Well, I was skeptical. But I couldn't fit a tumble dryer in my small apartment. So I went with this. It's pretty easy to assemble and quick to take down. At first, after 40 minutes, I checked my clothes and they weren't dry at all. I had thick socks and some cotton business casual style work shirts in there to dry and a pair of work slacks. But I decided to be patient. So I put it on for another hour and checked it and the clothes were dry! Really dry. Not damp at all. The socks were still kinda damp though, so I had to leave it on for another hour. Then everything was dry. This thing is great! Even though I used some fabric softener, my socks were a little stiff from the hard water here in California in my area ( Glendale). But I couldn't be happier with it. And it's sort of a fun, big puffy light bulb/air balloon thing in the middle of my room. It does put off some heat, of course. And I was careful never to leave it unattended. Make sure that the bottom of the clear plastic housing is laying flat around the base where the heat comes out. Air comes out of the holes at the top for ventilation. I really like it. I got a special hangar( a 26 clip hangar) for my socks and bra's and things. They go great together. One small let down though was that it said that you didn't need a special plug for this unit. It actually said in the description that is was a 2 prong plug. It was one of the main reasons that I bought this particular brand and unit. There are many like it that are cheaper out there. They usually have a blue cover instead of the see thru one. Anyway, it wasn't truthful. It is a 3 prong plug. It makes sense now that I have it. It's a heating element, so of course it needs to be grounded. I just can't figure out why they said that it was a 2 prong plug when it isn't? I'm going to give it 5 stars anyway because it certainly kicked *ss, but just be aware that you're going to need a 3 prong outlet or something to use it. I like the fact that I can look at my clothes and keep an eye on them. It's a heating thing so it could possible catch fire, ( although it's well made and doesn't seem dangerous), I guess I'm just paranoid and like seeing what's going on inside there. Overall, it gets the job done. I'd recommend it if you're done with the laundry mat. I am. I've been wasting money and time dragging clothes and heavy baskets up and down the stair cases and in and out of vehicles for too long. This is much better. I have the Magic Chef 1.6 washer and that thing is a dream. All set!


I had never seen anything like this until I was offered it in exchange for trying it out and reviewing its performance and quality. I jumped at the chance because I have the worst drier in the world. It is provided by my apartment complex, and it takes 6 hours to drive 5 items. It's really terrible, but they won't replace or fix it.

This was easy to assemble, and it required no tools. Once assembled it is quite sturdy. Because it requires no tools, it is quickly disassembled for storage when you're not using it.

Its pretty simple to use. You just put it together, hang your clothes up in it, and then put the clear plastic cover on it and zip it shut. Then just adjust the timing button. That's it. Once you turn it on the plastic chamber will quickly fill up with warm air. There are ventilation holes on the top of it that allow the dampness to escape while your clothes are drying.

It dried the clothes I put in it in about a fourth of the time that my regular clothes dryer would have. Because I was testing it and wanting to see its abilities, I put in the heaviest clothes I could. A very thick cotton hoodie, some jeans, sweaters. Things like that.

This works very well. It is excellent for someone who doesn't have a dryer in their home or apartment. Because it folds down so small, this would also be excellent to take on a trip where you will be having an extended stay. It easily sets up in a corner, or in the bathroom of your hotel room.

I'm using this to supplement my no good dryer. When I need something dried faster I will use this. It's also good for delicate things that you don't want bouncing around in the dryer.

The only cons I came across with this are the metal prongs used to hang a second level of clothing. The hanging bars at the top of the unit did a fantastic job of holding up even the heaviest items, but the metal prongs are not capable of holding anything. Anything I hung on them slid right off the end and onto the floor. The metal on them is too weak and it just bends until they slide off. In my case, this doesn't bother me because the stuff I'm hanging is long enough that I can't use that second layer anyways. So when I assemble it I won't even bother to install the little metal prongs. In my case this works perfectly. Someone else who was wanting to use those would be unhappy though. I suppose you could hang very lightweight things like a pair of socks over them, hosiery, bras, panties, things like that and they would be able to handle it.

I'm happy with my portable dryer. It does a great job I'm drying clothes in a lot less time than my regular dryer. Understand that you're not going to be able to dry as many clothes at a time in this as you would in a full size dryer. That said, it still holds quite a bit. For the price of this is selling for right now, this is a very good deal. If you travel a lot, or just don't have a dryer and don't want to go to the laundrymat, then this is ideal.


Searched the Internet for leaking Whirlpool refrigerator (model GI5fvaxyy00) that also has ice build up under bottom mounted freezer and found a wealth of information on YouTube and here on Amazon so thank you to everyone that posted valuable information.  The following document lists the model numbers of refrigerators that potentially have or will have these [...], If Amazon removes the link then do a search for Technical Service Pointer W10632338A drain tube. You should find a document that lists the 1500 models, from various manufacturers, affected by the use of a duck bill check valve which plugs up and sticks closed.

If your model is indicated then contact your manufacturer. I have a whirlpool and sent an email through their customer service website, their response was for me to call their number during business hours so they could assist. Called number which has many options and after three transfers I got the Customer Care Team in Michigan, direct number 800-253-1301.

Spoke with a representative, Ricky, and informed him of the issue along with mentioning the Technical Service Pointer W10632338A (TSP-338A), linked above removed by Amazon. Ricky informed me that I had two options, a service tech could be sent or whirlpool could send me the part free of charge and I could install myself. Watching the YouTube videos this repair should be an easy project for the DIYer. I choose to have the part delivered for self installation as my refrigerator was bought back in 2011 and would not be covered under warranty thus a service technician would cost me money.

In my case whirlpool did the right thing and provided the part free of charge and without any fuss. Ensure you model number is on TSP 338A and don't take no for an answer and try different departments if necessary. Remember getting to the right department can mean the difference between yes and no, it took me three transfers to navigate the confusing maze of people and departments.

Again, thank you everyone for your posts.  The repair part is not that costly but it is the principal that companies should stand behind their products and fix design defects or make the process as easy as possible for their customers.

The drain tube has been installed for a little over two months and no more water on floor or ice build up under bottom freezer.  Installation hint, place a dry cloth/ rag under the drain after removal of old duck bill check valve then open freezer and lay hair dryer, in the pull out top rack, pointed toward the open fins in the back of the freezer. Once the rag is wet and a Qtip can be inserted fully up through the drain then it is likely unfrozen and ready to install the new parts. I would not suggest forcefully trying to break out the ice through the drain with screw driver, let it melt with help of a hair dryer, be patient it may take 15-25 minutes with assistance to melt, but do it right the first time so you don't have to go through all the trouble twice. Don't try to defrost with a hair dryer from the rear of the refrigerator where the new drain tube will be installed as it is insulated in the back so defrost from inside the freezer compartment itself.


Pros:
- arrived quickly via Prime! (my review is not verified since my husband purchased it and I'm doing the review)
- good suction - rated at 600 cfm. you can def feel the suction when you plug it in right out the box
- comes with a plug
- baffle filters that are easy to remove
- LED lights are bright
- buttons light up with blue when pressed - looks great
- packaged well - no scratches where it counts (front, sides, top, bottom)
- just overall looks great with its curved edges, and it is the slimmest compared to other similar strength hoods at 5 inches in depth

Cons:
- comes with SHORT screws (3/8 or 1/2 inch??) for attaching to undercabinet. This totally didn't work for us since the edges of the cabinet are longer than the bottoms of the cabinet. 3/8 inch screw wouldn't even reach through the wood. Our installer purchased longer screws.
- it is a bit noisy the higher the fan setting, but I think that keeping it on the lowest setting would be more than enough for most cooking. The highest setting would prob be best and needed for frying or super smoky/wok cooking. for the strength of the vent I would say its reasonable.
- technically length is 29.5'' and there is a quarter inch open area on either side when installed. Still looks great to me! (see photo)
- general con for all hoods: why does it cost so much to install this thing that literally does not require any electrical work?? I was quoted anywhere from 130 to 250+ just to install this!

My shopping comparisons:
- Sears marketplace - same Proline product is $20 more expensive
- Whirlpool UXT5530AAS - 400 CFM but uses grease filters
- Windster WS-38U30SS - 620 CFM, looks great, has an auto sensor LED night light system?? my contractor recommended this brand based on reliability/looks, but its $100 more
- Windster WS-5830SS - similar product to above but has grease filters. At about the same price, I would rather get the proline that has baffle filters
- AKDY 1802 - 500 CFM. cheapest at ~$200 (direct thru AKDY thru Houzz/Wayfair/Walmart) but I saw some reviewers pictures which showed the baffle filters were not really stainless steel and rusted
- Perfetto Kitchen and Bath 30" - 500 cfm, buttons hidden underside and sharp edges - not great in a small kitchen if someone walks into it esp since it hangs lower at a 10 in depth
- BV Stainless Steel 30" - 800 cfm, similar price. I just didn't like that the brand is etched in. kinda ugly
- Tatsumaki 30" TA-S18 - 860 cfm, lower price. I didn't like the look of the front digital display.

I'll review again after it's been used awhile!


I bought my first washer-dryer pair in 1977 as a kid in college--a GE set in avocado, no less  Great set.  Over the next 20 years, in various homes, I had 3 GE sets.  These were the excellent Filter-Flo machines first introduced in 1957, refined and improved over the years.  Then, in 2000, I discovered that GE had brought out a newer line with cheapened controls and flimsy construction.  From 2000 to 2017 I owned 2 front loaders.  While they washed well and efficiently, they both eventually blew that front bearing that costs well over $500 to repair.  Also--I live alone and don't generate but about 2-3 loads weekly at most.

When this last front loader just blew its bearing I decided to look around and was quite disappointed in what I saw.  Mostly front loaders from Korea at the big-box stores, with lots of electronic toys on them (even wi-fi!) but no real improvements in durability.  Fortunately, my city still has a traditional appliance dealer and he carries Speed Queen.  After looking at their front loaders I decided to go back to the traditional top loader for durability and simplicity.  Actually, the electronic control panel model of this same washer was only $20 more and with a longer warranty, but I decided to stick with this.  My last front loader gave me hell for a few years with electronic control glitches.  It was under maintenance but that doesn't wash the clothes!

I'm quite pleased with this machine.  In order to satisfy the government, it does have a normal-ECO cycle on it that limits the water and the hot water temp.  Fortunately, there is also a 'normal' cycle that gives traditional deep-water wash and rinse, and hot at the temp I choose.  It is not loud, but definitely not completely silent as my front-loaders were.  I like the idea of energy and water savings, but I use so little extra I don't feel bad about it.  I'm really loving the fact that I can open the lid and add items while it washes; I used to be really bad about wanting to add something on the front loaders and I couldn't.  I will say that I find the clothes marginally wetter at the end of the wash because the spin speed is slower than my front loaders, but not disturbingly so.

I learned that this, the last 'knob' machine by Speed Queen, is being discontinued at the end of 2017.  Why?  Well, our government is once again meddling with our washers.  Apparently, according to SQ, it wasn't possible to satisfy them with a mechanical timer.  Of course, the same excellent machine will be offered with their electronic board--and it's commercial grade--but obviously there will be changes, not necessarily for the better.  Those of us with newer dishwashers know how the government regulations have messed them up.

I'd recommend this machine highly, but if you want complete control over your washing, you'd better buy before 2018.


Please note this review is regarding model #AWNE82SP113TW. I was unable to  find this exact model on Amazon, and thus am posting my thoughts here.

Having battled mold nearly constantly in an HE front loader, I opted to purchase a Speed Queen. The long warranty, reputed durability, and top loading feature (i.e. hopefully no mold) sold me on it.  However, I was a little put off by the occasional review describing some kind of industrial grease that came in the basins of new units and required a lot of work to remove. It seemed hard to believe that in this day an age a reputable company could ship off a washer with industrial chemicals inside.

After purchase and having momentarily forgotten said reviews, I ran a couple of loads. Afterwards, a firm swipe along the drum revealed a helping of some kind of grease, just as the other purchasers had described! It wasn't visible to the naked eye just by looking at the drum, but would be visible on any towel or paper towel after wiping an area. The grease like compound was in all areas of the washer: the bottom, in between the small holes, at the top rim, etc.  After an hour of heavy scrubbing, going through three old towels, and running three empty loads with Tide washing machine cleaner, I finally was able to remove enough of it to feel comfortable in washing my clothes.

A call placed to the manufacturer was met only with a feeble "I'm sorry," and no offer to make things right or compensate me for the inconvenience. It was explained the sheets of metal used to make the drums of the washers are lined with grease in shipping to protect them, and that the simply forgot to remove them. Ooops. Really? What if the purchaser were and elderly woman, who didn't have the ability to clean it? OR someone who didn't think about testing it for gunk, because who would anticipate a load of grease in their new washing machine? Could that grease permeate the clothes or clog the plumbing?

If you're thinking of purchasing this model, I recommend you call the place of purchase or the manufacturer and ask to get it in writing that the machines will contain no grease in the drum, and in the event it does, that a specific discount or compensation will be applied retroactively, or they will immediately replace it at their cost.

As far as performance goes, the washing machine I purchased has only three load sizes, small has a very low water level, while medium and large are almost the same volume of water and fill up close to the top.  The machine is hard on clothes and any kind of delicates I wash on delicate mode and inside a special washing bag used to protect lingerie and other such garments. For some reason on Normal mode (Called normal/eco) there is no hot water even when selecting hot water. There is no hot water in the rinse portion of any mode: rinses are cold only. I use permanent press for the remainder of my clothes.

At least there is no mold, and after a good deal of effort, no grease either.


We run a busy day spa and in the last two years had gone through 2 front loading Maytag HE commercial washers- in our case time is absolutely equal to money, and having these machines be down for a few days to a week at a time is a huge issue, so after the last one crashed and burned on us, with another one almost being dead as well, we decided to replace both of them with a single Speed Queen based on the warranty and reputation in the industry.

The downside to one of these is that they do indeed consume more water. That said, in talking to our last repair person, they recommended running the HE machines with an extra rinse cycle to help to keep them from getting that musty smell that we inevitably get with the HE machines- we always left them open of course for air circulation, but it never failed that after awhile, the smell would be there. So with the extra rinse, the water consumption advantage of the HE machine is reduced.

So the pros of the Speed Queen.
Cycles are much, much faster- not sure if it would matter too much for home use, but perhaps if you have a large family it would. We are able to run a couple cycles an hour on this machine, so it keeps up with the demands of our busiest days without a hiccup.

No smell. Like the washers in the old days, there's no gunk accumulation that starts to create the smell.

Runs big loads with no issues- the anti-vibration setup really does work- the old Maytag advertised a capacity of 4.3, while this one advertises a 3.2 or so- we found with the Maytag that large loads created more issues for the washers, so I'd say we have about the same volume of sheets/towels/etc, without the machine complaining about it.

It also has all manual switches- I expect better reliability out of them than we had with the Maytags- no error codes, no circuit board failures. It's just a simpler and more well built machine.

Now, it is a little noisier than the Maytags were at times- but not much. So a little ding for that. Also there's no authorized retailer here in town (which is why we ordered it on Amazon) so a bit of a concern if we need to have warranty work done.

I'll also say this- the first machine we got was damaged in shipping- just a couple of dings on the front, so didn't think it was a big deal until we ran it a few times- major leaks, so it had taken a harder whack in shipping than it looked like. Amazon was good about getting a new one out, and we were still able to use the machine while we waited, so not a huge deal there- but they do need better communication with their delivery folks. The exchange delivery when I talked to Amazon was that the delivery company was to also take the old machine away. For some reason they were under the impression that we were somehow going to ship the old machine back separately. Got it cleared up, but they gave my wife a hard time about it and I rather insistently persuaded them to take the old washer, as it's what Amazon agreed to.


This is my first appliance rating ever, and I had to post on it, so that I might spare other folks the anguish of buying an expensive, overblown product that doesnt live up to its promise.

Speed Queen lives up to its promise and more. Its flat-out terrific. This washer is a classic throwback, throwback in that its built to be long-lasting. Its made in the USA, its very sturdy and crafted well.  My Speed Queen is a workhorse. It gets the clothes clean  my whites smell so fresh after they come out of the dryer!  and its not a show-off machine with lots of technical gizmo buttons or digital readouts. I don't want pretentious, I prefer bona fide performance and excellence.

When we moved into our home, there was a 25-year-old Maytag that I managed to hold onto for another 20 years  a great washer. The appliance serviceman even marveled about the old Maytag: Dont ever get rid of this washer. . . they don't make em like this anymore. Finally, though, the poor washer was so old that it went kaput, and we replaced it with a new name brand machine, (famous American company, not Maytag).  The horrid new machine literally shredded our towels and put holes in our clothes.  After two years of our clothes being put through torture  literally, LOL!  we had to buy a new washer and dryer. We were losing money on our clothes being torn up  it was ridiculous.

Determined not to buy another lemon appliance, I scoured the Internet for information. I watched HGTV, oooh-ed and ahhhed over the fancy front-loaders. I considered buying one, but our washer and dryer space is tight. We couldn't fit one of the big front-loaders into our laundry space.

Additionally, I researched consumer websites and scanned the product reviews. One professional reviewer didn't exactly recommend the Speed Queen, then I scrolled to the bottom, to read multiple five-star reviews from actual purchasers. They loved their Speed Queens and disagreed vehemently with the lackluster review. That helped convince me.

The big box stores usually don't stock Speed Queens. So off we went, my husband and I, to a family-owned appliance store a half hour from our house.  We purchased the AWN432 washer and the ADE3SRG dryer. At the store, and after the machines were installed, I could tell that both appliances were made well  they didn't have that flimsy-parts look about them. They have old-fashioned controls, too, not the electronic one, which made me love them even more. (Ive had to replace two electronic / digital control panels on my other appliances, and Im not enamored with electronic read-outs. When I need a technology fix, I have a laptop and smart phone.)

A heads-up  this is an appliance and doesnt wear a cape. You cant overstuff it and expect miracles. What it does do, when used properly, is really clean clothes.

Trust me, someday when we retire and move elsewhere, that set of Speed Queens is going with us.

Im a heavy-duty Amazon customer and I had to write about this wonderful Speed Queen.


We purchased this model of Speed Queen washer from a local dealer, as we believe in supporting our local economy, even though it was a couple of hundred dollars higher than we wanted to spend.  We also based our decision on the recommendation of our appliance repair guy, who told us that he rarely worked on Speed Queens, and that when his family needed a new washer, this brand was what he was going to purchase.  After I read excellent reviews on Amazon for this model, I was convinced.

We have had this washer for just about three months now.  So far, I will tell you that it is doing a good job.  I cannot tell you definitively that it does a better job than my 15 year old Maytag it replaced.  Our clothes are just as clean as with the Maytag. My husband is a little obsessive over our whites, and he is pleased with the brightness he's seen so far in them. It is important for you to know that the Maytag was repaired a few times over the years, which we are hoping that this new Speed Queen will not need to be.  Here are some things I have noticed over the three months with our new washer.
1.  Noise - Our Speed Queen is much louder than our Maytag.  Our laundry room is right off of our kitchen, in which we spend a lot of time.  When the washer is running, it is a must that we close the laundry room door in order to converse or watch the tv.  To those who have stated that their Speed Queen is so quiet compared to their former washers...wow, your old machines must have really been loud.
2.  Spin Cycle - I agree with the comments that laundry is spun out very well.  I hang a lot of laundry outside to dry, and between the stiff spring breezes and how dry the items are to begin with, my laundry time is reduced.
3.  Speed of Cycle - The Name Speed Queen is appropriate, because each load takes about 26-30 minutes to wash from start to finish.  The washer is usually complete before my dryer, but not by a huge amount of time.  Just a few minutes, overall.
4.  Heavy-duty -  This Speed Queen washer has very little plastic on it.  Literally, the only plastic items visible are the control dials and the agitator.  The parts are not digital, so if something does break, the repair cost should be minimal.  Go to the Speed Queen website and watch their videos on construction and testing.  I was very impressed with the quality of both.
Overall, I feel good about our purchase.  Our Maytag lasted fifteen years through four kids' worth of laundry per week, including sports uniforms, and a host of everyday use.  Since we are now empty-nesters, I imagine that this Speed Queen may very well be our last washer, since it is rated to last 25 years.  Give it a try.


Having not been in the market for a washing machine for a few years, had NO idea how drastic the HE shift was, until our Maytag started failing after 5 years.  Def. NOT the Maytag of the past.  Started shopping around, and wow, if you don't want HE, computerized controls, loads of lights, you are really out of luck, at least in most of the box stores.  I'm not going to delve into the whole "What's wrong with Consumer Reports these days" argument, but the reviews are out there for the HE washers, and many are not good.  Not sure if the masses really needed HE models, stainless, lights, computers or not, or they were TOLD they needed it.  Either way, just couldn't move into saving the planet with my washing machine choice, if it wasn't going to WASH the clothes (or last).  I read countless reviews where they had to CLEAN the washing machines ???  Just don't know what to say about that, but something just doesn't sound right with that.  Stumbled across the SpeedQueen line, and the reviews were all what I have read here.  Minor complaints, but overall, far superior to front loads, and HE models.  Chose the 432, and it is everything the reviews said it was.  A bit heavier than normal washers, great build quality, a few knobs, extra rinse (on this model), and it is very fast.  Had to get help moving it in due to the weight, and paid CLOSE attention to the instructions stating the (bottom of washer) plug, and (top of washer) insert needed to stay in place until the unit was ready to be used, AND, to add some water to the machine before running it (only on a new unit, never needs to be done again) which primes the pump seal.

Clothes are VERY clean, not torn or damaged in any way.  The hot water is just that, HOT water, extra rinse, 710 rpm spins leave the clothes very dry upon completion, and easy to read/use controls.  What else do you need ??  I can't think of it.  Upon setting it up, we started it's first load to test, and moved the old Maytag up, and outside to the curb.  By the time we went back the SQ had already finished.  Beyond impressed.  Now the dilemma is, since the washer is this good, I wonder how much better the DRYER is than the old one we have now.

Can't recommend it enough, and the positive reviews are dead on accurate.  I had asked the salesman about an extended warranty and he asked, "Why, it's got a 3 year parts and labor from the manufacturer, but if you really want one.....".  I chose not to.  RUN don't walk to get any one of these 3 top loading models, and pass it on.


After a power surge zapped my Maytag Atlantis, I spent three years purchasing new washers to replace it.  All of them were hopeless in their performance.  I wanted to wash my clothes, not baptize them.  Then a Speed Queen top loader came into my life and my world changed.

Back to Basics!  Back to the old school when washers were washers and laundry was laundry, and the idea was to get the clothes clean.  This machine is a steady workhorse for the family, not a prancing pony.  The automatic balancing system works great!  It has not gone out of balance since we bought it.  It is quiet (Motor Hush Pack sound insulation), sounds exactly like a washing machine.  It is plain, choosing not to make public appearances on showroom floors.  The Queen only comes in plain white enamel.

This top load washer fully submerges the clothes in water and has a center agitator with small slender fins. The cycles of most new machines take longer...the Speed Queen only takes about 30 minutes and gets the clothes cleaner.  Seams are not ripped out.  Delicates and knits come through undamaged.  Clothes do not come out twisted and crinkled.  This product was made in the U.S.A. the right way.

Nice extra features on the Speed Queen AWN432:
-Add an extra rinse to any cycle with one switch.
-Add more water by holding down the Reset knob.

Features that are missing and better without:

NO temperature sensor- Hot is truly hot, and warm is warm. No choice on the rinse which is always cold.  There is only one center spout pouring into the stainless steel tub. (The Maytag Atlantis poured boiling hot water on the clothes from the hot spout, then cold water from the cold spout and called it the "warm" setting).

NO load level sensor- Choose from among 9 different water levels on a dial.  You can add more water to each level by holding down the Reset knob.  Just be careful not to overflow the tub.

NO annoying beeps at the end of the cycle- This is an advantage because we can now tell when the Whirlpool dryer is finished.  When we had a Whirlpool dryer and a Kenmore Oasis washer,  we couldn't tell which one was sounding off.  Once, to our utter confusion, it was the Breville toaster oven.  Who beeped?  The less beeping, the better.

NO lid lock.  You can add clothes any time.  The movement stops when the lid is up.

NO blinky lights.  It is a WASHER, not a Christmas tree.

Downside:

-Delicate cycle ends in a soak rather than spinning the water out of the tub. I have to advance the dial to drain the water out.

-Rotary control dial for the cycles has a small indicator arrow.  A visual aid such as a red contrasting color would have helped.

This washer is an excellent choice for Maytag customers, especially those with small laundry closets requiring a top loader because of limited space.  The remarkable simplicity of the Speed Queen will probably help it survive the next major storm.  Just to be sure though, I bought a washing machine surge protector.


It is difficult for me to explain just how very much I LOVE the Gourmia GI500 Digital Electric Compact Ice Maker. Difficult  because it not only works better than I ever thought possible but it fulfilled a secret dream of mine which was to make almost "instant" ice for my grandkids.

The first night I tried this ice maker out, only my husband & I were here. Every time we heard what became a familiar sound of the ice maker preparing to "drop" the ice into the basket, we rushed to the machine to watch it. This weekend most of my grandchildren were here and they, too, rushed to the machine to watch it make ice.

It was amazing that when I put it on SMALL ice, it took less than 8 min. for the first set of 6 ice "bullets" to plunk into the basket. (Bullets is what my grandkids call them because of their shape).

The first night my g'kids were here, I didn't tell them what this machine would do. I had them add the water & wait by the machine to see what happened. In less than 8 min. the ice machine made ice. That's faster than my refrigerator ice machine makes ice. They all grabbed a piece of the ice straight out of the machine and that's all it took for them to fall in love with it as much as my husband & I had a few days before.

It makes 3 different "sizes" of ice. Basically they are all the same OUTWARD size... it is how thick they are that is the difference between the small, medium & large size. We let the machine continue all day. Each time the basket was full, it made a little beeping sound. Then, we would either use the scoop that was enclosed or the basket that goes on the inside of the machine to empty the ice into bowls. We put the bowls in my outside freezer.

Every now & then, one or two of the g'kids would go to the big freezer and get a piece of ice to crunch on. PLUS our daughter was here with a sore throat and she LOVED the ice as well. It's totally different than the ice that you get from your refrigerator ice machine. It is somehow cruncher & cools a drink down faster.

I have only made it with the machine on my counter top in my kitchen so far but I totally love the fact that it is portable (a bit heavy but portable none the less). All you need is an outlet and some water and pretty soon you will have ice. My son-in-law loves a ton of ice in his drinks. They go camping all the time and this would be perfect for them out on the camp site. All he has to do is add water, plug it in and with in minutes, he will have ice for his drink.

As for me, in the summer time when we have one of our parties, I plan to put this on our back porch and let it make ice during the entire party. Our guests can scoop up their own ice and never have to go into my kitchen. LOVE THIS!!!

I was fortunate to receive this product at a discount in exchange for my HONEST and UNBIASED opinion. I ALWAYS pretest every product prior to writing a review. I am free to write whatever I believe to be true, whether negative or positive. This is my true story and my honest review.


The Short: great inexpensive 2 USB port charger for less than a cup of Starbucks!

The Long: We've all been there, on a road trip or on the way home, car load of people and not enough charger ports to go around. Or heck, something as simple as needing a new car charger cause the previous eBay charger broke, yet again! We all come across this dilemma when needing a new car charger... do we take our chances with the cheap (cheap not inexpensive) fleabay charger, or the shady gas station charger? Or overpriced OEM charger?

If you a lot of driving, or spend a lot of time on the road, you realize quickly a good car charger is a lifeline for your phone and other portable devices (tablets, wifi hotspots, power banks, GPS). You also realize that there's a whole lot of stuff being passed off as car chargers that are nothing more than garbage, chargers that cause your screen to go crazy (too much interference), chargers that barely charge (not enough amperage), chargers that fit the DC port funny or needs just that extra wiggle to get power. Have a pile of used and abused chargers that aren't fit for charging your old feature phone? Need a new one?

Look no further, Amazon and Jellas has got you covered with this dual port USB charger. Yes, both ports are capable of up to 2A EACH not 1 at 2.1A and a second at 1A, nope, both at 2A no more prioritizing which device needs more juice, no more slow charging of your phone as you use it for GPS... heck, turn that screen on stupid bright, and leave the location services on, your phone WILL charge up while plugged into this charger, how do I know? I've got 2 phones, plugged in and I'm measuring the draw for both power hungry beasts.

Yes, yes, the thing charges two phones at the same time, will it charge an iphone? yes it will... is it made of precious metals and aluminum? Unfortunately no, but hey, at the $3 price point, you can't go wrong. Check out the pictures below to compare the size of this charger with those mini chargers you find here and on other sites. Notice any differences? The bottom prong is longer (meaning you don't have to jam the thing totally into the DC plug) the contacts on the side? Nice and stiff, so that when you insert the charger into your DC plug, it sticks and doesn't move around and lose connection as you're playing with your phone while being driven around.

Swag! the charger comes in a nice little cardboard box, which I'm kind of surprised with, only due to the low price point (I'm used to just a charger tossed into a bag), so it's eminently giftable, no one will guess how inexpensive this thing is. And finally, it comes with a little information card that states you have a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase (something you won't be getting from the cheap chargers off of fleabay or your local liquor store.)

Only thing that would make this monster deal better? a QC2.0 port. Other than that, it's a great charger for the price.

Hope y'all enjoyed the review and hopefully it helped you make the right choice (buy one.. really).


I bought two - one for each guitar.  Using two at the same time poses a bit of a convenience and/or storage issue. According to the instructions, you have to keep each device ten feet apart from each other. I had to find another place to keep one of my guitars when in the case. The way my "studio" room is laid out, it wasn't a problem.  I had a problem setting up the devices, but it was like a glitch that I was able to correct. It was as if the app didn't recognize a second device's own readings, but, "poof" the device seemed to correct itself.  A finicky aspect of Bluetooth?  Trusting the readings are correct, I love this device.  I receive a notification on my iPad when a guitar case gets too humid!  I then place a dehumidifier in the case and I am able to track the level of humidity without opening the case.  You can also reset the factory defaults. For example, it is set to alert when humidity reaches 60%.  I do not want the humidity to exceed 55% and I was able to adjust the notification alert.  (Instructions state it sends notifications after three days of improper humidity levels, but I receive a notice immediately.).  My only issue is that I am repeatedly receiving notifications that the battery is low for both devices. I open the app and see it is not low, as there is a battery life indicator. Then, the device realizes this, too, and turns off the warning.  Maybe, they have to upgrade the app?  Bugs are common in new apps/software, so I anticipate future app upgrades.  That being said, I highly recommend this device.  Even with the battery notification glitch, it still works.

Update: one sensor will no longer will no longer connect. I've reset the battery multilple times to no avail. I suspect my other sensor will stop connecting. Both sensors began to lose connectivity, like a flickering light, which delayed connection. Now one sensor will no longer connect - like a burnt out light bulb.

SECOND UPDATE: First, I want to mention that I overlooked the customer support offered when I wrote my initial update. However, thru this review, the company has contacted me and has proved to have outstanding customer service.  There were in fact, bugs in the app, which have been fixed. Actually, my original review cites a glitch with the battery indicator.  That wasn't a glitch.  One bug in the app drained the battery.  The company has been on top of problems with the app and has been updating the app as bugs appear.  They were able to pin point the problem I was having and they are going to send me a new battery, too.  Customer support is very friendly and committed to perfecting this great innovation.  It is typical for any new software or app to have problems (bugs) when it is released. D'Adarrio's commitment to quickly fixing bugs by updating the app and working with customers is commendable.  I highly recommend the Humiditrak and D'Addario.


I've had this washer for a little more than a week and am very pleased. I ordered it on Friday, August 19, 2016 and it was delivered Tuesday, August 23, 2016 by 10:00 AM.

This replaces the basic Panda washer I bought in January 2013 (https://www.amazon.com/Package-Panda-Portable-Compact-Capacity/dp/B005GM942C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1472653538&sr=8-3&keywords=panda+washer). That washer was a workhorse for us. It's basically a 5 gallon bucket with an agitator at the bottom but it got the clothes clean. It lasted more than 3 1/2 years and was money well spent.

The Della mini compact washing machine is a definite upgrade for us. I really enjoy using it. I put it through it's paces from the start. I did 10 loads of clothes in the first 3 days (we went without a washer for several weeks and had been washing in the sink. I wasn't convinced our current clean clothes were actually clean, so I rewashed).

Unlike most users, I am able to connect the small hose to my kitchen faucet. For some reason, a previous tenant removed the aerator on my basic kitchen faucet and it's never been replaced. Because the aerator is removed, I'm able to connect the hose and use the clip to secure it. It takes a minute to get the right placement, but once it's on, it's a solid hold.

All of the details work as promised. The water pump removes the water, the spin dryer gets the clothes nearly dry and the clothes are very clean. I enjoy knowing I'm fully rinsing my clothes and being able to use fabric softener again. The built-in water pump is very convenient.

Even though this washer is the smaller of the two Della washers, it washes more clothes than my Panda washer did. I am able to wash a week's worth of men's socks and underwear plus 3 t-shirts at one time, several pairs of men's khakis or 3 men's dress shirts and t-shirts. I could probably fit more but I really want the clothes to have room to circulate and get really clean.

There was a bit of a learning curve for me, even though I'd read many reviews and watched videos. It's all very straightforward and not at all complicated, but it took several accidental moppings of my kitchen floor before I got the process down. It takes me about 40 minutes to wash each load, using the 15 minute timer for both the wash and rinse cycles.

I use this in tandem with the Sonya small compact dryer I purchased in May 2013 (https://www.amazon.com/Sonya-Apartment-110vstainless-Transparent-2-65cu-ft/dp/B008XM3CAW). Because of the spin dryer, clothes dry in half the time.

My only complaint is minor - the power cord is too short. I have to connect via an extension cord.  I am very pleased with this purchase and would not hesitate to recommend the Della washer. For those who don't have in-home washer/dryer hook-ups, live in a dorm, etc this is the most convenient and effective laundry alternative.


Let me begin by saying thank you OneBigoutlet for resolving my problem in a timely manner.  Im happy with the way they handle my problem, the quick response and the deliverance of the machine was wonderful. Now this electric small mini portable compact washing machine was introduced to me when I travelled to visit my daughter.  My daughter move in a apartment that has a washing machine and dryer hook up, but she could not afford the washer and dryer at the time to clean her children clothes so she brought the mini portable washer and dryer. I live in a condo that have a laundry room with only one washer and dryer and they keep the place dirty with dust and mildew and bugs which me and my daughter are allergic to. My household has very bad allergy so we need to keep our clothes, towels, sheets and quilts clean weekly to keep our allergy to a minimum. So we try to utilize the laundry mates thinking we can save money and that they will keep it clean and free from dust but that didn't work ever. Then I came across this washing machine and I decided to try it. The washing machine is small to place anywhere in the room and Its very light for me to move into the kitchen to wash. I had my kitchen remodel so the model double sink and faucet make it harder to attach the hose, but I can go to home depot to get something to make it work or I can always fill up a bucket if I need to but it's too much on my back. The machine has three knobs the first knob is for how many minutes you select but it goes up to 15 minutes, but I wash twice so that it total of 30 minutes,  second knobs is to soak your clothes or normal wash and to drain the water faster which I love that feature and  the last knob is for the time of your spin dry cycle time goes to 15 minutes and you only have to utilize it once your laundry are almost dry.  It also has a wash water inlet to insert the hose to the faucet to wash your clothes and it has a spin inlet as well to rinse the clothes before spinning.  The washer tub is big for me to put my clothes in, my whites and colors came out clean. It comes with a drain hose that can attach to my sink to drain the water out with no trouble. The spin comes with a spin cover to safety cover the clothes to spin. One thing is to put the machine on a flat and solid ground. And make sure your clothes are put in the spin tub evenly if not the machine will create a loud spin noise and move around.  The spin tub dry all of my clothes that are made from light material and heavy material completely dry before the daylight was over. If you hang them outside everything including your towels and quilts will be dry in less time because of the spin dry cycle. Not only do I save money, it helps maintain my allergies and it solve my problem when there is no washer and dryer hook up and you would like to wash in the privately of your own household. Being a mom of three and now a grandmother we found solution when need. This is a plus and a great product.


My Whirlpool Cabrio washing machine had developed a persistent issue a few months ago with the inner drum going off balance and maniacally banging around the unit almost every time I did the laundry.  It didn't matter what the size of the load was, or the water level, it would go awry almost every load, even though the contents were perfectly distributed inside the machine.  By the umpteenth time of infernal banging; hours of wasted time to complete a single load; and wasted gallons of water, I was ready to throw the set out and buy something new.

My washing machine is from 2008, model WTW6200SW2, so after looking online for a potential cause, I discovered it was likely the suspension rods. The rods came factory boxed and labeled as a genuine Whirlpool part, made in the U.S. and technically speaking, it is really easy to do the replacement of this part.  Physically speaking, as a moderately strong female, it was a tricky task, but totally doable solo.  HEADS UP FOR LID ISSUE: The lid on my washer refused to allow the spring clips to release one at a time.  If one spring clip fully disengaged and the lid corner was even moderately lifted, it was IMPOSSIBLE to press in the other clip.  To finally be able to release the lid, I had to press in one spring clip and lift that side "just enough" to separate it, but not disengage from the clip, and hold the lid it in that extremely awkward position while I disengaged the other clip.

I live in a condo, so my washer is in a closet, and although I was able to replace both front rods without pulling the washer out more than a few inches for the lid accommodation, I did end up having to pull the washer out of the closet all the way for proper body positioning and easy rear rod access.

TIP: I foolishly did not remove the grease residue off the rod stems, thinking it might be anti rust lube, so I struggled horribly installing the first two rods, because the darn things just kept sliding down before I could latch them onto their mounts.  However, once I cleaned the stems, it was very easy to get a solid grip on them and get the other two in place.  Upon completion,  I did three loads of laundry with varying sizes and water levels, and so far, not a single UL error, or drum banging, so this particular part seems to have completely resolved the problems with my washing machine.

I will mention, the original suspension rods looked perfectly good, without any noticeable deficiencies compared to the new ones; however, they (or the design of something) obviously were kaput, because the new ones seemed to have completely fixed the imbalance issue.  I would definitely recommend trying this part first if you are experiencing a washing machine with symptoms like mine.

UPDATE MAY 12/17:  Have done many loads since the replacement and not a single UL error or banging issue.

UPDATE AUG 31/18:  Confirming the washer is still working perfectly since this repair.


I bought this washer about three months ago and purposely waited until now to write a review.  I wanted to wait this long, because many people complained that their washers stopped working after a few months.  So, I wanted to make sure I passed that point before I started singing it's praises.  I happy to say that so far, it is performing quite well!

The pros of this model are the motor is very strong, the agitator is very effective in helping to cleaning your clothes and the timer on the machine works well and can be easily changed for both the wash and spin cycles.  And although I bought this unit specifically because it has the spin basket (which is very useful), I still find that I need to wring the clothes out a bit in order to get rid of some of the excess water.

One of the cons with this machine is it only can handle very small loads.  So I primarily use this machine for my light weight clothing. Or if I can't make it to the laundry one week.  I use this washer to clean a few items like underwear, dress shirts and (occasional) very light weight sweaters or pants.  However all these items can't be washed in one cycle, I would have to break it up into two or sometimes three loads.

This is the same case with the spin basket.  It is only big enough to handle half of the clothes that are in one wash cycle.  So I only use it to spin dry heavier weight item...and it is effective for these items.  Especially if you let them spin for at least 5 minutes.  But, the worst part of this spin process is the more weight in the basket, the more unstable the machine becomes and it will shake a lot.  And this is not uncommon.  I've seen this with larger machines in the laundromat. I usually just place my hand on top to keep it steady.  Although I wouldn't recommend walking away from the machine during the wash or spin cycles.  Make sure the machine is not unbalanced before you leave it running.  I've learned that it can become unbalanced if there is too much water, stuffed with too many clothes, or if the basket is not connected properly.

I know some people believe this is too much trouble and a waste of time and it would be better to just wash the clothes by hand.  This could be true for some, but for me I don't mind dealing with the extra time it takes.  Especially if this can all be done easily from the comfort of my home.  Also it is less labor intensive than washing clothes out by hand (I've tried it already and hated it).  And in my opinion clothes come out cleaner and are rinsed out better when I use this machine.

Overall, I think this is a good machine for the price.  When I bought it I didn't really expect for it to replace my normal laundry routine, but it does help to lighten my loads and is great in a pinch.


It's taken me awhile to figure out how best to make this work without buying additional "stuff," and I finally think I have it.  Despite the fact that a piece has already broken (more on that later), I'm really glad I bought this, and I did based on reviews; hence my taking the time to write about my experience.  For inquiring minds, it does come in a box that DOESN'T identify what's inside, which is good when your homeowners' docs say "no washer."  Second, unboxing is a breeeze and it's not too difficult to lift and carry around.  While I wish I had bought a pump washer (and I recommend you consider it) the gravity drain works fine as long as you have it raised.  Despite what several reviewers said, just putting it in the bathtub doesn't work well because it's an insufficient drop.  I had 4 glass blocks which right now are being used to support this.  While it's a tad wobbly, particularly on spin cycle, I've run one load this way and it was fine.  Secondly, the spinner side is INCREDIBLE.  It really, really gets the liquid out and clothes dry much quicker than when you take them out of a "regular" washer and hang them to dry.

Despite what many people wrote, I had no problem going to Home Depot and buying some plastic tubing that fits over the water intake valves.  I simply stick the tube in the washer side and put it on the intake valve on the spinner side.

As far as washing is concerned, PLEASE be careful when the detergent!  I put mine in a pump soap dispenser and slowly came to the realization that ONE pump of soap is more than enough!  Rinsing the soap out is the biggest issue and ultimately what I do is similar to what someone else posted -- I spin the laundry after washing for 1 minute or so, then put it back in the washer side and re-fill with water and "wash" for a few minutes (generally adding vinegar), then use the spin cycle with water flowing in for 1 minute or so,  and spin without water for 2 to 3 minutes.

What has broken is the lid to the spinner side.  The little plastic insert your supposed to put on top of the clothes popped up and actually "shaved" plastic off from the inside and also somehow damaged the top lid so now I have to scotch tape it down.  I don't know what got shaved off, whether it was an inside catch or what, but I had to wipe out alot of plastic, so be sore that insert plastic disc is really pushed down on top of your clothes before you spin.

Overall, for the price and quality, I highly recommend this and have now ordered the Panda 3.75 dryer so I can have the full laundry experience in house.  I'll review that after I use it for a while.  I'll also revise this posting as time goes on.  I hope this lasts longer than a year but it being lightweight plastic, we'll see.


Update: I started getting lazy about the buckets but I didn't want to go to the trouble of finding things to make the hose fit. So I just... cut off the end of the hose and stuck the other end in my hose for the shower head.

First of all. The box has fragile on it but the delivery person apparently didn't care and just threw it onto my porch. I was able to witness it since I was sitting in the living room at the time. I feel like delivery people have dropped in quality making some experiences pretty darn awful.

After taking the box apart which says "carefully remove packaging" because you can only return the thing in its original box, I noticed right away there was no obvious damage to the machine. Thankfully. However there was still damaged parts. The drain hose had a hole in it but I had something to patch it so I'm not too concerned there. The little plastic 'disc' for the salad tossing dryer had a burn on it. There was this strange sticky substance all over it, in seemingly random places. I ran some clorox wipes over the outside to get it all off. When I run the machine there are sparks that flick dangerously on occasion (I wasn't able to see it until I turned off the light in the bathroom). Basically they have really bad or non existent quality control.

When it comes to actually using it. The sparks seem pretty "harmless" or as harmless as a machine that interacts with water sparking can be. There are no fill line indicators so I used the filter as reference. I tried only filling it past the two notches in the filter but that ended up being too much. So I only fill it up to the bottom of the filter. Don't worry as it gets going the water passes over it just fine. Using a single pod from Kirkland laundry detergent worked great for my needs. It holds more than I expected in clothes without stressing out. About 3 large tshirts and some pajama pants. Maybe some socks and underwear. There is a noticeable smoking smell. Like something is burning, but I inspected it over and over and it's not something I can spot. So I'm just dealing with it. When everything catches fire, at least it's in the tub so I can douse it with water. XD

Actual washing of the clothes... Amazing. My clothes came out nice, feeling good and fresher than when I take it to the laundromat. The water looks absolutely disgusting after a wash. I know some people do a rinse cycle, it's probably a good idea if you're worried about excess soap. I didn't have that problem, just washed it once and tossed it in the dryer. I have not had a single problem with it drying stiff or feeling gross.

Dryer shakes violently when it starts up then begins to normalize. If you ever really watch a drying it shakes like crazy at first as well, it's just heavier so it doesn't move around as much. Just hold onto it when it starts and you should be ok. I've had times where it shakes for a long time, just turn the timer off and try again. It has to stabilize or it won't be drying correctly.

I originally wanted to give it a 3 for the poor quality, however it does what I want it to do and is fairly inexpensive. I would say it's a 3.5.


I love this mighty little washer!! I wash several loads in 1 day at my own pace while I'm home doing other things around the house. Great for emergency washes like if your child gets suddenly sick and throws up on everything..  I've had this machine for almost a year!! I love it so much I am buying another washer and giving my sister my old one to use for the new baby so she doesn't have to bring the baby clothes to a laundromat. It took about a month to figure out the best way to wash our clothes but I use this for 3 people, 2 adults and 1 child. I wash a week's worth of clothes in 1 day, I hang the clothes around my apartment on hangers, I have an over the door clothes hanging system a canopy bed that I hang the clothes around the frame and if I run out of room I just use the shower curtain rod. You can soak the clothes if they are extra dirty, sometimes my husband gets his clothes extremely dirty from work, so I soak them in moderately hot water for 25 minutes with a tablespoon or laundry soap (I don't actually measure just kind of eyeball  it) wash the full 15 minutes, drain the water, rinse for a minute with fresh water, then refill tub with fresh water and maybe some fabric softener, wash for another 15 minutes then spin dry with water for 1 minute then respin for the full 5 minutes. The clothes come out just barely damp, way dryer than the laundromat! I also use Downy wrinkle releaser spray for when they are drying to keep the clothes softer. I only use a small amount of laundry soap maybe like a tablespoon, it does go a long way! I have it stored in my bathroom and the set up is super easy I use 2 upside down milk crates in the tub with a piece of plywood to cover the top of the crates, I put the washing machine on top of that so the hose can gravity drain right down the tub drain. Also my husband and I went to home Depot and got a few hardware pieces to make the filling much easier, I used some tips from a previous reviewer, we got a split for the shower head and an adapter that we attached a hose to. Also the split for the shower head I just pull up on the nob to switch over to the hose, the push it down to switch back to the shower head. I really recommend this amazing machine totally worth the price and I'd say get the warranty just in case totally totally worth every penny!! Also since I've had this machine I've still gone to the laundromat a hand full of times and have regretted it everytime!! Mostly because of lost socks and how extremely and grossly soaked our jeans come out!! I also refuse to dry jeans at the laundromat I always  bring them home and hang them to dry. Also another til my husband is 6 ft tall and wears a size 40 in jeans/pants/shorts so I am able to fit 1 pair of his big work jeans and 2- 3 of his tshirts in 1 load and they wash beautifully. You really want to make sure that you clothes can spin freely to wash well so don't overstuff! And water level depends on how big your load is I generally fill between the medium and full line.


Rather than continually use the coin laundry machine in my apartment, I bought this to give it a go.

As the videos show, it's actually somewhat sizeable, although it can still be picked up and moved quite easily. For me, the size is enough to pick up a 'regular size' load consisting of either 14-24 pairs of underwear or 10 or so t-shirts.

In terms of ease of use, this can use some improvement at least as far as filling goes. The included fill tube is just that- a tube, and you have to find a way to adapt it to a hose (As you can see in other reviews, people have come up with all kinds of methods to secure it to a faucet). Emptying is not as annoying because the empty tube has a hook so you can leave it upright when not in use; and it's fairly substantial so it can be dumped into a drain. However, because you have to manually fill and empty it, it can get pretty messy in an apartment. Eventually, I took the easiest/laziest way of using this, opting to put the whole thing in my shower so that I can fill it directly with the showerhead and empty it directly into the drain.

In terms of actual usage, the performance of this machine is pretty surprising. As long as you manage how much you're loading it by, it does a pretty good job washing everything. For example, a pair of dirty pants from a day of hiking through the mud was completely clean by the end of a simple 10 minute cycle. A few complaints: the machine isn't quiet by modern standards (though not deafening), and if you do happen to heavily load it, I did notice a metallic smell from the motor that indicates that it's working hard. After 40 washes though, no issues.

The spin-dry function is also very surprising. Again, if you manage your loads, most of your clothes come out to almost completely dry with a < 2 minute cycle. One of the most frequently washed items for me are Ex-officio, Calvin Klein Micro material type of quick-dry underwear, and usually after a 2-minute spin cycle they come out essentially already dry. Even things like heavy jeans (provided you place only one or two of them in at a time) come out relatively dry and only need a few hours hung dry, saving substantial amounts of time. You *can* overload the spin-dry, but it would be pretty obvious as the rotation speeds would end up very slow and the machine would vibrate from the imbalance- make sure you distribute your clothing evenly around the tumbler and you're good.

Overall, the convenience of being able to wash the laundry in a regular apartment without having to use coin laundry cannot be understated, and while it can be a bit clumsy to use, the machine does an excellent job actually washing laundry. And at this price point, it doesnt' even take long to recoup the cost of buying the machine vs. using coin laundry. If the company can improve the filling mechanism to be more faucet friendly, this would get 5 stars!


So far so good! I did a lot of research before purchasing this model. Per the suggestion of other reviewers, I also purchased 2 of the "Generic Flower-type Washing Machine Floating Lint Mesh Bag Hair Filter Net Pouch Blue " to toss into each load to help catch lint/hair, and they do a great job! They're only a few bucks, so definitely worth the expense, folks. So, I'm including a bunch of pics on how I've set mine up.

As you all know, the gravity-feed for the drain is an issue to solve in your own way. I solved it by situating my washer right on top of our guest bathroom sink (it also is a laundry room with a water spigot, which I purchased a 10 ft washer hose with a little brass clamp/off-switch (see pics) so I don't have to run back and forth to turn on/off water while trying to fill the washer.

In the pics, you'll notice that the sink doesn't look very deep. It's not, but guess what? There's only like...what, 4-6 gallons of water in the washer? There's an overflow hole in the back of the sink, and although the water does come out rather quickly, between the drain in the bottom of the sink and the overflow hole, it has never flowed out over the top of the sink (knock on wood).

I have to agree with other reviewers that the spin cycle is GREAT. The clothes come out very well wrung out so that they dry much quicker. I dry as much as I can outside, and when I can't I dry inside on racks. If it's too rainy/humid and my clothes don't dry in a timely manner, I finish them off in my panda stand-up blue fabric dryer...which works pretty well.

I know each person needs to sort out their work-around for  1) where/how to drain  and 2) how to get water into the washer.  This is my solution, and I'm VERY happy with it! My clothes come out very clean. I do pre-treat major stains with a bit of laundry soap (or dish soap in a pinch) and let them sit overnight with the soap on the stain before I wash the item. The washer does as good a job of getting stains out and cleaning the clothes as any big washer I've ever used (if not better).

I also love that I can more easily choose how long I want each cycle. I may need only 10 mins to wash, 8 mins to rinse, and then 3.5 mins to spin out (which is what I normally do)...or, I might choose to wash for a full 12 (or more) mins for very dirty loads. It's not as easy as all that with regular washers to adjust each cycle and save on electricity! On regular washers, you basically are a slave to a super long cycle using up more electricity than perhaps is needed. Cheers!


Shipping was great. My washer arrived on time despite the delays with Hurricane Irma. I have already washed two "loads" one of which being my bathroom rug which took up the entire space in the washing tub. I decided to use my washer in the kitchen as opposed to the tub in the bathroom. It is not heavy but I imagined it can get tiresome moving it from the tub to the closet/wall. It is important to find an economical and functional space for it BEFORE you buy. As others have stated the paper directions that come with it are HILARIOUS so ignore those. A simple YouTube video on how it works is all you need. Another thing you will want to do is raise the washer off the ground. It is a gravity draining washer so you need to elevate it in order to drain completely. After looking for something to buy in store to no avail, I went to the hardware store and got materials to build this 9" tall wooden stand. (tip: ask the associate to show you to the scrap wood area. You may get a deep discount and/or even free wood like I did). I used a large dish pan to catch the water. Don't worry. You'll only have to empty it to two times max. I thought about getting a small cooler on wheels that I can put down there to have the water drain into, then when full just roll it out to the backyard and water the grass...But for now this will do. The spinner is AMAZING! I set it on 5 minutes and my bathroom rug (which I squeezed down in there and set for only 3 mins.) was completely dry. Clothes are 85%-90% dry. My only gripe (thus the 4 star rating) is the water inlet tube is too short to reach my kitchen faucet so I'm in the process of looking for a longer one. I DO NOT want to have to move the washer directly in front of the kitchen sink! to wash. Overall I am satsistfied so far. I will try my best to update this post every 3 months.

Recommendations:
1. If you notice leaks check your water level. Don't fill the water to high. I use the Medium line
2. Use just 1/4 cup of liquid soap or you will be rinsing for hours. And i do rinse at least one time. Drain the dirty water, fill tub with clean water and let wash for about 6 minutes. Less is truly more and your clothes will still be clean.
3. Use a fabric softener as well so your clothes won't have that rough, stiff feeling afterwards.
4. You will notice a burning rubber smell upon first use. Totally normally just like any electrical device when you first use it.
5. Don't overload the washer. It begins to shake when it's off balance. I washed 2 shirts, 3 pair of undies, one jean pant, 2 wash rags, 1 pair of socks sign I problem.
6. Leave both lids open after using so tubs can dry
7. Unplug unit when not in use.


I've had this machine for a few months now. First and foremost, the ice this machine makes stinks. It smells like plastic or some manufacturing odor. I thought the smell would dissipate with time, but it hasn't. We cannot use this ice for drinking, because it makes our drinks smell bad. Luckily, I purchased to primarily make ice for ice compresses to treat migraines. For that it works well, as I cannot smell the ice when it is sealed in my ice bag. I've created ice with the same water using this machine and ice cube trays. Only the ice from this machine smells. I cleaned the ice maker as indicated in the start-up instructions, but perhaps it needs a more thorough cleaning. It doesn't really lend itself to that, however I may try to clean it more thoroughly. I will update my review if anything changes.

It makes ice fast, but wait. First cubes come out in about 6 minutes (wow), but you only get about enough cubes for 1 glass (barely). The cubes are small. However, although the larger size cubes don't look that much bigger, they are thicker so melt considerably  slower. We keep it on the large ice setting.

Ice created is often wet. After watching the machine, it seems that overflow water from filling the ice "tray" may flow over the previously created ice en route to the water reservoir below. Also any water that has pooled below the ice tray may be scooped into the ice basket with the next cubes. Not sure why that was a good design choice, but that's what it does sometimes.

This design has also led to occasional wonkiness in operation:
The created ice is "stored" in a basket over the water reservoir. As stated above, when the ice tray is filled in prep for making ice, some extra water may flow into the ice basket to the water reservoir below. I think the water is intended to flow adjacent to the basket. However, if the ice basket is wedged into place too firmly, overflow water may pool in the area below the ice tray instead of flowing into the reservoir. When that has happened, the machine just keeps cycling without producing ice. I fixed the issue by reseating the ice basket, so the pooled water can exit. I may have had to unplug then plugin the machine afterward.

It's not quiet. I wanted a quiet machine and this is not it. The machine makes a variety of noises (clicks, gurgling water, humming, ice falling, etc) as it goes through its cycle. The hum when it is freezing ice is the least obtrusive, but still quite noticeable. For this reason we unplug the machine unless we need to make ice. I wouldn't have it on in a room while I was watching a movie. It likely wouldn't prevent you from hearing the movie (except maybe lower parts, lol), but would probably be a distraction.

For some reason I've yet to determine, the power light blinks somewhat randomly when the machine is off but still plugged in. I now keep it unplugged when not in use.


I have owned some version of a countertop ice maker for about the last five years. Doesnt matter the brand, and doesnt matter the size...most if them work Im the same manner. As ice cubes are made, they are held in a basket above the cold water. If they are not used, they eventually begin to melt, the water will drain into the reservoir, and new ice will be made. The unit itself is NOT a freezer, so keep that in mind if you consider ordering ANY portable ice maker. My story has been the same...the ice maker arrives, it supplies enough ice for about one person to be satisfied with. Hot summers become more difficult for the machine to keep up with demand, and frequently the lid is opened only to find a disappointing amount of ice has been made. Add another person to the mix, and it is impossible for the machine to keep up. UNTIL NOW...This machine is AMAZING (and it is quite a bit larger than most of the units I have owned). Well that extra size appears to pay off greatly...more than adequate ice in the morning (when the ice is softest due to non-use melting), and a full ice basket all day and evening long. The basket is larger and therefore holds more ice...more than enough for 2 people to use all day long. It is with hesitation that I used to open the lid in the morning  (expecting to just see bits of ice in basket), and am now almost overjoyed when I see a full basket of ice staring back at me. If you have had bad luck with an ice maker of an sort, you know what I am talking about,  I am THRILLED with this machine. However....these machines do not last forever, so I would suggest you consider the following: 1) ALWAYS purchase an EXTENDED WARRANTY for your machine...at least 2 years or more. These warranties (purchased through Amazon) have covered me twice when my previous machines have konked out at 18 to 24 months. Full reimbursement of purchase price, no hassles. 2) CLEAN your machine. In all the owner manuals I have read, not one of the suggests cleaning (or de-scaling) the machine. Amazon sells ice maker cleaner which is nickel safe, and will not harm the machine. I recommend wiping down the inside of the machine with the diluted solution, AND running at least a portion of it through several ice making batches to clean out the water tubes also. I clean my coffee maker monthly...but never thought about ice machine. 3) Change the water in the machine about every 3 month (or more). Regardless of your cleanliness when removing ice and adding new water, some dust particles (or possibly more) will settle inside the water in your machine. Just drain the water, and refill, before any of that sediment moves into the water pipes, if your water has sediment in it, filter the water before adding it to the icemaker.


I've been running this fridge for about 1 month now, and I'll break my ratings into different categories.

Price: 5 stars
- The price is good for this style of fridge. It actually dropped to $599 for a brief time and I was able to get it at that price.

Temperature: 3.5 stars
- I placed a dish of water on the top shelf and one on the bottom shelf and let them sit overnight. With the temp set at 38 deg, I measured each dish of water with a very accurate thermometer. The top measured 42 deg, and bottom measured 47 deg. I then reset the temp to 42 degrees and remeasured the next day. Top=46 deg, bottom=50 deg. So, the temperature seems consistently ~4-8 degrees higher than the setting. I don't feel this is necessarily a problem, but just don't expect it to get down to 38 degrees, nor have it be consistent throughout (as no fridge is).

Noise: 3 stars
- Compared to the other fridge I was replacing, this one is louder. However, that fridge was probably twice the price as this one. You can definitely hear it when the compressor is running, but it's not obnoxiously loud. Don't expect it to be "silent."

Lighting: 1.5 stars
- This is the one thing I dislike most about this fridge. The interior is completely black, and the only light is a dim blue LED that is either on all the time or off all the time (using switch). I find it very difficult to see the items in the fridge whether the light is on or not, and have resorted to using a flashlight to deal with it. My old fridge had a nice bright white light that turned on only when the door was opened, and I never realized how much I took that for granted.

Exterior: 4 stars
- Looks nice. Handle has some kind of sharp right-angle edges on the mounting hardware; nothing that will cut you, but you just notice it when you grab the handle. It would have been nice if they rounded-off the corners.

Interior: 3 stars
- Besides cans, it will fit a wide variety of bottles. It easily handles 6 bottles of wine on a single shelf (laying on their sides). As stated, I'm not a big fan of the black interior or the very poor lighting, but it does make it look nice aesthetically. The shelves do seem a little unstable if you pull them too far forward (i.e. they tip forward), but it's something you can get used to.

Overall: 3.5 stars
- I'm weighting the price a little more than the other categories, as it's just really hard to find a decent under counter fridge at a decent price. If I spent twice as much, it might not have some of the issues this one does, but, then again, I've read enough negative reviews of the higher priced ones that figured I'd take a chance on this.

Although I rarely buy extended warranties, I decided to get the 4 year extension on this, since the warranty cost less than the $100 I saved on the price. Compact fridges seem to have more than their share of problems, but, of course, the extended warranty is a personal choice.


Today I received my USA MADE Maytag UKF7003 Replacement. Also replaces Whirlpool EDR7D1, Whirpool UFK7003AXX Refrigerator Water Filters. Guaranteed Fit and Function! and was excited to get the filter replaced since the red filter light came on the fridge. The product was wrapped in in a shrink fit saran wrap that was clearly not an airtight seal. There was no cover over the connection or anything, just the plastic wrap. I removed the plastic and went to replace on the refrigerator as always.

It was an easy installation following the directions printed on the label (1/4 turn to undo and another 1/4 turn to install). The product fit felt just like the original Maytag brand filter that was previously installed. Then I went to run the 2-5 minutes of water to clear out any filter particles and prepare the filter for use.

Upon using the filter, there were strange sounds coming from inside the refrigerator as if air was seeping into the product somehow. I thought it was simply the newness and some air that was in the filter from the factory. After about 30 seconds, I could tell it was not getting better and the product was not operating correctly. After the short runtime I went and removed the filter to see if there was something noticeably incorrect. When I did the 1/4 turn to remove it shot down with a huge amount of pressure spraying water all over the top shelf. I figured it was some mis-installation so I looked the filter over and gave it another try. Same result.

I had it and was overly frustrated. This was not the first filter installed in the refrigerator and it certainly should not work without issue right out of the packaging.

On my way to the trash, I notice a plastic o-ring sitting on the floor. After a second, it hit me that it was the top seal of the filter. It was so loose that when I took the saran wrap off the unit the ring came right with it.

I put the ring back on and re-installed the filter one last time. Viola, that was the seal where the air was seeping into the filter and causing the unit to not work correctly.

The good:
- The product does work as a replacement for the UKF7003.

The bad:
- The o-ring might be loose which speaks to the quality of the manufacturing. (A bit dangerous after it might pressurize while air is leaking in)
- The packaging doesn't seem like a very good seal with just plastic wrap and has me questioning the filter's overall quality.

Next time I'll be searching a little harder for a Maytag branded product instead of a 3rd party.


Darn it...my husband bought this before checking Amazon and, of course, it was a little more expensive and he had to pay shipping.  But it's a nice fridge.  It's clearly geared toward students (better be of age for alcohol) in dorms--the first writing is a reminder of exams!  On the inside door at the left is a full-length vertical can dispenser; and since the fridge is taller than wide it holds a lot.

Yes, as other customers report, the marker doesn't show well at all.  If seems like it's sort of dry and you need to scribble to get any ink out...then it's very faint. If you like this feature, you'd have to get a thick white and/or neon marker.  But I would never base my purchase on this small detail: if you really need to label what's inside, get a magnetic whiteboard like we have on our regular fridge, ones like these:

Best Dry Erase Magnetic White Board 11 x 14 Inches, For Wall, Kitchen Fridge, at Home or Office, Marker, Eraser, 4 Magnets and Mounting H/W by DiamondTab - Lightweight Rewritable Wipe off Surface, Ebook Gratis! or

Magnetic Weekly Dry Erase Calendar 10.25"h X 14.25"w

Please also shop around here on Amazon: a white fridge can be more easily read with the markers:

3.2 Cubic Foot Dry Erase Board Fridge

It even costs a buck or two less.  My husband wanted this fridge to store extra wine and beer in the basement for parties and he wishes it were shaped a little better to accommodate more bottles...he doesn't do cans  He's trying to fiddle with the temp as it seems pretty cold but I think he just doesn't have the hang of it.


I ordered this based upon the product description which represents that:
"All components NSF-42/53 certified.  The Activated Carbon Block Filter inside has NSF42/53 approval." Being leery of these claims I also searched the reviews for "53" to see if in fact this was true.

After reading a review by a reviewer posted on 3/12/15 "No Worries" I went ahead an purchased. The filter (i.e. model RFC0600A) and packaging that I received looks just like the one in the photo and includes a product specifications/data sheet. I was just about to install the filter and decided to check for the NSF 53 certification again just to make sure before opening the protective plastic wrapping. The specification sheet however does not support the claim of NSF 53 certification. Nowhere on the box or spec does it say NSF 53 certified. Although it does say NSF 42 (i.e. Aesthetic Effects... taste of the filtered water) and NSF 372 (i.e. which filters lead content)............ the NSF 53 certification, you know the one that filters out contaminants that will affect your health:
heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury and selenium), inorganics (fluoride and nitrate plus nitrite) and volatile organic chemicals (chloroform surrogate as well as individual organic chemicals) NOT SO.

But don't take my word on it. Check for yourself. Go to the -Water Quality Association- website and search for this model and you will find the same certifications that are on the product specification sheet (i.e. NSF/ANSI 42 & 372) but it will not list NSF/ANSI 53. You can also check NSF-org.

BUT WAIT... There's More...!!  Go to One Purify's website ShopOnePurity and you'll find that there is no contact information other than an email hmm... -SUSPICIOUS-? No storefront, warehouse, office address, phone number to contact. I suspect that is because "One Purity"/"Ice Pure" are just shell companies for "Tianjin Jinghai Yunda Industry and Trade Co., Ltd." yes, a CHINESE company and we all know about their standards/ethics, which is the name listed on WQA's website for that particular product model number.

If you're only concerned about how your water taste, then save your money and buy it. HOWEVER, If you're concerned about you health and the health of your friends, family and pets DON'T BUY! This is blatant false advertising!

Don't believe the product description. Take the reviewer's comments with a grain of salt. Do check the WQA (water quality association website) and NSF (national science foundation organization website)... for yourself and save yourself the time/money/headache.

Water is LIFE.

I will add a photo of the product specification sheet when I get a chance.


I bought these for a 2015 GE Cafe fridge that needed the RPWF-E filter - if you just need an RPWF, skip to the next paragraph. As others have mentioned, the E at the end means the filter needs a genuine GE filter because of an RFID chip that is supposed to protect against leaks, but really forces you to buy the GE filters for $50 each. Placing this in the slot caused an immediate error which stopped water flow, and required pulling the RFID chip from the back of the old filter and placing it on the new one. This is very simple to do, as there will be a raised box on the back of a GE filter underneath some adhesive which can easily be removed and placed on any new filter.

Other filters on Amazon complain that what the buyer received was not a new filter. My order contained a box of 3 filters that were individually sealed in plastic with an additional plastic cap over the nozzle where it connects to the fridge. While the environment may hate us all, it gives some peace of mind about new/used filters in a crappy box.

The box states you need to run 2 gallons of water through the filter to get it set up, but I live on the edge so here's what will happen based on how many ounces you dispense:
0-6 ounces: your fridge still has reserve water in the line, it's coming through fine
6-32 ounces: Water is slowly entering the filter and air is sometimes coming out instead. It's a mix between a California drought and Yellowstone erupting all over my rug
32-128 ounces: every 12-16 ounces there's a bit of a pause and a pulse of more water. It sounds like the stream of that old guy who's staring at you in the urinal while he pees
128+: water pressure is up to par with the genuine filter, water tastes clean, and you feel good because you bought 3 for less than the price of 1

With the -E filters, the fridge will still think it's the same expired one and alert you every month to replace and buy new genuine GE filters. My original filter that came with the fridge tasted TERRIBLE, and I've yet to notice that with these. If you're wiling to put up with an alert every month telling you you're overdue, this is for you. If you want the genuine experience and a 6 month alert telling you to change out the filter, the genuine GE filters are available on amazon for a few bucks cheaper than retail. If you're really cheap, there's a filter by Waterdrop that's a bit less than this one, but I haven't used those so I cannot vouch for their quality (though I have seen them on clearance at walmart for $1 a filter).

Overall I am very satisfied with the ease of installation (despite GE's best efforts), taste of water, promptness of shipping, water pressure, no leaks, and price. I will update this review in the event that these filters do not meet the 5 stars that I have awarded them.


Wash machines come in two types, fully automatic(with spin cycle)and semiautomatic(no spin cycle)like this one. This does a good job of washing but is a lot more work than a conventional fully automatic wash machine. A separate spin dryer like the Nina Soft is a must in my opinion. Well, on to the review.

Packaging -
 It came in a factory box with wash machine clearly written on the sides. It has protection on the top and bottom but there is no  protection on the sides. This is the reason for the reports of broken hoses from other reviewers. This is an issue that should be addressed.

Warranty/User manual -
 This has a very basic user manual that does not have any warranty or contact info from the manufacturer. You have 30 days from amazon and whatever the seller offers. This needs to be put in the product description. With products like this an extended warranty is worth the few dollars if it fails 6 months from now.

Features -
 The product description is also lacking in an accurate list of features so here it is.

Wash cycle - A simple timer that allows you to set the wash time from 1-15 minutes. You only need around a tablespoon of soap per large load. Unless your clothes are really dirty you only need a 6-8 min wash cycle to get your clothes clean. Don't overload it, your clothes need to freely "turn" as it agitates. The people that say this washer is hard on your clothes must be overloading it. It isn't hard on my clothes and doesn't tie my clothes into knots, though I would recommend a laundry wash bag for delicates.
 That being said, the impeller speed does seem to be faster than it needs to be. Maybe the Chinese engineers could give us a speed setting for the motor in the future.

Normal or Gentle Agitation - The impeller turns one way,stops, and then turns the other way to agitate the clothes. What the Gentle setting does is shorten the spin time, it doesn't actually slow the impeller speed. This is a nice option that I use a lot because the impeller speed is quite aggressive.

Drain Pump - This unit has a drain pump that works well. I can't imagine putting this on a counter for a gravity drain unless you have a very large, sturdy countertop. Maybe a walk-in shower or very sturdy stand would work for the gravity drain models into the bathtub, etc.

Lint Filter - This little thing does work but the user manual doesn't tell you how to remove it to clean. It is very easy, just put your finger on top and to the back of the lint filter. Then gently press down and tilt the filter out of its notch. Turn the filter inside out to clean and reinsert it top up(it's marked)the same way you removed it.

 All in all it seems to be good little machine that gets your clothes clean if you use it right. The hoses are pretty cheap looking and I question the longevity of them and the machine in general, but if you don't overload it it will hopefully last a while.
 A fully automatic washer is much better but if this type of machine is what you are looking for, you probably won't get much better than this.

 Because of the incomplete/inaccurate product description and poor packaging I took off a star.


UPDATE 3/1
Still loving this machine. But after looking behind the spin basket i noticed orange waxy stuff. And i cant get the plastjc smell out of washer. Nit a huge issue, but i cant clean behind the spin basket and have tried how water, soap, ect. It smells odd.  And the drain hose doesn't drain 100%, theres always some in there that i have to pay the hose down flat to get.

ORIGINAL: I got this yesterday so ill update if anything changes.
It's a lot larger than I thought. My friend had the costway one and it was a lot smaller!
Now, I don't know if we are allowed to have this because we all split the water bill in my giant apartment, but we don't use our dishwasher so I think it's even.
This can fit a pretty decent clothes load. I got (on a medium/large ish cycle) 7 shirts, a cardigan, a skirt, a dress, and some socks. The spin cycle is amazing.
Pro tip------DONT USE A LOT OF SOAP!!!We make our own soap using doctor bronners Sal suds....and washing soda.....ECT.
Only use a tablespoon of normal laundry detergent at MOST. This also takes a while to fill up, so I threw it on my bathroom sink (the little metal loopy thing helps it not budge) and i took a shower while it filled up (it took quite a bit)
Fill er up. I washed the clothes for about 8 minutes(I'd probably do 15 for towels or my dudes work clothes)  then drained. After it was done draining I threw the drain hose on the ground to make sure it was empty(on top of a dirty towel, AFTER the spin cycle as well)
Spin cycle-2 minutes works on cotton, 5 on wool and towels. (I throw some water in on the spin side to.rinse it, and throw the drain hose in the wash part to save some water.)
Keep it open after use so you don't grow mold in it. My clothes are almost dry and I threw them on a hanger 30 minutes ago.
I hate laundromats and lugging clothes up and down 3 flights of stairs.

Cons- I have 3 cats. There's still a little hair on stuff, so I'm going to get a floating lint catcher thing. I heard that helps. You may need a 3 prong extension cord, I'm going to get one tomorrow.

It's not the quietest thing, but we have weird stonework tile that's not perfectly even, so that may be it. I'm going to put it on a cheap yoga mat to see if that helps.

It also moves during the first part of the spin cycle. After she gets rolling though, she's fine.

All in all, I'm a happy customer.

After heavy usage, more tips I have-
You can reuse the wash water, use your discretion though. And put the rinse water into the wash water.) I only do this for towels and such(so i don't transfer lint, have to keep filling it up, ect)


So all the reviews I read about this machine were accurate. You need to put a little work into it for it to be just perfect.
What you will need:
Garden Hose
Hose connecting Adapter
Clamp Rings
Eye Hoods
Craft Wire

Working with what you have:
The hose is 2 small and you need an adapter. I found a simple solution by going to home depot and getting a clear hose to attach to the hose. Before inserting the hose I inserted a plastic connector into the open end of the washing machine hose.
This allowed the hose to remain in place in the clear hose.
I then used clamp rings to make sure it would not come out and hold it together.
I have made this portable mini washing machine into a non-movable one by putting the hose to drain in the sink.
I attached eye hooks to the wall and used craft wire to wrap around the hose and threaded it through the hooks.
The hose for intake is also too small.
Easy fix for that situation as well.
I took a garden hose found an adapter for my kitchen sink ( don't drink tap water anyway so removed tap filter to place adapter)
Now when I want to use the machine I only have to connect the hose and fill the tub with hot or cold water depending on what I'm washing.

Rating:
I gave this machine 4 stars because of the work I had to put into it to work. But also when I received it in the box, it looked brand new, it did not work. The machine would not agitate. I refused to have to return it so I decided to open up the back panel. it seemed that a connector had come undone or just not placed in snuggly. I reconnected it and the machine started working.
I bought this machine for 100.00 and it was every bit worth it. I invested another 15 dollars tops for the hoses, adapter, and eye hooks.
I have saved over 200.00 in the last 5 months. The machine works very well. I got the largest capacity

Review:
I don't normally write long reviews or steps I take when buying stuff online. I'm a single mom but  DIYer (do it yourself-er). However, I figured other moms may be looking into a washing machine that is affordable and this by far takes the cake for me. The machine has the tub area and the spin section as you may have seen in the videos. If you overload the machine it won't agitate very well. Just remove a couple of items and you will see the machine agitate and swirl. The spinner really does remove all the excess water and practically dries the clothes. I have hung up my clothing in the bathroom for a period of 1-3 hours and the clothing has been completely dry. (side note jeans take a little longer).  Another side note. I like to keep my apartment cold because I'm always so hot and the clothes still dried in that amount of time.

Another thing and caution. I didn't realize the lid was fragile or I didn't judge my own strength. I put some weight on the lid and it cracked. Not chipped or broken just a line so don't put anything heavy on the lid or you may crack it as well.

Hope this review helped. I would definitely buy this product again.


If you are reading this, and have a need for an under cabinet, 30" wide, 6" round ducted range hood, pause now, click on the "Add to Cart" button and then come back and read the rest. When you're done, you're going to buy this. Seriously. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would.

I cook a lot. We have a 900 square foot kitchen, and my family has muddled through the last 10 years with a 250 CFM Kenmore range hood.  I am overwhelmingly impressed with the BV Range Hood. This sucker (see what I did there?) far outperforms my previous range hood, and probably any other that I have ever experienced at anyone's house, in my entire over-four-decades life.

PROS:
It's powerful!
The smell of cooking bacon used to linger in our house for 3 to 4 days.  We'd be opening the windows, using fans, our prior range hood, etc. The first day after we bought it, I made bacon.  I kept the windows closed in our kitchen, and ran the range hood. I was prepared to run the stopwatch on my phone to see how long it would take to suck the smell out. I didn't do that. Because I there was NO BACON SMELL IN THE ROOM. Since then, I have made Chinese stirfry, fried cod, my wife has baked cookies, we've burnt pizza, and none of those smells have lingered at all. My children used to joke that "Dinner's ready when the smoke alarm goes off". They have not made that joke a single time, with this range hood.

It's pretty quiet!
There are three settings. On the lowest setting, I can have a normal conversation with someone sitting next to me. On the highest setting, I do have to raise my voice, but it's comparable to my prior range hood.

It's super easy to use!
Five buttons. One button for a light. Three buttons, one for each level of fan speed. And a fifth button to turn it off. Tapping the off button also runs the fan for another minute, and then automatically shuts off.

It's easy to clean!
I am baffled (see what I did there?) why anyone would want a range hood that has those cottony-insulation looking filters, or aluminum filters that you have to replace. These stainless steel baffles are dishwasher safe, and the best part, is that they are the entire cooking-facing surface of the hood. So underneath, it's not like there is a section of hood that you have to reach under and wash with a sponge. No need. The entire bottom is occupied by the removable baffles, and a trough that runs the entire 30" length of the hood, which is mis-named as the "oil drain cup". It's a trough, and it's awesome. Easily removable, easily cleaned.

CONS:
The two built in LED lights are more blue than I prefer. I generally like warmer color hues.

And that's it.

There is no reason to shop around. Buy this. Now.