Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine, 17.8Lbs Capacity Portable Washer with Drain Pump, 10 Wash Programs 8 Water Levels, 2.4 Cu.ft Full-automatic Compact Washer Machine for Apartment, Dorm, Rvs

This portable washer works great and is a perfect size for a small space like in an RV. It is plastic but well built for a portable machine. It is quiet, doesn't leak, is easy to use, cleans very well, and is priced well. I especially like that it has both hot and cold water inlets and therefore has three temperature settings. The lid also folds in the middle which makes it take up less space when opened. This would be helpful if you have a dryer or a shelf above it. Mine arrived with a bit of shipping damage, but after checking it over and popping out a panel, it works great. The seller also reimbursed me fairly for the damage.

My mother's washing machine had failed and we are having a little trouble getting it fixed and didn't want to give up just yet and buy a new one. This portable washer saved the day as a backup. We now have clean clothes again and we have been using it for the last 9 months or so. We got the larger size so we could do both large and small loads. We haven't had any problems with it. The adaptor provided fits the bathroom sink and the hose drains into the tub. I would make sure you put a trap on tub/shower drain if you are washing items that create a lot of lint and make sure the drain hose is secure and doesn't move when water starts to flow out (you don't want to accidentally flood the room). It is light enough to pick up, but easier to move on a wheeled cart. Small enough to store temporarily in the bathtub or shower, or in a closet. The electronics controls are pretty easy to figure out, but they did provide instructions as well. The delivery arrived promptly a little before the promised date.

Update: The washing machine has broken down, and despite several attempts over weeks, customer service has not responded. We paid significantly more than the current price, and the machine only lasted a few months. We are extremely frustrated and hope that customer service will provide a solution. As it stands, I would not recommend ordering this machine to anyone!_______Finally, clean laundry! I ordered this washing machine for our apartment in NYC because we only have one laundry room for the entire building here (and it has a very, very dirty washing machine that sometimes made the clothes dirtier coming out than going in AND also smelled musty). Anyway, we are now happy about clean laundry. Occasionally, a bit of dust (or textile fibers) remains on the clothes, but I don't want to complain at all because we finally, finally have clean laundry that smells good too. I finally feel comfortable in my clothes again. I've actually already recommended the machine to a friend who (like us before) doesn't have her own washing machine.

Moving to Virginia from Florida is one thing, moving to a trailer from a 2 bedroom condo is another! Doing our wash was a nightmare at the laundromat, not only 45 minutes away but also the money and the stress. I was skeptical about installing a compact washer in our shed, but I cannot express my joy and amazement on how efficient this machine is easy to install. Compared to regular top load machines, it works even better, and cleaner, with so many choices which you never have with commercial washers (like 4 different water levels and 10 different wash cycles, on a compact washer no less!Just keep in mind when installing in a shed, to dig a hole for the wash water to drain properly. Other than that, enjoy the best investment you ever made. It is so quiet, easy to use and dryer by removing the excess water, especially with 2 spin cycles and the option for spin only cycle.The size is deceiving because depending on the items you choose, you can do about half the normal wash load of a conventional washer, and the machine fits in almost any space. Now, some of my stress is gone!!!

I originally wanted a black decker portable washer but this works just as efficient. It's great for the price range and well worth the money. The instruction Manuel is not clear enough, so I had to learn to use it more by trial and error. The lint collector did not work too great but over all it does the job well and washes the clothes sufficient.

This thing is awesome for its size. Easy to move. Easy to hook up and does an amazing job at getting the close clean. Ours drains into the bath tube so you can see the dirty water that comes out. Clothes that looked clean the water comes out dirty. You can tell that some real thought and engineering went into making this machine. The only thing I can say to watch for is the drain hose. Make sure that it is secure in the tub or sink. If it comes loose it will make a mess. Ask me how I know. lol

Updated 09/20/23After an issue with the washer draining, the seller has been very helpful in resolving the problem. I have changed my rating back to 5 star because I do really like this machine.We purchased the Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine to replace our old machine (different manufacturer but also portable). I chose this machine based on Reviews, Clothing Capacity and Price. I have been very satisfied with the cleaning of my clothes. This machine is also much quieter than the previous one. It is very easy and straight forward to operate. My only Con is I don't feel like heavier clothes (towels and jeans) get enough water spun out. I have remedied this by (after machine is done) removing lighter clothes and putting heavier clothes on an additional Spin Cycle (takes approximately 6-8 minutes). This machine is great for those of us who live in an apartment. I would definitely recommend this machine. Shipping was on time with no problems.