Monday, August 10, 2009
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).
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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.
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.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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.
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