How can a hidden number spur controversy and discrepancies in efficiency? A washer or dryer’s nameplate, typically placed in some nearly inaccessible location on the unit’s outer frame, provides several pieces of vital data. Surprisingly, many laundry experts dispute one nameplate value that’s etched in steel and bolted to the unit—the rated poundage capacity. 
 
The nameplate’s combination of make, model, electrical specifications, fuel source and serial number tells plant operations the unit’s functional features and expectations. The plate’s reported rated capacity poundage can influence selected load sizes, resultant wash/dry formula design and productive output. (Piece-count load sizes ...