After 5 years, it still works like a robot! What can you ask for

I purchased this washer in 2003 and liked it very much. After we relocated and moved into a big house, I still kept it because it saves water, enviroment friendly and washes prtty well. I thought it would cover its own cost after 2 or 3 years of usage, and glad to see it's as strong as the beginning by 2008.

Suitable for house use!

This kind of washer is very suitable for personal or house use. The volume is not too big so one can keep it in bathroom or kitchen (it doesn't leak if the outgoing waste water is treated properly near sink). If you do not like the dirty public washers, or you are tired of using quarters for washing times a week, this is absolutely a great choice! By the way, you need sunshine to dry the clothes since it can just dry your clothes by rotating.

So far So Good!

I have had my Haier HLP21E for about a week now...I got it online for about $240 (including shipping). The installation was a little bit tricky due to the akward diagrams on the manual. Luckily they have a 24 hour technical support 800 #. The first time I ran the machine it leaked a tiny bit...but that stopped by itself the next day. I have used the machine for about 6 days in a row and it seems to work perfectly now. There are a few quirks with the machine. The water temperature is controlled by the hot/cold handles on the sink. The washer needs to be fairly close to the faucet and sink because the hoses are not that long. I also have to use the handle of a heavy beer mug in order to weigh down the drain hose in the sink. Unless you have a dryer, the clothes need to be hung up to dry (I dry them on my shower curtain rod and most stuff dries overnight). The good part about the washer is that my clothes come out clean and smelling great. I no longer have to haul all my laundry downstairs to the laundromat across the street. I'm also saving 3 bucks a load, which is what I used to pay at the laundromat. So far I really like this little machine! I think it may end up being the best purchase I've made in a long time.

Great mini washer for apartment

I read a lot of reviews from different sites about this product. There are some reviews saying it is hard to install so I didn't make my decision until this July. I got this machine from Amazon a few days ago. I read the instruction carefully before installed. The instruction and the product indicated how to place the plate correctly onto the bottom. This machine is perfect for 2 persons. The clothes dry easily because the spin is strong enough. The machine is not very noisy, and understand it should have some kind of sound when it washes or spin. I used the box which came with this machine to cover it because I don't want my apartment manager knows, and it help a little bit on the sound.
I lived at the 3rd floor and my apartment doesn't have laundry. It saved my life a lot.
At the beginning, I thought that it would deliver by UPS but it was not. I tracked the package everyday to make sure I have someone standby to receive the package because it is a heavy case, over 60 lbs., I didn't want it returned. When I tracked the package was arrived the city, the shipping company will call or email you to contact them to arrange the delivery, I was so happy with it.

LOVE IT!

I live in a second floor apartment with a young toddler in a building that does have one washer and dryer, but are neither very good and cost a total of $2.50 for one load. I bought this in the hopes that it will relieve me from having to run downstairs frequently, leaving my little one alone.

I have had this for about two months now and I absolutely LOVE IT! Sure it holds less, sometimes it can be noisy during a spin cycle for a heavier than normal load for maybe 10 SECONDS at the most, but regardless it has been one of THE BEST purchases I've made. It has really simplified my life and has allowed me to keep my child under watchful eye. I've no leak issues, instructions were easy to follow, and an easy put together. LOVE the easy pop on and off hose adapter thingy too. The only very minor issue I take with it, is the spout where the water comes out...if I already have the water going full blast from the faucet, waiting for me to hit the button to begin filling, the sponge located inside the spout can be pushed out by the rush of water. However, if I am paying attention , it usually doesn't happen. It's an easy fix though if it does, just push it back in.

A can't do without item!

I got my little washer a few weeks ago, And could not be more pleased. I've used compact washers in the past, while living in apartments, but found them to be expensive, and most of the time you must purchase both washer and dryer. This little machine washes just about everything I need, and drip drying is no problem because the spin cycle really does it's job. I kept putting off ordering my washing machine because I just couldn't believe that it would work so well. Now, I could kick myself for not getting it sooner. My neighbor has seen it and has ordered one already. No more spending my days off from work at the laundry mat.

Best decision I've ever made.. except marrying my husband.

This is a wonderful wondeful little machine. It's small enough to fit, but large enough to do a good size load!

Warning though... human error can occur... don't forget to put drain tube INTO SINK.. floods may occur *grins sheepishly*


If I could rate 20/5 stars, I would.

Best Washer I used! Compact. Quiet. Clean..

I have been using this Haier for HLP21E 2 weeks. I live in an apartment and there is not enough room there. This machine is great! It takes so little room. I just put it in the bathroom. It is so convenient.

Before I am cooking a meal, I throw 4 or 5 clothes into it, and after I finish my lunch the clothes ready. The spin is so good that the clothes are almost dry. for some clothes like T shirts you don't even need a dryer. We have public laundry using coins, but I think this Haier small washer washes much cleaner than that. And what's more important you don't have to drive far out to the laundry.

It is very quiet, at least much much more quiet than the public laundry. You can do other things like listening to music in your bedroom and the washer works in your bathroom. It doesn't interfere.

And I move sometimes, so it's much better you have a smaller washer than a huge one. I just cant love this small machine more.

I'm in love with this washing machine!!!

I've had other portable washers in the past with larger capacities and was skeptical about buying this one. On the plus side, the smaller size does fit well in my kitchen and leave me plenty of work room. On the negative size, there isn't one. I read many of the reviews here before deciding on buying this model. So many people were very happy with it, the price was right, and it beats hand-washing in the sink. Now, I see why so many others were happy. It washes very well, has a nice selection of wash cycles to choose from, and the spin cycle looks like something out of NASA's astronaut training camp! I've never seen anything go so fast, and yet the machine is very quiet. It was very simple to install and begin using quickly upon arrival. No more laundromat either, and I never thought I'd have so much fun doing laundry!

I love this little machine

I have had this little washing machine for about a month and I am absolutely delighted with it. It is sooooo quiet. Had a few glitches to sort out at the beginning mostly caused by the less than adequate instructions but I used what others had said in their reviews and quickly got everything working well.

It cleans my clothes well, only complaint really is it spins so well that it leaves some clothes very wrinkled. But if it didn't spin well I would complain about that.

Very nice little washer

Our daughter was born last year and the are always stuffs to wash. They are constantly small items and won't be economical to use the big washer. This Haier washer is just the right size. It has three water level settings: Low, medium and High. Low water level is good for the baby's clothes; High water level is good for 8~10 adults' clothes.

The hose is very easy to set up. The washer comes with a adaptor which can handle most faulsets. So far I did not notice any water leak which I read from some reviews. I guess those leaks may come more from improper installments.

The noise is not much. Even at the spin cycle the machine is reasonably quiet. I don't need to turn the TV louder.

It's a great washer for the family of 3.

Amazing washing machine!

This is bar none the best washer! Everything is included to simply hook it to almost any kitchen type tap, You don't need to run to the hardware store for an adapter (there is a washer to remove if it the inside thread). Ok from some of the reviews I see people can't read an owners manual, or are talking about an older modle. Read the Owners Manual then assemble the bottom plate, put in the almost idiot proof lint filter (it says Top,on the top and bottom on the bottom which is soooo easy to clean,and you must clean it every time.) level the machine adjusting the feet (you will need a level, I got a magnetic plastic one for 99 cents from the hardward store), and your ready to wash clothes. It's QUIET!!! very Quiet. You should use the HE laundry soap. It will nicely and quietly wash a set of full sized cotton sheets, including the two pillow cases, I have washed two pairs of heavy Jeans in it. I do a wash every other day. The controlls are so easy, and check this out you loose power and machine remember were it was in the cycle you just press the start button it takes off where it left off. It dings when it's done but does so quietly,if you leave the top up after putting in the clothes and soap it dings at the start of the wash cycle, to remind you to put the cover down. I can't even think of any thing negative to comment on. OH and the stainless steel basket is a HUGE plus if you live with hard water. One of the BEST features is whe the clothes come out of the machine they are dryer then any full sized I have used! This is a wonderful product, some of the negative responces are from people that either try to overload it or put in too much soap. I have used regular soap, but using less than a 1/4 cap full. With the price of gas and the cost to go to the laundrymat, This machine will save you a lot of money in a short time. It's Quiet!, does a great job of washing clothes! If you fear your landlord might not like you using this, you take the box it comes in spraypaint it white make a nice cover to hide it under. Save the packing material and when you move it's covert moving into your next apartment..lol

EXCELLENT FOR THE PRICE!!

I've had my washer for almost a year now and it's been working great. I've had no problems with it at all.

I rent an apt and my landlords have no idea that I have this washer ( I bought it while they were away on vacation). I live upstairs and they live downstairs.

I don't want to ask them for fear they'll say no.

It makes a litle humming noise. That's it!! You can't even hear it in the next room. It's really a quiet little machine.

When I'm done using it, I slip the box that it came in, over the machine and then I place a long black cloth over it with a small doiley on top of it and then I place pictures on there so it looks like a table. (Gotta do that when the landlords need to do something in my apt- which is not very often thank goodness.)

I love this machine. It washes everythng so clean.

I can't tell you how much money I saved by not going to the laundromat. Athough I still have to go to wash my quilts but that doesn't cost all that much.

I never had any water spills... I always keep my eye on the machine. Last thing I need is for my landlords to find out. Oh dear.....

It's an EXCELLENT machine to have. :):)

Comparison with 4.9lb washer

I owned the 4.9lb haier washer for three years until it was broken down, then I decided to get this one. In my opinion, this one is far
more superior than the 4.9lb washer. The 4.9lb washer kept stopping due to unbalanced cloth, but I never have this problem for this washer.

Fantastic so far - and some important tips for use.

I heard about it on a Wednesday, researched it Wed night, bought it on Thursday and I now it is Saturday I am head over heels in love with it. I feel like Wall- E!

For the past 5 years I have lived in a walk up NYC apt without laundry in the building or a real washing machine hookup. I am very busy, hate wasting my days off lugging heavy bags to the crowded, dirty, noisy expensive laundromat, and don't like the lack of control, poor quality, sock loss, stinky detergent and insane cost of dropping clothes off, so the laundry has been a thorn in my side for a long time. I was very suspicious of this machine but thought I would give it a try and I'm so very glad that I have.

FACTS:
The setup was super easy, it hooked onto my sink in a flash, I have had no leaks at all, and the wash cycle system is simple and intuitive.

I have been running it on the ' high' water level, and sometimes even adding more water to the top with the manual override. It's been working fine, no leaks at all.

I am using the water draining into the sink as a gray water pre wash for my dishes and will save the rinse outflow in the summer for my plants.

PROS:
The price is pretty unbeatable.
Total control- over the wash time and cycles- heavy to delicate - water temperature, and everything else.
Ease of use- it is very intuitive.
It's not silent when it runs but it's quiet enough. Certainly not disturbing or annoying.
My clothes are coming out way cleaner than at the laundromat. I mean WAY CLEANER.
The clothes come out dry enough so that they will dry overnight.
My cat is entertained by the sink outflow and likes to sit on the machine ...
If you work at home it's a no brainer to deal with and segments your work periods ( aka gives you excuses for little breaks!)

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Someone smart mentioned this in another review and they were right: it is IMPERATIVE that you attach some sort of filter to the outflow tube that drains into the sink. It will catch a LOT of lint that would otherwise go down and perhaps block your kitchen plumbing. They mentioned attaching a paint strainer with a rubber band but I am cheep and I used very small gauge plastic mesh 'baggie' that my fresh garlic came in at the supermarket. I clean this every 2 washes or so, it's a bit annoying but worth it, since it catches a surprising amount of lint.

You should attach the outflow tube to the inflow tube with a bungee or something so it doesn't jump around when draining into the sink.

I have had some in unbalanced loads, but that's my fault for overloading. When it gets unbalanced it goes into perpetual rinsing. It's easy to override. This has happened in 2 of my 6 large loads.

You can have the faucet on for the whole time the machine is running its cycle. I turn mine on in the beginning of the wash cycle and turn it off when the rinse is done. I didn't think it would work but it did.

It's kind of heavy to move around without wheels, and it seems the caster set is long gone but I just put it on a small wheeled dolly I had and it's no problem. It doesn't have locking wheels but the weight of the machine itself keeps it from moving without permission.

If you are washing anything with a drawstring waist like running shorts or sweatpants make sure to knot the drawstring before washing. The washing motion tends to suck the drawstrings out and I had one side of the drawstring of some running shorts disappear into the waistband wasteland.

As far as capacity, I was worried, some people on youtube are talking about washing one full sheet at a time. I haven't washed sheets yet and I may take those to the laundromat, but I'd say it takes about one third to one half a normal load.I only wash one 'big' thing like jeans or sweatpants per load, then add a lot of little things like underwear socks a couple of T shirts to finish the load etc. Based on reviews, I'm not going to wash my comforters or curtains or klippan sofa cover in it at all.

Definitely use liquid detergent and definitely let the water load first and add the clothes second. Very soon you will be able to eyeball how much soap and clothing it can take. I 'll be honest and say that am using 99 cent store HE detergent and it's fine.

I was worried about cost of electric use but at 10 cents per kilowatt it's rated to use $25 of electricity a year. Even at 14-16 cents/kw in NYC it's still low. Nice!

OVERALL
If I have trouble I will update this but so far so good. Obviously it's not for the Duggar family, heavy duty work or for people who don't want to ever think about loading or detergent, but for the price for the apartment dweller, it's potentially life changing. Beyond cost of laundry, it's already paying for itself in the time I can spend to work at home while it's working versus wretched wasted hours at the dreaded laundromat.

My Newest Bestest Friend!!

I did a lot of portable washer research before I purchased this little wonder. It came in about two days after I ordered it and I couldn't be more impressed. I live by myself and this thing was really no problem to set up and start running. The manual was fairly easy to understand and this little machine has a lot of different wash cycles to choose from. I've had it for about 2 months now and I have not had one problem yet (knock on wood). The clothes don't really come out all that wrinkled but they do come out smelling great! I still use my Downey ball in this little washer for the softener and it works just fine. Then I dry them on a wooden drying rack. I love it!

A great buy!

I've been using this little machine for over two years. It works just great! It is perfect for people like me who live in an apartment. To use this washer, you need to learn some tricks, such like you need to hang the water-out hose higher than the water-in hose otherwise it won't store the water. And also you have to do a small load at a time with about 1/4-1/3 cup of detergent. At first, there is some water leak from the water-in hose but as long as you don't use too hot water, it is just fine after some use. Overall, I love this washer and would recommend it to my friends!

So far So Good!

I have had my Haier HLP21E for about a week now...I got it online for about $240 (including shipping). The installation was a little bit tricky due to the akward diagrams on the manual. Luckily they have a 24 hour technical support 800 #. The first time I ran the machine it leaked a tiny bit...but that stopped by itself the next day. I have used the machine for about 6 days in a row and it seems to work perfectly now. There are a few quirks with the machine. The water temperature is controlled by the hot/cold handles on the sink. The washer needs to be fairly close to the faucet and sink because the hoses are not that long. I also have to use the handle of a heavy beer mug in order to weigh down the drain hose in the sink. Unless you have a dryer, the clothes need to be hung up to dry (I dry them on my shower curtain rod and most stuff dries overnight). The good part about the washer is that my clothes come out clean and smelling great. I no longer have to haul all my laundry downstairs to the laundromat across the street. I'm also saving 3 bucks a load, which is what I used to pay at the laundromat. So far I really like this little machine! I think it may end up being the best purchase I've made in a long time.

Great Buy!

I am VERY happy with this machine..At first i made the same two mistakes everybody else does..I installed the bottom panel upside down and didn't tighten the hose at the machine end quite enough but when i got those two little kinks ironed out the machine works fine.With the less then 200$ price tag you really get a big bang for the buck from this washer.. I recommend this to ANYONE who is looking to be liberated from a life of slavery to the laundrymat!FREE AT LAST! FREE AT LAST!

great little machine!

this little washer is excellent!
i checked reviews on several machines before buying this one. wanted the washer/dryer combo from thor, but there seem to be numerous mechanical problems. especially surprising considering the price. also looked at the little "wonder washer" mini portable washer and rejected it for the same reason. it's apparently cheaply made, doesn't work well and got more bad reviews than good.
the haier reviews made me a little nervous, too, until i noticed that all the bad ones said the same thing. it leaks if connections are not tight enough, it makes a horrible sound if the plate is put on upside down, and it mustn't be over-loaded or have too much detergent put in. all of this amounted to consumer error. i really needed the washer and decided to take a chance. it's one of the best decisions i ever made. the only problem i had was with installing the plate. as everyone has mentioned, the holes don't match and the screws are too large. i remedied this by very gently enlarging the holes on the bottom of the machine with an ice pick, being careful not to damage any working parts. got the machine running soon and i've been using it several times a week since it arrived two months ago.
one other thing. in reference to the metal plate being improperly installed, there were comments about instructions not being clear. something may have changed since those reviews were written because the instruction book i have is quite explicit, and the plate is clearly marked. the directions are actually pressed into the metal. there is no way i would have put it on wrong. either people were ignoring this or (more likely, i think)haier took note of the problem and did something about it.
anyway, if you're in need of a washer and short on space, do get one of these. it's well worth the money.
my sincere thanks to everone who wrote reviews, good and bad. you were all instrumental in helping me make this choice.

Wonderful little machine

OK first let me start off by saying that anyone with anything negative to say about this machine must either have a defective model or is using the machine improperly. It is what it is...a compact washing machine. If you are expecting the machine to wash a huge load of clothes the same as a full sized washer look elsewhere...otherwise if you are like me with limited space and are just looking for a few clean clothes this washing machine is a winner.

This little machine is fantastic. I don't know how I lived so long without this. I live in NYC and technically we are not permitted to have washing machines. However after years of schlepping heaps of dirty laundry downstairs to the community laundromat and seeing some nasty things down there (bugs in the washing machines....ewww, mildew inside the washing machine windows, etc) not to mention the loads of $$$ wasted I decided to bite the bullet and buy a small washing machine. I just had a baby and refused to wash her clothes down there and honestly I'm tired of fighting for washers, dryers and spending so much $$$. So I was able to find this fabulous little machine on Craigslist for a whopping $50!!!

I figured what the heck...if it doesn't work it's only $50 but to my surprise this machine is absolutey fantastic. Now with that said keep in mind this is a compact washing machine...DO NOT OVERLOAD! If you use the washing machine correctly you will get sparkling clean clothes in the comfort of your own home. Here are some suggestions:

I prefer to wash with the water set on the medium level. High makes the water rise too much and in my opinion the clothes do not wash as well. Although I have washed a few loads on high with decent results I have received the best results with clothes washed on the medium level.

First with that said do not overload. My husband is a big guy (XXL shirts and size 38 waist pants) I typically do one pair of his jeans and maybe 3 or 4 of his t-shirts at a time. Towels I do one or two medium sized towels and maybe 2 or 3 tshirts. Not a lot but pretty good for a small sized machine. Now with my baby's clothes I'm able to do pretty much 4 days worth of onesies, socks, pj's, clothes etc with no problem. With my clothes (size 12 women) I can fit considerably more than with my husbands...lets say 3 or 4 workpants and a shirt or a few shirts etc. Whites I can do a decent size like 5 tshirts and 4 pairs of socks. Not bad at all.

Second I use high efficiency detergent. A little goes a long way. If you use high sudsing detergent like Tide or Cheer use only a quarter of a cap full. If you use too much detergent it will create too many suds and cause the machine to overflow and not wash as well. Personally I prefer Method detergent. It's HE, Eco Friendly and smells wonderful. I use the regular Method for me and my Husband and the baby Method for my Daughter. I do use fabric softener (again Method softener) I put a little in the Downy ball and it works perfect.

Third this machine washes clothes very clean if you follow the instructions above. I have seen white socks with black bottoms come out looking like new not to mention some questionable stains come out fabulously.

This washing machine is extremely compact...about 17" wide by 17" deep by 2.5 feet high. I am constantly doing laundry so I pretty much keep it stationary in my small kitchen and it fits perfectly. You can purchase castors for it to move it around easily if you wish but for me I keep in one spot and use it about 1-2x a day depending.

I have never had any leaks on the machine. Inititally we had to purchase an extra adaptor piece for our faucet in order to make the hose fit snug enough since our faucet is ancient. Another plus with this machine is that it spins the clothes so well they come out basically damp. I hang them on a drying rack and within a few hours everything is pretty much dry. Jeans and towels of course take longer than t-shirts but that is a given. I make sure to take the wet clothes out as soon as I hear the beep so that they don't get too wrinkled...another benefit is that this machine has a bell type signal to let you know when the clothes are done. If you are concerned about noise don't be. On top of everything else this machine is extremely quiet even on the spin cycle.

Overall I give this machine 5 stars. Hands down this has been the best purchase I have made in a long time if ever. I reccomend this machine to everyone I know without laundry facilities. It's definitely worth it's weight in gold.

very good and durable

giving five stars because I bought this washer 2 years ago from amazon and almost used it every day. Now it still works well.

Why NOT? 2nd time buyer and ECSTATIC!

I had the smaller version for 2 1/2 years and after much abuse it finally stopped spinning (... and I mean ABUSE)! It stopped spinning after I shoved a comforter into it (yes - I should have known better). And that one I bought for $145 delivered. (UPDATE: all the old one needed was a new belt! So my best friend will be getting a few years of service out of it as well!).

This time around I decided to get the larger model and how happy am I? I had it in my house and doing wash 1 1/2 days after ordering (and that was with normal shipping).

I don't have (and did not with the other one) any of the issues others have seen with leaking etc. First of all, I read directions.... There is some small assembly. Pay attention and make sure everything is tight and you wont have issues.

DO NOT USE NORMAL DETERGENT..... BUY HE only and you'll be fine.

As with my previous one, I am happy as a clam. Cannot to this day, 2 1/2 years after buying my one, understand why I put up with laundry mats for so long.

If I hadn't overstuffed the old one (time after time after time), I am sure it would still be working today..... And I dont mind, I was spending $100 a month at the laundry mat, so it paid for itself in six weeks.

This one I got for $245 delivered, so it will pay for itself in 10 weeks. I can live with that.

Go for it. You really have nothing to lose and if you are spending 80-100 bucks a month at the laundry mat, you would still make out even if the thing broke after 2-3 months.

Makes sense to me.


OH - A QUICK TIP FOR THE DRAIN HOSE - I tie it to the water intake hose... therefore it is always in the sink and I never have to worry about it coming loose... I tie them together about 5-7 inches from the end. Then the end of the water intake hose goes to the faucet, and by default the end of the drain hose sits in the sink tied to it

For other great info - clcik SEE ALL REVIEWs from me (there's only one) and its for the other model, on there I have picutres and part numbers for connecting to a bathroom sink (and it all applies to this model as well).... as a matter of fact, the wheels I bought for the first one, fits this one without any adjustments at all.

Haier Compact Washer

Absolutly everything I expected. The Haier HLP21E, 6 3/5 lb. capacity, holds about 1/2 load of a regular sized drum. Washes wonderful and spins out to just damp. I've been using Arm & Hammer liquid with the softener in it and have had no over-sudsing issues. ( I use about 1/2-3/4 capful). It came in about 5 days, much earlier than the esimated shipping date. It hooked up easy and has no leaks, and doesn't play Jingle Bells, (LOL) like previous models! It's perfect for 1-2 people in a small apartment, probably not the most paractical for a big family, but I love it. I think I was getting depression from having to drag my laundry out and up and down my stairs to the 2nd floor, especially during WNY winter, and now I'm SAVED!!!
No, I don't have a dryer, but I have use of a clothes line and bought a dryer rack that fits in my bath tub. So, Love, Love, Love!! And I make everyone that comes over, check-it-out, and they love it too! :D Oh, and I'm going to put it on a wheeled plant stand too, (like I read that someone else did) as soon as I find one with locking wheels.
Thanks for reading,
L.E.
Western NY

LOVE it!

Why didn't I buy this sooner?? This washer spins so well that even towels I wash in the evening are dry before I go to bed (I hang them and have a fan on them). The washer holds plenty and runs incredibly quietly. Loads that do retain more water after draining--towels/sweaters--do tend to make the first spin cycle a little loud (medium hum sound). However, the initial spin is less than 10 seconds, so about the time I notice that the washer is making more sound than normal, it's over.

Some the reviews mentioning placing the bottom tray 'convex/concave' were confusing to me. They may be clear to others, but I wasn't sure what the convex/concave was in reference to (me as I'm installing the tray with the washer on its side, or in reference to the washer when it's upright??), so here's what worked for me: install the tray so that it sets like it should catch water (like the drip pan under your refrigerator) when the washer is upright. Of course, with the holes in it, it isn't really a drip-pan, but hopefully this is easier to understand.

I found the 'quick connect' thing that was included with my washer kept leaking at the sink connection (I really had to make the connection at the washer tight to stop leaks there). I went to Home Depot and got a new connector for the sink for eight bucks & haven't had a problem since. I also tied both the hose & drain hoses together with velcro ties so they hang together in the sink. When I'm not using the hoses, I then use the velcro ties to hang the hoses on a hook on the wall.

I do love my Downy ball, but I think it makes alot of noise in this washer as it floats & rubs against the steel washer basin, so I just add the softener directly to the final rinse (there are 2 rinse cycles).

As another reviewer said--- the lint filter is incredible. I didn't think that little thing would catch much, but I really do have to empty it after every 1-3 washes.

If you're doing your laundry at a laundromat, save your money and time. This little washer is fantastic. I'm a laundry freak---I love doing laundry and I'm very picky about where/how it's done. Not to mention the safety concern in public laundromats. This washer is worth its weight in gold. Really.

How did I live in New York City for ten years without this?

No seriously, how have I been living in apartments for a decade without this machine? Through single and couple-dom life, I've been dragging my clothes to the local (and not-so local) laundromat resulting in frantic minutes scrounging for quarters, two hours of boredom, whites slowly turning yellow in those questionable big machines and a less-than-enthused significant other. Sometimes, I would just give up and wash those needed socks or undershirt in the shower praying they would dry hung up overnight. It was one of those nights that I finally had had enough and the boy started scouring the internet for a solution.

This machine is *my* miracle of modern technology and has significantly improved my life in quantifiable hours - and I bet has saved me money in the long run (if you consider it's five dollars per `big' wash load at the laudromat, and they only have `big' load machines.)

At about 2 1/2 feet high and 17 inches wide, this machine easily plugs into a three-pronged outlet, screws into a normal sink (normal screw-in adapter included - thank God!), and drainage hose hooks over the side of the sink, super easy. And it packs a powerful punch - everything comes out clean and surprisingly lint-free. I did have my doubts about the weird lint collector inside - which completely works, although a bit difficult to remove and empty. It's also surprisingly light - at 5'3" I'm not exactly a brute force of strength, but I have no problem sliding the machine back into the corner easily once finished, although I would have a problem lifting it up entirely. It's also quiet, there's only a slight audible hum when it vibrates - about the same level as a person humming, which you can barely hear in the next room. It's nowhere near as loud as regular machines and doesn't bothers anyone.

Any problems? Well when we first received, like others here we screwed in the bottom plate (there isn't much installation, just the one plate) backwards - curving away from the ground and it did make a weird crunch sound while running - however, it's a pretty tell-tale signal, and we flipped it around (like a cup sitting on a counter) in five minutes. Also, I was so excited about my first wash and over-loaded it - so we had a little puddle on the ground, but not since.

There are three water levels to choose from and at the high level it washes about two pants, a shirt, and three little items (say socks or underwear), or two towels and a facecloth, etc. I've easily fit in four t-shirts and five undergarments plus socks. By carefully ensuring everything is evenly distributed, I've even managed to wash my comforter cover - heaven! Realistically, it's about a half-load of laundry to a normal household washer. You control the water temperature by your sink. Being a girlie-girl when it comes to underwear, I can even throw in my delicates without worry. In two months I've had no problem with lace, silk, cotton or nylon ripping, and I haven't even used a mesh bag to protect them. Horray! The machine even allows for prolonged soaking if needed. Best of all, nothing comes out dripping. The spin cycle on the machine thoroughly drains water so many things dry overnight. After about a half hour wash, everything is ready to hang.

Definitely now part of my *must have apartment appliances* along with a microwave and toaster oven, I love this thing so much that I've actually named it Einstein and joked that should the significant other and I split up - the machine stays with me.

Very Convenient

This machine is easy and extremely wonderful when you don't have a car or a full washing machine. It does a well enough job the only thing is hooking it up to the faucet it doesn't fit just any faucet and it does tend to leak quite a bit but after dragging laundry to and from a laundramat well I will tell you it was worth the price. On the other hand I can't say much for the place that I ordered it from it was suppose to arrive in a few days I even paid extra instead it didn't arrive for 3 weeks I guess I should have ordered it from a target store website. So far everytime I order anything of a big size from Amazon I tend to get disappointed in the delivery. Small is fine but big (never again).

Awesome, but limitations

The only bad thing I have to say about this washer is that I wish I had bought the next size up. You can only fit 2 pairs of adult-size jeans -OR- 2 large, heavy bath-towels and have the machine operate optimally. I tried 3 pairs of jeans as a test, and the washing action was too impeded to clean them effectively. However, for socks, undergarments, light blouses, light towels, etc, it's FANTASTIC. It gets them cleaner than the agitator washers I'm used to using, especially if you use the "Heavy" wash cycle. Another plus is that it's gentle enough to wash some of my "hand-wash only" clothing.
I am extremely happy that I purchased it. I live in a mobile home, and it fit easily through my doorways, hooked up flawlessly, and doesn't thrash or bounce around as it washes (which was a big concern given my uneven floors and the small size.) For the most part, it handles my weekly needs, though I will still need to use the laundromat for large loads. (Blankets, for example.) For me, that's only every other month or so.
It came with nearly everything needed to connect it. However, if you are hooking it up to traditional laundry-room outlets, where hot-water and cold-water are seperate lines, you will need to buy a "Y" adapter. I found one easy enough at a local hardware store. This allowed me to hook the washer up permanently, although I need to manually open the lines to get the desired water temperature. I experimented a bit with the faucets and marked the handles so I know how far to turn them to get "cold", "warm" or "hot". Also, since I don't expect to disconnect the lines anytime soon, I bought plumbing tape to use around the threads to help seal the connection.
As for the "assembly," some people have posted that they put the convex end of the plate toward the floor (bulging side closest to the floor.) I used to write technical manuals, and the directions on the plate seem to suggest that it be installed with the concave side facing the floor, though the wording is slightly ambiguous. However, I installed it concave side facing the floor, and it works just fine. I am unsure as to why they don't ship it with the plate already installed, it would prevent confusion.

A must for apartment living

I purchased this washser January 2009 and it has been a joy to do laundry. The machine spin dries the clothes quite well and they dry in a reasonable amount of time. I purchased some drying racks and this tripod like rack. I also wash towels and sheets. Do not overload the machine as it will become unbalanced, may leak and the clothes just don't wash as well. When I wash towels, I only wash 2 bath towels at a time and only one double/queen sheet and a pillowcase at a time. I do recommend puchasing a good mesh laundry bag for washing a sweater. I like the way they keep their shape better in a bag and only use the quick wash cycle. When you set up the machine, make certain all your connections are tight and if you are unable to use the "u" shaped drain tube on your sink, tie or velcro the drain hose to the water intake hose. I am currently looking for a caster for making it easier to move the machine, although it is not that heavy. Only use HE soap and softener. One more piece of advise. Read all the reviews, many of them have some very good pieces of information and problem solving tips. All in all, this is the best purchase I have ever made.

Life changing piece of equipment!

This machine's compact size fits into the smallest of bathrooms and the faucet adapter can be left on the faucet all the time making hookup extremely quick. I hook the water up to the bathroom sink and let it drain into the bathtub, which works great. This 6.6 lb capacity is just the right size for weekly color-separated loads, so because I can do wash more frequently I don't need so much clothing. The best part about the washer is the very powerful spin cycle which helps wet clothes dry on the line (or shower curtain rod) in just hours. I think the spin cycle is more powerful than some full-sized washers. This allows the laundry day to take even less time from start to finish.
Cleaning quality is good but I do need to keep an eye on grease spots and pretreat more often than I would with a more powerful machine. Upon initial installation my connections were leaking but I tightened them up enough finally- and you only have to do this once if you leave the faucet adapter installed (hose snaps on to it while in use).

this is exactly what i need..

i was so excited when i received this washing machine. i use this machine for my baby's clothes. it's not loud and very easy to operate. size is just right. a must have for apartment dwellers.

Solution for water leakage from adaptor

I like to use my original aerator to wash dishes.Every time after laundry was done,I would unscrew the adaptor and switch back to my old aerator.Then I would switch back to the adaptor to do wash.A wrench is put near the sink for this purpose.It wasn't long before water began to leak.I called customer service but was told just to screw it tight,which I did and water still leaked.I thought of the teflon tape I used to install my shower head.I wrapped some around the adaptor about 3 turns.No water has ever leaked and I have not even changed the teflon tape.It costs only about 80 cents.I also taped the drain hose to the sink using masking tape.
Some of my tips for this machine are:
1.When I remove the quick connector,I wrap it around towel because water will shoot out even after faucet is turned off.
2.Machine tends to move a bit and the shop somehow got me caster wheels with locks.
3.It doesn't wash too big a load.It is hard to tell how much can be washed.I put clothes in a plastic shopping bad.It can hold about one and a half shopping bags of clothes.I turn on the washer and fill it up with water.After it is full,I open the lid and push clothes as further down as possible.So far,I have not had an unbalanced signal from the washer.
One complaint is that the control panel is too sensitive.Sometimes when I touch the panel and it is not even near the buttons,the machine would change to a different setting.
Where I am living now,electricity is cheap,about 6 cents per kwhr.It costs about $1 per month to use this washer.(I do about 8 to 10 washes a month).In the old days,I spent more than that for one wash in the laundromat.I still have to use the drier in the laundry room of this building but the savings have been considerable.

I like it

I live in an apartment, and I needed to buy small washer to wash my underwears and t-shirts. And this model is perfect to use and it is not that noisy, so sometimes I use it at night.

Love this little washer

I downsized and moved from a house into a 500-square foot studio apartment in the city back in February. One of the sacrifices I had to make -- or so I thought -- was private indoor laundry at home.

This little Haier changed that for me.

It is the smartest $200 or so that I have spent in a long time.

It is so cute and small, it fits right into my walk-in closet next to the bathroom. Works like a charm, I just move the washer out of the closet and a couple of feet into the bathroom, snap the hose onto the bathroom faucet and put the drain hose into the tub. I can do a whole week's worth of laundry in a couple of hours.

It holds roughly 1/3 to 1/2 of what most people would consider a normal load of clothes. In one wash load, I can do maybe 4 or 5 pairs of pants, or a full set of queen sheets (fitted bottom and flat top sheet); two large bath towels and two face towels.... you get the picture.

It is too small to wash my comfortor so I just do that once a month in the building laundromat downstairs.

I figure this machine has saved me at least $5/week in washing machine costs; probably more than that. So at this point the machine has already paid for itself.

I've never had any leaking problems except once when I experimented and washed a blanket that was too large for the machine. There was a small puddle on the bathroom floor afterwards; no big deal.

As long as you don't overstuff it, you shouldn't have any leaking issues.

It's also important to me that this machine is nice and new and CLEAN... I don't have to wonder who used the machine before me or what they put in it.

On a lighter note, this washing machine has also turned out to be something of a conversation piece. Whenever I have guests over and they see the washer next to the bathroom, they always comment on how cute and convenient it is.

I'm debating whether to get the Haier portable dryer; for now I use my shower curtain rod as a clothes line or I just do a bunch of loads of laundry, and take them downstairs to the laundromat dryer in one shot.

But it is so nice to have the option of doing all my laundry entirely in my apartment if I choose. Huge money saver and convenience. I highly recommend this machine.

The only (small) complaint I have about it is not really a complaint but more of a question. The drain hose and water line are very short. I wish they were a little longer so that I didn't have to move the washer into the bathroom (three feet away) to hook it up to the faucet.

I'm thinking of going to Home Depot and seeing if I can finding extensions for the water hose and the drain hose that would be long enough to reach into the bathroom.

If anyone has had any luck with that, please let me know.

I like it but it has it's quirks...

I also have the Haier portable dishwasher. That piece of equipment changed my way of life, seriously! This washer? Not so much. Uses same sink adaptor as the dishwasher, that was convenient. Found the washer on another website and it came with the screw-in wheels, that was convenient. I think this machine is loud - much louder than the dishwasher. I'm afraid that I'm going to make my neighbors next to me complain. The first spin is deafeningly loud but subsequent spins are not so bad. It also has a tendency to fill just a little too full on the "high water" setting. I only washed 2 regular sized towels (not jumbo sized bath sheets) and it just kept filling...and filling...and filling...and I found myself bailing water. Not fun. We'll see how it goes.

Very Pleased

I live in a small, college apartment on a tight budget. I recently gave birth and found that not only did the number of laundry loads increase but that they needed to be done ASAP. I decided to give this washer a go. I've been really pleased with its performance. The only difficulties I encountered were: 1) I needed to purchase a pipe wrench to get the aerator off the faucet and a level. 2) It leaked until I tightened the in-flow from the faucet. 3) It would keep filling and draining if the load was unbalanced (which depends on what you put in the machine). It can be a little loud when its spinning but I can run the machine with my son sleeping in the same room. Overall, this machine is a life-saver!

Good choice for an appartment or as a temporary solution

The washer came well packaged, in two boxes with a filler between the boxes.
Installation was easy. Of course I've meet a problem when a hole on bottom cover does not match to a hole in a body of a washer. Bottom cover is made from very soft metal and it is not a problem to punch new one.
On second use an input filter was a little bit popped out by water. I pushed it back and did not see any problem since then.
I use it two months and in a whole this washer works fine.

Do not over load

This is a great machine, especially if you live in a small place and have a baby like I do!. Just be careful about how full you fill it. It is quick to overflow on to floor if you put too much in.
Like most others we had trouble putting the bottom plate on. Directions are unclear. Put it on so the indentation is inside and the extended part faces floor. If you don't it will scrape and make a horrible noise. We made this mistake and had to flip it up and turn the plate around. Its shaped like that so when drum is full of clothes and water it has some room to sink too.

love it

the instruction to assemble are a confusing, but manageable. and was a little bit of a beast getting up my stairs to the apt. but once i got in and hooked up, even with some confusion with the instruction, it don't take more then a half hour, and i was ready to wash. it's been about a month now and no problems, the spin cycle is loud, but only last a minute...

but i love the little machine and it is well worth the money, i say it'll pay for it self in about another month. one of the smarter purchases from the web.

Great product for the price

I've been using the HLP21E for the last month and it's been working great. You just need to make sure that you don't overload the machine. I recommend it for anyone looking for an easy alternative lightweight machine.

excellent value, just enough features: what more do you need?

i've had my washer now for a week, and after 8 loads generally agree with most of the reviews here on amazon. this machine is my 2nd portable washer in the past 8 years (the 1st was a GE that was nearly full-sized). at this point i am happier with this machine and its smaller-sized load than i was with my previous machine that could handle 3x the amount of laundry.

this machine is very quiet, and somehow gets the clothes cleaner than the other larger machine. Haier claims this machine has a 6.6 pound capacity but in my experience a 5 pound load is what it handles well.

in pratcipal terms this 5 pound load of laundry equals:

* 4 bath towels

* a set of sheets (top, bottom and two pillow cases)

* 4 pairs of mens pants (3 khaki-types plus a pairs of denim jeans)

* about 8 pairs of socks, 6 boxers, 6 t-shirts

for me this means about 4 loads per week (i let a LOT of laundry piling up when i knew my washer was coming in a week). at the "Normal" setting a load of laundry takes about 40 minutes, and comes out very well "spun" and ready to hang-dry over night.

one thing i especially like about this washer is that while the tub is filling with water you can leave the cover open and add the detergent, then add the clothes before the agitation cycles begin. since this washer lacks a dispenser for detergent it is convenient to add the detergent to the machine while it fills.

there are three wash cycles (heavy, normal and quick), and three water levels. the other options are for a spin and a rinse. the control panel has membrane buttons similar to a microwave oven. the lid to the washer is made of transparent plastic which seems like a nice touch but in practice if you use even warm water this window clouds over from the steam.

using this washer is a bit more "hands-on" than a full size washing machine. for example you must adjust your water temperature manually, since there is only one hose that supplies water from a faucet. after the wash cycle begins you can turn your sink faucet to "cold" if you want cold water for the rinse, then you can walk away.

the drain hose must be in place in the sink, shower, or bath tub. the drain hose has a U-shape on the end that can be used to hang it in place. i've found the best arrangement in my bathroom is to hang this from the bar on the inside of my glass shower doors. this points the water into the tub and down the drain.

some of the other reviews mention that the user's guide is confusing. i did take the time to read through before i began setting up and using the machine and found that the instructions are about as good as you can expect with this type of product--and really not the worst i've ever seen.

one problem i did encounter was that the instructions seem to suggest that an item known as a "thread adapter" is included, but it is not (reading reviews on amazon and also walmart you will find several mentions of this item being missing). the "thread adapter" is a fitting that might be needed to attach the "quick connect" to your faucet, depending if you have "inside threads" or "outside threads" on your sink faucet. i happened to have a "thread adapter" on hand (it came with a Brita water filter) so i was able to set up my machine without an unplanned trip to the hardware store.

another minor problem that i have encountered is that when you're done using the washer and want to un-hook the water hose from your sink, the hose will be filled with about a cup of water that could spill onto the floor. on solution is to turn off the water, remove the hose from your sink and hold the free end up, then turn on the "power" to the washer and hit the "normal" wash cycles button. this will allow any water in the hose to drain into the wash tub. if you use the washer ever few days this small amount of water in the tub should not be any problem. you could also catch the water into a small container so that it doesn't end up in tub between uses.

Great product, poor documentation

I purchased this washer a little more than a year ago, and once I got the bottom plate on correctly (which is not easy to tell from the documentation), it's been great. Several others have mentioned this, but you want to put the metal plate thing on so it bulges out, rather than in. If you put it on bulging in, you will hear TERRIBLE noises when you try to do laundry. With it in the right position, it is actually quite quiet.

I've had a few spills, but not due to anything the washer did--my sink was actually clogged or partially clogged and overflowed. This was not the fault of the washer in the slightest. I've never had any overfilling issues with the water on the high setting, and as long as I don't overload it, I don't have a lot of unbalancing issues.

Keep in mind that a pair of jeans is 2-3 lbs, a t-shirt is about 1 lb and that the capacity is only 6.6 lbs and you shouldn't have many problems with overbalancing. :)

Good for a small family

Even it is very samll, it is very suitable for a small family. It is very quite; there is the reason I love it mostly.

handy compact machine to do your washing

Delivery: perfect condition (from [...])- no dents or damage, very well boxed, timely

Assemby: easy hose connection (though mine is useless because my sink faucet is not typical; the bottom plate is very thin aluminum with screw holes that will not match up, but a very small issue. You need to install it with the concave towards the floor. The illustration in manual is useless.

Load: decent size load; 3-4 loads is equal to about a medium of the regular-sized washer. You can fit a lot of toddler clothes in this washer. Adult clothes is limited, as well as bedding. Long pants or shirt sleeves can tangle a bit. I've even washed twin sheets, towels, smaller comforters, and rugs with great results. Heavy stains don't wash out too good (this goes with any washer I guess).

Washer pulse washes with low noise level. The initial spin to wring out water is pretty loud. The actual spin cycle noise level is lower and spins intermittently. The result is very dry clothes.

Problems: There were occasional malfunction with machine detecting water levels. Therefore, do not leave the machine alone when it is close to being done with filling the tub. If it is full and does not ring or stop at capacity, turn off the water and shift the tub gently from side to side. If this doesn't work, turn the capacity nob to the lower level, then back.

I was a little skeptical since some people did get faulty machines with questionable Haier customer service and problems with having the machine fixed. I'm happy with mine and hope it will last a few years. Having this machine beats going to the laundry room or the laundry mat. Now I need a compact dryer.

good for what it is

I have now owned this machine for a little over two years, and I must say...it is pretty good. During this time I have been washing clothes on average about twice a week. I have a family of four and here are my comments for the machine:
Pros -
can get close very clean (if you do not overload)
convenient - can fit into a corner of your kitchen and slide it out when you need it.
great for baby clothes and underwear
spins clothes very dry, clothes don't drip and are just damp to the touch so you can hang things on a drying rack, or heater to dry completely
Cons-
it really cannot hold that many clothes at all, in order for your clothes to get really clean, you should probably only fill it about half-way on high
FOr more than one person, you are going to have to do clothes ATLEAST twice a week in order to not have dirty laundry laying around

I was annoyed with the machine for a while, but now I've resigned myself that it is what it is. Its great so long as you don't overload it. It does not have an agitator, so the only way it can get your clothes clean is if they have alot of room to move around in there.

I now use the machine everyday to wash my cloth diapers and I must say, to my somewhat surprise, it is doing a great job at keeping them clean.

Especiallay for baby/little kid clothes, and cloth diapers, its a great investment. DOn't expect it to do what a big Kenmore can, but it is a workhorse so far.

So Far, so good,

After reading a lot of reviews on this product, I thought I'll chance it and get one, as I really did not want to use the public machines. What a surprise. I assembled as pictured and explained and had no trouble (after I've read some horror stories on bad assembly due to assembly instructions). I positioned the machine on a roller platform and made sure it was level. No problem. I also took some advise from some reviews and hooked the inlet/outlet pipes together with a tie at the faucet connection. I'm glad I did this - the water comes out really fast and forceful and would have unhooked the pipe if I just let it hook over the kitchen sink.
On the first hook-up I did 3 loads back to back and had no problems. On my second laundry day I did 5 loads back to back. On the fifth load I overloaded the tub with laundry and the machine made a few grinding noises. It kept on washing though. (Note to self: DO NOT OVERLOAD.)
The tub is bigger than I expected and would fit half a full washer load. (I could fit 1 pair jeans, 2 t-shirts, 1 pair shorts, 2 pair socks, 5 pair underwear - no problem). I also used a little too much soap on the first few loads - still saw soap in final rinse water.
Last week did 3rd laundry day - machine sounds fine (after overfull load the previous wash day) and did 2 loads back to back.
The laundry comes out clean and the tub (no agitator) is wonderful on my delicates.
I am really, really happy with my purchase and would highly recommend this washer to anyone in an apartment with no washer hookup pipes/outlet.

gets the job done

this washer gets the job done .....most people never bother to read instruction manuals when they purchase a product but are quick to leave bad reviews . the instruction booklet clearly states that heavilly soiled cloths must be pre-soakeed or stain remover applied first before washing. Other than that this machine does a great job for normal wash loads cloths are clean and dry.......Very portable and makes very little noise great for apartments.

Yes it's noisy but worth it

I've had this washer for about a month now and really have enjoyed not going to the laundromat! I guess Haier made some adjustments to the confusing parts because my bottom metal plate was labeled "This towards floor." The holes also do not match up well but I found the best way to get the plate on properly is to put in the screws opposite on the diagonal, like when putting a tire on a car. And the lint trap has markings for up & down and can only fit the one way. Took me about 15 min to set up. It is noisy but usually only during the first spin after the wash for the rinse cycle. It sounds like a regular washer's spin cycle but coming from such a small machine I think that's why it sounds horrendous. The most noise comes from the spinning in the rinse cycle, not the actual spin cycle which is a little odd. It doesn't last more than 5 seconds. The heavier the fabrics and larger the load the more noise it makes. The high water level does throw some water (maybe a tablespoons worth) around but it comes from the top of the machine and doesn't get on internal components. It also throws some water on the lower settings with heavier fabrics like towels and jeans. The clothes do come out pretty wrinkled but I have found if you smooth out the fabric before hanging to dry this gets rid of most. But ironing is not that difficult. My landlord lives right behind me, we share the wall where I use this machine and I have not heard any complaints. If I run my dishwasher at the same time I can't hear the washer at all. My dishwasher is actually louder. When I turn on the vent in the bathroom (where the machine is), it masks the sound of the washing cycle fairly well. I use All brand HE detergent & drain the water into a 2 gallon plant watering can (for each drain) & use it to water my non-edible plants. This type of All is biodegradable, safe for grey water use. Not sure about other brands of HE detergent. I use approximately 1/2 of a tablespoon's worth. Clothes come out clean & rinsed well. I also use borax powder and have had no trouble with it dissolving. The Downy ball also works great for the rinse cycle but I recommend putting it in after the wash cycle. It doesn't open during the wash but does slide along the tub & makes more noise. Something that confused me at first was how the water worked. There is no indication in the manual (which is less than useful, there's no point in even attempting to read it) if the machine beeped or anything when adding water. You just hook up the hose & turn the faucet on. Physics prevents it from overflowing or spraying or wasting. The capacity on medium is about the same as an extra small load for a normal sized washer. I can usually fit about 3 days worth of laundry on a medium load. I usually spent about $10/week at the laundry so this should pay for itself in about 6 months after figuring the cost of electricity. I have been able to wash 1 sheet at a time & was even able to wash a crocheted twin size blanket and a queen size fleece blanket. For the most part this is a wonderful machine for the price mostly because it is more convenient than going to the laundry.

Haier portable washer

I bought this machine for an aunt who is 86 and was washing on her hands. She loves it. Great for small loads. Doesn't take up much space.

Satisfied so far

I've got this little machine for a week and no problems so far. Very little noise and only noticable during the spin cycles. Programming is working great and is intelligent enough to pause itself when the top lid is opened unintentionally, and resume where it stops after the lid is closed 10 minutes later. However, I can't find the hooks for drainage hose and faucet hose on both sides(although two holes designed for that purpose can be easily identified on the sides of the machine.) Maybe someone may know where to get them?

good machine and useless manual

I reviewed most comments before my decision to purchase such minimachine. As I received it, I installed the parts according to the manual. However,it didn't tell anything. Frankly, the installation is easy except the bottom panel. I didn't know which side should face up. OK,I tried the convexity upside firstly. When everything was set up, I turned on the machine. Oh,man!I was shocked by the terrible sound like a jack hammer.I doubted the installation I did. I inversed the bottom panel to make the concave upside. Then, it's solved!Everything worked fine. No leak, no terrible sound,clothes coming out clean and just damp. I don't worry about the dirty public laundry anymore.
The complaint is about the useless manual. It wasted my time. That's why I just rate it with 4 stars, although I'm satified with the washing machine itself so far.

Don't be scared, it is the Bottom plate!

I've read about that loud hammering sound here a lot. Unfortunately, just today, two days after I tried mine. I had the same problem and I was almost scared! It is the bottom plate!. Install it with concave side facing to the floor! Manual is useless telling it which side! Also, make sure to use some faucet wrench to install that faucet adapter, otherwise you'll definitely get wet! Aslo, keep the hoses up after you're done since it still have water in them. After this horrifying start, now mine works well.

Great little machine

After reading many reveiews on this product I decided to go ahead and purchase it. I hate the public laundry so I thought this would be a little bit better even if I had some of the problems other people had mentioned. I had the same problems with the screws that every one else did. The screws dont match up to the holes to screw on the bottom panel. You have to kind of force them in where they dont belong and then screw them on. I also have to weigh down the water out house into the sink or it will flip out of the sink from the water pressure and end up all over the floor. I thought it would be sufficent enough to just place it in the sink, however I learned my lesson after the first load! You can fit quite a bit in it despite the small size, however I would not try to overload the washer as the water level will get too high and overflow. I am able to wash with the water level on high as long as the washer is not too stuffed up. Overall if you can iron out the little kinks with the washer, it is much better than public laundry and will save you a lot of money over the long run. As opposed to the rolling thing for the bottom I got those furniture sliders and they work GREAT to move it from one side of the kitchen to the next.

Good washer with terrible customer support!

We bought this washer a couple of weeks ago and as soon we turned it on, the washer started making a screeching noise in the wash cycle. I called Customer Support immediately, but they assumed it was a defective piece without even trying to find out more details.
There is absolutely no onsite support or phone support to help you troubleshoot. We had to cut the power chord, remove the original sticker from the machine and mail it back along with the sales receipt. Shiiping is not covered under warranty, so we had to pay for shipping again. Haier shipped another unit after 3 weeks. We received a new unit and when we switched it on, it started making the same exact noise. This time we didn't want to call Customer support as they were least helpful.

We tried a couple of things..
First, we checked on the capacity, this machine takes very few clothes. We started with a small load of our baby clothes and the washer started working.
Secondly, the bottom panel needs to be fixed outwards. When the washer is loaded with water, it sinks a bit and it hits the bottom panel when fixed inwards.
If you experience similar difficulties, Please take these two precautions before you go through the hassle of sending it back and getting a new washer shipped again.

Love it!

I'm so happy to have found this great little washer! It cleans and spins dry just as well as the big ones, but takes up very little space. It sure beats lugging my clothes to the laundromat, and I don't even mind hanging them up to dry. I also used a Downey ball for the fabric softener.

The only problem I had was with attaching the bottom plate. The screws don't line up exactly and they don't screw in all the way. As long as you can put most of them in, in will be fine. Also, it should be mounted so that the concave area points toward the floor so that the inside mechanisms don't hit it. This will avoid the jack hammer sounds that other reviewers have experienced. Actually, I find this machine to be very quiet.

I hook mine up to my bathroom sink, but the gooseneck that is supplied is too small to fit over my sink. I solved that problem by using a Velcro tie to attach the drain hose to the supply hose and it works perfectly.

To avoid leaks, make sure the hoses are screwed on tightly, don't overload the machine, and don't use too much detergent. I used a small amount of Method detergent, which is low sudsing. I highly recommend this cute little machine!

8 Months and going strong!

We have used the Haier Compact Washer almost daily for the past 8 months and have had no mechanical issues. Works great on lightly soiled clothing and is highly recommended to anyone with newborns or toddlers. Like the other reviews I advise you to double check all connections/fittings and make sure the drain hose is fixed securely in the sink. Also, I will never wash more than 2-bath towels or 1-pair + 2-tshirts at a time. Otherwise the load will become unbalanced during the spin cycle.
Product Complaints:
- Handles on either side are extremely too small for moving the unit.
- Drain hose adapter will not fit over most standard sinks. We have to use a heavy pot or pan to secure the hose in the sink.
Other than that we are very pleased with our purchase.

What to know before you buy: capacity

I estimate that I have used this washer for 4 loads each week since buying from J&R in early October, 2006. I live in a studio in New York and bought this one because (1) it has a sink adapter, which the front-loading 14.3-lb model didn't seem to include and (2) at 17.5 inches wide/deep, it fit through my bathroom door, which the front-loading 14.3-lb model (at 20.5 inches wide) wouldn't.

Out of the box, you have to install an included metal pan at the bottom. Install it so that it is convex: there's a reason that the legs are so high. One of the problems I had during installation was that one of the screws holding this metal pan to the body comes very close to a clamp holding the gooseneck drain tube as it exits the body. The clamp had fallen out of position, and the end of the screw is close to where the clamp goes. I don't think I was ever in danger of puncturing the drainage tube, but it's something to watch out for.

You need a place to hang the drainage tube, between 31.5 and 40 inches high. The machine cannot fill the tub with water to a height above the maximum height of the drainage path.

On my first two loads, I made a puddle of water on the ground. There were two reasons for this: the first time, the water supply hose was not tightened sufficiently at the machine end, and water dribbled out and behind the machine until I figured out what was going on. With that tightened (I used a wrench), there was no leak. On my second load, I put in too many clothes (more about that later) and there was a water-resistant nylon jacket on top. Just before the very first spin cycle, some water was cupped on that jacket and did not drain out with the wash water. When the tub started to spin, that water came out. I never loaded that many clothes into the washer again, and haven't had any spills since.

During a normal wash cycle, the machine does the following steps three times: fill, agitate, agitate, drain, spin, drain, spin, drain, spin. The second and third iterations are called the "rinse" cycle. Often, the water out of the drain is still bubbly after the second spin. (I use a quarter capful or less of All no-fragrance 3x liquid concentrate.) So, I run another rinse cycle. If the machine detects an unbalance condition during a spin, it will stop, fill the tub with water, and agitate in an attempt to redistribute the clothes before draining and spinning again. I think the machine does this two or three times before giving up and beeping ten times to alert the user of the unbalance condition.

During the agitation process, this machine tends to intertwine long or extended parts of clothing --- shirt sleeves and socks --- into braid-like knots, which often trigger the unbalance condition during the subsequent spin. For example, when I wash four or five long-sleeved shirts together, I always have to untie and separate two or three of the shirts where the sleeves have been twisted together. I think good washing is where the wash water can touch every surface of the clothes, and being tied together prevents this. These problems probably would not happen with a front-loading washing machine.

What is the capacity of this washer? Well, I would say:

2 bath towels; or
2 pairs of jeans or pants; or
2 sweatshirts and 1 pair of sweat pants; or
4 long-sleeved oxford shirts; or
6 small-size undershirts; or
8-12 medium-size boxer underwear.

That's at the "high" water level. You may be able to load more than that, but I think the clothes won't get as clean, and the machine will probably reach more unbalance situations.

I once tried to wash a terrycloth robe. The robe fit in the tub, but the machine always got to an unbalance condition when it tried to spin. I think it's sort of like trying to run a centrifuge with only one tube. Sometimes after the spin cycle I find a sock or a shirt stretched across the middle of the tub, instead of having been thrown centrifugally against the tub walls.

Using my DSC-P71 digital camera in the multi-burst 30 frames-per-second mode and a light and a dark shirt in the washer, I estimate the initial spin at 450 rpm (light shirt passed once every 4 frames) and a final spin at 780 rpm (light shirt passed about 6.5 times in 0.5 seconds - about once every other frame). If I hang the clothes in my studio (not in the bathroom), then they dry in about one day or less, depending on the humidity. It takes much longer if I hang them in the bathroom.

Update (November 2007): This machine is still running. After a year, here are my comments:

After getting tired of the drain tube clamp falling out, I made two small wedges out of a folded-up credit card to hold the clamp in place.

I made a third spill (and this one was a big one): once, the gooseneck drain hose came apart from the U-shaped drain-pipe hook. So, now I check that connection every week or so.

I always run an extra rinse cycle (or two). If I have time, during the spin cycles, I lower the drain tube to allow more sudsy water to drain out. (This is a high-maintenance tactic, though --- it can lead to floods if you're not careful.) Some types of clothes absorb and retain more water (and detergent) than others, and my skin is better after more of the detergent is rinsed out. You can take just-washed clothes from a standard washing machine and re-rinse them here to check how much detergent is left.

Update (April 2008): In the past two months, I have had two more major spills. Both times, it seems that the water-level sensor got stuck and failed to tell the inlet valve to shut off. When this happens, the water overflows the tub and comes out the bottom of the machine. (Usually, you hear a click when the water level is reached, and then the valve shuts off; but in these cases, the first click never occurs.)

Now that I live in an apartment building with a good laundry room, I use this washer mostly for small items: socks, underwear, undershirts.

Update (April 2009): It turned out that the water-level sensor had failed. The sign of impending failure is that the sensor will sometimes fail to close the valve when set to "high", but will always close at "low" and "medium" water levels. Then, "medium" will stop working and the valve will only close when the water level is set to "low". Since the manufacturer's warranty had expired, I had the part replaced under my credit-card-based extended warranty program. Haier suggested two authorized repair operators; one of them said that they didn't service this model. The other did, and charged $85 (diagnostic service call) plus $60 (labor) plus $21.52 (part). The part had to be ordered and took about five weeks (!) to arrive.

Haier HDT18PA Space Saver Compact Dishwasher

Product Description

Fits 4 Place Settings / Electronic Touch Pad Controls / 2 Level Wash System / 3 Automatic Wash Cycles / Overfill Safety Control / Automatic Fault Alarm Detergent Dispenser Dimensions - Height 21 1/4 x Width 17 3/8 x Depth 19 1/2 inches

Amazon.com Review
Perfect for a small apartment or dorm room, this compact, countertop dishwasher holds four full place settings plus flatware in a separate basket. It offers two wash cycles (normal and heavy), a rinse-and-hold option, and optional drying. A beep signals the end of both washing and drying, while upper and lower spray arms provide thorough cleaning. The 1250-watt appliance shuts off when the door is opened, an alarm sounds if a problem occurs, and another automatic feature stops operation if the water overflows. Installing the dishwasher is simple: the water hose connects to a sink faucet (connector included), and another hose drains into the sink. Clad in enameled steel, the dishwasher looks great and measures just 17-1/4 inches wide, 21 inches high, and 19-3/4 inches deep. It carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Works well -- but no instructions and complicated setup
I am a grad student living in a tiny apartment without a dishwasher. I hate washing dishes -- I've always had a dishwasher before. The Haier HDT18PA really seemed like my only option -- but the reviews on Amazon were so mixed. Finally, I bought it anyway in desperate hope that it would work.

When I finally got the machine, it was a disaster. I couldn't figure out how to hook it up. The pieces didn't seem to fit my sink and the manual was useless -- it was a real mess. I went to Home Depot to try to find a piece that would fit, but they assured me that the pieces that came with the machine (i brought them with me) had to actually fit my sink -- I was not putting it together right (remember, with no instructions, how could I know?) I went home, and tried for a week to get the pieces to fit -- Finally I got it right! Then I tried to get it running -- no luck! ... Eventually I discovered a small piece of tape inside that was holding the water spinner from moving.

And then ... FINALLY ... it worked. This thing washed my dishes. It washes small pots and pans covered with grease and all the nasty stuff I don't want to touch. It's GREAT and so easy to use now that I got it hooked up. Seriously -- it's small, but I usually cook for only two people -- and this covers the plates, glasses, and the sauce pot or whatever. I'm truly in love with this machine.

Now -- I'll try to save you the hassles I've gone through. First, check your sink and see if you can unscrew something to reveal the threads on the faucet. You may think your sink is so smooth that it looks like nothing can unscrew, but try it with some pliers or a wrench -- you may be surprised. Anyway, there's a piece in the kit that then screws on to replace the piece you just unscrewed. Then, there's another piece (the "quick release") piece that fits on the washer hose and then snaps onto that piece on your sink if you press down the white circle on it first. Once you attach the quick release piece to the piece on your faucet, you should be able to turn on the water without anything splashing or spraying. At that point, you then turn on the dishwasher, and it works.

And also, make sure to remove all the tape and foam from the inside of the machine -- it's all over the place -- you need to search hard.

I think that a lot of the bad reviews stem from people who just had to deal with the nightmare of setting this thing up without instructions. So I hope my supplements to the manual prove useful to you.

I would highly recommend that you get this machine if you don't have space for a full size. It changes my willingess to cook, knowing I don't have to wash the pots and plates!

It's exactly what I was looking for.
I have had this unit for 2 years and it's still going strong. Why am I writing after all this time? Because I am so impressed with this unit that I am considering other products by the same company. I noticed it was still for sale and thought I would see what others' experiences were. I have to say from reading the other reviews, that there are many misconceptions about this unit.

For one person, maybe two, it rocks. It's not a family machine. It's a nice, compact system that takes up couple square feet of counter space. You can put about 4 plates, 4 glasses, and couple bowls, and silverware in a single load; and that's it! If you over load it, there just isn't enough water flow and the dishes don't get clean. And use liquid detergent with some kind of spot free rinse. And run the water to get it hot before hooking up the washer and starting the cycle. It makes a difference.

Installation was a breeze with a little common sence. You have to hook it up to your sink and that means you have to take the ring off the end of your faucet and replace it with the coupler provided. Almost all faucets have a screw on end unless they are very designer. Check your faucet before buying, but chances are very good you'll have this.

Maybe I got lucky, but my machine did come with an instuction manual that was good as far as manuals go.

After two years, have I had any problems with the unit? Yes, actually, neither were due to a defect in the machine. For a while nothing was coming out clean. I tracked it down to a piece of carrot stuck in the spout on the end of the bottom wash arm. This prevented the water from coming out of the spout at pressure thus turning the arm. I popped it out with a toothpick and the problem was solved.

Another problem once was that the water was not emptying from the unit. I tracked that down to a faulty release valve. Tipping the unit 45 degrees forward to reset the valve did the trick.

Finally, once every so often it seems to forget what part of the cycle it is in. Right in the middle, it will stop, beep at you as if done and then turn off. In those cases I open the unit, find the dishes either not clean or water still in the tub and just restart it. It goes theough another full cycle and is fine after that. Quirky, but not a big deal.

Bottom line, as with all machines, don't get mad at it, just think about the problem and see why the malfunction is happening. Once you know why something is wrong, you can fix it.

This machine has been a steal for me at the $150 I spent on it when I consider the number of dishes I didn't have to wash by hand.

So, get it, use it right, and enjoy being a single guy or gal not having to do dishes on a Friday night.

Haier Top-Load Genesis Wash

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #585499 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Haier

Features

• Design is stylish and innovative.
• Top Quality Item.
• Functionality that is Unbeatable.
• Satisfaction Ensured.

Haier XQG5011 Front-load Washer/dryer

Product Description

Not everyone needs or has room for a standard sized washing machine and dryer. Haier XQG50 combines the two into one unit to fit in a small space. Detergent, Fabric Softener and Bleach Dispenser Ultra-Quiet Operation Self-Locking Door with Glass Window Auto Select Wash/Rinse Temperature Condensed Drying/Self Venting Adjustable Leveling Legs and Retractable Casters Water-Saving Rinse Option Spin Cycle On/Off Option Cube Measurements - 12.44 cu. foot Unit Dimensions (W.D.H) - 23.7/8'' x 21.9/16'' x 33.3/4'' Unit Weight - 158 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Haier Washer/Dryer combo
This Washer/Dryer is amazing! As for the dryer portion breaking down...hasn't happeed yet and I've had it for 6 months now. Great product!

Haier Front-Load Washer/Dryer Combo

Product Description

Key Features 1.5 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Drum Ultra-Quiet Operation 7 Fabric Care Wash Cycles Auto Select Wash/Rinse Temp. Water-Saving Rinse Option Spin Cycle On/Off Option Dual Dryer Temp. Settings Detergent, Fabric Softener and Bleach Dispensers Condensed Drying Self Locking Door Adjustable Leveling Legs Retractable Casters Weight: 52.0 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great value, time saver, energy saver, water saver, wash very well

I bought this machine from another vendor and really love it! It's compact size with up to 11 lb capacity (which is just right). I hate those bulky, super size washer and dryers, and this one is really a space saver. The control panel is easy to read and easy to figure out how to program, the installation doesn't need any professional help and the washing job is super too! The first time, I throuth in some of my son's dirty clothes coats and very glad to see it was cleaned very well. And the best part is that I can choose if I like to dry the laundry or not with just a button to press. Usually I don't use the drying part (I'm an enviromentalist), but if I'm in a hurry and need the clothes soon, I just press the dry button and leave, there is no need to take the laundry out from washer and put it into a dryer!
I bought it from www.haier.com . There are a few vendors to choose. I choose Rainbow Appliance and was very satisfied about their service. The price is only $609. I added a 4 year warrenty, plus the 1 year manufacture warrenty, I will have someone to count on for 5 years.
The only cons so far is that the instruction is a little confusing because some of the steps already done in the factory and the terms are not very clear. It took me 30 mintutes to figure it out.

Haier HLP140E Wall Mountable 2.6 Cu Ft. 120 Volt Dryer, White

Product Description

The HLP140E is a portable clothes dryer designed for the active lifestyle. It weights only 50lbs, and has a heavy and delicate drying cycle. It can go anywhere you need it to. Portable and lightweight, you can move or mount this dryer at your convenience.

Customer Reviews

Independence!
I have only had this dryer for about 10 days now, but I'm very happy with it! There is one other review for this dryer and in it they say it takes a long time for the clothes to dry... this is true. But I think it's to be expected since this dryer can simply be plugged into any outlet unlike a normal dryer. So, smaller dryer... less power... longer drying time. The reason I'm giving this unit 5 stars is because if getting out the laundry mat is as important to you as it was to me, then the extra drying time is more than acceptable. Also, this dryer is VERY QUITE, simple to use and set up. For the first 5 loads I just had the machine sitting on the floor near a window - I didn't even have the hose out the window. It did get my apartment a little warm and humid (not since I've put the hose out the window of course), but I'm just making the point that it is very easy to set up.

How long does it take to dry clothes? I'm still trying to get all the drying times down myself. But I'm having much better luck using the timed dry instead of the auto dry. On auto drying it does seem to take hours before it finally stops. So I've just started to try and figure how long certain things dry. For example, my sheets (fitted bottom and the top sheet) I'm drying now between 60 or 90 minutes. On both times the sheets are close to dry and hanging them up for a little longer is enough. I guess this review is a little premature since I don't have the dry times down yet. But I have the feeling 90 minutes will dry most stuff about 90 percent.

I think once I make the adjustment and get things organized drying will not be a hassle at all. And for me the extra fiddling I have to do while drying in my apartment is so much better than having the hassle of organizing taking everything out of apartment, waiting, digging up quarters, using a machine that has been used 10,0000 times instead my nice new machine.

UPDATE! THE SOLUTION! March 18, 2009

I have owned now the Haier Washer and Haier Dryer now for 5 months and I still am incredibly happy with my purchase. Even with the very long drying times with the dryer I love not having to go down to the W&Ds in the apartments laundry room.

But there is a solution to the long drying time with the dryer: Not long after posting my review C. Mok posted this comment (note: the spin dryer is very small 24 inches high, 14 inches in diameter - $134.00 + shipping - and only one company seems to sell them in the US):

C. Mok says:
May I suggest complementing your electric dryer with a small spin dryer? I bought a spin dryer on a whim when I remembered those were the only things used in Asia when I was there during the 80s. It has worked really well along side my small portable washer in my small apt. I hang dry most of my laundry except when I'm in a hurry. The spin dryer cuts drying time in half easily. Most spin cycle on washers go about maybe 600 - 800 rpm. The little spin dryer spins at 3000rpm. On a small wash (2 bath towels) it can spin out over a quart of water (over 32fl oz) in less than 2 minutes. That is a significant amount of water to evaporate using normal dryers. This will shorten your drying time and also save your clothes from heat damage from the prolong drying times. The only catch is trying to balance the load in the small spin dryer. I find it easiest to load all the heavy cotton clothes on the bottom and the lighter synthetic clothes on the top. Then give it a good shove and compress everything tightly down. Thats has worked really well for me. Check out [...]for a small spin dryer. Good luck!

I finally bought the spin dryer to work with my Haier dryer about a month ago and now washing and drying is very similar to using normal sized machines. Now there is just a very short middle step. I'll give examples of some of the basic loads I do each week.

Whites (socks 10-12 pair, underwear 10-12 pair, t-shirts 2-4):

After using the washing machine I put all clothes in the spin dryer. It is important to pack the spin dryer the way the manual suggests to prevent the dryer from bouncing around like R2-D2 in a bad mood. With small items like socks and underwear though, it's pretty easy, and after experience you will see what you can just drop and press in the SD (spin dryer)and what you need to wrap around. I does sound like this middle step is a pain, but after you use it a bunch of times, it's pretty easy and you don't give it a second thought. When you turn the SD on, it starts to spin, shakes a bit, then settles down and gets very quiet as it picks up speed. When you first use the spin dryer, you think, wow, i got ripped off! No water is coming out!.... But wait... after about 30 seconds water starts flow out. Dribbly at first but then... wow! With a full load, CUPS of water fill your water catcher. I have had between 1 and 5 cups of water (normally 2-3), depending on what I was washing. Once the water flow starts to slow down, you turn off the machine. It only takes 2-3 minutes.

I then take my clothes and put then in the Haier dryer and set the timer to 90 minutes. After 90 minutes the clothes are BONE DRY. I'm not sure how long it actually takes, but if the load is a little smaller there is a very good chance they will be dry after only 1 hour.

Darks: 2 pairs of pants, 6-8 T-shirts, 1 sweat shirt. In the SD, you do now need to put the pants in first, wrapped into the bottom of the machine, then the sweat shirt, then the shirts. Again, after 90 minutes - bone dry (as I said, they are probably done after 70 min? 80 min? I'm not sure because I just open it after the buzzer goes off.

Sheets (king size): OK, sheets are the only thing that I wash that can be slightly problematic. Because these are large items, they can make R2-D2 (the spin dryer) unhappy. You have to be the most careful here wrapping them into the spin dryer. In the Haier Dryer also, they can at times ball up. I normally wash 2-3 sheets at a time. Put them all in the spin dryer at once, then in the Haier dryer for 60 minutes EACH. I found that they don't ball up when you dry them separately. So yes, it would still take you 2 hours to dry 2 sheets.

The Washer and dryer are freakishly quite, but the Spin Dryer does have a lot of vibration at the beginning and end of it's 2-3 minute spin. Not a big deal because of the short time, but if you have thin floors and a neighbor under you, they might wonder what is going up every 45 minutes for 3 minutes while you are doing laundry. I suggest getting 1 or 2 thick squares of carpet.

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Does what it's supposed to do in a convinent size!
I have a model of this I bought about a year ago--it looks slightly different than the one pictured here but has the same model number.

That said, this dryer is GREAT. It does take a while to dry clothes, but I got it to go along with the haier portable washer, and it dries one load in the time it takes another load to wash when I use the power wash setting, so that's pretty good.

However, the automatic settings really don't work that well--like a previous poster, I recommend using the timed dry options.

I also don't have the dryer vented to the outside--I instead purchased an indoor lint trap thing. I don't know that it really does much, but the dryer doesn't seem to release a lot of lint into my apartment. The dryer does add some heat and humidity to the apartment, but that's great in the fall/winter. Not so much in the summer, but it still beats having to go to the laundromat.

If you live in an apartment or somewhere that doesn't have laundry hookups or a 220V line, this dryer is a great purchase.

120 volt dryer for apt use
The Haier portable dryer is a good general purpose dryer. It runs on regular current, 120 volts. I let everything dry on the auto cycle, which is appx. 60 minutes. Items come of out the dryer dry, but not HOT. The only problem I have is drying sheets - they tend to ball-up in the dryer, so there are damp spots at the ends. I just let the sheets air dry afterwards. Towels and pillow shams dry completely. Usually can only dry 1 sheet at a time. The number of towels and other items, amounts will vary depending on size and thickness. I use the building's washer (HE style), which removes more water than the regular top load washers. Clothes that are hand washed (and wrung out) dry within the auto timed of 60 minutes. Overall, I am satisfied with the dryer's performance. I don't have to worry about venting to the outside (the adapter is positioned upward). Remember to clean the lint filter after each drying and the dryer will perform without problems. There is dryer noise so don't place in area where you need to hear other things.