Costway Portable Mini Washing Machine Compact Twin Tub 15.4lbs Washer Spin Spinner

I've only received it a week ago. Took longer than normal to get it due to pandemic. I have used it 3 times. Washes great. Spinner almost drys the clothes. Perfect size to store away at the cabin or trailer, as you can see size comparison with BBQ in background.

I needed a temporary solution while awaiting a new stackable washer/dryer order. Since I have a washer hookup, I took the filling hose off of my old washing machine instead of using the flimsy hose that came with the portable machine. I placed my new machine on a microwave table and inserted the drain hose in the existing drain unit against the wall. The drain hose is not very long and it is cheap, but it works for my existing setup. After reading the reviews about this machine and experimenting with it, I've learned that if it's not used properly, it will not function properly. It is a small machine, so don't overload it. If you overload the washer, it won't move the clothes back and forth. The spin compartment is smaller than the washing compartment, so after draining the water, you'll need to divide the load up to spin. If there is too much weight in the spinner, the machine will have a loud/hard knocking sound. If this happens, stop the machine immediately and reposition or remove items from the spinner and re-try. The directions provided are not clear. A little detergent goes a long way (start with approx. 1 tablespoon liquid detergent). Load Examples: A pair of men's jeans and two large men's t-shirts OR an entire load of toddler clothes. I start my wash by filling the tub 1/4 full, then set the timer for a few seconds to mix detergent and water, then slowly add clothes and water. Leave a 2-inch space clear from the top of the machine, the water will drain through a filter at the top of the machine if you fill it to the top. When wash cycle is complete, move the knob to the "drain" position. When the water has drained, you can move the clothes to the spinner (place plastic disk on bottom and top of clothes to spin), then return the clothes to the tub to run a rinse cycle. I prefer to let the water drain after the wash, refill for a rinse cycle, drain the water again, and refill the tub for another rinse cycle. This is easier than spinning the clothes after each wash because that is too time consuming. If I've used too much detergent, I use the hose to run water through the clothes after the wash cycle while the tub is draining. I'll use the spinner after that. I combine several washed loads in the clothes dryer. This washer is amazing and the clothes come out very clean! It is a small machine, and it takes a lot of work. Remember that it is not automatic, you'll need to watch it constantly. I accidently overfilled the spinner, and the vibration caused the hose to fall out of the drain slot and I had to clean up water from the floor. My advice: don't let your clothes pile up and try to get it all done in one day! Remember, it is a small machine and if used correctly, you will be happy with the results. If you have a lot of patience, this machine is for you! It is a quiet machine too. I purchased this product on Sale with Free Delivery and received it one day earlier than expected from Walmart!