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Costway - Portable Mini Compact Twin Tub 20 lb. Washing Machine Washer Spin Dryer - White
Average customer rating
4
(12 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 12 reviews
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73%of customers recommend this product.
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8 out of
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Customer Reviews for Costway - Portable Mini Compact Twin Tub 20 lb. Washing Machine Washer Spin Dryer - White
Customer Rating
5
Paid for itself in no time...
on March 14, 2021
Posted by: trickybuddha
from Toronto, Ontario
If you don't overload this machine, it works like a charm. It paid for itself and more in no time with the money I save on the coin washing machines in my apartment building's grungy basement. It is compact, easy to use, and does a great job of cleaning and drying your clothing. I have been using it for 18 months and I haven't had any problems other than my tendency to overload the machine at first. Once you learn how much can fit in the machine and the dryer, you're all set. No more sharing basement laundry rooms with other people. No more having to leave your apartment to do your laundry. It is a brilliant little machine and for the price, you can't go wrong.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
5
Such a surprise!
on September 19, 2023
Posted by: Marketa
from N1R1T1
As we dont like to go to the bulding basement we decide to get portable washing machine to.fit in our apartment.
When this thing arrived we laughed really hard as its looks like its just for toys!! So small. I also asked to return it. But i did more research and the other sizes are not that different so we decided to try.
This little thing is amazing!!! It with in the bath,. First load is washing the second is just spinning it in clean water. Dryer works like charm. Usually need to split it i two loads, 4-5min and its dry!!!! Love it
When this thing arrived we laughed really hard as its looks like its just for toys!! So small. I also asked to return it. But i did more research and the other sizes are not that different so we decided to try.
This little thing is amazing!!! It with in the bath,. First load is washing the second is just spinning it in clean water. Dryer works like charm. Usually need to split it i two loads, 4-5min and its dry!!!! Love it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
3
Hoses too short!,
on January 6, 2024
Posted by: Tiny house owner
from Alberta
As expected this machine is very small and light for moving around. Not expected is how short the drain hose is or how narrow the fill hose is, does not fit on any taps nor any of my sinks to drain which requires me to put in shower to use so it can fill and drain. Luckily it fits as I do not wish to buy replacement hoses. I also paid 1/2 price so I will keep and look forward to using on my deck in summer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
5
Thrilled!!!
on July 18, 2020
Posted by: Marlene
from Pembroke
Arrived one day earlier than expected which was awesome! In perfect condition which is surprising since it came all the way from Los Angeles. Only complaint is that UPS left the package in my driveway for all the world to see (and thieves to steal)!
Now all caught up on my mountain of laundry.
After trying several options for filling the tub, I settled on not using the provided hose and use a cut off length of garden hose and attach it to bathroom sink. Took off the airator and screwed on an adapter for garden hose. The machine sits in my tub. I discovered that the drain hose can be switched to the right side of the machine! Look under the machine and you will see the optional direction the hose can feed. Just pop it out and snap into the other side. Don't see THIS on the hundreds of reviews I have watched and read!! It now drains directly into the drain.
I am going to treat this machine like a princess as I want to make it last as long as possible. Very pleased with this purchase!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
5
Amazing
on June 12, 2021
Posted by: K and F
from Nova Scotia, Canada
I was skeptical, but wow. Ordered on a Sunday night - it arrived Friday.
As a busy single Mom without laundry hookups, I've been at the mercy of the overpriced and poor performance machines at the local laundromat. Laundry had become such a high stress chore that I decided to take a gamble on this mini spin washer despite only limited reviews.
Let me tell you guys, I am SO flippin' happy I couldn't wait to write this review. All of the clothing my daughter and I wore in the past week are clean and hung on the line, and it only took TWO loads to do it. Two loads at about 10 minutes each to wash, 5 minutes each to rinse with some fabric softener, and 9-15 minutes each to spin (3 baskets x 3-5 minutes, per load) = less than an hour!
I am shocked at how clean the clothes are and even more shocked at how well they spun out. They were cleaner AND dryer coming out of this little miracle machine than they've ever been coming out of the laundromat washers! Seriously.
Now, it IS summer weather here, my daughter is only 6 years old, and so the heaviest items were 2 pairs of plus size dress pants and 2 pairs of plus size leggings. But still. Amazing.
I did divide the loads according to how heavy they'd be so as not to overload it. Then I split each load into 3 spin loads as the spin basket, understandably, doesn't hold as much. I cleaned the filter after each load as recommended, which was easier than I thought. It's basically just a little mesh bag where all the hair and lint goes that clips in and out much like the battery cover on a remote.
I used the styrofoam bottom it was on inside the box to prop it up off the bottom of the bathtub and it worked perfectly. It says not to use anyplace damp, but I do feel better having it sit in the tub while in use, hence propping it up to keep the bottom dry as instructed. And bonus, this made it higher and easier to reach into for those of us over 5'7" with grouchy backs, haha. Plus this way I didn't have to worry about where or how to drain it. And I used the shower head to fill it so it only used enough water to cover the clothes and didn't waste any.
At first the spin seemed a little loud to me, but once it got up to full speed it quieted down. So the next time I squished the clothes down more, which squished out some water and packed them down better, and it was surprisingly quiet right from the start. The wash cycle will agitate and pause, agitate and pause, so for the first 10 or 20 seconds I thought it was defective and panicked. Until I realized that's just how it works. And it's a lot quieter than I expected too.
The only thing I wish is that the cord was a bit longer, but honestly, it IS adequate, my outlet is just weirdly high on the wall.
As others have mentioned, don't overload it and watch how much soap you put in. Not only are you not filling a full size with clothing, you're not filling a full size washer with water. So less is more when it comes to soap. Aaaaand fabric softener. I definitely used too much fabric softener on the first load, haha.
I wouldn't use this for blankets, jackets, or anything big and heavy, but overall, I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.
*** if you're expecting it to be soundless so you can hide its existence, don't buy it. It's still a washer, so it makes SOME noise, just not much noise at all, in my opinion. My AC's and hairdryer make more.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
1
Disappointed
on January 14, 2023
Posted by: Negin
from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
I received this washing machine just yesterday ( Thursday 12Jan 2023) and after one day I opened it and I saw a used washing machine that has broken part and many parts have smashed. I totally disappointed with this purchase. I was really excited to have this washing machine but unfortunately they have sent to me the used machine with broken part.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
1
single person using it worked well for a time
on October 21, 2021
Posted by: stella
from elgin new brunswick
leakin everywhere checked only 30 day warranty not happy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca
Customer Rating
5
I had a very pleasant shopping experience here
on November 27, 2021
Posted by: shineonme
from Montreal
I ordered my washer from this seller on Bestbuy and at that time it was on sale.
First of all, it is very easy and convient to use, and when it’s working, it’s not noisy to me.
Secondly, it’s space-saving with more lighter weight. you can even move it to your closet all by yourself.
Secondly, it’s space-saving with more lighter weight. you can even move it to your closet all by yourself.
In my opinion, honestly, if you wanna save some money for the inexpensive one, & save some more space in your place, then don’t hesitate to choose this one. This washer is definitely what you have been looking for, it is da best da dreamful one for ya!!
(PS: The customer service is good too!! The agent is very nice and helpful to reply your emails in time)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bestbuy-ca