Giantex Costway Portable Automatic Washing Machine Review

In this video I unbox and demonstrate a Giantex portable washing machine with a 3.5Kg load capacity, automatic operation and a 750rpm spin speed. More videos to follow on this machine, so please subscribe, click the bell icon and you'll be notified of my new uploads.
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Product Description
Fully Automatic & Energy-efficient Design】Our washing machine design with fully automatic programmes, you can easily set the washing/spinning program and water levels according your needs, which saves water and electricity. Once you set the washing machine program, just leave it alone to work.
【Multiple Programs】With a computer control panel that allows you to set your own cycle, 6 programs, 3 water level selections, start/pause, power button and LED display are listed on the control panel clearly. Different clothes have different washing and water level requirement, you can choose the washing mode and water level to meet your demand. Besides, the LED display will show you the washing time and trouble warning.
【Compact & Large Load Capacity】This washing machine with the honeycomb shaped inner tub can load 3.5kg laundry at one time which is big enough for several items at once and even for larger garments like pairs of jeans or bed sheets, meanwhile compact appearance allowed you easily move the washing machine in your home or department.
【Humanization Design】This machine features a built in drain aluminum pump, a intake hose and a drainage tube which allows you to easily add water or drain out dirty water. With the computer control you can change the washing mode or water level during washing or pause the washer to let the clothes soak for as much time you want.
【No Installation & Easy to Operate】This product has straight forward illustrations and descriptions. There is no installation need and easy to operate. It won't take you much time and could take convenience to you.

[@jestexan12]

Excellent review. I thought 26 mins was going to be long but you touched every aspect that is important and relevant. Thank you!

[@whateveritwasitis]

I have done 4 loads now with this model. it works fine and i am impressed with the spin cycle. if you overload it, it will shut itself off. its nice and light, easily moved around. it does however have a small leak and i havent investigated it yet or found the answer as to what it is. hopefully its just a matter of the drain hose connection needing adjustment.

[@toyorobo]

I could legitimately listen to your voice all damn day. Thank you for a great review plus being so soothing.

[@petermaz701]

It’s a good little machine I’ve had it for a while I replaced it with a different model but for that amount of laundry you really need to use the high water level not medium or small I don’t even know why they put those two options on there it’s a very small washer and certainly for a duvet and two pillows shams high water level would be the best. Good review.

[@คชามาศรัตนตรัย]

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[@jesusfamily777]

What model did you replace it with?

[@petermaz701]

@@jesusfamily777 Thanks for the question I believe I bought the GE portable which is probably the best washer that I’ve had. it’s expensive but it’s the most like a regular washer it’s large capacity.

[@peppershakergaming3793]

Do you still have the ge model, and would you recommend it/have you had any issues with it?

[@petermaz701]

@@peppershakergaming3793 I no longer have it since I have a full sized machine now a Speed Queen. Never had any issues with it. It worked really very well.

[@gregb3443]

This has to be the best review on this product I've seen on KZbin. Thank you

[@ScottALanter]

This was a really good review. Thank you for taking the time to give such a thorough walkthrough. I may just buy one of these. It looks impressive.

[@davidgalloway6574]

Really enjoyed this, it seems like it would be a very handy machine for many people. I would be very careful not to overload it, and it would be nice if a variety of faucet connectors were included. Superbly professional video as always.

[@randommotor5429]

David galloway You are right. It doesn't come with faucet connectors. You order that stuff separately. I still have mine, and so far it still works.

[@MsNavigation]

Best how to and description video Ive EVER watched. Thanks.

[@lforbes4667]

Great review and walkthrough. I'm in the US, and the same basic model is available under several names. Mine is the Magic Chef 0.9 cu ft Compact Washer. That model is better as it will work with the lid open, but otherwise, it' has the exact functions.

[@ibaisaic]

This model will wash and rinse with the lid open, but it will not spin until the lid is closed as a safety feature.

[@HistoryHighwithLisaMarrie]

@L Forbes OMG we have the same name I'm L Forbes too!. My daughter has the Magic Chef it's a much better machine.

[@darianroscoe1017]

Use the highest water setting. Your laundry load should never sit above the water.

[@deborahwallace9801]

At first I thought it meant large wash l is low 🔅

[@snaLee1]

How does the drain system work? Is it gravity drain or mechanical pump drain ? I do not have any floor drains to drain the water out by gravity

[@qantasboya3808]

It used a pump to drain out the water​@@snaLee1

[@florin_prelege2570]

It’s a impeller style its supposed to be like that

[@r3viscool]

Impeller should use low water for clothes to get to the impeller

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Got one for Christmas thank God cuz it was the best thing it was the best thing

[@petermaz701]

You definitely needed the high water level for that load, medium is not enough water for that amount of laundry. I owned this washer at one time. More water is always better less strain on the motor.

[@robotgores3557]

Kkooo

[@rhythmandacoustics]

Adding more water makes more work for the motor to work. It is like spinning an empty bucket vs spinning a bucket full of water, then wait for it to stop, then spin again. Inertia.

[@petermaz701]

@@rhythmandacoustics That doesn’t apply for a washer, imagine when the agitator is trying to push the clothes back-and-forth there is more strain on the motor than with a tub full of water, buoyancy lightens the strain. The same applies to people who swim and get exercise that way the water is actually making you more buoyant and allows you to exercise as opposed to straining yourself. Why do you think seals have a hard time on land and yet swim with no problem in the ocean.

[@rhythmandacoustics]

@@petermaz701 Nah the water weight creates more load for the motor than half the load. It is way harder for the motor to turn 20 litres of water than 10 litres of water.

[@Southphxgal2023]

Great video on describing the use of the machine. Fabulous job!

[@maureenstepp6323]

Very good video., very complete. The most detailed one that I've ever seen. I've just ordered this machine.

[@blancaw6280]

3:51 was my favorite part. Loved when you were reciting the directions in broken English. "Put down the machine on some soft thing...Please let the remarkable face outside. " LMAO!

[@Verosmom123]

I don't think British English can be called broken English.

[@rocio8805]

We just received this lil machine & I was wondering how to install the bottom cover..this video was super helpful, THANK YOU!

[@andreahill1543]

I bought the Kuppet for it's strong wash cycle. Love these machines!

[@donnarichards8681]

Just bought a kuppet brand is yours still working okay?

[@zedsch6960]

Such a great and detailed review, I enjoyed it, thanks for uploading. Your English sounds beautiful, it's a pleasure to listen to. 😊

[@robbiecrosbie4506]

It seems pretty sturdy when it's spinning. I was expecting it to vibrate across the floor

[@samirsalih2008]

Hello I got one tube machine .i used it is good but don’t know how drain in the sink there is no button to push on drain to get dirty out in the sink. Could you tell me how to drain is it automatically.

[@jpsargeant1]

Robbie Crosbie 😂

[@stais1107]

😂😂

[@thegamer-12]

And jump alot

[@deborahwallace9801]

It's a powerful lil sucker,stuffs almost dry whoa I'm loving it from you Tina

[@tripsadelica]

Great review...seems like a good little machine...perfect as a "garage machine" for a home mechanic (so as not to wreck the normal home machine). On that note I'd like to see how it handles soiled clothing. Perhaps in the follow up review???

[@juanitasullivan3372]

I'm currently using a double tub portable washer which is a lot of work for sure. But it also saves a lot of money from going to the laundromat. But the constant transferring from one tub to the next, draining and refilling wash and rinse water is a pain and takes forever to get a bunch of loads done. Since the wash tub is small you can only put in so much at one time. Certainly not 8 pounds of dry clothing. I recently found the machine you're showing here online and looking at getting it. I thank you for showing this set up. I like the machine but not that it takes so long to do a load and 2 rinse cycles. So I'm going to have to give this some thought or find a machine that doesn't take so much time and water to deal with.

[@QueenCityHistory]

Thanks for the great video Roger!

[@aaronwilson9465]

So glad we can now get these here in the UK. Student accommodation washing machines are up on the list of the most disgusting things ever. £4.40 for a 30 degree cycle that lasts 50 minutes and the clothes come out smelling like egg. Plus there are some body hairs in the door that you probably don't want to find on your white shirts. Going to save up and get one of these hopefully.

[@elisafaro8219]

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[@elisafaro8219]

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[@margareth1504]

Great video, and, the agitating at 19 mins was so relaxing to watch, that I dozed off for a minute. Thats an ok thing it is a bit late.

[@meggi8048]

very detailed review, shows a lot info i didnt get anywhere else, like how many adjustable feet. thanks a lot.

[@angelnelson2012]

Im still trying to see how to hook it up under the sink ive watched a million youtube vids and still confused because nobody is showing how to hook the hose from the machine to the hot or cold valve under the sink. I may have to call a plumber

[@macraghnaill3553]

Angel, if you have automatic washing machine taps under your sink this is what is used to connect to

[@angelnelson2012]

@@macraghnaill3553 ohhhh... thank you so much and im looking at them right now

[@paulcarpenter7844]

I recommend getting a dryer also

[@1989TaylorsVersiom]

What kind of small portable dryer is good? I've been looking for a small washer and dryer for my apartment. I do a ton of laundry and have to go to the laundromat and I hate doing that. I sold my samsung front loading washer and dryer when I moved. Big mistake

[@paulcarpenter7844]

@@1989TaylorsVersiom I got a Panda mini dryer it's tiny but it gets the job done

[@wehaveapiperdoone]

@@1989TaylorsVersiom I got a magic chef dryer last year and I LOVE IT.

[@TheGamerboy_-vd6qv]

@@paulcarpenter7844 where did you get that dryer?

[@Elemental_Buttahfly_II]

@@TheGamerboy_-vd6qv Lowe's carries all 3 as well

[@happynanny6375]

Love your socks!

[@sherrondanance3049]

yOU HAVE THE BEST INSTRUCTIONS I HAVE SEEN

[@denisesanders6027]

I think they should Supply different size connectors for your faucets ,because the price you're paying for that machine and then you have to go out and buy different size connectors to make sure it fits your faucet, just saying

[@FORRT9513]

My old school from a few years back used to use this as the school washer

[@devinaulph1781]

l live in America and I have several washing machines in my shop, but they are all made by whirpool. They also have similar workings.

[@TM-iq6sx]

In all these reveiw demo would love to see a pair of jeans. I Had a double bucket in the 70s 2 adult and a baby. It had the agitaor on the side and wash a rectrangle in size for the wash. I loved it!

[@MisterBrownJack]

Looks like a good appliance

[@janeclark4915]

The sausage dog bedding is lovely Roger 🥰 Can I ask where you bought it from please xx

[@ibaisaic]

Asda

[@janeclark4915]

ibaisaic Thank you Roger xx

[@mattcrooke8321]

This works in the same way as a standard American top loader. Uses lots of water for a good wash.

[@spencerwilton5831]

Matt Crooke You don't need lots of water for a good wash. Top loaders are antiquated and outdated technology. We haven't used them in Europe since the seventies. Front loaders wash better, damage clothes less, use less water, less detergent and less energy. They also spin faster so drying time is reduced.

[@deborahwallace9801]

I agree with you and clothes move more freely to clean better...

[@glendabathgate4036]

Thank u so much I ve been thinking of getting for my static caravan and u have convinced me pity u don’t get a recommendation fee

[@brendaikerd2427]

I have recently purchased this machine form Amazon - had to read instructions couple of times due to pigeon English. Have ordinary straight tap( no threads on end) - trying to find suitable adaptor to connect to hose & basic tap

[@danielle.harrison]

We connected ours up to our shower so not sure how helpful this is, but we use an angled appliance valve by Primaflow (bought it from wickes) 15mm x 3/4" and connect that to the shower hose. It was a bit fiddly to connect at first, though that may have just been ours, however it works great.

[@larryboyish]

We use a bucket, I found it more convenient for me that connect the hose to the tap, besides the hose was too short.

[@nicoley9926]

Can you just fill this manually or do you need to connect it to a water source? How do you like it?? Thanks

[@coastwasalwaysclear]

@@larryboyish How do you know how much water to add and when? Do you pour the water in where the hose normally connects or just directly into the part the clothes sit in? This would help me out so much!

[@nickyusupov2273]

Gracias por el vidro acabo de comprar y estoy muy feliz de elegir esta, esta exelente, no ruidosa y el sistema me fascino varios niveles y tiempo. La tecomidndo al 100%

[@gilcelialima4063]

Qual site você conseguiu comprar

[@cinthyacarrasco3190]

Si lava bien el color blanco?? Solo es lo que busco tengo mi set pero es de las otras de puerta al frente y no me sirve para lo blanco, ojalá puedas responderme 🙏🏼

[@philliphurley3883]

I am thinking of buying one. I have seen it at £149!

[@ewin1st]

I could see that being good in a caravan with limited space .

[@jpsargeant1]

I like the outcome of your sheets, in terms of the amount of water remaining in the clothes after the spin cycle.

[@jssupergeneric]

Crystal clear-many thanks!

[@iBookreviews13]

Hello, where is the video where we see you hook it up to the sink? I have one my self now and am at a complete loss, I have bought a hose but it still won’t work.

[@natalialevi9929]

I’m having the same issue did you ever fix this? I’m thinking about filling it with water manually

[@susanvanaken]

@@natalialevi9929 is it possible to fill it with a bucket ?

[@hithereocean888]

@@natalialevi9929 that’s what I have been doing. ..and it sucks

[@womblechops943]

Hook the drainage pipe around the bottom of the tap. that's what I always do. Drains straight into the sink no problem.

[@lindabowser7451]

Your water connection problems are mine. Won't work in kitchen since we have added an adapter for the dishwasher. Sink in the bathroom no good. Shower has a thread that's too small. We're waiting for another adapter for that. Fingers crossed. I have enjoyed using the machine otherwise. Works very well.

[@CBF1]

My dad's prob never gonna lemme have one of these, too many washers in the garage and not enough space... but psshh, the garage does have a lotta unused trash that needs clearing out, I've wanted one of these things since 2013 but back then they were only available in Japan/US, I was originally gonna get the HLP21N but that's discontinued now so I'm prob gonna replace it with this one if my stubborn dad allows me to...

[@xykarijehywat0814]

Does it have to be connected to tap or can the water be poured in manually?

[@niina_vee]

That extract hose would work best on the side of a toilet so that you can use the cover to hold it down

[@ibaisaic]

I don’t have a toilet in my kitchen.

[@niina_vee]

@@ibaisaic lol clearly, however I meant for it to be used in the restroom of your home

[@spencerwilton5831]

Niina Vee There are no power outlets in U.K. bathrooms. 240 volts and water / steam are not a good combination.

[@simpsonauto850]

If you still have this machine and you have time, can you please make a new video on machine either washing dirty tea towels or regular clothes. Maybe one in your Aeg also.

[@bluesky-pb9di]

Doesn't seem much agitation. So seems to be washing on same location. What about the inside of items.

[@giebbieserah4440]

My thoughts too

[@tannisbaker3870]

Very phenominal!! I have that. Works great!!

[@rolandnobleza9636]

Mine doesn’t drain in the sink like that because it’s high. Does your drain there???

[@lazarbabizhayev1978]

Hi can you show me how did you connected to sink

[@Boodieman72]

If you have the Costway electric tumble dryer in the UK, that would be a good video to make as well.

[@YahshuaLovesMe]

beautiful machine but agitation is a little slow, but spin cycle is great.

[@Artin-Minecraft]

I think the soak programme is for pre-wash

[@rebeccaslocombe413]

I would love to but one of these machines. Before I do could you please tell me how it was connected underneath the sink. Thank you.

[@tennysonfordblackbird2087]

We usually wash about five or six loads in that time on our Hotpoint.

[@MrJdh1997]

That instruction booklet made me laugh! yet people still say we don't need translators anymore "because google translate can do just as well"....

[@gayled3059]

But you don't always want to have to GO to google, do you....I sure don't.

[@justrosy2635]

LOL! That ad, though (the one where a Millennial discovered the Commador64)!!!

[@linsan2988]

When I leave the sink on water starts leaking like a fountain. So I have to turn it off after water fills up.

[@preludefugue4859]

Hello, thank you for you video. If you load the water by using a bucket and dump into the machine , does it work?

[@Emily-hs1xq]

Yes

[@DXmYb]

Siphon it Instead of buckets Fill your sink up with water. Get a short section hose pipe e.g. 2 m. Put one end in the sink and give a quick suck on the other. Place that end in the washing machine

[@ThePBSD]

Yup!

[@lisalopez6336]

Great video! I’ve had such a tough time finding the right adapter for water so I have fill it up by hand. Do you have timing of the two rinses? It would help me tremendously since my washer shuts down when I don’t put enough water and forces me to start all over again….

[@omayracolon1983]

How did you connect the hose?

[@ryanmoralesdisneyparkfans2057]

I have LG washer and dryer is very similar to this machine and The chime sound is music :)

[@kimboots1]

@trha2222 Which one ways that much? The LG?

[@ishouldtakemyownadvice5050]

I can’t find the video on how you set up the tube to the plumbing under your sink. Mind helping me find that? Thanks so much!

[@ontopoftheroof]

This looks just like a shrunk bare-bones HE top loader with a washing plate. (An agitator would be this thing projecting from the bottom of the drum which rolls the laundry up and down.) I wish I had something like that in my student apartment and the frst place I owned--a 400 sq ft studio apartment with absolutely no space for a full size washing machine or even a compact. Four casters (with brakes) would be a good option.

[@natakapoor3439]

I loved it but do not see delete peterment washing on your machine let me know how much I need one piece. Pl show vacuum machine withvacum and mob demo thx god bless you waiting for next vedio.

[@Alex-jn1ez]

Saw your KZbin post and was waiting impatiently for this and now I’m so happy! Did you change your logo in the video I swear it looks diffirent

[@novahraine1231]

Do these machines ever get a musty odor or any mildew/mold? Maybe behind the steel? The hose?

[@KeriCouture7]

How did you connect it directly under your sink?

[@spencerwilton5831]

Keri Couture He will have used the existing dishwasher connection- you can see it next to the sink, it is the same fitting, will just have temporarily disconnected the DW.

[@Rosie-fj7yr]

@@spencerwilton5831 He doesn't even use this machine.

[@WendyTai1]

I wish I could see how you hooked it up under the sink

[@ibaisaic]

I used the fitting supplied with the washer.

[@HC2-4life]

Can I use hot water? What i mean is can I put hot and cold from the faucet with the same hook up? Like open both valve (hot&cold) from the same faucet,same attachment?

[@MrVredehoek]

Do you need to use more washing detergent as the washer fills up with more water than standard front loaders? I take it the dosage of washing detergents indicated by manufacturers in Europe is meant to be for washers using less water. Thank you.

[@jennabayly4823]

I'm just curious about the tap. Do you leave the tap turned on? And if so, how does it not just end up over flowing?

[@ibaisaic]

Yes you leave the tap on, but after it has filled for the wash, turn it to cold for the rinses. The washing machine automatically adds the water when required. Turn the tap off when not using the machine.

[@jessicafeeney3996]

I’m missing that cover. Can I use it without the cover? I called and their sending another but it seems like it will take forever

[@ibaisaic]

@@jessicafeeney3996 If you’re talking about the part that fits on the base, then it could be used without it.

[@lindasue8719]

How much water does it hold (in litres or gallons)?

[@cintegabelle]

Thumb up for the socks

[@yvonneobrien1767]

So cool

[@nancy-yu7gt]

How do you attach it to the sink?

[@toshinaellis3720]

Do a whole video just reading 📖 the whole instruction manual.😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@1adadada]

How many towels can you fit in ?

[@isamuhoshino9945]

My drain hose has cracked after a few months of normal use. What is the right kind/size of hose to replace it? Thanks!

[@annasali8062]

PCB panel needs to be upgraded. The wash rinse spin time and soak time also be set manually. This option is missing. Also there is no detergent dispenser here.. I think company needs these upgradation

[@mortenwinslw2785]

Don't connect it to your tap, with the hot and cold open as warm water can pass to the cold water line

[@meggi8048]

what do you mean?

[@mortenwinslw2785]

​​@@meggi8048 If you use the tap connector shown (but isn't using) and opening for cold and warm water at the same time the pressure on the hot water is higher and therefore warm water will be added to the cold water line. So when you open another cold tap in the house you will get a mix of cold and hot water.

[@meggi8048]

will this happen in german water installations as well?@@mortenwinslw2785

[@deborahwallace9801]

So this black square thing with the letter B fell out when I tipped it over to screw the bottom on,do I leave it out???

[@LauraRuiz-dx3lm]

I’m in the US (Chicago, actually) and my users manual indicates that I can use liquid detergent I just don’t know how much and it indicates that I should dilute it first and then add the clothes I can also use bleach and then how do I dispense the fabric softener?

[@LauraRuiz-dx3lm]

So, I don’t remove the foam around the hose at the base on the inside of the machine?

[@dianamanwaring4794]

I've had this washer for about a year and was wondering if you could tell me how to clean the drain hose? Gunk it starting to collect in it, looks kind of gross. I tried using an Oxyclean Washing Machine cleaner and the machine itself is very clean but the hose needs some help. Thank you!

[@staceyscott787]

Remove the hose an run hot water thrrrw it

[@suzanneribas3746]

What is the price and which portable washer has the best and longest spin cycle ?

[@danielmorse6597]

Great video!

[@tabbat5054]

i cant get the hose to attach to my faucet, what size adapter do i need to buy?

[@alphanada]

If you're here doing research for purchasing one of these, I totally recommend it. But what I wanted to say is, it will be of benefit to keep it on the styrofoam base it comes with. This seems to attenuate to vibrations and likelihood for it sliding, during harder spin cycles when there are heavier loads or fabrics being spun. You DON'T need to empty the lint filter after each and every wash. But you do want to keep an eye on the water filter every month at the fill site, if you are serviced with hard water.

[@ac-of3cs]

Would you recommend using this without a water supply connection, attenting to it and filling it up manually whenever it needs to? A bit like you would with a twin tub. I don't have the proper connections.

[@ibaisaic]

You can fill it up manually, but you need to watch the machine so you know when to add the rinse water.

[@alicethun1655]

How much water does it use for a single High water level wash?

[@alanparrarealty6721]

Hello, what adapter did you use for the giantex portable washer for the inlet hose ?

[@deborahwallace9801]

A plastic bag with an adapter that screws on the machine and one for faucet wich allows to pop off when I press it down, really awesome 👍

[@eddieclark5159]

Thanks-a couple of Questions A trapper friend of mine living off grid in Boonie Alaska can he gravity fill the machine with water-or does it require pressure also if he stores it outside in shed in freezing temps-how does he make sure all the water is out of the unit and pump

[@ibaisaic]

It can be filled manually but you would have to watch the machine to know when to add the rinse water. I would not store it anywhere in freezing temperatures as it would be hard to get every drop of water out of the machine after each use.

[@GrumpyMansREVIEWS]

That’s quite cool 👍

[@ersinerylmaz4833]

Super