Loud noises in the dishwasher Whirlpool wdf520padm7

At your home, all you want is silence. When the dishwasher makes loud noises, you want to solve this problem. We could help you. Most common solution for loud dishwashers - 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. Replacing the circulation pump in Whirlpool wdf520padm7 is not a simple process, that’s why you need to follow all our instructions. Let’s start. 

1. Unplug the dishwasher or shut off the house circuit breaker for the dishwasher. To verify that power is disconnected, make sure the control panel doesn’t light up when you press a control button or the power button. Find the water supply valve for the dishwasher under the sink (or in the basement). Close the valve to shut off the water supply going to the dishwasher.
2. Open the dishwasher door and pull out the bottom dishrack. Release the upper dishrack track stops and pull out the upper dishrack. Release the bottom spray arm and remove it. Release the feed tube clips. Release the feed tube from the pump outlet and pull out the feed tube.
3. Using a nut driver, remove the screws that hold the bottom front access panel and toe panel in place. Pull the access panel and the toe panel forward and remove them.
4. Position the dishwasher’s power cord so it moves freely as you pull the dishwasher out from under the counter.  (See Tip if your dishwasher doesn’t have a power cord.) Place a towel under the water supply line connection. Disconnect the water supply line from the water inlet valve and wipe up spills. Disconnect the drain line from the garbage disposal or sink drain. Remove the 2 mounting screws from the brackets that secure the dishwasher in the cabinet opening.
5. Carefully lay the dishwasher on its back to access the drain pump. Lay a towel under the drain pump to catch water. Squeeze the wire hose clamp that holds the drain hose on the drain pump—use channel-lock pliers if necessary. Pull the drain hose off the drain pump. Remove the wire harness from the drain pump. Press down on the locking tab and then rotate the pump 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the sump. Wipe up any spilled water and remove the towel.
6. Disconnect the wires from the diverter motor and circulation pump motor. Remove the optical water indicator from the sump and let it hang by the wire harness. Tilt the dishwasher upright. Release the sump mounting tabs Carefully open the dishwasher door while supporting the base to prevent the dishwasher from tilting forward. Pull the circulation pump and motor assembly up and out of the dishwasher tub and close the dishwasher door.
7. Transfer the filter cup and screen from the old circulation pump and motor assembly to the new one. Transfer the sump damper from the old circulation pump and motor assembly to the new one. Lubricate the sump seal with rinse aid. Carefully open the dishwasher door while supporting the base to prevent the dishwasher from tilting forward. Line up the mounting tab and insert the new circulation pump and motor assembly into the tub. Close the dishwasher door. Engage the sump locking tabs. Carefully lay the dishwasher on its back. Lubricate the O-ring on the optical water indicator with rinse aid reinstall the water indicator. Plug in the diverter motor and circulation pump wire harnesses.
8. Lubricate the O-ring water seal on the drain pump with rinse aid. Insert the drain pump in the sump opening and then rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise so the locking tab snaps into place. Reconnect the wire harness on the drain pump. Reinstall the drain hose on the outlet of the drain pump. Use the wire clamp to secure the drain hose on the drain pump outlet.
9. Tilt the dishwasher upright and carefully push the dishwasher under the counter. Reconnect the drain hose to the garbage disposal or sink drain. Reconnect the water fill line to the inlet water valve. Insert the screws into the mounting brackets that secure the dishwasher under the counter and tighten the screws. Position the toe panel on the dishwasher and then position the access panel in front of the toe panel. Insert and firmly tighten the mounting screws.
10. Open the dishwasher door. Reinstall the feed tube and snap it into the mounting clips. Reinstall the bottom spray arm. Push the upper dishrack into the tracks and reinstall the track stops. Put the lower dishrack back into the tub.
11. Reset the house circuit breaker or plug in the dishwasher to restore electrical power. Open the water supply valve. Run a dishwasher cycle and check for leaks.

Done! It’s not simple, but it works! Not more loud noises from your dishwasher. You don’t want to make a replacement alone? We could help you - give us a call and appoint a visit at a convenient time!