How to Set Up a Costway Portable Washing Machine

[@Hippiewitch42o]

Oh my gosh thank you so so so much for posting this. I’m 27 and raising my 14 year old sister. Just got us into my first apartment, and had spent my last bit of money on a portable washer and dryer. I just got laid off, so when I found out the tube didn’t fit my sink I thought it was the end of the world. I wish I was creative enough to have came up with this on my own, but since I’m not, I’m super grateful you posted yours!!!

[@dorothyrobinson6160]

@@Hippiewitch42o get you a bucket, a 5 gallon bucket is easier and use it to fill the washer. I set my in the bathtub. That way I can fill it, wash, and drain in 1 easy area.

[@Irishqueen2023]

Girl same! Just got mine today , schools bout to start and o just spent all my money on the washer and dryer too 🙏🏻❤️

[@Hippiewitch42o]

@@dorothyrobinson6160 yes I place mine in the shower like she did. Hadn’t thought to use a bucket! Hopefully your tip will help someone else out

[@Hippiewitch42o]

@@Irishqueen2023 girl it is a STRUGGLE. I hope you get yours lined out in time for school! Super stressful time of the year

[@3dland-x4x]

There’s a 1000 ($10 at Home Depot) ways to get it to fit the sink just ask a Man

[@kathywright7070]

I just bought a used portable first time I used it I filled it with buckets but your idea of using the funnel and connect to the shower head was just brilliant thanks

[@martyca6]

Great idea as well😊

[@lisamariewalter1921]

GAME CHANGER with the funnel !!!! Love it

[@Aservant56]

This is the BEST video on this! You went through every step and got creative too! THANK YOU! I’m now brave enough to make my first load! Gonna buy a funnel too cause I can’t hook it up to any faucet or shower here!

[@louisefitton759]

Thank you so much just bought this for my flat in the uk, the instructions did not explain how to use it at all haha really useful video 💕

[@kristinmrau9178]

i followed your directions step by step. got my first load done and ready for the next lol thanks girl

[@itsmesteve1081]

You can change the direction of the drain hose. Place the unit lying flat so that you can see the bottom. The drain hose is just tucked underneath some clamps. You can take it out of the clamp and then reattach it to the other set of clamps that are facinf towards the right. That way you dont have to bend your drain hose all the way from the left side of the unit.

[@956lizz]

A good tip to measure the amount of clothes to wash is to fill the spin cycle side. If they fit dry in the spinner then it won’t be too much on the washer side 👍

[@nunivibez7667]

😃

[@MissRenee_X]

Genius ty

[@gregb3443]

Great review

[@dorothyrobinson6160]

I bought the exact same washer from Temu but they didn't tell that you need an adapter for your faucet. So until I receive it I can't use it. BUT, one of the comments mentioned using a bucket to fill the washer, VERY HELPFUL IDEA!!!! AND this video showed me how to operate my machine since the instructions made no sense to be able to understand.❤

[@bredagner4632]

That's what I'm doing for now @ using a bucket 😊

[@dorothyrobinson6160]

@@bredagner4632 works better and quicker!!!!

[@3dland-x4x]

Go to do home-depot and get the adapter

[@dorothyrobinson6160]

@@3dland-x4x no need now, it quit working....SMH

[@3dland-x4x]

@@dorothyrobinson6160 you can remove your dishwasher and put a real washer there

[@monikaparedes1343]

This is the kind of tutorial I was looking for !! Good job covered everything I wanted to know .Now I'm gona purchase this as a gift to my son ,a new daddy of a 9 month old , and another one will be here new years day ...he spends so much $ @ the laundermat...even though I work at a laundromat 😂

[@margaritaalvarez8462]

OMG, the funnnel/hairtie DIY is so smart! THanks for sharing that little gem!

[@maineapple52]

Just an fyi here. What the manufacturer does not tell us is that the weight limits they give are for wet clothes. In order to prolong the life of the machine, you need to place about 5lbs of clothes in the wash and 3lbs in the spinner. NOTE: I forgot to mention that all the machines have water level marking: L

[@itsmesteve1081]

How do you measure how heavy your clothes are before putting them in the washer?

[@maineapple52]

I usually get on the scale and pick up the clothes until I reach the weight allowed.@@itsmesteve1081

[@floharvey2855]

Thank you for the clarification.

[@susannekelley2119]

Some specify how many pieces of clothing you can put in for a Load. Just don't put in too many @ a time👍

[@KenjiJones]

Thanks so much for the run thru on how you use this, taught me what I needed to know.

[@verniciousknid7335]

Thank you! I love that your creative figuring things out with a funnel and hair ties. I'm like you getting creative.

[@hollylaws3110]

The hair tie idea is genius.👍💪🚿

[@maxmclean8633]

Great idea with the shower head system I was having trouble finding an adapter for my faucet!! Thanks for the idea great vid.

[@elizabethsalvage4338]

It's faster if you use a bucket or pitcher if you don't have a detachable shower head. I use the funnel for the spin side.

[@lelegross4855]

Thank you so much. I needed this so bad. Mine been collecting dust, now I really need to use it and don't have the instructions 😁🙏🏆

[@chiaramelita9435]

I am going to purches one of these This was very helpful. It was easy to understand you thank you for explaining it the way you did. Some videos go way to fast, when they try to show you how its done.

[@hlsmithphoto]

You'll love it

[@Irishqueen2023]

Thank you for shi is about the funnel, I got mine today and didn't know how I was gonna wash my clothes 🤦🏻‍♀️ then I seen this. Went out bought a funnel and hooked it up and clothes are washing 🤗❤️

[@hizstory1813]

I am so pleased you did a live review.. thank you. I will buy one now.

[@Murge816]

I got mine 3 days ago. I use a bucket to fill it. 3-4 buckets and you’re at top level

[@xxforbiddenfaexx]

Do you mean just pour buckets of water directly into the drum? Or through the hose?

[@julians6620]

Way better than in the shower! Thanks I’ll be doing that too now😂

[@monthehoops1982]

So you don't need to use the flexi pipe to fill it up?u can just use bucket to fill it?

[@kristaschnarr6269]

Omg girl you’re a genius 😂 I’m making that same contraption

[@debrahaskell805]

Best solution yet this ridiculous water input design flaw, THANKS!

[@Rollergirl88]

Thank you for this! The directions that came with mine aren’t very clear. I do have a question though. Does anyone happen to know what the water inlet is for on the spinning side?

[@lazchurchyard1229]

It's for rinsing while spinning. You can do it either way.

[@ch-yo8ow]

Great video! You are resourceful, and it's awesome.

[@beckyc8043]

You're overloading it. For best results for the speed to go round agitating. Put less laundry in, you'll find it turns alot faster and washed better for great results. Its struggling to move with how many heavy things you have inside, eventually that will break the motor. I've seen it happen too often. Good luck.

[@nunivibez7667]

😃

[@dinarusso3320]

Yes that's correct, I'm just trying to help, I have one of those machines and if the wash load isn't spinning fast, it's overloaded. I don't want your motor to burn out.

[@timber2533]

Your absolutely right also hand ring water out before you put in dryer your machine would last longer.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Definitely. Rugs added is too much at one time😊.

[@martyca6]

Does it raise your light bill? I was thinking about getting one.

[@chicagovegancleaningbysonia]

Awesome tutorial ❤ Very helpful and informative.

[@marcb6896]

Thank you for this. I would have loved to see you take out and clean the filter. Thanks for posting this.

[@candacekennedy2570]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I love your ingenuity :-) and thank God I don’t have to return this sucker! Thanks again

[@jodygirl]

The funnel is so smart. ❤

[@HermitagePrepper]

That funnel trick looks like it will work. I'm gonna try it

[@tilinalewis5157]

Thank you for the video bc I just purchased one and hooking up the hose got me confused it didn't fit now I'll try your way thank you 💓

[@vintagecopycat]

Great idea! With the funnel head and hair tie

[@kalishargenema6205]

Thank you you're the only one who said that you added fabric softener. I wasn't really sure because no one talked about adding fabric softener to their rinse cycle. So thank you. Yes if someone would have said yes I added fabric softener but my machine broke or got messed up somehow I would have known not to use it. If you don't ask you'll never know. 😂 So again thank.

[@nunivibez7667]

😃

[@LUC111D]

Thank you so much this video was so helpful, I just got mine today and thought I was trippin when the hose was too small to connect to the sink

[@maineapple52]

If you attach the hose to the water inlet, you can rinse the clothes so much easier. Allow the water to run about 1 min. or until the water runs clean, spin the remaining 4 mins. So much easier, and saves time and water.

[@RodentEntertainment]

Good idea with the funnel

[@happyswim1836]

Brilliant, that shower solution. Smart woman. Thank you.👍

[@lindaathomas2970]

Thank you! Just purchased and wanted to see how it worked thank you....😊

[@martinanderson4542]

My washer just came yesterday thanks for the tips

[@ayahallam1097]

That load was overloaded by at least three heavy items, you wouldn't get the agitation for a real clean. Also overloading can wear out the motor quick

[@lisabarrett745]

Just got mine as a gift from my son and I can't wait to use it..😊 where was this thingy wen my baby's was babys? 😂😂.. it's ok I'ma empty nester now and it's juuus rite 4me❤

[@gjfhgkib4512]

Not only do you have a portable washer dryer you also have a portable bidet! 😂 same here!

[@vincentdolente7053]

Someone marry this woman. Using hair ties for smart shit. Shes a keeper!

[@capt.obvious4487]

I have the same machine if you are wondering how much it is able to handle at a time no more then about 2 pairs of pants and a shirt or the equivalent of that amount and you should not have a problem.

[@nymetsfan912]

I just got one recently. I have a detachable shower head that I just put inside the drum and fill it that way.

[@rayreynolds4501]

Thank you very nice video 👍

[@TNgoodlive]

God bless you for making this video!

[@Greenr0]

Does it have a senser to automatically turn the water off when the tank is either full or to a set level?

[@lorrainewhiteside8523]

Got mine today. Bathtub is good idea. Where did you get that hanger to dry your things???

[@martyca6]

Thank you for the video. I'm so grateful for your creative solution for connecting the machine to a water source. I was wondering if you could tell me the best size funnel to use? And where did you get yours from? Thank you for the video. I would like to know w get that is the best size funnel ? can you wash a load in it?

[@KAMALAISHERNAME]

Is it possible to just pour in fresh water from a bucket?

[@thundyfamfarm]

From some comments above looks like folks do that too and apparently it has water fill lines on the inside that res L M H near the filter

[@wendyvogt1078]

You are amazing! The funnel is a great idea.

[@drvarunkaushik4596]

Thanks for sharing such informative video.

[@martyca6]

I recently purchased the Costway Portable Washing Machine. I was disappointed to find that the hose is not long enough to reach my sink or the shower head. I was wondering if I could use a bucket to fill it up with water?

[@ChrisLeather-y2s]

Hi. Tip for you, why don’t you just put the shower head into the washing machine saves the funnel part?

[@anitasanmarie7370]

So what happen when the water goes up in the motor under the bottom?

[@happyswim1836]

If it can handle rugs, it's a decent machine. Thanks.

[@ryderchef]

I've got one of these. But I'm having problems with the draining during the spin cycle. For now, I tip it over and dump the water out, but I know it's supposed to drain during the spin. Help please.

[@JulianaOConnor-y3k]

What is the intake used for?

[@alisha516]

I didn’t fully watch but heck yeah that’s creative. !!

[@shirleyanngilbreath4353]

Please explain why brand new but it's not doing anything in the wash area

[@j.s3591]

i think you didn't mention what was the second inlet for!

[@SuprNva-qv1xy]

I appreciate you!! Thank you for making this video.

[@floharvey2855]

Great, helpful video! Thank you.

[@smackatoo]

What is the 2nd water inlet for on the right? You didn’t mention.

[@user-TM59]

For draining of excess water from the clothes

[@debrahaskell805]

I place mine on a stand so the machine is lower than the water input but above the water intake. Gravity (and keeping the water away from the electrical cord) is your friend

[@arayanadam8721]

Hi, where did you buy that hose with funnel, can you send the link?

[@sweetbaby4567]

How long it takes too dry when you finish spin drying it

[@AsFakeAsTrees]

Do you actually need to use the hose? for anything other than convenience? Or can you just fill up the washing tub with a bucket or something?

[@debrahaskell805]

Why would filling, carrying and dumping multiple buckets of water - with possible spillage - be the preferred method to filling the machine?

[@elizabethsalvage4338]

I found that using the hose takes too long to fill. In the kitchen, I'll use a pitcher, and in the bathtub, I use the detachable shower head. I'll use the hose and funnel on the spin side.

[@DavidStevenGuy]

I find it quite easy to fill the tub up with bowls of water, 4 or 5 bowls will fill it up to the medium level.

[@appointedadigun2510]

Could you not use a bucket to fill up the machine instead?

[@laverndowsley8850]

This is an amazing video, thank you so much. I purchased one and I just did my first load and I definitely added way too much soap. Does anyone happen to know the best amount of liquid soap so you’re not left with tons of suds?

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Great information. Helpful.

[@atiratiki3072]

Question i have what is use of the other water inlet lol is it jus in case of water positioning or to rinse while it spins lol

[@alisha8316]

This was so so helpful! Thank you! ☺️

[@scott575]

Anyone know where to get the water intake hoses. Can find where to buy replacement ones

[@maksudaakter2176]

Can I wash one bedsheet with it?

[@lisabarrett745]

Thanks Soo much 4 this demo.. I'ma love mine too ❤😊

[@brittanyholman8834]

Thank you for sharing!!! I NEEDED this!!! Great help!!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@VeronicaGuzman-sl2gb]

Can u add water directly to the machine instead of hooking it up to the shower head Also wats the other water intake for I bought it 2 weeks ago and barely gonna connect it

[@jcc6637]

i have a small dog and want to buy one to wash his bed and toys. do you think it will work?

[@aristotelesfarinas9095]

Can you wash and dry at the same time

[@issbbc2692]

How much Litres for the washer?

[@EvilJ069]

Danke, fraulein

[@niastaton1941]

Thank you ! ❤️

[@shannonsebastian3317]

Why is everyone setting these in puddles? I'm not at all understanding how an electrical appliance in sitting water is safe. Can someone help me with this? Cause I don't know if my gose should be above the drain outlet and the water pump is like, working hard. But I don't if I am alright just draining in a bucket or sink.

[@user-TM59]

Right, the machine shouldn't be sitting in tub while washer is draining.

[@nenamariaroman]

I have one but it leaks all the water out 😢

[@Pinina0712]

Thank you so much for this video ! 🙏🏽

[@MDSW4603]

I just purchased a different shower head that has a hose and I can put it in the machine.🙂

[@karenroberts2505]

Isn't it risky with the electrical cord in the tub?

[@dinarusso3320]

I don't think so, I use mine in my shower all the time, as long as the electric outlet stays dry.

[@elizabethsalvage4338]

I have sliding doors and pull the cord through the handle. I attach that cord to an appliance extension cord. Nothing gets wet.

[@joelfink1417]

Brilliant!

[@brendalinker3764]

Help..I just bought this machine second hand and it won't drain

[@Vega799]

Are you suppose to fill the dryer side with water ? Why is their a fill port for the spinner dry side

[@user-TM59]

For the excess water off the clothes

[@sAv_Doll]

How did you remove the lint from the machine. I cant take mines off.

[@bluebird9193]

Me neither! Manual makes no sense. Instructions for cleaning filter says: "first put the bottom into the hole and then press it". What does that mean??!

[@matildalevy5950]

Me too will someone please demonstrate

[@NVTdrums]

I came to the comments to ask the same thing! The diagram in the manual is not very clear

[@MyMoto2022]

so at first I couldnt get my lint trap off either (i was afraid of breaking it) but then i just did it. So at the top of the lint trap piece there is a slight indentation, you want to push down on it while àt the same time pulling the top of it towards you. once you have it out a little bit pull upwards and this releases the bottom pin part from it's hole allowing the whole thing to be free. Once you hàve cleaned it, you put it back in at a slight angle, bottom first and once you place the bottom pin in the hole , push down and inward at the same time and the top part just pops back into place. Hope this helps. my instructions arent always the best but at least I'm not trying to give you directions anywhere - u could end up in timbuck two!! Lol 11:20

[@MyMoto2022]

​@@bluebird9193 please see comments

[@PennyAlexander-z7d]

Mine is making a clucking sound and I called the man. Ufacturer, and you're telling me that it's nothing I can do. I'm not gonna purchase another one I don't want to purchase another 1 because i like what i have. I need a suggestion help.

[@dashingmay]

Ade you still using it as of April 2024?

[@carrielamberti7554]

Does anyone’s washer stop ever few seconds? Is this notmal

[@almarodriguez564]

Thank you so mich for sharing 😊

[@Nunyabidnuz]

Kinda dangerous washing with it in tub ...I had a maytag in 1980s and still use the hose ....but electrocution is what I worry about ...I just sit mine in bathroom floor.... built a pedestal. ...

[@user-TM59]

Great idea 👍🏾

[@karMyloPonderosa]

Great video!!! Thank you!!