I've had this for several weeks now & have done a lot of laundry in this thing. I'm impressed. I originally heard about these mini washing machines from off grid circles since these can be run off solar via a plug powered by a battery charged from a solar panel. So when my sturdy late 90s Kenmore Heavy Duty washing machine (that I've been able to repair many times myself) broke again and I really needed something cheap, small, & versatile that would save me from going to the rather nasty local laundromats, I remembered hearing about these. I was hesitant about the durability of a plastic washing machine but I'm really impressed-it seems somewhat flexible...enough so that it doesn't seem prone to cracking anyway. The thought even crossed my mind of not repairing or replacing my old school Kenmore with another standard washing machine because this thing seems to turbo clean. A towel I had accidentally stained pink several months ago came out way closer to the original color (using the same detergent) after running it through this washing machine. I didn't realize that was even possible after all this time... The very powerful whirlpool effect of the water is oddly mesmerizing to watch (and you can have the lid open to watch). Overall- cleans great, easy to set up in a variety of settings, more affordable than a standard machine, I think it's more water/energy efficient, & the clothes come out of the spin cycle practically dry- just damp. Drawbacks- more difficult to find hoses and accessories that fit this size water inlet, have to manually control the water, spin cycle- so it's not a put it in & forget it like "standard" washing machines. But it cleans better & right now for me it's exactly what I need. I wish there were more of these innovative alternatives to conventional appliances.
Bought this to do laundry at my trailer rather than hauling dirty clothes to a laundry mat. Works like a champ! Light enough to move inside or out.
This washer is amazing! I live by myself in a big city and am constantly grossed out by the washers in my building. This is the perfect solution. It's super easy to use, holds a surprising amount of laundry (especially if you wear mostly yoga pants), and the spin dry dries everything so well that clothes don't take ling at all to air dry afterward. It also has an unlisted feature, an automatic drain pump, way easier than the models that rely only on gravity to drain. I find myself actually looking forward to doing laundry...most of the time.
2 months into using this the spinner started making noise and the spin was not fast. I almost returned it but saw on the back there is 3 screws I thought I would remove to access the inside of the unit. After removing the screws, I could see the motor for the spinner. there is 2 screws that you can use a screwdriver but they were too tight to use the phillips. so I used the hex tool to remove the 2 screws that looked like they hold the spindle in place. Once you remove them adjust the nut a few turns to make a tighter grip on the spindle, then rescrew them back snug after pushing down on the basket to make sure the basket is seated down in there. You dont have to do it at same time just seat the basket then tighten the screws and boom it works again. I was happy it was an easy fix and suprized that 3 screws opened full access to the inside. Pretty cool inside! Good luck and maybe you dont have to return it! PS, dont overload the dang thing like i did, dont cram it full and make sure its level and clothes are pre balanced as much as you can tell before starting it. Also try not to stop the spin by opening the door to it cause it slams on the breaks. One or some of all these things could have contributed to the spinner coming loose from the motor. At least nothing is broken! GOOD LUCK FOLKS AND HAPPY LAUNDRY DAY! PSS, customer support from this seller is awesome, they were gonna take care of me right! So dont get premad. I docked a star because the lint filter wasnt catching anything really, until i bought a pair of Fur Zappers. Once i put the fur zappers in it seemed to push the lint into the catcher on the washer. after a load look inside and the fur zapper also can be used to clean the lint that didnt make it into the lint catcher easily. thats all...
Great product bought for my mom since she didnt have washer or dryer in her apartment. Now she doesn't need to spend money at the laundry mat. Dryer is good but still need to hang dry your clothes.
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Description
Our portable compact washing machine is perfect solution for doing laundry in a compact environment. The washer features load capacity for doing light to medium laundry loads.
Features:
Easy to operate, and powerful allows you to simply put in your load of clothes, fill with water, set the timer and start washing
This machine is ideal for doing small loads of delicate clothing like under garments, socks, towels and printed T-shirts
Clear Lid allows you to see the wash and dry cycle and monitor the water condition
Dual Function allows for a spin wash and spin dry at the same time
Allows you to simply put in your load of clothes, fill with water, set the timer and start washing, no plumbing is required
Timer Control Washing machine with spin basket up to 15 minutes (WASH) and 5 minutes (SPIN) with the control timer
The washer is great for dorms, apartments, condos, motor homes, RV's, camping and more
Specifications:
Color: Blue
Washer Power: 260W
Spiner Power: 140W
Voltage: 115/60Hz
Spin Timer: up to 5 minutes
Wash Timer: up to 15 minutes
Waterproof Rating: IPX4
Spin Tub Material:
Wash Capacity: 11lb (5.0KG)
Spin Capacity: 3.3LB (1.5KG)
Drain System:
Overall Dimensions: 23-1/2"(W) x 15"(L) x 27"(H)
Package Includes:
1 x 5Kg Electric Compact Washing Machine
1 x Inlet Hose
1 x Drainage Tube
Please understand it's not a fully automatic washer, you may need a little more work between washing and spinning
This portable compact washer and spin works wonders! Takes about 20 mins to wash and rinse and 5 mins to spin, the spin pretty much dries the clothes. I hang them up over night and they’re ready to wear the next morning! Saves a lot of money for me from the laundry mat. Only thing is the tubes tend to fall down, I had to tape and place a rubber band around them to keep them from falling.
I really like my new portable washer, fits well in my small apartment, and washes our clothes great! The only problem is the water hoses are pretty short, other than that it's great.
I live in a smaller apartment with no washer or dryer. The laundromat in town is always crowded and quite expensive, 5.50 a washer expensive... purchased this portable washer on a whim and wow... I am impressed! Yes it’s a bit more labor intensive manually filling, draining, rinsing and using the spin dryer but, for the price is definitely worth it. For its small size it cleans very well. It very quiet and it’s fast... I can do a normal size load which is about two loads in the smaller machine in half the time of a normal machine... the spin dryer spins very fast and get the clothes pretty dry... they will hang dry with a few hours...
Bottom line... if you need a smaller washing machine for a small space and don’t mind a bit of manual work... I definitely reckoned this machine!
Very powerful. Cleans clothes to perfection.
The best thing we have bought for our apartment. It washes everything very well. Comforters are too big though.
My recommendation:
Buy floating lint holders
If you don't have a dryers get a clothing rack. The clothes does not dry 100%. I would say it comes out 60% dry. It's like humid. But I hang clothes at night and next day ready to use.
Cons so far: You have to hold the tube to fill the washing machine with water, if not water gets everywhere. Unless you are able to connect yours to a sink. I can only connect mine to my shower.
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