembly/WD26X10013/820985?ss=a9b3c36&mr=0

You can get these at a lower price on EBay, but look for the kit which has all the wire and hanger adapters. If you like the dishwasher I would keep it as long as possible. These were not bad machines in my book.

chachp · Jan 18, 2017

My first repair!

My first repair

 

Years ago I had the GE dishwasher in these pics. I had picked it up from Habitat for $25. I really liked the machine but it was noisy as all get out and in my case had a tiny leak.

 

It was suggested to me that I replace the entire pump assembly (the kit as referred to above) and it was night and day. The machine instantly got very quiet and you could hear the difference in the water moving around. Or at least it seemed that way to me.

 

I’m not sure if your dishwasher uses the same one or not but it sure looks the same. The included instructions were very good and it was an easy switch. I was surprised at how easy it was and at myself. That first repair gave me the confidence to move on to bigger projects. I bought mine on eBay and I don't think I paid as much as the one at Repair Clinic. But do get the entire kit. It comes with everything you need and it really was a "plug and play" install for me.

 

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Best of luck with it.

combo52 · Jan 18, 2017

Older HP Porcelain Tank DW

Hi, You can probably keep using it the way it is, but I would second the others that replacing the orignal shaded pole motor and pump assembly really makes a big difference in overall noise and it also reduces the power consumption by over 300 watts when the motor is running.

The big clunk when the pump switches into drain is pretty normal.

If you decide to go the new DW route a new Maytag is about your best bet, it will cut your power and water consumption in 1/2 and eliminate most of the noise but it will take over 2 hours to do a load, it will also hold a lot more dishes than your current DW.

John L.

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