The Ultimate Top-Loading Washer Quiz

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The Ultimate Top-Loading Washer Quiz
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About This Quiz

Knowing the benefits of top-loading washing machines might convince you to choose this model. The Internet can help you to compare options and prices. Take this quiz to learn the top five benefits of top-loading washers.
What is the latest trend in washing machines?
front-loaders
top-loaders
stacked
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Wrong Answer

Front-loading washers are being marketed as the hip way to launder clothing.

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What is a benefit of purchasing a top-loading washing machine versus a front-loader?
lower price
higher price
more features
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Wrong Answer

A top-loading machine is usually lower priced than a front-loader.

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What does Geddy Lee of the rock band Rush use washers and dryers for?
to fill up empty space on stage
to throw into the audience
to stand on
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Geddy Lee of Rush uses washers and dryers to fill up the empty spaces of his performance stages.

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Which washing machines offer high efficiency models?
top-loaders
front-loaders
both answers
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Wrong Answer

Both top- and front-loaders offer high-efficiency models.

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Why may top-loading washing machines be more reliable than front-loaders?
tested and proved mechanisms
use more costly mechanisms
both answers
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Wrong Answer

The technology of top-loading machines has been around for so long that their mechanisms have been tested and proved reliable.

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What is a common problem of front-loading washers?
mildew buildup
door locks
shortage of parts
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Wrong Answer

Front-loading washers may have a problem with mildew buildup.

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Why may water leakage be a concern with front-loading washing machines?
faulty door locks
faulty door seals
cracked glass windows
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Wrong Answer

Some front-loaders have faulty door seals that may leak.

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Who is qualified to repair your washing machine?
do-it-yourself
professional service call
both answers
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Wrong Answer

Few people are qualified to repair their own washing machine. A costly professional service call is usually required.

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How does high-efficiency laundry detergent differ from regular laundry detergent?
non-sudsing
non-scented
extra sudsing
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High-efficiency laundry detergent is non-sudsing.

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What may happen if you use regular laundry detergent in a front-loading washing machine?
nothing will happen
damage
better cleaning
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Wrong Answer

The abundant suds from regular laundry detergent could damage a front-loading washing machine.

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Where do you buy high-efficiency laundry detergent?
wherever regular detergent is sold
specialty shops
Internet only
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Wrong Answer

High-efficiency laundry detergent is sold wherever regular detergent is sold.

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How do you know what laundry detergent is high efficiency?
HE label
read the ingredients
non-sudsing label
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Wrong Answer

Look for the HE label.

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Why may some people prefer a top-loader for physical reasons?
difficult to bend down
difficult to reach up
difficult to stand
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Wrong Answer

Some people find it difficult to bend down to load a front-loading machine.

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Which type of washing machine may have more models to choose from?
top-loaders
front-loaders
stacked
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Wrong Answer

Top-loaders may have more models to choose from.

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Which washing machine style may have budget models available?
top-loaders
front-loaders
stacked
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Wrong Answer

Top-loaders are more likely to have models available for those with a limited budget.

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Which style of washing machine may have less costly service calls?
top-loaders
front-loader
stacked
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Wrong Answer

Service professionals are more familiar with top-loader models, so you may have a greater supply of professionals and more competitive pricing.

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Which type of washing machine has a more complex mechanism?
top-loader
front-loader
stacked
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Wrong Answer

Front-loading machines are more complex than other models.

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What is a quick way to check out washing machine models and options?
Internet
magazines
newspapers
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Wrong Answer

Use the Internet for a fast search of available washing machine models and options.

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When was the electric washing machine invented?
1910
1930
1950
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Alva John Fisher invented the washing machine in 1910.

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Front-load washers claim they have a smaller:
laundry capacity
carbon footprint
color selection
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Front-load washers claim they have a smaller carbon footprint.

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