Deb S
Update 12/19/20: I’ve used this washer almost every day for a little over 3 months now and wanted to come back and update my review to say it’s still working perfectly and I still highly, highly recommend it, especially for RVers (I traveled over 1100 miles this fall and was so happy not to have to use a public laundromat with the pandemic still going on). As I mentioned in my original review, I attached an old knee high stocking to the end of the drain hose with a rubber band to collect any lint that gets by the lint filter inside the washer and it’s amazing how much lint it’s stops from going into your gray tank! Lint will happen with any kind of washer so this in no way detracts from this machine...just passing on a little trick that has worked well for me. Anyway... I will update as time goes on, but I am still thrilled with this little workhorse! It’s awesome!
I just received this little machine yesterday, but have already done 3 loads and am totally in love with it!! I am a full time RVer and had no room in my RV for even a small stackable washer/dryer, leaving me no choice but to either hand wash or trudge to the laundromat lugging a heavy basket, only to find broken machines, machines that were all already in use or ones full of other peoples dog hair and no telling what else. Yuck! Not to mention the time spent hunting quarters.
When this little machine arrived, I easily unboxed it (by myself) and carried it into the bathroom. The box itself came with straps around it which made carrying the box super easy, and once unboxed there are indentations on each side of the machine which serve as handles. I found it to be relatively lightweight and easy to pick up and move! Anyway, I set it inside my RV shower (elevated on a plastic coated wire rack to keep the base nice and dry) and it was a perfect fit. The only downsides to this machine are that the drain hose is a bit short as is the electric cord, but I was able to make it work. I didn’t bother with attaching the fill hose, I just used my hand held shower head to fill the washer. I started with a small load of wash rags and cleaning rags just to try things out. My only mistake was that I accidentally included a sponge that was loaded with dish soap and I had to rinse everything several times to get rid of all the suds. Lesson learned! On subsequent loads I found that approximately one tablespoon of HE laundry detergent is the perfect amount to clean the clothes and yet not be overwhelmed by suds. I don’t add fabric softener to my towels and cleaning rags as that lessens their absorbency, but when washing other items, I added about a tablespoon of liquid softener to the rinse. Again, I found that small amount to be perfect. For the rags, I set the spin dryer for about two minutes and they came out almost dry. For a load that contained two heavier polo shirts and several pair of socks, I let them spin for 3 minutes. Again, they came out almost dry. Hung everything up with a small fan blowing on them and everything was completely dry in an hour or so. I also left the lids open on the machine after using so the inside could completely dry then stored it away until my next use inside a small closet.
The machine is very quiet, even during the spin cycle. I’m still looking for a better “stand” to elevate it more securely when using inside the bathtub as I want to be sure water from the drain never touches the bottom of the machine, and because it uses a gravity drain, elevating helps ensure the water drains out more efficiently. During my extensive pre-buy research, I had read that some people had issues with these types of machines with lint clogging their drains after a while so to prevent any possibility of that happening in my RV, I attached an old knee high stocking to the end of the drain hose with a rubber band so that all of the discharged water was filtered thru the stocking before going down the drain. It works like a charm. The lint collected in the end of the stocking and was easy to brush off into the trash can once the stocking was dry. There is also a small lint filter inside the machine that helps keep lint from redepositing on your clothes. It can easily be removed for cleaning. I need to look around to see if I can find replacements for this filter as I can see the possibility that it will not last forever.
In any case, I am absolutely thrilled with my purchase. I can actually say it was fun doing laundry! No, it won’t completely eliminate the occasional use of a laundromat for a large load of heavy towels, a complete sheet set or bulky blankets, but I would say for daily small loads which represent 95% of my laundry, this machine is perfect! Highly recommend!
| Brand Name | SUPER DEAL |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 22 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 14.6 x 22 x 22.6 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Efficiency | Energy Efficiency |
| Capacity | 9.9 Pounds |
| Max Spin Speed | 1300 RPM |
| Part Number | SD190119 |
| Special Features | High Efficiency |
| Color | White,Blue |
| Control Console | Knob |
| Standard Cycles | 12 |
| Access Location | Top Load |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Wattage | 240 watts |
| Fuel type | electric |
| Door Hinges | Top Load |
| Material Type | PP Plastic, ABS Material |
| Included Components | Power Cord, Drain Hose |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |