Item Weight | 28 Pounds |
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Fuel Type | electric |
UPC | 798762689792 |
Manufacturer | Giantex |
Brand Name | Giantex |
Model Info | EP21684 |
Item Weight | 28 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 24.8 x 15 x 28.5 inches |
Item model number | EP21684 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Efficiency | 300 |
Part Number | EP21684 |
Special Features | Portable,Light Weight,Compact |
Standard Cycles | 4000 |
Material Type | ABS, Polypropylene |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Giantex Portable Mini Compact Twin Tub Washing Machine 20lbs Washer Spain Spinner Portable Washing Machine, Blue+ White
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Capacity | 20 Pounds |
Color | White & Blue |
Brand | Giantex |
Product Dimensions | 15"D x 24.8"W x 28.5"H |
Special Feature | Portable,Light Weight,Compact |
Cycle Options | Spin, Drain, Rinse |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Controls Type | Knob |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1350 RPM |
Access Location | Top Load |
About this item
- 【Easy to Operate】: This is our portable mini compact twin tub washing machine which is easy for you to operate. Saving so much time that you don't have to go to the laundromat or wash things by hand in the tub.
- 【20LBS Large Capacity】: Washing tub: place clothing in the wash tub section, rated washing capacity: 12 lbs. Run the rinse cycle for the desired minutes, Rated spinner dryer capacity: 8lbs (half of the washing capacity, you may spin twice).
- 【Semi-Automatic Design Relieves You from Hand Washing】: Using this washing machine, you can set washer timer to15 min and spin timer to 5 minutes per load. You could choose the suitable time when washing based on clothes types. Different from common standard washing machines, you have much more freedom and options to make preprogrammed settings.
- 【300W Wash Power &110W Spin Power】: Ideal for small loads. Delicate and light weight makes the washer easily moveable as you need. The wash motor is also powerful. 300w washing power & 110w spinner power will help you save much effort on washing.
- 【Compact Twin Tub Washing Design 】: Convenient for home use. The filter net on the side of the washing barrel can quickly filter when washing, and you could easily pull it off when cleaning the tub. The cover plate needs to be put above the clothes inside when you use the spin tub to avoid high speed shaking and spinning. Easy assembly is required with all accessories packed in the package.
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ASIN | B01ALBMIEI |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #74 in Appliances (See Top 100 in Appliances) #7 in Portable Clothes Washing Machines |
Date First Available | January 14, 2016 |
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Product Description
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Twin Tubs Wash & Spin Dry Fast & Clean.
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Easy to Operate with 3 Knobs
Washer timer is 15 min, and spin timer is 5 min per load at most, so you can freely choose the most suitable time and set the normal or soft model based on your clothes fabric type.
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20lbs=12lbs Washing + 8lbs Spinning
Washing capacity is 12lbs, and spin drying is 8lbs, both of which can also work together. The compact washer and dryer combo runs with 120v power in 1350RPM.
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Detail Features of Washing Machine
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Two Holes for Water Inlet
It has 2 inlet holes on right & left side. You can freely install the hose based on your faucet location.
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Top Lid for Safe Spin Drying
Spinner can only make 80%-90% drying which means clothes still need sunshine.
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Removable Filter Net
Detachable design make it convenient for you to clean it.
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Drain Hose Hung Up
Drain hose can be hung up to the side after use.
Tips: The washer can easily drain water but please note it is mainly supported by Gravity Drain.
Portable Washing Machine Is A Good Choice for Your Laundry!
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Specification of Washing Machine
Washing Power | 300W |
Spinning Dry Power | 110W |
Maximum water temperature | 54℃ |
Rated Washing Capacity | 12 lbs |
Rated Spinner Dryer Capacity | 8 lbs |
Spinner RPM | 1350 |
Overall size | 24.8"x14"x28.5"(LxWxH) |
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For small spaces | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Maneuverability | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Noise level | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | — | 3.6 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 | — | — |
Sold By | Giantex | INTERGREAT | Homguava-US | Erivess | Bonnlo | LDAILY |
capacity | 20 pounds | 17.6 pounds | 17.6 pounds | 22 pounds | 26 pounds | 26 pounds |
Spin, Drain, Rinse | Spin | Spin, Drain, Rinse | Quick Wash, Spin | Spin | Spin, Gentle, Drain, Normal | |
access location | Top Load | Top Load | Top Load | Top Load | Top Load | Top Load |
max rotational speed | 1350 rpm | — | 1300 rpm | 1700 rpm | 1300 rpm | — |
controls type | Knob | — | Knob | Push Button | Push Button | — |
special feature | Portable,Light Weight,Compact | Compact,Portable,Semi-automatic | Portable,Light Weight,Compact | Child Lock, Portable, High Efficiency, semi-automatically, Compact | Twin Tub | Dual Motor |
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Customers like the quality, weight and value of the washer dryer combination. For example, they mention it works well, is very light to move around and worth the price. They are also happy with dryness. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, size, noise, and spin.
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Customers like the quality of the washer dryer combination. They say it works great, cleans very well, and is fantastic. They are also impressed with its performance and say it can wash towels, sheets, slippers, and all work clothes.
"...It's a really simple machine, gets the clothes clean, and I am saving some money from the get go compared to the few bucks it takes each wash in the..." Read more
"...It came in perfect condition and did not appear damaged, dented or otherwise used/misused during manufacture, assembly, packaging or shipping...." Read more
"...Conclusion: Even with figuring out my own fixes, this unit is surprisingly good. It cleans the clothes well and I'm saving $2 with every load!..." Read more
"...It was very clean and I was so impressed!!! Then I proceeded to the second half of the load to spin/dry...." Read more
Customers like the value of the washer dryer combination. They say it's worth the price, saves time and money, and is a great way to spend money on things you need to get done yourself.
"...It's a really simple machine, gets the clothes clean, and I am saving some money from the get go compared to the few bucks it takes each wash in the..." Read more
"...It’s relatively cheap as well. I’ve done 5 loads of clothes and had this running within 30 minutes of it being out of the box...." Read more
"...was a little over, I think I would still buy it and it would be worth every penny...." Read more
"...with the water pressure that my kitchen faucet produces, the plastic hose is useless...." Read more
Customers like the dryness of the washer dryer combination. They say it dries pretty well, gets clothes like 70-80% dry, and the spin cycle gets the items so dry. Some say that the washing machine is more energy efficient and effective at spin drying than full sized washers.
"...to hold about half of the main tub, but does an incredible job of semi-drying the clothes...." Read more
"...than any full size washer's spinner cycle that I've used, helping clothes dry quickly when hung up...." Read more
"...Here is why. The last wash leaves the clothes warm/hot and they dry faster and warm water softens the material and it doesn't leave them stiff...." Read more
"...and the drain valve open for about 24 hours after using, so it dries out well...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the washer dryer combination. They say it's very light to move in and out, and easy to move around. Some mention that it'll be great for RV on long trips.
"...It seemed really light-weight and it is!My husband put it in the guest bathroom bathtub on a plastic platform...." Read more
"...It moves the load around a lot and has a built in lint filter.You set all of the timers manually...." Read more
"...(roughly 20 undies and 15 pairs of socks) they are all very thin and light so it actually all fit without any worry/paranoia that it was too big of..." Read more
"...It does scoot easily on floors too. Look into a furniture dolly, about 13. at Home Depot if you have trouble lifting/moving." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the washer dryer combination. Some mention that it's small to not take up space, and it fits nicely in their tiny kitchen. They say that the tub is a good size and it agitates the load to a surprising degree. However, others say that it was disappointed at how small the washer tub seemed, the hose attachment is so-so, and really won't fit anything in their bathroom.
"...It's a great compact machine that gets your laundry as clean as most large washing machines...." Read more
"...I docked a star for the HORRIBLE intake hose that will not fit any US sink that I have ever encounter...." Read more
"...This “toy” outshines them all. It takes very little storage room as well...." Read more
"...a few times now, and initially I was disappointed at how small the washer tub seemed, the videos made it appear larger...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the washer dryer combination. Some mention it's simple and efficient, while others say the directions are awful, hard to understand, and time consuming.
"...Unboxing was easy, unclip the ties and lift the top part off. A brand-new washer!I grabbed the instruction manual and flipped through it...." Read more
"...I cannot stress how simple and efficient this machine is for me. It’s relatively cheap as well...." Read more
"...The manual is a joke and hard to understand so don't even bother. Although, it does mention to keep away from water...." Read more
"...Washer is easy to use. Oh, the directions....Even with my reading glasses, I can't read them. Print is itty, bitty, tiny, small...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise level of the washer dryer combination. Some mention that it has a very low noise level, while others say that it makes a lot of noise from rocking back and forth. The unit remained stable, but some customers mention that the spin cycle was loud.
"...Plan this accordingly.Noise is compareble to an AC unit, and there are vibrations depending on where you place it and how level it is...." Read more
"...The volume level is average. Definitely not silent but it isn't obnoxiously loud like many laundry machines tend to be...." Read more
"...Cons:• The machine creates a continuos “ low vibrating humming sound” when washing- and spinning-clothes.•..." Read more
"...-Do not overload washer or spin part.-Overall it's quiet, but depending on the load, and what it's sitting on, there may be some vibrational..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the spin of the washer dryer combination. Some say that the spin cycle is wonderful and does cut the hang dry time substantially. They also say that it's very powerful and does spin clothes well. However, others say that if it'd too bad, the spin will go off kilter, struggle to spin, and vibrate during the spin.
"...The machine will vibrate during the spin, and if it vibrates to a point where you think it is too much, stop the spin cycle and rearrange your items...." Read more
"...It ran just fine. The spinner is amazing. I put about half of the load in it and set it on 2 minutes. It ran just fine...." Read more
"...I turn it on and can hear the timer ticking away but it will not spin...." Read more
"...I set it for 3 minutes. The spin is very powerful!..." Read more
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I place this in my tub and found no issue with that. I use our bathroom sponge to balance the machine and ease vibrations. I also went to my hardware store and bought a showerhead diverter, a 30-in 1/2" faucet supply hose, and a brass "barbed" adaptor. *Ensure these all connect in the store before purchase!* Sadly, 8 forgot the hose that came with the package, but I zip-tied it a couple times to get a decent seal. I always leave a little slack so any stray leaks don't get on the machine. Makes life easier just turning on the shower and filling/rinsing the machine this way. Cost of this was $30 but worth it! I am a 6'5" guy and I threw my back out filling the machine over and over. Plus, you can do a rinse and spin to get the suds out.
With this machine, you must always think "less is more" and if it looks like enough, it's already too much. A decent load, to measure, is whatever can fit in the spin basket plus a one extra, light thing. When the wash cycle is going, you want to see a vortex... a whirlpool effect. If your clothes are floating and spinning at the top struggling to be washed, you've overloaded. Pull out items one by one until you get that whirlpool.
You can spin and wash at the same time. The spinner drains regardless of the middle knob is set to drain, and if you overfill the wash tub it will drain whatever overflows. Plan this accordingly.
Noise is compareble to an AC unit, and there are vibrations depending on where you place it and how level it is. I use a sponge balance and absorb some vibrations. Not fancy, but works.
I reuse my hot water, topping off the wash tub each time. The water may look gross but it's fine as there's soap already in it. Dry cleaners reuse their chemical wash hundreds of times over and your clothes come out fine, plus you'll rinse it all. My whites come out whiter than the commercial washers too, so you're saving money and resources.
I'm still very happy!
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Where do I start? Well, I have spent a good portion of the few weeks looking at portable washing solutions as my apartment does not have a washer set-up, and I got tired of using the public washers in my apartment community. All the coins needed, going back and forth, waiting for machines to open, ensuring I had enough quarters at the time, and the entire day had to be devoted to laundry more often than not.
So, I shopped around, reading reviews and watching videos of different machines. This one stuck out as it's reasonably affordable and does a great job, according to reviews. I live in the Bay Area and this ships for Los Angeles, so I got it within a couple days (excluding a holiday and weekend). The box was in good shape and unclipped the ties. A whiff of "new plastic" and staring in awe, there it was, just as in the pictures. Unboxing was easy, unclip the ties and lift the top part off. A brand-new washer!
I grabbed the instruction manual and flipped through it. As other have joked on here, it's in Engrish with such gems as "choke the dial" and "put staff not under." I tossed it aside because it's useless, most reviews give you the rundown. Here's mine, if you need it:
Step 1: Place a splash of soap, no more than a heaping tablespoon's worth or the soap will take forever to rinse out. You don't need to measure, but just guess and be cautious.
Step 2: Place clothing in machine, one item at a time. Sort your items keeping towels in one load, basics in another, denim in another, and so on. Fill the machine just over half full with basics. Towels and denim should be washed in smaller loads as they're heavier fabrics.
Step 3: Ensure middle dial is set to "Normal" or "Soft" and fill with water. The "inlet hose" is useless out of the box as you need an adaptor that the manufacturer assumed you had. One end has a rubber gasket and the other end does not. The gasket end is the part that would go to an adaptor, the gasket-less end goes to the machine. Why? Because if you hook the gasket to the machine, it's harder than heck to get it off without nearly destroying the hose. During the inaugural load, I did not have an adaptor, so I filled the wash basin with a bucket. Fill just slightly over half-full, any more will splash out during the agitation cycle.
Step 4: Check to see of the machine is plugged in. I forgot to do this and sat there confused. Turn the "Wash" dial to 15 minutes and the machine will hum to life. Let the machine do its thing and come back when it is done. It doesn't make any alarm when it's done, just so you know.
Step 5: You may come back to, what I would describe as a burning smell. I was alarmed at first but nothing was wrong, it's "new motor smell." Turn the middle dial to drain and the water will come pouring out of the drain hose. There is no pump, so try to have the machine elevated or set in your bathtub.
Step 6: Open the spinner basin and place a few items in, ensuring that it evenly loaded (about half of the wash load). Place the plastic insert in the bin on top of the laundry, close the lids. Is the middle dial still set to drain? Good. Leave it. Turn the "Spin" dial to 5. If you have the "inlet hose" hooked to an adaptor, this is where you can do a spin and rinse. If not, you can spin the suds out and wash again in clean water real fast, then repeat the spin. The machine will vibrate during the spin, and if it vibrates to a point where you think it is too much, stop the spin cycle and rearrange your items. Everything comes out damp, not wet. Like others have said: "About 90% dry."
When putting away the machine, tilt it slightly toward the direction of the drainage hose to get the rest of the water out. I set the machine aside with the lids open as to prevent a musty smell in the future. I will say this: Don't overwhelm the machine. Do a couple washes and allow the machine to cool and rest for a couple hours, say, while your laundry is drying on a rack. If you overexert the machine, it will break. EEK! It's more for daily loads (every day or every other day) than for a single day of wash ("laundry day").
It's a great compact machine that gets your laundry as clean as most large washing machines. It takes a bit more effort on your part to tend to each load, but it's easier than running up and down flights of stairs, digging in the sofa for coins, and fighting over the next machine. I plan on finding a cart to place this on so I can store it easier, and find an adaptor that will fit the inlet hose.
I will update this as time goes on. It's a really simple machine, gets the clothes clean, and I am saving some money from the get go compared to the few bucks it takes each wash in the laundromat.
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I place this in my tub and found no issue with that. I use our bathroom sponge to balance the machine and ease vibrations. I also went to my hardware store and bought a showerhead diverter, a 30-in 1/2" faucet supply hose, and a brass "barbed" adaptor. *Ensure these all connect in the store before purchase!* Sadly, 8 forgot the hose that came with the package, but I zip-tied it a couple times to get a decent seal. I always leave a little slack so any stray leaks don't get on the machine. Makes life easier just turning on the shower and filling/rinsing the machine this way. Cost of this was $30 but worth it! I am a 6'5" guy and I threw my back out filling the machine over and over. Plus, you can do a rinse and spin to get the suds out.
With this machine, you must always think "less is more" and if it looks like enough, it's already too much. A decent load, to measure, is whatever can fit in the spin basket plus a one extra, light thing. When the wash cycle is going, you want to see a vortex... a whirlpool effect. If your clothes are floating and spinning at the top struggling to be washed, you've overloaded. Pull out items one by one until you get that whirlpool.
You can spin and wash at the same time. The spinner drains regardless of the middle knob is set to drain, and if you overfill the wash tub it will drain whatever overflows. Plan this accordingly.
Noise is compareble to an AC unit, and there are vibrations depending on where you place it and how level it is. I use a sponge balance and absorb some vibrations. Not fancy, but works.
I reuse my hot water, topping off the wash tub each time. The water may look gross but it's fine as there's soap already in it. Dry cleaners reuse their chemical wash hundreds of times over and your clothes come out fine, plus you'll rinse it all. My whites come out whiter than the commercial washers too, so you're saving money and resources.
I'm still very happy!
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Where do I start? Well, I have spent a good portion of the few weeks looking at portable washing solutions as my apartment does not have a washer set-up, and I got tired of using the public washers in my apartment community. All the coins needed, going back and forth, waiting for machines to open, ensuring I had enough quarters at the time, and the entire day had to be devoted to laundry more often than not.
So, I shopped around, reading reviews and watching videos of different machines. This one stuck out as it's reasonably affordable and does a great job, according to reviews. I live in the Bay Area and this ships for Los Angeles, so I got it within a couple days (excluding a holiday and weekend). The box was in good shape and unclipped the ties. A whiff of "new plastic" and staring in awe, there it was, just as in the pictures. Unboxing was easy, unclip the ties and lift the top part off. A brand-new washer!
I grabbed the instruction manual and flipped through it. As other have joked on here, it's in Engrish with such gems as "choke the dial" and "put staff not under." I tossed it aside because it's useless, most reviews give you the rundown. Here's mine, if you need it:
Step 1: Place a splash of soap, no more than a heaping tablespoon's worth or the soap will take forever to rinse out. You don't need to measure, but just guess and be cautious.
Step 2: Place clothing in machine, one item at a time. Sort your items keeping towels in one load, basics in another, denim in another, and so on. Fill the machine just over half full with basics. Towels and denim should be washed in smaller loads as they're heavier fabrics.
Step 3: Ensure middle dial is set to "Normal" or "Soft" and fill with water. The "inlet hose" is useless out of the box as you need an adaptor that the manufacturer assumed you had. One end has a rubber gasket and the other end does not. The gasket end is the part that would go to an adaptor, the gasket-less end goes to the machine. Why? Because if you hook the gasket to the machine, it's harder than heck to get it off without nearly destroying the hose. During the inaugural load, I did not have an adaptor, so I filled the wash basin with a bucket. Fill just slightly over half-full, any more will splash out during the agitation cycle.
Step 4: Check to see of the machine is plugged in. I forgot to do this and sat there confused. Turn the "Wash" dial to 15 minutes and the machine will hum to life. Let the machine do its thing and come back when it is done. It doesn't make any alarm when it's done, just so you know.
Step 5: You may come back to, what I would describe as a burning smell. I was alarmed at first but nothing was wrong, it's "new motor smell." Turn the middle dial to drain and the water will come pouring out of the drain hose. There is no pump, so try to have the machine elevated or set in your bathtub.
Step 6: Open the spinner basin and place a few items in, ensuring that it evenly loaded (about half of the wash load). Place the plastic insert in the bin on top of the laundry, close the lids. Is the middle dial still set to drain? Good. Leave it. Turn the "Spin" dial to 5. If you have the "inlet hose" hooked to an adaptor, this is where you can do a spin and rinse. If not, you can spin the suds out and wash again in clean water real fast, then repeat the spin. The machine will vibrate during the spin, and if it vibrates to a point where you think it is too much, stop the spin cycle and rearrange your items. Everything comes out damp, not wet. Like others have said: "About 90% dry."
When putting away the machine, tilt it slightly toward the direction of the drainage hose to get the rest of the water out. I set the machine aside with the lids open as to prevent a musty smell in the future. I will say this: Don't overwhelm the machine. Do a couple washes and allow the machine to cool and rest for a couple hours, say, while your laundry is drying on a rack. If you overexert the machine, it will break. EEK! It's more for daily loads (every day or every other day) than for a single day of wash ("laundry day").
It's a great compact machine that gets your laundry as clean as most large washing machines. It takes a bit more effort on your part to tend to each load, but it's easier than running up and down flights of stairs, digging in the sofa for coins, and fighting over the next machine. I plan on finding a cart to place this on so I can store it easier, and find an adaptor that will fit the inlet hose.
I will update this as time goes on. It's a really simple machine, gets the clothes clean, and I am saving some money from the get go compared to the few bucks it takes each wash in the laundromat.
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My husband put it in the guest bathroom bathtub on a plastic platform. It wobbled, so we just sat it in the tub and away we went. I haven’t had a problem doing it this way, but use your own judgement for your own situation. It was plugged into to a thick orange extension cord. While not pretty, it is functional and suits my situation. Again, use your judgement for your situation. I put in what I estimated to be a load of clothes, added soap (1 TB powder) and oxygen bleach (1 TB off brand oxyclean.) I’m strictly guessing on what I needed and figured I could adjust it on later loads. I then added the water, set the timer and let it run. It ran just fine. The spinner is amazing. I put about half of the load in it and set it on 2 minutes. It ran just fine.
On the advice of a previous reviewer, I didn’t bother with the water inlet tube. I threw it out, which was good advice in my situation. I have a shower head that can be used as a hand-held, so I used that to add the water. If I didn’t have one, I would have either purchased one or bought adapters. The shower head that can be used as a hand-held seems like the easiest way to go. Previous reviewers’ instructions worked like a charm.
I have a full size HE washer and full size dryer, so why in the world would anyone buy something like this? Simply put, the HE washing machine doesn’t clean clothes and it takes an extremely long time to complete a load of clothes. Quick washes take over an hour. Yes, I know how to use it and it is functioning as it was designed to function. This was a purchase made out of sheer desperation and I’m glad I did it. The only thing I have not put in this washing machine so far are bath towels, jeans and sheets. We have enough that I can wash them twice a month in the large washer. I still save time.
I no longer have to wait for over an hour to do a load of clothes. Just as important, the clothes come out clean! When the big washer dies, I do not want to replace it other than with another machine just like this. If I did more than 1 load a day in this machine, I’d still save time and still have a better outcome than a full-size HE machine with no reason to swear like a drunken sailor on payday in Norfolk. I cannot stress how simple and efficient this machine is for me. It’s relatively cheap as well. I’ve done 5 loads of clothes and had this running within 30 minutes of it being out of the box. HE machine makers need to ashamed. This “toy” outshines them all. It takes very little storage room as well.
One last note is to remember to turn the dial back to “Normal” or “Soft” when refilling the machine after using “Drain.” I couldn’t figure out why it wouldn’t refill the first time. My brain just was not engaging, but you’ll probably only do that once! I highly recommend this little machine. It's not a set it and forget it machine, but it works better than my 2-year-old Maytag.
Just wanted to add an update. I wouldn't trade this for all of the tea in China! It's still operating perfectly. If it should fail anytime soon, I'll buy another one!
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If you don’t mind that, and you want to save money on the dryer than this will definitely benefit you because the clothes water wringer works really good honestly. It’s not really loud either, likes average noise. And yes, the emptying of the dirty water is easier in the bath tub.
Also, don’t forget to clean the filter inside the wash portion of the machine - lint in there.
Overall, 4/5 because I personally can’t wait for the clothes to dry out and I can’t find a place to store it in my apartment cause of all the other things I have (like baby toys etc) but I’d still high recommend it!
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I have been using this for my baby's clothes and linens and it's been a game changer. I don't worry about others' toxic detergents building up on her stuff and it hangs to dry fairly quickly. I have yet to use cloth diapers with this, but I already know the spin dryer will work well - you can turn cloth diapers inside out and have the waterproof lining inwards, so the spin cycle will pull out water and excess debris.
This machine also gets stains out pretty well.
BUT BE WARNED - if you presoaked something to get stains out, like with dish detergent and oil on clothes - rinse it out well before putting it in here. Even a tablespoon of soap is almost too much for this machine, so go easy on the soap.
IDK if this happened with others, but my water inlet on one side was blocked, so when I went to use it, water splashed up and went all over the top of the machine - bad because there's wires underneath that section! Double check that water is able to flow with a funnel and a cup or something before attempting to jet water through the inlet. Due to my defect, they refunded me so I could replace the mini hose inside the part, so their customer service is pretty good, too.
Is this a perfect machine? No. Is this a pretty great machine? Yes. I recommend for those with babies and communal laundry facilities.
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The washer takes surprisingly large loads and washes perfectly. The spin tub although not a dryer is the next best thing. Most items are totally dry after hanging for a few hours. Both washer and spinner are very quiet. I had read that the spin tub is very loud, Not so with mine- it is whisper quiet and powerful.
I will point out that it requires some extra work compared to an automatic (filling from a bucket) but the pros far out weigh the cons.
I totally recommend this machine to anyone living in a small space. Simply an excellent product.
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