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Tips for Choosing a Quiet Dishwasher

You depend on your dishwasher to make sure you and your family have clean dishes, cups and cutlery at all times. While performance and dependability will always be top priorities, you should also consider a dishwasher’s noise level as a quiet dishwasher will not interfere with your daily homelife.

Thanks to some recent appliance design innovations, many of the dishwashers on the market can get the job done without making a lot of disruptive noise in the process.

Here are some important considerations to make when shopping for a quiet new dishwasher.

HOW IS THE DECIBEL NOISE LEVEL OF A DISHWASHER MEASURED?

Two women cheer their coffee mugs at a kitchen island. In the background are a Maytag Oven, a counter full of produce, a sink and a man loading a Maytag Dishwasher. Two women cheer their coffee mugs at a kitchen island. In the background are a Maytag Oven, a counter full of produce, a sink and a man loading a Maytag Dishwasher.

dBA is the unit of measurement used to determine the noise level of a dishwasher. dBA stands for “A-weighted decibels,” and its purpose is to measure how loud a noise sounds to the average human. A quiet dishwasher can have a decibel level as low as 38 dBA. That said, any dishwasher with a decibel level of 44 dBA or lower is often still considered to be quiet enough for most households.

SHOP QUIET DISHWASHERS FROM MAYTAG

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WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO A QUIET DISHWASHER?

There are both mechanical and structural factors that contribute to reducing the noise output in dishwashers.

THE MAIN FACTORS INCLUDE:

Water Movement: This refers to water being pumped into the dishwasher, and then cycled through, before being pumped out again, This counts for a lot of the sound you hear while the dishwasher is in operation. Many dishwasher manufacturers have found innovative ways to minimize these sounds, including the amount of force and speed used to spray water, wash cycles, and quieter pump systems.

Inside a Maytag Dishwasher. It's mid-wash cycle and filled with plates, glasses and cutlery. Inside a Maytag Dishwasher. It's mid-wash cycle and filled with plates, glasses and cutlery.

Insulation: How much insulation is around the exterior of the dishwasher and the quality of the insulation can impact the noise output.

Tub materials: Dishwashers with plastic tubs are typically louder than dishwashers with stainless steel tubs. Also, sound dampening on the outside of the tub can help decrease noise. Every Maytag® Dishwasher has a stainless steel tub with excellent sound dampening. Furthermore, their tubs are adept at resisting stains, odours and streaks while effectively retaining heat, which can improve drying performance.

The interior of Maytag Dishwasher. The tray is not present. The interior of Maytag Dishwasher. The tray is not present.

Disposal feature: Units equipped with food disposals are often noisier than units without. Many of today’s dishwashers have a food trap system that is easy to clean and helps the dishwasher run more quietly.

QUIET DISHWASHERS THAT ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Noise reducing features are available on a wide range of dishwasher styles. If your preference is to have the controls showing and accessible, you should browse the collection of front control dishwashers from Maytag. These dishwashers have low dBA ratings like the 50 dBA Maytag® Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with Dual Power Filtration.

A kitchen with white cupboards and a marble counter. There's a Maytag Dishwasher and a KitchenAid Stand Mixer on the counter. Also on the counter are plants and a soap dispenser. A kitchen with white cupboards and a marble counter. There's a Maytag Dishwasher and a KitchenAid Stand Mixer on the counter. Also on the counter are plants and a soap dispenser.

If you want to achieve a streamlined look in your kitchen, then consider the 44dBA Top Control Dishwasher with Third Level Rack and Dual Power Filtration . This is the quietest fully integrated, top-control dishwasher from Maytag® since the controls are hidden from view when the door is closed, this style of dishwasher can blend into the design of your kitchen as its quiet operation blends into the background.

If you often cook multi-course meals, a quiet dishwasher with features that can clean a lot of items at once might be worthwhile. The Maytag collection of Third Level Rack Dishwashers let you clean more than just utensils on the 3rd Level Rack. With its specialized wash zone and ample room for awkwardly-shaped items like mugs and bowls, this distinct design offers more loading room and cleaning power that goes right to the top of the dishwasher. 

A Maytag Dishwasher is opened with the top tray pulled out. On the tray are bowls, mugs, some kitchen utensils and knives. A Maytag Dishwasher is opened with the top tray pulled out. On the tray are bowls, mugs, some kitchen utensils and knives.

FIND THE PERFECTLY QUIET DISHWASHER FOR YOU

Understanding what exactly makes a dishwasher quiet, and what decibel ratings to consider, will help point you in the right direction of which dishwasher to buy next. With a line of dishwashers that range from 44 dBA to 50 dBA, Maytag® offers a suite of quiet dishwashers with both top-control or front-control designs.

If you’re ready to install, find the dishwasher parts and dishwasher accessories to help you get started.

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