Panda Portable Washing Machine 10 LBS Capacity, Fully Automatic 1.34 Cu.ft. Top Load Portable Washer with Built-in Drain Pump, Compact Laundry Washer for Apartment and Household

So, a couple years ago we got a portable dishwasher which taught me the joys of portable appliances. So I knew these existed but with a laundry room in the corner of our building just a few doors and a flight of stairs away- we didn't really see the point in getting one.Then I got hurt.Even though the laundry room isn't that far, those stairs otoh were *painful* for me so, since the husband was on the road, we started talking about getting a portable washing machine. We eventually decided against it when the husband changed vocations to a tech gig where he can work from home. He's home to help me so, that kind of killed that.Then 2020 came. And the coin shortage hit. And stuck around for several *months.* And, the conversation came up yet again.Third time is the charm I guess cause, he caved. :DSo, these are my initial impressions and if there's anything else I encounter over the coming months, I'll post it below.Is it easy?For us, it worked right out of the box. With an adapter already installed on the kitchen faucet for the dishwasher, the quick release hose fit just fine already-- in fact, the only thing we "had" to buy was a dolly but that was only because we're on the second floor and it's quieter (and slightly easier) to roll in and out of position than the wheels that it already has. Were we on the ground floor, we wouldn't have bothered. So, extra points for the little wheels. They were a nice touch.I also like the separate options- for example it can do just a rinse and spin or even just a spin if you want as well as adjust the water level. These have already proven useful for us since if you're going to overload it (and let's face facts, *everyone* overloads *any* washing machine at *some* point) you can throw it through an extra wash or an extra rinse or whatever. That's actually kinda nice.The handholds were a thoughtful touch as well. As were the little hooks for the power cord and the drain hose. In fact, I really like the drain hose holder thing so that you can just hook it onto something (like a dish rack for example) and not have to worry about it flopping out of the sink. Water pressure is also low enough that it doesn't cause the hose to jerk around either.So, good job on the details.Now, how loud is it?Obviously, the heavier the load-- the louder it's going to be but, so far? With a normal load, it's actually quieter than my dishwasher even when it spins. The only loud thing about it is the beep at the end of the cycle but, honestly? The beep isn't any louder than my microwave or even my instapot. In fact, it's the exact same beep as both my instapot and my dishwasher. Go figure. lol.Point is that in an open concept apartment, the husband can be working his phone job in the living "room" area while the washing machine is in the kitchen and neither customers nor bosses on the phone can hear anything other than the beeps. (He's claiming that a dump truck is backing up outside if he forgets to hit the mute when it comes to an end.)Finally, how much can it wash?Obviously, it's portable so it's not going to handle the same amount as a full sized machine but, otoh, it's not coin operated so you can go to town and wash whenever you want. ;)Basically? I managed to get a Full sized comforter that was a bit on the thin side through with a little babysitting. Yeah, it took a little manipulating of the load partway through and two rinses but, it went through and since that's the largest item that we have in regular use, that's okay.Now, I would probably prefer the coin op for it because while it came out cleaner, I can't bet my life on it coming out as absolutely clean as it can possibly be but again, right now we have a coin shortage and it really needs to be washed once a month at least-- so, we're at "needs must" territory when it comes to that blanket to be honest.Still, point *is* that it's right on that edge so if your blanket/comforter is super thick and/or Queen sized or larger, you're still gonna have to use the laundromat for that item.To be fair though, I honestly don't see how *any* portable washing machine could handle that old comforter of mine with aplomb anyway so, I'm seriously not docking them any for that.In short? It's wonderful. It really, really is. We don't have to "scout" whether or not there's a washer that's available anymore, we don't have to try to track down a bank that's still willing to give out quarters every couple of weeks (fewer and fewer branches seem to be doing that these days even before the shortage), and we don't have to avoid using the dish towels and cloth napkins either. Really, I foresee our paper towel usage go down as a result.So, yeah, I love this thing! I really, really do. :DEdit:We are now into the first part of 2023 and it's still going strong.Here's some more long term things that I've noticed during that time.1) it is still *really* easy to overdo the soap!!!I blame a lifetime of regular sized washing machines but this thing takes practically almost none.2) it's also still kind of easy to try to overload it.Again. I blame myself and not the machine for that.Obviously, if you overlaod any machine too much or put in too much soap, you run the risk of getting those dreaded white streaks but a good trick for preventing that is to use the small, collapsable drying rack we bought as my guide because the perfect load seems to be just what that rack holds. Which is a really good guide, actually.As I mentioned before though, it really isn't that big of a deal because we can easily do another load the next day. Frankly, given that by my calculations, this thing has fully paid for itself by the end of 2021 and has been actively saving us a small fortune in this last year.... I am more than okay with that. In fact, since the loads *are* so quick and easily taken care of, we have found ourselves not procrastinating on doing the laundry anymore. :D

In short, I believe this washing machine is perfect IF:A. You're tired of visiting laundromatsB. You need a washing machine large enough to wash blankets and/or pillowsC. You're willing to sacrifice alittle bit of floor space in order to get the benefits of "A" and "B."When you live full time in less than 250 sq ft of space, you learn to get creative and prioritize what matters to you. After 2 years of visiting laundromats, I began to look for a solution to installing a portable washing machine in our RV. If you've ever put "best RV washing machines" into a search engine, you'll know you'll come up with dozens of makes, models, and sizes to choose from.I knew I wanted an electric model (there are old-school "manual" washing methods out there. Not against that, but in a family of 4 with 5 dogs and 2 cats, that isn't practical for us in the long term).I knew I wanted a larger model. They have tiny...and I mean REALLY small washing machines out there, but I wanted something that I could wash basic bedding in it if I needed to, like a pillow or a blanket. This machine is the equivalent of washing half of what a "normal" home washing machine can do, BUT it's still large enough to wash a standard-size pillow in. (obviously, to wash a massive comforter or our giant weighted blankets, I'll have to go to a Laundromat, but that was always true even with a larger machine at our house).Lastly, I love this machine because not only does it spin the clothes REALLY well, so they don't need a long time to line-dry, there is an "air dry" feature built into the washing machine (takes an extra 60 minutes, but especially for heavier items like towels and jeans it's totally worth it).Trade off? We lost some floor space in our 2nd bathroom. We can still use the toilet, sink, and shower, it's just alittle tighter than it once was. For us, this was a win, because we wanted a washing machine that could actually...you know...keep up with our family and wash all our clothes. AND that hose is a "quick disconnect," so it's super easy to remove and we can still use the sink for washing hands, getting ready in the morning, etc.To address some of the negative reviews -- first of all, read the Manual. #1...because it's hilarious, as the native-language-to-English- translation is comical.#2. Because it addresses ALL of the problems people are mentioning, like:Leaking? Well, check your hose connections, and it says right in there to make sure to not overfill the washing machine with water as it can splash out of the drum. The bottom of this machine is "open," meaning any water splashing out of the drum will go on your floor. We put shams down, in our case, just in case that should happen.Oh, it's not filling up with water? They tell you how to add more, at any point, during the wash cycle, if the water level isn't up to your expectations.Water comes out of the drain hose too fast? Yep, it does. Cuz it's draining it. And it may overflow a tiny RV sink, so find a bigger drain (like the one in a shower).In short, like everything in the RV world, you have to prioritize what's important to you. What you need, and what you're willing to sacrifice (if need be) to fulfill that need. For us, this machine is a game changer, a life changer, that will help make things easier for many years to come by saving us time, energy, and even money in the long run...and the only thing we sacrificed is unused floor space in a bathroom we typically only use in the morning and at night.For us, it was a win-win-win.