Fun Friday Appliance Trivia Challenge

So you think you know all about appliances? Here is a short set of trivia questions to test your knowledge.

QUESTIONS:
1. What is a splutch?
2. How many washing machine are sold annually in the US?
3. What is the part number for a bullet piercing valve from Supco?
4. What major appliance doesn't have any valves?
5. How much would you pay for a 13 Cubic foot Westinghouse refrigerator in 1960?
6. W.L. May is now stocking a dishwasher installation kit. What is the part number?
7. During what decade did the number of homes with mechanical refrigerators rise from 44% to 80%?
8. The appliance maker Whirlpool started it life under a different name, what was the original name?

ANSWERS:
1. Whirlpool splineless clutch
2. According to Ask.com, 7.5 million
3. BPV31
4. Electric Dryer (You could have also answered Trash Compacter)
5. $229.95
6. DWK-6572DW
7. The 1940's
8. Upton Company

Scoring
O-2 correct: You know a bit, but still have a lot to learn. Luckily you came to the right place.
2-4 correct: You know a fair amount about appliances. Keep visiting this blog to learn even more.
4-6 correct: You know a lot about appliances. Pass some of that knowledge on to someone.
6-8 correct You are an appliance star! Great job!