The term dBA refers to the noise level as measured in decibels (dB). The louder the noise, the higher the decibels. So, a quieter dishwasher would have a lower number dBA.

We truly appreciate you taking the time to reach out about this! We're happy to help. When buying a dishwasher, it can be difficult to translate a decibel (dBA) rating into an actual "loudness" level in your kitchen. The lower the decibel rating, the quieter the dishwasher. The loudness of a dishwasher depends on the installation location, the cabinetry where it is located, the flooring, the countertop above it, and even whether the dishwasher is full of dishes or partially empty. Please feel free to contact us any time with questions you may have as we are always here to help! -Chris@GEA

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The term dBA refers to the noise level as measured in decibels (dB). The louder the noise, the higher the decibels. So, a quieter dishwasher would have a lower number dBA.
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We truly appreciate you taking the time to reach out about this! We're happy to help. When buying a dishwasher, it can be difficult to translate a decibel (dBA) rating into an actual "loudness" level in your kitchen. The lower the decibel rating, the quieter the dishwasher. The loudness of a dishwasher depends on the installation location, the cabinetry where it is located, the flooring, the countertop above it, and even whether the dishwasher is full of dishes or partially empty. Please feel free to contact us any time with questions you may have as we are always here to help! -Chris@GEA
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