AEMA Certification Exam 2026/2027
Questions & Answers
Section 1: Linen Drop & Washer Loading (Questions 1–20)
1. Where should linen drop when moving clockwise?
Answer:- 11:00 to 4:30 – 120 degrees
2. Where should linen drop when moving counter-clockwise?
Answer:- 1:00 to 7:30 – 60 degrees
3. What does overloading your washer cause? (List four effects)
Answer:- Become unbalanced (excessive shaking); cause chemical spotting on
clothing; cause "log roll" (clothes on outside get clean, inside still dirty); needs
to be replaced 3–5 years earlier
4. How do you check if a washer is properly loaded?
Answer:- If you can put your arm in the center of the washer with some but
not a lot of resistance
5. What is the formula for loading guidelines (volume)?
Answer:- Volume = (d × d × l) / 2200
6. What is the formula for load weight based on volume?
Answer:- Load weight = 5.25 × (volume)
7. If drum diameter is 36 inches and length is 48 inches, what is the volume?
Answer:- (36 × 36 × 48) / 2200 = 28.29 cubic feet
8. Using the previous volume, what is the recommended load weight?
Answer:- 5.25 × 28.29 = 148.5 pounds
, 9. What is the primary risk of an unbalanced washer due to overloading?
Answer:- Excessive shaking that can damage the machine
10. What does “log roll” refer to in overloading?
Answer:- Clothes on the outside get clean while clothes in the center remain
dirty
11. How much earlier might an overloaded washer need replacement?
Answer:- 3–5 years earlier than normal
12. Why does overloading cause chemical spotting?
Answer:- Detergent and chemicals cannot dissolve or distribute properly
13. What is the maximum fill level before a washer is considered overloaded?
Answer:- When you cannot easily insert your arm to the center with mild
resistance
14. True or false: Overloading reduces water extraction efficiency.
Answer:- True
15. What happens to the motor when a washer is consistently overloaded?
Answer:- Motor overheats and wears out prematurely
16. Can overloading cause bearing failure?
Answer:- Yes, due to excessive radial and axial loads
17. What is the relationship between load weight and water absorption in an
overloaded machine?
Answer:- Water cannot saturate all items, leaving dry pockets
18. How does overloading affect chemical residue?
Answer:- Residue remains on fabrics because rinsing is incomplete
Questions & Answers
Section 1: Linen Drop & Washer Loading (Questions 1–20)
1. Where should linen drop when moving clockwise?
Answer:- 11:00 to 4:30 – 120 degrees
2. Where should linen drop when moving counter-clockwise?
Answer:- 1:00 to 7:30 – 60 degrees
3. What does overloading your washer cause? (List four effects)
Answer:- Become unbalanced (excessive shaking); cause chemical spotting on
clothing; cause "log roll" (clothes on outside get clean, inside still dirty); needs
to be replaced 3–5 years earlier
4. How do you check if a washer is properly loaded?
Answer:- If you can put your arm in the center of the washer with some but
not a lot of resistance
5. What is the formula for loading guidelines (volume)?
Answer:- Volume = (d × d × l) / 2200
6. What is the formula for load weight based on volume?
Answer:- Load weight = 5.25 × (volume)
7. If drum diameter is 36 inches and length is 48 inches, what is the volume?
Answer:- (36 × 36 × 48) / 2200 = 28.29 cubic feet
8. Using the previous volume, what is the recommended load weight?
Answer:- 5.25 × 28.29 = 148.5 pounds
, 9. What is the primary risk of an unbalanced washer due to overloading?
Answer:- Excessive shaking that can damage the machine
10. What does “log roll” refer to in overloading?
Answer:- Clothes on the outside get clean while clothes in the center remain
dirty
11. How much earlier might an overloaded washer need replacement?
Answer:- 3–5 years earlier than normal
12. Why does overloading cause chemical spotting?
Answer:- Detergent and chemicals cannot dissolve or distribute properly
13. What is the maximum fill level before a washer is considered overloaded?
Answer:- When you cannot easily insert your arm to the center with mild
resistance
14. True or false: Overloading reduces water extraction efficiency.
Answer:- True
15. What happens to the motor when a washer is consistently overloaded?
Answer:- Motor overheats and wears out prematurely
16. Can overloading cause bearing failure?
Answer:- Yes, due to excessive radial and axial loads
17. What is the relationship between load weight and water absorption in an
overloaded machine?
Answer:- Water cannot saturate all items, leaving dry pockets
18. How does overloading affect chemical residue?
Answer:- Residue remains on fabrics because rinsing is incomplete
