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• With a portable compact design, this washing machine makes laundry a snap for space-challenged apartments and dorm rooms
• 1.98-cu.-ft. tub cleans up to 11 lbs. of clothes with 1 of 4 wash cycles, 3 temperature settings and 3 water-level settings
• Features an LED display and a 2- to 24-hr. delay start
• Includes a removable lint filter and a dispenser for bleach and fabric softener
• 37Hx21.32Wx22D"
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 22.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 21.32 inches | | Product Height:
| 37.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 73.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 40.41 inches | | Package Width:
| 25.41 inches | | Package Height:
| 24.63 inches | | Package Weight:
| 86.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 13 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Great little machine!Feb 20, 2010
I am so glad I decided to purchase this washer! It holds a lot more than I thought it would - I can do a whole weeks worth of my laundry in one load. Anyone that says it is hard to put together is, well, an idiot. I had this out of the box and doing my first load of laundry in about 20 mins.
We are a family of four & with a new baby & a three year old, well going to the laundry mat was just too big of a pain, not to mention costly. This washer solved both of those problems.
When it arrived, it was dented and I did find that dissapointing, but as all of the other reviews have said, it is simply cosmetic & doesn't affect the performance at all. It is a flaw that I have easily seen past. That's probably why the shiping method hasn't been changed, no one complains about the dents once they've used the washer!!!!
All in all, A great washing machine & it arrived when it was supposed to. One other thing - I wish they had made the water hook-ups out of either metal or a harder plastic - I'm worried about it breaking off the hose.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Very Useful Item!Jan 15, 2010
I am single and it takes so long to get a full load together for the large washing machines in my apartment building's laundry room that I can't separate whites and colors. I wanted a smaller machine so I could use less water and electricity, and do smaller loads.
I have had this item in my tiny studio apartment kitchen for a year now. I do about 5 loads a month. It does a good job on laundry with a small amount of water and has all the features that large machines have, such as bleach and detergent dispensers, even a timer to start a delayed load. It has a soak cycle, a fast cycle, etc. and handles a regular laundry basket full of dry clothing or linens without crowding. The lint filters are easy to clean and the machine never malfunctions. The controls are easy to operate although I wish the default were for a "large" not "medium" size load.
The only problem I have had is that the drain hose only has one hose clamp, and the flange it attaches to is too short to attach another. This means, if the clamp happens to loosen up and let the hose loose, you will flood your downstairs neighbor's home and a whole lot of expensive repairs will be needed. The landlord will be angry. Therefore I check that hose clamp often to make sure the hose is on there nice and tight. It needs tightening about once a month.
Also, when my cousin helped me install it, we were mystified that the standard installation requires two water connections, one each for hot and cold water, although it is supposed to be a portable unit, getting water from the (singular) kitchen sink faucet, and draining into the sink (don't forget to remove the drain's strainer). We found a quick-connect fitting that allows the cold water hose to snap onto the faucet (only six trips to hardware stores to get this right) and threw away the extraneous hot water hose; this makes setting up for a load quick and easy. Hard to imagine using this portable unit in a spot with a regular two-faucet hookup. Maybe the second hose, etc. could be offered as a bonus parts kit for that situation.
I also had problems with the casters. There are two casters one can install on the front legs. It would be easier to roll the thing up to the sink if the back legs had casters too, but I guess then the thing might try to run across the kitchen during a load? Wouldn't having brakes on the casters resolve that? Something for the engineers to take a look at, along with the glue on all the stickers it is covered with, which don't come off.
One nice thing is the top surface of the washer is pretty flat. I keep a big towel thrown over it and use it for drying dishes, etc. - it serves as useful counter space. A bonus.
All in all, a very nice thing to have in a small apartment, and, depending on how many quarters your laundromat requires, does not take that long to pay for itself, especially considering that it does not need much in the way of expensive laundry chemicals.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Haier Portable Compact Washing MachineDec 21, 2009
We've been using it for a few weeks now and couldn't be happier. To me, the load size is the almost the same as a standard home washer. It is pretty quiet and even with the wheels on it, it doesn't shake & rattle. I like the TWO lint traps because between them, there is no paper mush left in the washer drum if someones pockets weren't emptied before being washed. This is perfect for people in apartments or if you maybe have a business where you need to keep things washed (dish towels, aprons, etc.)
1 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Haier Portable WasherDec 04, 2009
It came damaged with a few dents.
Rear casters are not removable.
Other than that the washer works fine and very quiet.
I also can't find Y adapter at stores.
2 of 7 found the following review helpful:
haier portable washing machineMay 13, 2009
Washing Machine was received 6 days before expected delivery date.
UPS left machine outside all evening.
Box was undamaged but numerous dents found in front and side of machine when removed from 2 packing boxes.
Dents were made from inside of machine.
Have used machine about 20 times.
Works well.
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