COSTWAY Mini Washing Machine with Spin Dryer REVIEW | Is it worth it? |

Hi everyone,
This is a great product for those who are living on wheels and traveling and those living in tiny homes. I would buy this if I was living on the road or living in Thailand somewhere.
My washer died on me a while back, and my girls in SOTTG came together and got me a mini washer. Watch the video to see how it works and if it's worth it. This is my first time using it so please be nice to me if you have a comment to make. LOL
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[@rudyfulgado7021]

I bought this online after watching your review. I like saving the laundry water too since we are in a drought. Thanks for all your videos!

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

I used mine for the first time last night and it worked pretty well. It's really only meant for lightly soiled and light weight clothing, socks, underwear, T-shirts, etc because you have to ring some of the water out of the items before spinning, not easy to do with towels. And even with light weight clothing I still had to spin 3 times. To rinse, after I drained the dirty water I added clean water and set the wash timer to 5 minutes. I did this twice, and the water came out clear. Then I dumped about 3 gallons of water from a bucket (I'm not attached to a faucet) and just let it drain. I had washed a Polo shirt and had to spin it 4 times even after wringing it. And for balance I discovered that I had to put it in the spinning basket collar down otherwise the machine jumped all over. I hung everything and in the morning everything was dry. But it is quite a process, especially since I have to keep running upstairs to set it. If it were on the main floor it wouldn't be as bad. But I don't have that option..

[@AliceChaYang]

[@steffybael1245]

i bought this washer today foe $8 at a thrift store in my town and googled for the directions and this video was recommended so looks like i just saved a bundle,

[@AliceChaYang]

What an awesome deal!

[@happydays9613]

Bargain.

[@boomboomboom4160]

time for you to start a deal hunting yt channel

[@Midnight-rj4ed]

If you spin out the wash water before rinsing the clothes usually only need 1 rinse cycle.

[@AliceChaYang]

I have been doing that after a while. :)

[@thomasdenis6240]

This is doppppeeeee thinking about getting one for my camper so I don't have too worry about dirty clothes , soooooo lit!!!

[@dontarguewithfools]

Given this by a resident. Works great for my work towels, shop rags etc

[@Adeline9418]

I have a similar model. Feels good to do laundry whenever I want!!

[@retrodog63]

And it makes a great salad spinner. Great video. Thanks for making it and sharing.

[@rudyfulgado7021]

I just bought this online thanks for your review.

[@peterpiper487]

You can actually spin the clothes again if you don't think they are dry enough. I have this same washer and I sometimes spin twice... works for me. I also bought a separate clothes spinner a couple of weeks ago so I could fit ALL of my wash in it since it's much bigger. It works even better.

[@AliceChaYang]

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Is the spinner a separate machine or just a larger spinning basket?

[@leeevans1000]

Thanks you did a good job showing and talking with easy voice to understand and listen to , thank you very much,

[@AliceChaYang]

Thank you so much.

[@BeyondMyIntuition444]

Thanks for sharing! ❤ new subscriber! It looks like this washer can fit a lot of clothes, just wish the spinner was a little larger. However its a great size for apt or traveling. I'm just deciding if I need the larger washer for my family. Happy holidays! Love from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤🎄 ❤

[@tatinjaezmom1615]

Thank you! I purchased from someone and couldn't figure out why the water kept draining as I'm filling it up to 2 wash clothes until I found your video lol

[@AliceChaYang]

Glad it helped. :)

[@booyahstefanysalazar2732]

I need it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥So useful ma'am

[@lionheart0750]

thank you for showing step by step process of how to use this machine!…the included instructions are confusing!

[@plflowersandphotography585]

This is perfect for traveling

[@rjj2316]

Thank you!

[@maureenlebronsantiago2912]

I just got mine it’s a little lifesaver

[@micheleparent8904]

Thanks for review Alice. I am in Canada and thinking of getting one for my bathroom. To do smaller items. Cheers:)

[@AliceChaYang]

You will love it.

[@micheleparent8904]

@@AliceChaYangHi Alice, Thank you Alice. I think I am ready. Ty for encouragement. Take care.

[@rosecottagegarden]

Thank you for sharing

[@bvangfilm]

I’m sold!! I want one now. Hahaha

[@aliceviews]

You have a bomb ass washer and dryer unit.

[@sapphiregonzalez25]

@@aliceviews how many loads of clothes can I do? I want this!! 😍

[@mirellagorgees8560]

Wow

[@tiffanyz6451]

Thank you!!!!!

[@AliceChaYang]

You're welcome!

[@saramartinez1296]

I have a double machine but the spin dryer broke so now I have to wring them out by hand but I'm looking to buy one of these

[@muhammadAsif-ty6tu]

Good invention

[@maremu05]

Maybe you may want to get an electrical extension and put your washer in the tub so you don't have to be lifting it. I'm a nomad and have one and I love it.

[@AliceChaYang]

You are right. I actually got one awhile back. I am so happy with how it is working for me.

[@sherrypogany8938]

You can't use a electric extension u have to plug it directly into wall I tried

[@dontarguewithfools]

@@sherrypogany8938 get a thicker cord rated for higher amps

[@matthewhamlett9277]

Wow thank you so much for the videos I was hoping to buy one and I saw it on Amazon but I was a little bit skeptical about it because I have seen these in the Philippines and wondered if it was compatible here in the US this is going to be the best washing machine / dryer ever I want that money you come and get it

[@AliceChaYang]

I can not stress how much I love it. It's a little time consuming for the spinning rounds, but I don't mind it. It works wonder. :)

[@matthewhamlett9277]

@@AliceChaYang Wow..!! Thank you so much for replying Alice amd I dont mind the wait for it to clean clothes ....ots a better option than driving 5 miles and WAITING 4-7 HOURS JUST TO DO LOUNDRY ...not to mention the 50$ it cost....also I hope you and your family are okay and safe from virus

[@AliceChaYang]

@@matthewhamlett9277 same here. Good luck to you.

[@matthewhamlett9277]

@@AliceChaYang this thing works great however there's one problem I'm having if the spinning basket apparently they don't put a warning on the manual or the box LOL caution washing machine may run away from you because apparently regardless of the load I put in the thing has a tendency to want to walk😂😂😂

[@luismanuelmiranda9795]

Did you figured out how to clean the lint on it??

[@FrostyBalls01]

Love your videos. Your always smart and beautiful

[@AliceChaYang]

Thank you

[@JoJo-oo7zt]

Always wondered if these really work and now I do. This would be great for when we get those rolling blackouts here in California every year. Thanks.

[@AliceChaYang]

I agree.

[@HelenE6683]

Why would it be great in a blackout? It uses electricity!

[@happydays9613]

@@AliceChaYang Just be careful not to overload the spin dryer and ensure when you use the spin dryer, the machine is not wobbling crazy, it means you need to re-postion the load in the spinner and place that plastic disc in it evenly again or eventually the spinner will burn out the motor. Talking from experience as had many of these machines, single and twin portables. Hope it lasts for you. They can last up to 1- 2 years 3 if you are lucky. Do, do a update, soon.

[@luismanuelmiranda9795]

I can't find a video on how to maintain it clen after washing

[@ythoj1]

Looks cool.. only light clothes. 😁👌

[@AliceChaYang]

For reals. Next time, I will do laundry outside and hand outside. Please sponsor my extension cord. LOL

[@ythoj1]

@@AliceChaYang ok.. you got it.

[@histugaya34]

Hi! I want to buy one but have you tried to wash jeans in it? Thanks

[@AliceChaYang]

Yes, I wash everything in there.

[@christisrisen6774]

Can you add hot water the first time? And can you use bleach for whites?

[@irfankhandirofficial7475]

Nice

[@saramartinez6837]

I have a family of 3 of us I'm hoping this will help me in planning to get one we don't have alot of clothes

[@mraa4950]

I bought for my 0.1 year old daughter

[@cathiestuart3790]

just checking to see if this little washer is still working and if you still are satisficed with it? have you washed any bed sheets in it?

[@AliceChaYang]

Hi, it is still working for me. I use it a few times a week. I have washed bed sheets and it worked great. I don't really like it for washing towels tho. My towels seem to shed a lot of lint.

[@shlibenden572]

Hello. The manual says clean the lint filter but I can't find it? Where is the lint filter??

[@AliceChaYang]

I did not see a lint filter in mine.

[@janetecreese]

I have one used it 3 times but spinner not big enough for me so thinking of selling for bigger one

[@BrashKnucklesEntertainment]

Hey is there a lint trap to clean? I bought this because of your review but wheres the lint trap? And what's the little weird key looking thing for

[@AliceChaYang]

It does not have a lint trap. After using it for a while, I found this lady's solution to work really well for the machines that have no lint trip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJy3e3muaNp1g9k and I am not sure what the key-looking thing is for.

[@BrashKnucklesEntertainment]

​@AliceChaYang Thanks the instruction manual said "clean the trap" but I thought i was going nuts. Thanks

[@BrotherWatsonofWattsWatsonProd]

For the dryer, does it have heat controls?

[@AliceChaYang]

This is just a washer, and the spin option is just to get the water out. You will need to air dry it yourself.

[@MorganAlexis]

How do you get it the stay still during the spin cycle

[@AliceChaYang]

Take out the bucket inside and re hook it on. Mine didn't come with a manual so I sometimes it takes 1-2 tries to get it correctly.

[@anitabubenina]

Hey i have the same Waschmaschine but i dont understand this for what the hose comes in at the top

[@AliceChaYang]

One end of the hose fits the hole on top of your machine. The other end of the hose (the bigger end) will fit in your sink faucet. Hope this helps.

[@elizabethsalvage4338]

If it doesn't fit the faucet, just fill with shower hose or bucket. Many KZbin videos on these machines.

[@AliceChaYang]

@@elizabethsalvage4338 agree.

[@anitabubenina]

Thanks for the Comi❤ its was helpfully

[@mwatts-riley2688]

So all I need is the water source, a tub to drain into and electricity? If I put it in the tub, is that the way to go? And the drain for water would be... a drain hole somewhere at the bottom of the base? Thinking about it but waiting to hear from you re your feelings on it after having it for a while now. M.

[@mwatts-riley2688]

Miss A Now you've had it for a while what is your current opinion of it now? 💡 And what about gym shoes? 👞 Thank you ma'am. M. Illinois. 🇺🇸

[@AliceChaYang]

I still have it, and it still works great. I plan to do an updated review soon as the 1 year mark is approaching. Probably going to do a giveaway on one for my subscribers too.

[@AliceChaYang]

oopppsss! I forgot to answer the last question. I have not wash gym shoes in my washer. For shoes, I just fill my sink up with detergent and soak the shoes in it then use a toothbrush to help remove the dirt that is built up. After that, I air dry it outside.

[@joltjolt5060]

Rinse in the spin basket in the tub.

[@rosecottagegarden]

Hi girl

[@southfloridalouisebarber9136]

How did you get spinner to click in place?? I have this machine but can not get spinner basket to stay in place::(

[@AliceChaYang]

There is a spot where you can click it in place.

[@1992teresam]

My Grammy stopped using hers because she couldn’t get the basket to stay in place

[@user-gr6ru8bx1w]

Cuál es el presio del mini machin

[@kwawarthur3243]

can you wash your towels with them?

[@AliceChaYang]

I do. It works great.

[@BrotherWatsonofWattsWatsonProd]

Can you manually fill with water and just start washing?

[@AliceChaYang]

Yes, you can.

[@stephanieramirez9151]

Alibaba sells the same machine for 20 to 25 to 30 they're pretty good machines my favorite brand of that machine is Panda popular brand in the Latin market

[@boomboomboom4160]

omg ur so pretty

[@VanyaReads]

My basket kept going off during spin cycle I returned mine, super annoying.

[@AliceChaYang]

Awww sorry to hear. Mine was fine, it had a spot to clip the basket onto.

[@funnyvide290]

Gr8

[@KylieTheFunnyGirl]

Where to buy this

[@AliceChaYang]

Pricing went up from 89.99 to 94.99 as of this post, but here you go. www.amazon.com/COSTWAY-Electric-Machines-Portable-Controller/dp/B074R7GK8V/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=13CLBC2SMORMO&dchild=1&keywords=costway+mini+washing+machine&qid=1607828291&sprefix=costway+mini+washing%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZTVNGQ09OOUhQQTYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MjMzODIyNjA3UDRDSkpXVVdZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NjIzMjYzU0E2N0tWQjhMN0JFJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D#ace-9766277718

[@nancyramos9954]

Does it make loud noise?

[@AliceChaYang]

To me, it does not. I can't hear it from my room.

[@yanassi]

Why cut out the labor parts?

[@AliceChaYang]

I have nobody helping me record when I do the work.

[@justinbridges1930]

i doin a revieee about i think its called umm the kustway wascherr it was like 90msomethin yo know soptg but i did not buy it i got it fully funded les go tss it outt in myy toilet i mean tub ..

[@Poepad]

Link?

[@AliceChaYang]

www.amazon.com/COSTWAY-Electric-Machines-Portable-Controller/dp/B074R7GK8V/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=13CLBC2SMORMO&dchild=1&keywords=costway+mini+washing+machine&qid=1607828291&sprefix=costway+mini+washing%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFZTVNGQ09OOUhQQTYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MjMzODIyNjA3UDRDSkpXVVdZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NjIzMjYzU0E2N0tWQjhMN0JFJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@sherrypogany8938]

Can I wash a single bed sheet

[@AliceChaYang]

Yes, you can. Just add water up to the minimum line. :)

[@MsLipsxLikeSugar]

how loud is this? will the neighbors hear?

[@AliceChaYang]

The neighbors won't hear it. I have this running in the bathroom and I can't even hear it from my room.

[@dooremieke.janssens1240]

hello,no,mine is ok,i just put something under the machine,so it does not move and makes low sound.

[@MsLipsxLikeSugar]

what do you put?

[@dooremieke.janssens1240]

@@MsLipsxLikeSugar Hi,i put a small anti"slip away" carpet,does not cost much , hope you like your machine!

[@trinashinead]

Does it overheat?

[@AliceChaYang]

It has not overheat on me.

[@trinashinead]

@@AliceChaYang thank youuu

[@makipa20021]

I got one of those machines for free - it’s just garbage!!’ Useless, to small plus you need to put water , manually drain water , add water ( several times)to rinse , drain manually each time which means you have to stand there . Then if you want to rinse it’s a small place to put the clothes and than machine want to jump so you need to hold it …… overall useless machine . If you got it for free and want to promote someone’s product l understand- but l do NOT recommend this item to anyone!!!

[@dcanadian000]

DO NOT...NOT...NOT buy this machine. Please, share with others that this machine is crap. I bought one and I was gentle with it. Even though it worked for three weeks and lost power. I threw my money in the garage with this machine. Do not waste your money on this junk.

[@makavelipatron5626]

You don't know how t wash!