0.9 Cu ft portable washer common issue resolved plus tips and reviews

[@TaylorTheHater]

I had to hose too low and it was never filling, watched this and adjusted it. Works totally fine now, thank you.

[@BettyHernandez-o9w]

Me too. I was getting ready to return it. Glad I seen this video.

[@miaw.5819]

Thank you! This helped immensely! Now no need to return device. ❤ Works great!

[@liberalsloan7349]

What she said just helped me about propping the hose up drained so thank you

[@MsLightbar]

Your welcome! Glad it helped. It is a comment I saw in reviews. I wanted to address it because the instructions are not always clear.

[@TWPO]

@@MsLightbar Thanks for that tip! I had the drain hose in the bathtub and the washer was getting stuck on the rinse cycle indefinitely and wasting a bunch of water since it would never quite fill up. Lifting the drain hose above the intake fixed the issue. You rock!

[@areneh392]

I love mine. A neighbor moved out and gave theirs to me. It is amazing. I find myself washing as needed, I don't have piles of clothes as a result. I save so much money not going to the laundromat. I hang my laundry now, too, which is more eco-friendly. Loving my tiny-home washer. 😂❤

[@dinarusso3320]

I have a Comfee 1.6 I believe and your spin cycle looks way more powerful than mine! Otherwise it washes just fine.

[@JH-pq6dm]

thank you so much

[@samuelpike1248]

I am having a similar issue with mine. The design itself is good,I do like the built-in spin cycle,and the built in drain hose as well. However, that is where I have the biggest issue is with the drain hose. I just received it a few days ago and have been able to get a few loads of laundry done since I do not have hookups at my apartment(the older 70's style). I have a 5-gallon bucket that I use for allowing excess water from the machine to flow into while it on the selected cycle that I am using,which right now is just the quick wash. To make a long story short,water does not stop filling up into this bucket,and so I have to use an extra kitchen pot and mixing dish,if you can believe it,to fill in those but water gets all over the floor still. Luckily I have some extra towels for just in case that happens. I got so mad last night trying to keep water from flowing onto the floor that I am almost tempted to just send it back. My Black and Decker did not have this issue and costed much less. I would love to be able to attack the hose to the sink but I am worried that it might fall off as the maker of this video suggests has happened with hers. I am certainly open to suggestions,because I am this close to just sending it back because of this drain hose emptying way too quickly and it doesn't seem to stop regardless of what I try to do. Mine was purchased from Walmart. The machine itself works fine if not or this drain hose issue that it sounds like many are experiencing.

[@MsLightbar]

If the hose is not above the highest water level in the machine it will freely drain out at anytime. If it is more then a few inches higher then the water level in the machine and water is flowing out then the pump might be spinning for some reason. If that is the case then there would be an issue with the machine. Try holding the hose up in the air above the machine. If water comes out while the machine is agitating then something is faulty with the machine. If not, then the hose likely needs to be higher. Full, mine holds about 6 gallons of water. Draining into a sink, tub or toilet is fine but the highest point of the drain hose must be at least a few inches above the high water level of the machine. If the sink can not drain fast enough, you might need to pause the wash cycle to let it drain. Finding a way to secure the hose is advised. I have not had any issue at all using a hair tie to hold it as shown in the video. Hope that helps .

[@dmprdctns]

Thanks... Liked. Mine is a "Farberware" but basically operates same. In mine, During the spin cycle, at first, the "agitator" at the bottom spins much faster than the tub, causing the clothes to knot up on one side, unbalancing the load, and cancelling the spin cycle, usually... Does your agitator spin much more quickly at first in the spin cycle? I hadn't noticed this until more recently so maybe something is amiss? Thanks again...

[@MsLightbar]

Thank you, appreciate that. Shortly before this goes to spin the agitator does short bursts in both directions to settle the cloths. The agitator then locks to the drum for the spin cycle to keep them synched. Not sure if yours is malfunctioning or ment to do that. It might just be how it makes the drum spin. Bummer it knots/bunches up the cloths when it does that though

[@lataunyalee1266]

I bought this machine 5 years ago and it still works fine. Don't overload it and please don't use hot water, it makes the machine spin loud.

[@Adeline9418]

Hot water needs to be used. Who cares if it's loud???

[@taxprogal73]

Hello i got the black decker washer that looks just like this about 6 wks ago. Ive used it maybe 6 times. My goal was to connect it to the shower. I have no idea what and where to buy the correct adapter. My bathroom faucet is old and it leaks with the quick connector provided. How do i connect to shower head? So for now, Im draining into the bathtub but all the water drained out. Got an E1. I was puzzled. Found this YT and Well, you answered that question. Will the water overflow the sink if i drain it in there? Or What is a better way raise the drain hose to use the bathtub. Thanks in advance.

[@MsLightbar]

The adapter should be able to be found at Lowes or similar store. It's a standard washer hose connection on one side with a standard shower head connection on the other. Both ends are threaded on the outside so the shower hose screws on to one end and washer hose on the other. I use a bungee cord to hang the drain hose over the tub. Just gotta be careful if you do that so the water does not splash out of the tub when its draining. Most sinks will not be able to keep up with how fast the water comes out so the tub or kitchen sink are ideal. Let me know if you have any other questions or need any clarification.

[@dragon-ly2xf]

Your review was very helpful. Question: Can the water hose connect to a faucet with a rotating aerator with its rotating head removed or do I have to remove the entire aerator?

[@MsLightbar]

Not sure I fully understand your question but if it's a standard size faucet thread and the adapter seals it should work.

[@dragon-ly2xf]

I'll try to clarify my question---the aerator attached to my faucet can pivot and rotate at its base which is screwed onto faucet. If I remove the aerator's head (where the water comes out) from the base (which is still screwed into the faucet), can the washing machine's hose attach to the aerator's base still in the faucet?

[@MsLightbar]

@@dragon-ly2xf If it's the same size threads or you find an adapter, I don't see why it wouldn't work

[@dragon-ly2xf]

@@MsLightbar Thanks very much for your replies. If I buy he washer and the hose connection doesn't work out, I may have to manually put the water in the machine.

[@MsLightbar]

@@dragon-ly2xf You can fill these by hand but it will give an error when the lid is open. You would need to know how much water to add. If it's low, it will still think its filling and not go into wash mode. Too much and it will overflow onto the floor.

[@martincuri6295]

Thank you very much. My model is the 0.9cu ft , got it a month ago at home depot. the lid is white. Im not sure if it came defective or not, but I would like to hurry in case i need to replace it.

[@dinarusso3320]

Hopefully you got a replacement or refund. Sorry to hear that.

[@misternef]

Great video! I have a problem with my Magic Chef 0.9 cubic ft washer. The water has stopped working coming into the machine. I checked the intake filter and it had a tiny bit on it which I cleaned off. So, is there a fix to get the water flowing again? For a little while i could get it going by lifting the machine up for a second but that doesn't work anylonger.

[@MsLightbar]

Thanks! I think you are having one of 2 issues. First could be low water pressure. You need enough water pressure to be able to push open the valve when it is triggered. The 2nd is that the valve is not opening when it needs to. This could be because it is not properly getting the signal, wearing out or had hard water/debris build up on it making it stick closed. If it were mine I would put some cleaner in the inlet (like vinegar or CLR) and let it soak. I would look into the harshness of the chemical first as it could damage rubber seals.

[@misternef]

@@MsLightbar Thank you for the suggestions and information! I do have really hard water here. I'll give the ol' vinegar a go!

[@sim8324]

--Does the spinning cycle air-dry, the same effect that these twin washer and dryers do to spin and extract the water? I urgently need to know because I need to buy this machine today.

[@MsLightbar]

I do not know anything about the twin washer/dryers. This wrings cloths out really good so you can hang dry after but it does not have any type of dryer built in.

[@cyano741]

My issue is that my drum smashes and bangs against the sides when spinning to empty or dry. We tried to distribute the load, only use similar weighted and sized items, tighten the bottom bolt etc. Nothing works.

[@MsLightbar]

It shouldn't start spinning until after the water has drained. Mine goes off balance if cloths get tangled together during washing. If it is off by much I will manually readjust them. This is typically only an issue with heavier cloths/towels. You could try putting it on spin while empty. It probably won't run perfectly smooth but definitely should not be off balance.

[@cyano741]

@@MsLightbar It drains then starts spinning, but the spinning turns into banging into the sides every single load. I do see tangled clothes often, but this even happens with my small childs clothes and smaller loads. Even just two towels, or kids shirts and underwear. Very frustrating.

[@BayoudivaSimone]

My water intake hose is leaking horribly where it goes into the washer. I’ve tried calling the factory to get a replacement and they weren’t any help. I’m now stuck with a non washing washer, and pray the issue is just the hose. Any idea what could be the issue?

[@MsLightbar]

It could be a couple of things. Make sure the hose has a rubber washer in the end of the hose before screwing it to the washer. Making sure the hose is screwed tight to the washer too. Otherwise it could be a couple different things depending on where specifically the water is coming from.

[@MsLightbar]

In the meantime, you can mannually add water to fill it if you need. Definately not ideal but will get you by in a pinch.

[@BayoudivaSimone]

@@MsLightbar Thank you! Now that you mention it a piece of rubber may be missing. I did see a rubber piece and didn’t know where it came from🤦🏾‍♀️ I’ll definitely be using your advice 😁

[@BayoudivaSimone]

@@MsLightbar Thanks I’ve tried it today, but it’s doing everything BUT spinning! I’m waiting on the hose to arrive by mail. Wondering does the hose have something to do with it perhaps?

[@MsLightbar]

@bayoudivasimone485 not spinning would be a seperate issue but could also just be a wash setting.

[@catsandmountains]

Heads up on Magic Chef's warranty. They tend to not have service techs available to repair the appliance. So they'll ask you to chop off your power cable and ship it to them. Then they provide a refund. Problem is when you get it on sale and there's nothing comparable in price. 😢 Ours is very loud and vibratey when hitting a certain level of spin.

[@buffalokay]

It’s probably not level. These machines are very sensitive. They have to be *completely* level. My floor is uneven in my apartment kitchen. It’s a fiasco everytime I have to move the washer, and then hook everything back up. You must fine tune the leveling. The spin cycle should be nearly silent.

[@kalig3643]

Would you happen to know how to fix the top lid being open while spinning?

[@MsLightbar]

It shouldn't run with the lid open. If it does, it is likely the lid open sensor

[@CiciC2410]

Just got the black and decker one and it wont spin ..the drum doesnt move ..... help!!

[@rafaelalvarez3512]

Thank you for the review, great review

[@RJ-luci]

Hi! Thank you for posting this video! I do have one question that hopefully you can answer. I have this exact same model and I noticed that in “Normal” wash mode with water level set at 1 OR 2, the complete was cycle is 30 minutes. Sounds reasonable. But if I select water level 3, the complete wash cycle jumps up to a total of 81 minutes! I had the same issue with the Black and Decker 0.9 washing machine as well. I returned it because I thought this excessive wash time was a defect in the product. However, this RCA model is showing almost the exact same amount of time. Is this wash “time” normal or did I get another lemon? Thank you for any help or suggestions😅

[@MsLightbar]

My guess is that it would be related to different software versions but mine does not do that. Have you run a cycle to confirm the time? Different water pressures can effect how long it takes to fill up. When I turn mine on it is set to heavy. Thst is what I use mostly because I can adjust the wash time, number of rinse cycles and spin time. That adjusts the total time. Yours seems long but I wiuld try adjusting the settings and/or run it to confirm the time. It may just be compensating for unknown variables like how long the tub takes to fill.

[@RJ-luci]

@@MsLightbar Thanks for your reply. I guess I will do some more “testing” to try and determine if their is even an issue at all. Appreciate your valuable input!

[@AnnaTortorelli]

They are all made the exact same way but maybe different colors of plastic for exterior and different labels. My feeling is the entire machine or parts are made in the same factory in China and the components are bought and assembled elsewhere.

[@RA-zu8zj]

Thank you for your review. Can this washer hold a queen size blanket and if not, can it handle a twin size one? Not sure what the fabric is called--faux something or another super soft semi light weight--blanket. :) Thanks again.

[@MsLightbar]

I have a hanndmade light-weight quilt that is roughly 6' x 6' that is a tight fit. The queen comforter definately wouldn't fit but I do wash my queen sheets in it. I would think a standard twin blanket would fit if it is not puffy. I have seen some slightly larger capacity machines that might fit queen bedding.

[@RA-zu8zj]

@@MsLightbar Thank you that really helps.

[@buffalokay]

Definitely not a queen-sized blanket. It can handle queen-sized sheets though. You just have to wash them separately. As in, top sheet by itself and then the fitted sheet by itself, and then the pillowcases by themselves. The largest thing I have washed in mine is a large moderately-fluffy towel. Not a beach towel, but a large bath towel. That is pretty close to max capacity for these machines. I wouldn’t do it all the time, but once in awhile is okay. The instructions on my HomeLabs washer state that you should not fill the washer with clothing any more than 75%. There should be about 25% room left in the drum, and that is considered max capacity.

[@anabelalopes8]

Thanks for the insight, I got one but the noise it makes when about drain is loud any idea to reduce the sound

[@MsLightbar]

Louder before during or after draining the water?

[@anabelalopes8]

When it switches from wash circle to drain circle

[@MsLightbar]

@Belz Bell hmm, the only thing I can think of would be to make sure the filter is not plugged. The filter is on the bottom of the back and unscrews. A little water will come out when you pull it out. If it's plugged up it would make the pump work harder, that could cause more noise.

[@throughmyeyes6781]

Hi! A 3.5 cu comfee portable washing machine is not filling with water. It’s new. Installed it using the manual. Uninstalled the hose Checked if there’s anything blocking it and nothing is blocking the water is flowing in full speed. Since I only have one faucet I connected it to the cold inlet as mentioned in the manual. What could the problem be?

[@MsLightbar]

If the water is flowing in but not filling then its going somewhere. If it's not all over the floor then you likely have not elevated the drain hose properly

[@dtloveless]

I have the Black+Decker version of this washer and it's been great! I do get this weird bug where the spin time changes from 5 min to 55 min when selecting the L3 load size on the Normal cycle and haven't found a way to fix it other than not using that cycle or remembering to stop machine during the spin cycle. Support said the only option covered under warranty is to have the unit replaced, and I've read reviews where they ended up having the same problem with the new machine. Although I have read one review where the problem just went away on its own. Anyone else?

[@vasyutin]

Same.

[@ebenezer1690]

great tips thanks

[@MrJared93]

Mine is stuck on minutes and won’t move then when I have the hose up high it just stops and won’t spin

[@bullfrog5037]

All of these portable washers in the variety of sizes marketed by several brands or actually manufactured in China by Medea Corp. Thus, the only difference between the different brands is the brand badging placed on the machine by Medea, but everything else is exactly the same. Hence, when deciding on which brand to get, it really doesn't matter as all the portable washers and dryers marketed by the various brands are all identical. Therefore, which ever brand happens to be the cheapest price wise at the time of your purchase is the brand that consumers should purchase. At the time I bought my portable washer and dryer, that happened to be Magic Chef, but since then I've noticed various brands at different times becoming the price leader.

[@MsLightbar]

I suspect this is true but I did not dig into it so I didnt want to state it as fact. One way they differ is warranty. Each brand name seems to have different warranty lengths/terms and how they handle a warranty claim. I did some research on that because it makes a big difference if you need to bring it to them, mail the whole unit to them or if they come to your home for repairs.

[@bullfrog5037]

@@MsLightbar Warranty did not matter to me since I both a 5 year extended warranty on both purchases.

[@MsLightbar]

@@bullfrog5037 Since those are a separate add on purchase I did not get into them much. Just like a manufacturers, many options and different terms. I purchased an extended warranty from the place I bought my washer from. One of their terms is the aftermarket warranty does not kick in until the manufacturer warranty expires. I never needed my warranty but it is good to know the terms before purchasing. Hopefully yours is good too. I really like this washer and glad I bought it. Thanks for the replies.

[@peoplez129]

The difference in the end would likely be quality control, which would be important, since half of all stuff that comes out of China is broken on arrival, missing parts, not oiled properly, etc. You're basically paying more to ensure you got a good one, and for the company return/warranty support. And that also helps to cut down on the bad shipments received, because a big name brand like Black and Decker would not keep doing business with them if they started losing business and having to deal with tons of returns, while most of the rest of the companies would simply ignore you because they don't care.

[@lverduzco7923]

can you help on tightening the drum..it's loose and makes so much noise

[@MsLightbar]

What part is lose and at what point is that moving around? The whole internal assembly is suspended from the top with springs so it can move independently from the outside.

[@s.mariejones9888]

What to do if the door has gotten broken on the sides.

[@MsLightbar]

Not sure. Some parts would likely need to be replaced. I have not had any issues but it does seem like it wouldn't be too difficult to break the plastic hinges if opened too far.

[@sunnyeyes522]

Hi. Did you mention why it's not filling? It was working fine till my daughter took it to her apt and she says it's not filling. It's new I has no issue with it at my apt. Any idea?

[@MsLightbar]

Could be a couple of reasons, would need more info on how it is set up and what it is not doing.

[@klengricalde4858]

Does anyone here knows a link of the door switch replacement? Mine has an E2 error. And a tech says need a door magnetic switch replacement. Thanks for the help

[@MsLightbar]

I could very easily be wrong but I think it is built into the main control board

[@SabaRoss]

Hi, i have the exact one.. mines doesn't drain all the water, i hear water when i move. I do have my drain hose postioned high??? Help please

[@MsLightbar]

Nice, hope the washer is working out good for you. Most likely the water you are hearing is normal. There is a thick grey plastic ring on top of the wash tub. It is a balance ring that helps balance the machine when spinning fast. It's hollow inside and partly filled with water. That water spreads into pockets within the ringwhen it spins to help balance it. You are likely hearing that water move around inside the ring if you tip or shake the machine.

[@ayamore8885]

Can you please 🙏🏽 explain,how can we get the machine to completely drain so our clothes are not dripping water once removed from the washer ?The hose is clear . The machine was drained from the back where the hose is attached, but the clothes are coming out of the washer dripping. Please explain if we have to remove the black panel in the back of the machine for any reason, etc. Thank you 🙏🏽 so much in advance.

[@MrBurgerPal]

Yours fills with water nearly to the top. Mine fills only half way. What gives? I’ve only tried normal setting so far though and just got mine today

[@MsLightbar]

It has 3 water level settings. It should default to 3, the fullest but you can change that. Otherwise you may have a unit where the sensor is bad kr miscalibrated.

[@B.Rae31]

I have had this one for about 3 months. Recently I noticed a bit of water on the floor after each load. When I took the bottom panel off water poured out. There is a white/clear hose on the back of the drum that appeared to have water coming out of it. When my washer fills it splashes on the outer edge of the drum. I'm not sure why there is water leaking all the sudden.

[@MsLightbar]

It's common for a little water to be on the floor from condensation or light splashing making it over the rim. If we are talking about the same hose, that is the water level sensing hose, it should not leak. I believe they have a pinch clamp at the bottom. If it is leaking from there then you can try readjusting it. Otherwise if it is along the hose it might be cracked. Otherwise the outer tub wall has an overflow drain molded into it.

[@buffalokay]

Try using the gentle cycle when doing larger loads. The agitation isn’t as harsh/fast, and water doesn’t slosh around as badly.

[@zachswy]

Ours doesn't splash as much or at all if we close the valve that the fill hose is connected to almost all the way. Takes longer to fill, but doesn't spill

[@slap_h4ppy]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@MsLightbar]

Glad to hear it was helpful.

[@iluvyudaffy]

Can someone tell me why my comfee washer floods from the bottom I cleaned all blockage from the hose I have the 1.9 model I got it to work for 4 cycles but now while it’s filling up and during spin and rinse cycle is draining from the bottom

[@ceeceemccoy1933]

How do you clean the drain hose when it has build up?

[@MsLightbar]

Typically nothing should be building up in there. You could remove the hose and use something like a dowl rod to push out the blockade. Are you sure its build up in the hose? Any idea what is building up in the hose? If the pump filter is clogged it could prevent the washer from draining

[@ceeceemccoy1933]

@@MsLightbar Thank you for responding, it's not blocked it still drains it's just really dirty looking and has a bad smell and there's always a small amount of water left in the tube even after the washer is visibly empty. Can you show me how it can be cleaned?

[@MsLightbar]

@@ceeceemccoy1933 ah, ok. Yes it's the sitting water in the hose and yucky stuff is taking advantage of that. I drain the hose when I am done with the laundry and leave the lid open for a day to let excess water evaporate. Since the water will drain out with gravity, get the entire hose floor level or lower and the excess water will drain out. This should stop anything from growing more in the hose. I know the cleaners I would use to clean the washer and drain hose if it developed an odor as wash machined sometimes do. I dont want to recommend anything specifically because the wrong concentrations could damage seals or be hazardous to breathe. It would probably be good to look up cleaners and methods for washing machines if they get extra dirty. What ever is growing in your hose might go away if it is dried out. Otherwise you would need to let cleaner sit in the hose and bottom of the machine to kill off what is causing the odor.

[@ceeceemccoy1933]

@@MsLightbar thank you and you're right. I never leave the lid open after a wash I always closed the lid so I will do it today thank you so much

[@MsLightbar]

@ceeceemccoy1933 leaving the lid open to let it dry out will help to keep the wash tub from starting to smell but wont do anything for the hose smell. You will need to get the water out of the hose to work on that issue. Just be careful of the lid when left up. You dont want it in a place where it could get bumped as it could damage the lid hinge. Good luck with it!

[@beth5316]

When using this washer can you use hot water or does everything have to be done in cold?

[@MsLightbar]

I had emailed one of the manufacturers before purchasing with that question because it was not in the manual. They said hot was ok. I have used mostly warm and hot water in mine without big issues. When the water is really hot I have noticed condensation forming on the inside of the display screen. I try to limit to very warm water and do not have that issue when I do. I also leave the lid open for a while after I use it so any condensation can evaporate.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Hi, Are you happy with the capacity, or wish you had purchased larger?

[@MsLightbar]

I never wished I purchased a larger one. I knew it is a lot smaller then traditional machines and has its limits but very glad I bought it. If you have the space and use it frequently it might be worth buying a bigger one but this fits my everyday needs very well.

[@buffalokay]

I agree with MsLightbar When I was looking to buy my washer, I originally sought out a larger capacity (1.6cu I believe). But then by a stroke of luck, I came across a friend selling her brand new HomeLabs 0.9cu portable washer *and* portable HomeLabs dryer. She originally bought it to do linens in at the bar she manages, but never ended up bothering to hook everything up. So I got both the washer & dryer for about $300. I could not pass it up. To answer your question, I was surprised how much the 0.9cu model held, and am very happy with it. I have never wished I went bigger either. I love mine! I will say though, the portable dryer is *huge* LOL. That thing can easily hold double the capacity as the washer! I have had my washer & dryer since summer of 2021, and use it daily. I use liquid Tide with Oxy. Pods were too strong/too much detergent for my washer. I only fill the Tide cup about half way to the 1 on the measuring cup lid. Most of my loads are cool-water washes, and I too use a mesh drain insert in my sink to catch the lint, and it works amazingly well. I’ve had no issues as of yet 🤞

[@velc-jm8zg]

Hi I just bought this RCA model and it starts to wash, then stops for 2 minutes, then re-starts. It does this twice, then continues to wash, rinse, and spin without any other pauses. Has this happened to you? Just wondering if this is normal or if mine is defective. Thanks for the great tips and review.

[@MsLightbar]

Are you using the "gentile" or "soak" cycle? Been a while since I have used those but it sounds like what it should do in one of those cycles.

[@buffalokay]

It’s just soaking your clothes.

[@velc-jm8zg]

@@buffalokay Thanks for the reply, so it’s normal then?

[@RJ-luci]

@@velc-jm8zg Hi! Just purchased mine and it does the same thing..I believe this is part of the “cycle” in which the clothes are allowed to “soak” in between the “ agitation” cycles. Hope this helps.😅

[@velc-jm8zg]

@@RJ-luci Thanks for your reply and confirmation that this happens with your machine too :)

[@buffalokay]

Your RCA is literally identical to my HomeLabs washer, aside from the color scheme.

[@MsLightbar]

Yes, this video should be pretty universal to the machines with this profile. I presume they are all made in the same factory then sold under the various brand names. It is very common for manufacturers to make things that way. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@martincuri6295]

Hello, I have a question. I noticed that in NORMAL mode the rinse time and washing time cannot be adjusted. Is that normal or the machine came defective? I would really appreciate if you can answer this question so I avoid sending the machine back to the store.

[@MsLightbar]

Do you have a brand/model number of yours? If I understand your question correctly it should be able to be changed. different models might have different programming. I can make a quick video to show how it is done on mine but I would like to know the model of yours first.

[@sherriemyles2776]

I have a magic chef 0.9. The normal is pre selected. I always use heavy to selected the one I like.

[@Supernaturalfamily1977]

Mine has a burning smell and it works slow when cooled down spinner now it’s just smells like hot smell

[@MsLightbar]

Likely a lose or worn belt, could be the motor wearing out though too. With it unplugged, you can get access from the bottom to inspect the belt.

[@kedrarussell4547]

My own is saying e2 an the water won't pour in the washer

[@kedrarussell4547]

I have a 0.9 portable black an decker washer

[@sherryjeffers3590]

I think mines needs resetting...its just beeping and showing code 32

[@MsLightbar]

I am not familiar with code 32. Is it possibly E2? Does it just start beeping when you plug it in?

[@sherryjeffers3590]

@MsLightbar sorry it's E2

[@sherryjeffers3590]

When I plug it in and set it to wash as I press start it goes on E2 and beep

[@MsLightbar]

@@sherryjeffers3590 I believe that is the lid open during wash error but I would need to check for sure later. If your lid is fully closed and not broken then it is likely some type of sensor failure.

[@sherryjeffers3590]

@@MsLightbar I opened it while it was washing sigh

[@SplitMethod]

Man i love this machine and am a tinkerer. I get the e2 code and ive bypassed the switch and i just got it to spin for a second then e2 again I have the exact same one

[@martincuri6295]

Normal and rapid modes wont let me adjust wash, rinse or spin minutes

[@MsLightbar]

In checking, mine does the same. I almost always use Heavy. I suspect Normal and Rapid are just quick settings. I don't believe the agitator operates any different in the Normal vs Heavy mode (but I would need to check next time I run it to be sure). Heavy has a preset extra rinse but every section can be adjusted in Heavy mode. Give Heavy a shot and adjust the settings as needed to see how you like it as it appears to be normal not to be able to adjust those 2 modes.

[@martincuri6295]

@@MsLightbar thank you! I called magic chef today and sent them a video and they think the washer is defective and I think those two functions aren’t n adjustable. If you plug in the machine you can select normal or rapid and check if you can adjust wash time and rinse without staring a wash. I really appreciate your help!

[@MsLightbar]

@@martincuri6295 You are welcome. Let me know if you have any other questions. Magic Chef did seem to have the best warranty of the several I looked into. It does seem a bit odd that those can not be adjusted so I presume they are just designed as quick settings. I do like to adjust the settings based on the load I am washing and have never used Rapid or Normal before. Hopefully someone else who sees this can confirm the same with their machine.

[@florcedillo7964]

I have a Homcom Model # B61-006 Portable Washing Machine and it’s giving me an Error Code. The Error Code is DE If anyone can help me I’d appreciate it.

[@octochan]

I can't believe the manual doesn't tell you that's what you're supposed to do with the drain hose

[@jeanetterosado7061]

Yes perfect

[@EdwardVonKrow]

Too much pressure builds up and it leaked all over under my sink.

[@MsLightbar]

Do you have this installed under a sink? What built up pressure to leak?

[@EdwardVonKrow]

@@MsLightbar I hooked it up to my bathroom faucet. Above the sink. Turned the cold water on. Everything went fine at first, until it went into the spin cycle. Water flower under the sink, from inside the faucet. It was like the valve in the machine did not open or close, and just built up pressure, and there was a ton of water still left in the machine. I have normal water pressure to the sink. Everything was hooked up correct as per the instructions.

[@EdwardVonKrow]

@@MsLightbar I’m going to try and hook it up to kitchen sink, with some alternative adapters, if the issue is the same, I will be returning. It is brand new.

[@MsLightbar]

@@EdwardVonKrow It works just like a full size wash machine. After hooking it up to a sink/faucet you turn the water on. The washer will fill when it needs or prevent water from flowing in when it is not needed. If the adapter on the sink is cross threaded or not tight enough, it will leak. It sounds more like an issue with the sink or connection or faucet then the washer as that does not create any pressure.

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

No matter what brand you're buying these machines are all the same they all have the same transmission and the same motor all made in China yes the buttons and design might be different but trust me just go for the cheaper one it's all the same underneath

[@MsLightbar]

The manufacturers have different warranty so cheapest might not be best (or cheapest overall). 3rd party warranties can help but those have limitations too (possibilities are deductibles, when the warranty starts and how the repair is handled). The "cheapest" one likely won't be the cheapest if you need the warranty and they want you to mail the whole thing to them for repair.

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

@@MsLightbar I see I live in Algeria and manufacturers are obligated to made their products to last at least five years if they don't you can sue them but I guess that's not the case in America

[@MsLightbar]

@@abdelkaderelbachir3817 That sounds awesome, unfortunately that's not the way it is in the USA. When I was buying one I found warranties as short as 90 days and as long as 1 year. To make it even more complicated, mine had 1 year warranty on parts but only 90 days on labor. Thanks for the replies, hope the video helped ya out in some way too. Did you buy one of these or just looking around? My washer is still going strong several years later and been happy with it.

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

@@MsLightbar yes I do have a big one made by LG that I've got in 2017 still going very strong these types of machines are very popular here in north Africa because they are cheap and reliable they came in all sizes varying from very small to very large in many households you can find these as their main washer and many people preferred them over front loaders because they require less maintenance as you know front holders can become very smelly if you don't take good care of them

[@marialubert4433]

My RCA 0.9 compact washer stops after three minutes wash. What should I do?

[@MsLightbar]

Could be a few different things. When it stops, can you just restart it or turn it off then back on to get it to run again?