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.

Haier HLP23E Electronic 1-1/2-Cubic-Foot Touch Pulsator Top-Loading Portable Washing Machine

Product Description

In today's busy world, the last thing anyone wants to do is go to a Laundromat. With the Haier Electronic Touch Washing Machine, doing laundry will be hassle free! Just plug the unit into any household 120-Volt (15 AMPs) electrical wall outlet and you're set! You will appreciate how easy it is to connect the included hose to any faucet to wash clothes. Store in a closet until next time. Portable laundry is also perfect for delicates, pool houses, baby's rooms, vacation homes, and anywhere space is limited. Get the luxury and convenience of an in-home laundry room, with the Haier Space-Saving Portable Laundry System. With its nearly 9 pound capacity, you may never want to get a full-size clothes washer again. It's perfect for small spaces, fits individual lifestyles, and energy smart. Haier HLP23E Electronic Touch Portable Washing Machine is perfect for transient people or for singles. There really is no need to squander bills in some laundromat. Do it at home. Delay Start - delay the start of the wash cycle from 2 to 24 hours so your machine can run while you're out Automatic Power-Off Function End of Cycle Signal See Thru Top Lid Quick-connect Sink Adapter Included - just 5 easy steps to connect the machine to your sink Unit Dimensions - 21 1/8 W x 19 11/16 D x 34 23/32 H; Weight - 65 lbs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45733 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Haier
• Model: HLP23E
• Dimensions: 38.22" h x 22.91" w x 22.91" l, 75.00 pounds

Features

• Portable 1-1/2-cubic-foot washing machine with quick-connect sink adapter
• See-through top lid; electronic control panel and LED display; indicator lights
• 4 wash cycles; 4 water-level settings; 6 programs; end-of-cycle signal
• Auto shut-off for peace of mind; leveling legs; lint filter and water filter included
• Measures 19-11/16 by 21-1/8 by 34-23/32 inches; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for small apartments or homes with limited space, this portable washing machine connects to a sink in just five easy steps with the included quick-connect sink adapter. The appliance features a 1-1/2-cubic-foot tub that can accommodate loads both large and small, plus an electronic control panel with an LED display for simple operation. Choose from four wash cycles (soak, wash, rinse, or spin); four water-level settings (very low, low, medium, or high), depending on the size of the load; and six cycle programs (standard, heavy, gentle, quick wash, wash, or spin). It also provides a power "on/off" button, a "start/pause" button for starting or pausing the wash cycle, function indicator lights, a beep to signal the end of the cycle, and automatic shut-off after about 10 minutes. Leveling legs make it possible to stabilize the unit even if it sits on uneven ground, and its see-through top lid allows for checking in on the wash cycle at a glance. To ensure safety, the unit will not operate with the lid open. Accessories include a power-cord clip, a water inlet hose, a drain-hose outlet plug, a gooseneck drain hook, a drain hose clamp, a lint filter, and a water filter--both filters can be removed for cleaning as needed. Fully assembled, the CSA-approved washing machine measures 19-11/16 by 21-1/8 by 34-23/32 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

Haier HLP21E 6.6-Pound Pulsator Wash with Stainless Steel Tub

Product Description

This portable washer's smart technology allows you to pick the wash setting and water level, giving you a perfect load every time. This portable washer also offers electronic controls, 3 water levels, 3 wash cycles, end of wash cycle signal, removable lint filter and adjustable leveling leg. The quick connect sink adapter is also included.

Amazon.com Product Description
Perfect for a small apartment or dorm room, this compact pulsator washing machine will help save on money and time wasted at the laundromat. The machine's 1-1/5-cubic-foot stainless-steel tub holds up to 6-3/5 pounds of laundry, and it connects to the kitchen sink in just five steps thanks to the included quick-connect sink adapter. Even more, the washer's smart technology and electronic controls allow for selecting the wash setting and water level to ensure a perfect load every time. Choose from three water levels based on the size of the load--save water by choosing a lower level for smaller loads. The unit's standard wash cycles include normal, heavy duty, whites, soak, and delicate; its special wash cycles include hand wash, sanitary, and unique or exclusive. The washing machine delivers a maximum spin speed of 740 rpm and its cycle status lights, estimated time-remaining display, and end-of-cycle signal provide added convenience. Other thoughtful details include a removable lint filter, a side strap for easy mobility, and an adjustable leveling leg to balance the machine if it rests on uneven ground. Fill and drain hoses come included. The washing machine measures 17-1/4 by 17-19/32 by 29-29/32 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

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.

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.

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.