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Giantex 16lbs Portable Mini Washing Machine Gravity Drain Compact Twin Tub Washer Spinner Ideal for Dorms Apartments RVs Camping
Last Updated: May 18, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Wash
122wash, washer, washing machine, washing, spin
+83%
-17%
" ... This washer is a good investment. ... "
" ... 1 Add water, soap, clothes to wash ... IF it knocks, adjust clothes to balance) ... "
" ... Can't do big things obviously but it's really great for small clothes loads which is what I got it for. ... "
" ... I love my washer . ... "
" ... The wash basket hold more clothing than I expected it to, and the spin basket has very high centrifugal force so the clothes come out almost dry. ... "
" ... Surprised that this machine worked just as effective as a commercial laundry washer. ... Great for baby clothes. ... "
" ... Requires less detergent than a fully automated machine ... Spin cycle is tops ... "
" ... The cycle for "Normal" seems to do the job well without being overly harsh on the clothes, a bonus for anyone who is tired of their everyday clothes getting holes from industrial washers. ... "
Body
102hose, drain, washer, fill, small
+71%
-29%
" ... Fine, i stick a carabiner on the plastic loop in place of the hook. ... 7 months of use: the loop that the hook attached to splits apart. ... "
" ... We leave it in the shower while we're traveling. ... "
" ... It fits in the shower stall very easy and doesn't take a lot of room when not in use. ... "
" ... This has been a pandemic saver - avoiding laundromats and shared laundry spaces! ... "
" ... Great for small loads. ... "
" ... So this size comes in handy and saves on water. ... "
" ... I put it on kitchen counter, then filled bucket from sink to fill. ... 1 Add water, soap, clothes to wash ... Refill with water to rinse ... "
" ... It is light weight and very easy to use. ... "
Dry
93dry, washer, spin, dryer, spinner
+85%
-15%
" ... Yes smaller loads but man it washes good & the spin cycle is amazing! ... "
" ... I like my Giantex compact washer so much! ... It spins the clothes very well, I can pull the clothes out of the spin basket and shake out the wrinkles and my clothes are dry in a couple of hours. ... "
" ... I recommend this for anyone who is in a small space without a standard washer dryer hookup. ... "
" ... I love that it spins the cloth almost dry. ... "
" ... when it's in the spin cycle. ... you properly balance the wet clothes in the ... that was preventing the spin dry from working. ... "
" ... This washer is small and amazing I love it . ... "
" ... The washer cleans the clothes probably better than a regular washer and the spinner dries them almost to dry. ... "
" ... I love my washer . ... "
Usage
68easy to use, small, easy, laundry, kids
+91%
-9%
" ... Absolutely amazing, it works pretty well for a small apartment. ... "
" ... staffs are very friendly and easy to get along. ... "
" ... I bought it for our travel trailer for when we go on long trips. ... We leave it in the shower while we're traveling. ... "
" ... I have 3 kids and I do 1-2 loads a day and it’s so quick and easy. ... My kids also enjoy doing it with me. ... "
" ... Fits into small spaces and very easy to use! ... "
" ... It doesn’t make much noise and is very easy to use. ... "
" ... This machine is very easy to use and surprisingly quiet. ... "
" ... I bought this for my apartment. ... It is very good for small places . ... Easy to use ... "
Cleaning
50lint, wash, dirty, washer, rinsing
+80%
-20%
" ... But you can wash and spin at the same time, so I set my clean clothes in my clean tub and spin while the other load washes and rinses. ... "
" ... Love it it’s good for the days You’re Not going to the laundry but you need something washed ... "
" ... The clothes smell clean. ... "
" ... This really cleans well and you can control the time it agitates so you can control the level of clean you get. ... "
" ... Mildew in the machine, dry it out and keep clean, pretty simple. ... "
" ... The power of this little washer surprised me that it moved the clothes around briskly and cleans clothes well. ... "
" ... It gets our clothes SO CLEAN, it's beyond belief! ... "
" ... I like convince of having in apartment, working really good , clothing come clean and almost dry. ... "
Reliability
35working, month, spinner, stopped working, machine
+31%
-69%
" ... This does take a bit of trial and error though. ... "
" ... Was nice at first but 6 months later it’s broken and not draining properly. ... "
" ... One minute it was working, then, the very next minute it wasn't. ... Not even a month, and it broke! ... "
" ... They are unusable now. ... "
" ... it’s only now month of March I used it. ... And found out the defective function and leaking in 3 places . ... "
" ... I had it less than 1.5 months and it broke. ... "
" ... Mine started leaking and it's not as convenient as you may think. ... "
" ... Spinner stops working in less than 3 weeks. ... "
Usage / Capacity
33laundry, small, live, building, washer
+97%
-3%
" ... This is perfect, especially i work in the COVID unit, my uniform goes straight in here rather than going down to our laundry room . ... its size is perfect and its so convenient and perfect for small spaces . ... "
" ... But nurses, if you live in an apartment this is worth it ... "
" ... It fits and works perfect in our shower when we use it and stores nicely in our motor home basement! ... "
" ... Great for a small apartment. ... "
" ... I may buy another for other room. ... "
" ... Love the fact that I never have to leave my house anymore . ... "
" ... I do not have to go to the laundry room in my apartment complex. ... "
" ... Good for small places ... "
Programs
31clothes, spin, washing, washer, water
+77%
-23%
" ... when it's in the spin cycle. ... you properly balance the wet clothes in the ... "
" ... Requires less detergent than a fully automated machine ... Spin cycle is tops ... "
" ... good for washing kids dresses n small clothes ... "
" ... It has 1-12 minute wash settings. ... The spin cycle makes the clothes damp, instead of dripping wet. ... "
" ... It works very good on the wash setting but it does shake a little bit when it’s on the drying setting. ... "
" ... 3) Wait for it to do a full spin, especially between wash and rinse. ... "
" ... 1 Add water, soap, clothes to wash ... IF it knocks, adjust clothes to balance) ... "
" ... You do have to fill/empty/ spin (wash)/ fill/empty/spin (rinse) each load so be prepared for a little manual labor. ... "
Body / Size
31size, great for small, easy to use, space, compact
+90%
-10%
" ... its size is perfect and its so convenient and perfect for small spaces . ... "
" ... This is light enough that my wife can carry and move it around without my assistance. ... "
" ... It is very compact so it doesn’t take much space. ... "
" ... I love it for its size its low noise and its so easy to use ... "
" ... No bulky items. ... "
" ... Small easy to use and doesn't take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... Super reliable and compact. ... "
" ... What I liked about the product is that it is very light weight and great for small apartments are areas. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
30hose, drain, shower, wash, fill
+67%
-33%
" ... 1 Add water, soap, clothes to wash ... Refill with water to rinse ... "
" ... Finally, I end by rinsing with HOT WATER. ... "
" ... The spinner gets as much water out of the clothes as a full size washing machine does. ... "
" ... Also, you will have to do a couple smaller spin cycles at the end but the spinner does quite well at removing excess water. ... "
" ... Much better than rinsing undies in the sink and T-shirts in the bathtub. ... Fill with desired temperature water, wash cycle with detergent, drain, spin, fill with clean water, rinse cycle with fabric softener, drain, spin. ... "
" ... wash very well save water . ... "
" ... Fits perfectly in RV bathtub, makes it easy to use shower sprayer for filling and easy to drain in tub. ... "
" ... 2 for my house, but I busted the hose where the water comes out. ... "
Marketplace
29return, returning, send, seller, contacted the seller
+41%
-59%
" ... Now I have to go through returning it. ... "
" ... I tried to contact the company to find a way to fix it, they never reply. ... "
" ... I got my refund but waiting for the label so I can chip it back. ... "
" ... hindsight is 20/20 if I could go back in time I would never have purchased this trash. ... "
" ... I ordered a giantex but not what I received! ... "
" ... not draining at all, tried to return item, the return window close smh ... "
" ... Contacted the Seller and couldnt even get a partial refund. ... "
" ... I contact the seller. ... But no one responded. ... "
Body / Storage
28laundry, space, wash, spinner, spin basket
+89%
-11%
" ... This washer purchase fit our needs perfectly! ... The wash basket hold more clothing than I expected it to, and the spin basket has very high centrifugal force so the clothes come out almost dry. ... "
" ... I recommend this for anyone who is in a small space without a standard washer dryer hookup. ... "
" ... This is a wonderful washer especially if you live in a small space. ... "
" ... I was able to wash five t-shirts and four smaller items with a little room to spare. ... Having this machine is so much better than having to go to the coin op laundry frequently. ... "
" ... It literally just sits and takes up decent amount of space ... "
" ... So far so good, but I can't see this machine working out for large items. ... "
" ... Small amount of detergent goes along way . ... "
" ... 3- Well balance the items in both compartments. ... "
Usage / Ease
24easy, small, machine, super, spaces
+92%
-8%
" ... staffs are very friendly and easy to get along. ... "
" ... This machine has raised bars on top so it’s easy to turn the knobs. ... "
" ... Fits into small spaces and very easy to use! ... "
" ... This machine is very easy to use and surprisingly quiet. ... "
" ... It doesn’t make much noise and is very easy to use. ... "
" ... Small easy to use and doesn't take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Under 20lbs so easy to move around. ... "
Price
21worth, waste, worth the money, saving, laundromat
+71%
-29%
" ... It's worth every penny. ... "
" ... Very cost effective for me ... "
" ... Exactly what I needed and worth the price. ... "
" ... It’s definitely worth it ... "
" ... But worth it compared to laundromat prices. ... "
" ... And now I will be saving so much money . ... "
" ... But for 1 or 2 people, it will absolutely save you time and money with going to the laundrymat. ... "
" ... Very much worth getting. ... "
Body / Fit
19tub, bathtub, spinning, sink, pair of jeans
+84%
-16%
" ... Even though we wanted the bigger one, this one happened to fit better in the closet where it now permanently resides. ... "
" ... The fill hose doesnt fit my sink so I have a bucket I use to fill the tub. ... "
" ... I love it because it fits eastly in my apartment, and even my bathtub when I use it. ... "
" ... Holds more than I expect and quite even spinning. ... "
" ... Fine, i stick a carabiner on the plastic loop in place of the hook. ... "
" ... Fits into small spaces and very easy to use! ... "
" ... It is so convenient and fits well in my bathroom. ... "
" ... Fits perfectly in RV bathtub, makes it easy to use shower sprayer for filling and easy to drain in tub. ... "
Sound
18loud, spinner, neighbors, bit, washer
+33%
-67%
" ... The only thing that I didn't love was how loud it would get if apinning was out of balance. ... "
" ... A bit loud, but quieter than others I have tried. ... "
" ... The noise is as expected, but more noise from timer than machine itself. ... "
" ... It’s a tad noisy but not enough to disturb the neighbors. ... "
" ... It can also be very loud unless ... "
" ... The spin cycle bin works well but is loud because it shakes the machine. ... "
" ... Very loud poorly made. ... "
" ... Noisy only if unbalanced. ... "
Body / Build Quality
17plastic, machine, hoses, rubber, hose
+29%
-71%
" ... Broke after a month using it. ... "
" ... I had it less than 1.5 months and it broke. ... "
" ... May 5: Did my second load, and the spinner broke (so the entire machine broke). ... "
" ... Not even a month, and it broke! ... "
" ... It’s a risk of electric shock because the leak is coming from the inside of the bottom part and that is where I see the electrical wirings are when I peeked on the bottom side . ... "
" ... The hoses are flimsy and dose not hook up to water you have to hold hose up under the faucet not practical for elderly or a handicap person , I was disappointed to say the least. ... "
" ... Hose is cheaply made and to my knowledge not easy to replace if you can at all. ... "
" ... The machine came with rusted screws and a slight crack on the side. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
13return, returning, send, contacted the seller, returned
+8%
-92%
" ... You will be returning this item. ... I ended up returning this item for a refund. ... I was so frustrated at that point, I just wanted a refund. ... "
" ... Now I have to go through returning it. ... "
" ... Contacted the Seller and couldnt even get a partial refund. ... "
" ... not draining at all, tried to return item, the return window close smh ... "
" ... Note: I've submitted a refund/return request and may have them send another unit. ... "
" ... hindsight is 20/20 if I could go back in time I would never have purchased this trash. ... "
" ... I got my refund but waiting for the label so I can chip it back. ... "
" ... I tried to contact the company to find a way to fix it, they never reply. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
12spinner, washer, noisy, noise level, easy to use
+50%
-50%
" ... It makes the most noise when it is spinning out the laundry. ... "
" ... Noisy only if unbalanced. ... "
" ... It’s a tad noisy but not enough to disturb the neighbors. ... "
" ... The noise is as expected, but more noise from timer than machine itself. ... "
" ... You have to put the right amount of clothes otherwise it gets imbalanced and makes a ton of noise. ... That's why I gave a lower rating on noise level. ... "
Performance
10well, done, still, pretty, machine
+100%
" ... It does the job without much hassle. ... "
" ... So easy, so fast. ... "
" ... This machine got the job done. ... "
" ... It gets the job done though. ... "
" ... I have what does over a year and is still working is still good condition still do the job recommended don't be afraid to buy it buy it ... "
" ... Does the job well! ... "
" ... I have a pretty smooth system going. ... "
" ... It fills up faster, and drains faster (well, technically the same speed, but less time to fill up and drain). ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
10pictures, company, spoke, see, responded
+70%
-30%
" ... 🤷♀️Please see the video and pictures as my proof of complaints. ... "
" ... But seller replaced item and I am satisfied now. ... "
" ... All I can say is kudos to them. ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... Note: this model is now being sold in California! ... "
" ... and I got beyond figuring it out, I sent pictures to show my solution otherwise it's a godsend. ... "
" ... Thank you very much ! ... "
Body / Pipe
8drain, fill, water, use a bucket, sink
+13%
-88%
" ... The drain hose have 1/2 inches cracked on two sites ... "
" ... The drain hose could be longer. ... "
" ... The hose situation, is beyond frustrating . ... "
" ... What I don't like is that after only having it for about two months there is a hole in the drainage hose which is resulting in me purchasing a whole new portable washing machine. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the hose, it’s practically useless ... "
Sound / Volume
7bit, neighbors, spin, machine, cycle
-100%
" ... It’s a tad noisy but not enough to disturb the neighbors. ... "
" ... A bit loud, but quieter than others I have tried. ... "
" ... The only thing that I didn't love was how loud it would get if apinning was out of balance. ... "
" ... It can also be very loud unless ... "
" ... Very loud poorly made. ... "
" ... The spin cycle bin works well but is loud because it shakes the machine. ... "
Body / Comfort
7socks, shirt, laundromat, wear, pants
+57%
-43%
" ... It takes more hands on, but I like that choice. ... "
" ... For shirt,pants socks works great ... "
" ... It feels good not having to go to a laundromat as often. ... "
" ... It works very good I'm so glad you have it it small I can put one pair of pants a t-shirt two pair of boxers three pair of socks and it washes it very well I thought about making the review video on YouTube but I haven't made one yet been having it for about a 2 month it's still working I would say if you're going to wash a pair of jeans just one by itself it does spin dry for genes it's moisty everything else comes out pretty dry I would recommend it to anyone ... "
Usage / For Kids
6loads, also, 3
+100%
" ... I have 3 kids and I do 1-2 loads a day and it’s so quick and easy. ... My kids also enjoy doing it with me. ... "
" ... This is great for underwear and probably baby/kid stuff (I dont have small humans). ... "
" ... My 8 year old granddaughter can use it without any problems too! ... "
" ... With two toddlers she uses it nearly daily. ... "
" ... It's fairly quiet so I can do it at night when the kids are sleeping, or during nighttime if I dare. ... "
" ... Absolute game changer for me & my sons. ... "
Body / Weight
5easy, weight, lift, heavy, great for small
+80%
-20%
" ... It is light weight and very easy to use. ... "
" ... It’s lite weight, so it’s easy for transporting. ... "
" ... This mini wash is very light weight and easy to move around. ... "
" ... What I liked about the product is that it is very light weight and great for small apartments are areas. ... "
Usage / For Travel
4laundromat, traveling, travel, trailer, shower
+100%
" ... We plan to use when traveling with our RV. ... "
" ... I bought it for our travel trailer for when we go on long trips. ... We leave it in the shower while we're traveling. ... "
" ... Exactly what I need to save both on trips to the laundromat and money ... "
" ... This is it, Great quality, does the job perfectly, and saves on those pesky trips to the laundromat. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
4arrived, right, product, ordered, first
+75%
-25%
" ... Been waiting for it for 2 weeks and mask is all I received??!? ... "
" ... OMG - Arrived right on time. ... "
" ... Product was delivered the other day. ... "
Cable
4short, use, hose, find, fill
+25%
-75%
" ... Downsides: cord is short, and can’t shift the drainage tube from left to right (so lifting this to drain into sink/tub takes some strength). ... "
" ... Also, the electrical cord is a bit short. ... I have to use an extension cord. ... "
" ... very short (I use a bucket to fill it with water instead), I also wish the cord was longer. ... "
Usage / Setup
3instructions, confusing
+33%
-67%
" ... Directions were poorly written. ... "
Power
3super, energy, efficient, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... Perfect for small loads at a time and it's energy efficient. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
3see
+100%
" ... 🤷♀️Please see the video and pictures as my proof of complaints. ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... and I got beyond figuring it out, I sent pictures to show my solution otherwise it's a godsend. ... "
Body / Design
3design
+67%
-33%
" ... cute idea but from what I've read before buying this lol,I too had same issue. ... "
" ... NUMEROUS design FLAWS. ... "
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