Rosey
I absolutely love this little washer/spin dryer combo. I'm a 90 lb weakling and I can lift this to set it on the table to wash. I place it on top of a throw rug which helps keep it quieter and less likely to shimmy (you could use a rubber mat, too.) It is just a bit too big to fit on my kitchen counter and because the power cord and the drain tube are low, near the bottom of the machine, putting it in my extremely slow-draining bathtub is out. I fill it with a bucket. I drain into a bucket; it drains with gravity. All of this is worth it to me so that I do not have to go out to do laundry. It will handle 4-5 pairs of leggings; or 4-5 short sleeve shirts; or 3 long sleeve knit shirts with some smaller items like socks. It's great for socks and underwear, night gowns, pillow cases. I use it to wash my dishcloths and dish towels--with bleach (bleach is ok in this machine.) I use it to wash hand towels and thin bathroom towels. I emphasize thin bath towels. I have seen reviews of people claiming they wash heavy jeans and towels in this. I'm sure you can, but you would need to reduce the size of the load to compensate. I don't cram the washer full. One of those enormous plush bath towels might be a load in this machine. The directions say to use cool or warm water, not scaldingly hot. I usually rinse twice. (Rinsing is just filling the washer with cold water, letting it agitate for a few minutes and then draining.) A whole, filled to the 'H' line load only takes at most 1.5 tablespoons of detergent. (Most people use too much detergent even in a full-size washer.) I usually set the washer to 9-12 minutes, but none of my clothes are heavily soiled. The spin cycle it is about as loud as a blender. The wash is about as loud as a relatively quiet vacuum cleaner. I wring the rinsed clothes by hand (over the stopped washer tub as it is draining) and pack them evenly in the spin dryer: remember there is a weight limit for the spin dryer. The 'lid' for the spin dryer will fit; you have to angle it to get it in, then it should be firmly shoved down on top. It is loudest as it is powering up and down. If you hear a really loud racket the load is probably unbalanced and/or the lid is not in place. The clothes come out really clean and the spin dryer really works--1-2 mins of spinning and the clothes are almost dry. I can wash lightweight items in the morning and they are dry by evening (this depends on the humidity of the room, of course.) If you must wear a uniform every day--this is an ideal way to care for them. This was well worth the purchase to me for its convenience. I will still use a commercial laundromat for bedspreads and other really big items. Update: This great machine lasted 3 years before it needed a repair at the end of June 2024. The drain hose developed cracks and I had to have the drain hose replaced. A friend took the washer bottom off and jammed a new hose in place. It took two of us to position the top and the bottom while he made sure it was all correctly back in place. Will it last forever? I doubt it. And I think I would have been better off with the replacement hose Amazon sells; the one I bought locally is rather stiff plastic. If you're not mechanically inclined and strong enough, you're going to find opening up the washer and replacing that a real problem. Now, at the beginning of July 2024 I notice that the drain control does not always close, which can be a real problem when you're draining into a bucket like I do. However, so far if I turn it open-closed it gets itself re-situated. But I expect this might just be the beginning of the end. So far it still washes and spins great although it seems to me the washer is a little louder than it used to be. Has it been worth it? Absolutely, yes!
| Amperage | 2.27 Amps |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | electric |
| Included Components | Spin Mat, Drain Hose, 2-in-1 Compact & Portable Washer & Dryer, Rubber Pads |
| Controller Type | Knob |
| Wattage | 250 watts |
| Option Cycles | 3 |
| Number of Washing Cycles | 3 |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Plastic |
| UPC | 842893152011 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00842893152011 |
| Manufacturer | Sound Around |
| Part Number | PUCWM23 |
| Item Weight | 7.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 13.9 x 22.2 x 23.6 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | PUCWM23 |
| Style | Washing Machine |
| Power Source | electric |
| Installation Method | Freestanding |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Compact & Portable, Energy & Water Efficient |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
