Washer Quiz - 20 Questions

19 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 106

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Questions and Answers

1.

After verifying the controls are set correctly, what's the first thing you should check on a front load washer that doesn't spin?
- A.
  
  Door lock assembly
- B.
  
  Water valve
- C.
  
  Drain pump
- D.
  
  Drain hose
2.

What is a thermistor?
- A.
  
  A sensor for resistance that changes based on time
- B.
  
  A thermostat that senses resistance
- C.
  
  A sensor for temperature that changes based on resistance
- D.
  
  A sensor for temperature that changes based on amperage
3.

What gauge wire is used for a 30 amp circuit?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  None of the above
4.

What is the average time for a dryer to dry a full load(6 bath towels)?
- A.
  
  45 minutes or less
- B.
  
  60 minutes or less
- C.
  
  90 minutes or less
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

Where do you look for debris on a washer pump?
- A.
  
  Drain hose attached to pump
- B.
  
  Outlet of the pump
- C.
  
  Inlet of the pump
- D.
  
  All of the above are correct
6.

What is the approximate ohms of an oven probe?
- A.
  
  At room temp, 1100 ohms
- B.
  
  At room temp, less than 1 ohm
- C.
  
  At room temp, infinite ohms
- D.
  
  At room temp, 500 ohms
7.

Which function does NOT belong in terms of the actuator in a belt-driven Whirlpool Cabrio washer?
- A.
  
  Senses movement of the tub
- B.
  
  Actuate between spin and agitation
- C.
  
  Senses and locks the lid
- D.
  
  None of the above
8.

What is the average temperature for frying?
- A.
  
  425-475 degrees Fahrenheit
- B.
  
  250-300 degrees Fahrenheit
- C.
  
  475-500 degrees Fahrenheit
- D.
  
  350-375 degrees Fahrenheit
9.

What is the purpose of the MEM sensor on a Samsung washer?
- A.
  
  To determine the water level inside the tub/drum
- B.
  
  To determine if the unit is level
- C.
  
  To determine if the belt has tension
- D.
  
  To determine if the drain pump is clogged
10.

What is the correct way to check a 3-phase motor after verifying that the bearings spin freely?
- A.
  
  Connect 120 volts to terminals 4 and 5. If the motor starts, it's good.
- B.
  
  Isolate the motor and check for resistance between any two pair of winding terminals, should have the same ohm reading
- C.
  
  Isolate the motor and check for resistance between any two pair of winding terminals, one should be infinite and the other should read less than 1 ohm
- D.
  
  There is no way to check a 3-phase motor.
11.

What is the main purpose of the rps sensor or hall sensor?
- A.
  
  To sense the movement of the inner basket
- B.
  
  To sense the water level
- C.
  
  To sense if the door/lid is locked
- D.
  
  To sense if the unit is level
12.

What is the best way to check the condition of a water valve?
- A.
  
  Isolate and check for less than 1 ohm
- B.
  
  Isolate and check for infinite ohms
- C.
  
  Apply power to the valve or check voltage to the valve
- D.
  
  Plug in a watt meter to the product and check for less than 3 amps.
13.

On a front load washer, you have diagnosed that the rear bearings are defective. What parts need to be ordered and replaced?
- A.
  
  Back half of the outer tub that includes the bearing
- B.
  
  Inner basket and back half of the outer tub that includes the bearing
- C.
  
  Inner basket and back half of the outer tub that includes the bearing and a new drain pump
- D.
  
  Rear bearings on front load washers cannot be ordered, the unit is scrap.
14.

What is the maximum continuous current draw on a 50 amp circuit?
- A.
  
  30 amps
- B.
  
  40 amps
- C.
  
  50 amps
- D.
  
  60 amps
15.

What appliance would you find a shunt circuit?
- A.
  
  Gas range
- B.
  
  Electric range
- C.
  
  Gas dryer
- D.
  
  Front load washer
16.

How many mfd does a start capacitor in a washer typically have?
- A.
  
  1 and up
- B.
  
  50 and up
- C.
  
  88 and up
- D.
  
  2000 and up
17.

What is the purpose of the bleed resistor in a microwave capacitor?
- A.
  
  To slowly discharge the capacitor
- B.
  
  To store more electricity within the capacitor
- C.
  
  To protect the microwave from power surges
- D.
  
  Allows you to easily check if the capacitor is in good working condition.
18.

On a typical front load washer, the shipping bolts are never to be removed when the customer is ready to use it for the first time.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

A washer is filling and draining at the same time, what is the most likely issue?
- A.
  
  The drain pump is clogged with debris
- B.
  
  The controls are not set correctly
- C.
  
  The lid lock has failed
- D.
  
  There is a siphoning issue