hOmeLabs Portable Washing Machine - 6 Pound Load Capacity, 0.9 Cubic Foot Interior, Top Loading, 5 Wash Cycles, and LED Display - Perfect for Apartments, RVs and Small Space Living

Thank you for this tiny mighty washer ! It is automatic wash ,soak, rinse, spin. It does the job. Easy set-up. Came with faucet adapter so I setup and washed right away. The instructions are aren't that clear. So I did my own trial & error. figured some things out. It has preset wash cycles. The booklet talks about selecting minutes for wash,rinse,spin. and I guess you can do manual mode. But I haven't figured that out. So I select the wash cycle, then I select the wash load, then I press start/pause button. In the Rapid cycle it goes thru each mode wash,rinse,spin quickly. In the Normal mode, it is different and you will think the washer has quit working. Today I decided to use the Normal Cycle. I watched the timer to see how that cycle operates. Normal Cycle runs for 31 minutes. after it fills with water it begins to wash. Will wash for 3 minutes then it stops. It will soak for 3 minutes. the begins washing again. Then it stops and soaks again 3 minutes. Then it begins washing again. So the 31 minutes is broken up into 3 minute increments between wash, soak,wash,soak,rinse,spin,rinse,spin. I wanted to figure it out so I let the machine operator and do its own thing. I don't think the booklet explains that. And if you didn't let it run the cycle you would think that the machine is not working. The machine agitation is a swish swish back and forth, then when it gets ready to drain it will slowly agitate and chug chug the draining begins and then the spin. The spin is really fast and the clothes are ready for the dryer. So the Wash cycles are wash & soak cycles so if the machine stops it is soaking. It is recommended to use dry powder laundry detergent. It is more efficient and I am guessing will create less suds so the machine wont overflow with bubbles. This is a Mini Washer not a Maytag. So for small loads it is great ! I really like it. I know this is a long review but the hints will help running the washer. Also when you turn on the water, make sure the washer is powered on so the water can go into the machine or it will leak out at the water intake hose to washer. And make sure the drain hose is in the sink before turning it on or water will run out on the floor. This mini washer will also self adjust if it needs more water in the wash cycle. In the normal cycle it began washing then stopped to add more water. I am guessing that once the load was wet the machine knew it needed more water. So basically let the mini washer to the work. Run its cycle. I know the control panel says manual mode for the wash,rinse,spin/ the booklet says you can manually select minutes for each but I haven't figured it out. Says to press each button continually . I don't do that. I just hook up water. Press power on. Then I select the wash cycle, then I select the wash load size, the I press the start/pause button and it begins to wash. I know this is a long review but the hints will help in operation of the washer. I have washed 2 pr. jeans, 4 tops in a load. 3 bath towels,wash cloths, dish towels,dish cloths in a load. I have washed a small fleece blanket in it. It will hold a small laundry basket of items. Don't overload it. If you have small laundry needs it is great. It does the job but the hints will help. I love it that I don't have to go down in the basement to wash ( my old washer quit) and I could have gotten a full size washer but couldn't spend the money right now. SO this Mini Washer is a lifesaver. It is functional & a sturdy mini machine. Thank You ! Just wanted to add this note, I bought the washer in 2019 and I am still using it in 2023 and it is still working great !

The media could not be loaded. I moved into a small apartment and for the first time I cannot have my own washer and dryer. Looking for alternatives to avoid using the shared laundry rooms, I found this compact washer and I can’t be happier with my purchase! At first I was not sure if this machine would do the job but although it is small, it is powerful. The wash cycles range from gentle, heavy, normal, rapid and soak and the load choices are load sizes are small, medium and large. A large load can take about three changes of clothes; I have washed three pairs of pants, three shirts, socks and a t-shirt. It will not fit more than a couple of sheets and two pillow cases at the same time, and definitely not a bed spread, but for clothing it is perfect. Out of the box it is easy to assemble and it is effortless to connect it to my bathroom sink. I purchased a small furniture dolly which I use to move the washer from my kitchen to the bathroom, but the washer has two small rear rollers that are enough to move the unit for shorter distances. One of the best features of this washer is that you do not have to fill it with water between cycles, it does it alone. All it needs is to be connected to the faucet and the machine does it all. It has a small filter that captures lint and is easily removable for cleaning. It also has a drain in the lower back side to empty any residual water after use. The washer has a pump that drains water during the spin cycle so there is no need to drain it on a tub or bucket, it easily empties directly into my bathroom sink and I don’t have to worry about checking it between cycles. The spin cycle is powerful, so I recommend using a garment bag for delicates, but once the cycle is finished, clothes are practically dry. It takes only A few hours to air dry and in warm weather, it takes only about an hour or two and all my clothes are ready for the closet. In fact, I had planned on buying a compact dryer but decided not to once I saw how well this machine performs. I have been using this washer for over six months, twice a week and it continues to work perfectly. It is a great little washer with features similar to larger units at a fraction of the cost and no profesional installation required.