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12.17 Comparison of Front load and Top load Washing machines:
Top load - includes a wider variety of available models, colors and features as they
have been on the market longer.
 Cost is less initially, but is less energy-efficient.
 Offers easier access to the wash tub.
 Uses regular detergent
 Heater facility and separate valve for hot water only on selected models
Front load - people are used to seeing front load washers in Laundromats, many brands
are now available for home use.
 Can be stacked with a dryer on top to conserve space.
 Spins clothes faster than a top-load, extracting more water. This saves energy
(and money), because it allows you to dry a load of clothes in a shorter amount
of time.
 Uses less water, which lowers utility bills.
 May require special detergent - model dependent
 Initial cost is approximately 30% more than top load
 Dryer and heater facility available.
 Temperature of hot water can be set as per the requirement.
 Additional facility to add fabric conditioner like blue, comfort etc., is available.
 Water gets drained out if the door gets opened.
12.18 Washing Machine Problems and remedies:
Washing machine problems are of various types. However, there are certain common
washing machine problems which many people have to face. If the problem is a different one, it
is necessary to call the repairer, because diagnosing washing machine problems is not an easy
task. Washing machine troubleshooting is no child’s play. Let’s see the different problems with
washing machines and how we can deal with them.
The Washing Machine doesn’t Spin: This problem can occur if we stuff too many clothes at
one time. Remove some clothes out and then try the spin cycle again with a less number of
clothes. The other reasons can be broken lid switch and the tab on the lid, broken or loose belt
or control problem. If we are good at home repair, we can remove the switch or belt and replace
them if needed, otherwise we would need to call an expert.
Washing Machine doesn’t Drain: This problem may occur if the water pump is clogged, the
belt is loose or the drainage hose is kinked. We can replace the belt or call an appliance repair
person to deal with this problem.
The Washing Machine doesn’t fill with water: We might face this problem if the inlet hoses
are clogged, fault in the timer, and the lid switch or the water level switch which is located in the
control panel with a clear tube attached to it. With the VOM on Rx1(Volt-ohm-meter set on
resistance mode), examine the three terminals and all the optional pairings to see whether you
are getting a 0 reading on one and infinity reading on the others.