Panda Portable Washer and Dryer - Long Term (4 Year) Review

[@karenmessinger9609]

What an incredible review with great bits of advice. I was seriously about to buy one for my small apt but got a bigger place unexpectedly & am able to have washer hookup. I settled on a 3.0 portable washer, Maytag. As close to full size as possible while saving a couple hundred dollars. I would definitely have gotten a Panda with your review. I think these little machines are really nice. The man who delivered my used dryer said these portable washers are good deals & work well & are a good buy. Thanks.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Thanks for the feedback, Karen! Glad this video is helping people find/decide on a portable washing machine :) How are you enjoying the Maytag and your new space?

[@karenmessinger9609]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign I'm still organizing & putting things away but so far so good. I haven't received my washer yet as it was sent out yesterday. I'm really excited to use it once it gets here. I wasn't even looking for a bigger place which is why I was looking at getting one like yours but manager surprised me.

[@LeeWaters-m5f]

I have a 20lb twin, different brand, is it in sports as not primary but it works very well. Your video was excellent. Clear and accurate on all the do-s & don’t-s. Hoping you have a fantastic life.

[@stephv5833]

Thank you so much for this very thorough review. I want a portable washer and was leaning towards one like yours because it has a larger capacity than the automatic ones. But you brought up a lot of things I hadn't considered at all and now I think an automatic will better fit my needs especially because I'm lazy lol. And thanks for mentioning it can't be used with hot water, I had no idea but good to know.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

I'm glad the video was helpful!! I recently upgraded to a single basin automatic device and I'm probably going to end up selling it on Facebook marketplace. A comparison review will be posted next week. I like the automatic nature of the new machine but there are some definite drawbacks.

[@dawnpren2559]

After watching your video, it sounds like a side benefit of using a manual washing machine is that you have clean floors. ;D Thank you for the long term review because I plan on buying a portable washer and dryer, and there are so many choices I don't know where to start.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Now that you mention it, my kitchen floor IS the most consistently clean surface in my entire house...LOL You will absolutely love these devices, the convenience of having a washer and dryer in your house is unparalleled. There are a lot of choices (its like a Cheesecake Factory menu of washing machines on Amazon) but I have been really satisfied with the Panda devices - when I upgrade to a single basin machine I'll stay within the brand but I expect I'll have to do some research on which exact machine. Glad I could be of help and thanks so much for watching!

[@kellie5138]

Don't go with kuppet. I have the 24 lb twin tub & it broke within 2 months, ( I baby my machine) they sent me another one tbat was pre used, broken, & will not hold water. Now I'm waiting on them to send me yet another one.

[@kellie5138]

Super deal or zeny is a great one.

[@TheOldGrouch]

I have my water hose connected to the faucet with a quick-connect fitting. The water discharge hose is zip tied to the water supply hose. With this configuration, I have never had an issue with the portable washer spill water anywhere. Thanks for the long-term review.

[@kristlegarcia2009]

Thank you for this type of review. I live in an apartment that doesn’t have hookups or on site laundry and have been thinking of doing this and my husband is from Mexico and we have a home being built there and it is just not convenient to have the traditional washer and dryer unit in our area this would work perfectly would have to see if the dryer type would be allowed but they do sell the washers there

[@dcdc6762]

I love my portable washing machine! This one is also super awesome! I found an issue that all of these machines have, due to the powerful rotation, your laundry will get tangled up into a large knot during the washing cycle. Your clothing, sheets, and towels will be twisted around each other the entire time and that’s actually not cleaning anything since your laundry detergent works on agitation. Your laundry is not agitating being swirled around in a knotted up, tangled mess...BUT I found a solution to this problem and posted a video on how to fix it! Check it out. Your laundry will be cleaner and you won’t have to untangle a huge mess every time!

[@angela3688]

I loved this video. Even though it's a year old at this point, there are so many good pointers in this that are still relevant today. I'm also just now looking into a cheaper smaller washer (either a single drum or the twin basin) and am trying to figure out which would be best for me. I'm moving into a new apartment with "hookups". This will be my first apartment that doesn't just come with a standard washer/dryer so I'm trying to save money but also do my own laundry. This video has been super helpful!!

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Sorry for the late response, Angela! I'm glad the video was helpful!! :)

[@kellie5138]

Love the floating lint catchers. I use a panty hose on the end of the drain hose & a small hand held strainer from the dollar tree, i attached it with a zip tie just incase anything passed through. The built in plastic catchers in these washers suck!

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

I wish I would have thought of pantyhose... That would have saved me quite a bit of money on these giant bags of traps on Amazon that I don't even use each wash. You're absolutely right, the built-in lint traps are laughable. I'm surprised Panda doesn't sell branded floating lint catching accessories themselves.

[@kellie5138]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign yep. Kuppet is even worse. They've sent me 2 replacement washers in the last 2 weeks & they both arrived used & broken/leaking. I bought the 1st in January and it broke about 3 weeks ago.

[@kellie5138]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign now I'm in the process of getting my money back instead. The seller sold me they didn't know the conditions of the washers prior to sending them out lol. Which is not true.

[@miaselph5802]

Just bought the Auertech because of the wash and spin size. Adding ALL your recommendations today.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy doing laundry in your new home! ☺️ I've not heard of that brand so if you remember, please come back and let me know how you like it after you've had it for a while.

[@jennifercase393]

Your tour video came up in my recommendations and I'm so glad it did! I didn't even know these existed or how they worked...thanks for the review. You have a new subscriber!

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

*Welcome!* I'm glad the video was helpful - these are literally two of the best, most useful items I've ever purchased.

[@cynstric]

Excellent video. Covers the bases and gives answers to questions not thought of. Big thumbs up.👍

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Thanks for watching - glad the video was helpful!

[@misstati-tatianna1627]

Yeah My two basin water stopped spinning in the spin cycle part so I’m getting the digital one with dryer can’t wait 😍🙏

[@Truth1561]

I buy cheap knee high tights and fasten that on the end of the hose with a rubber band. The fine mesh literally catches everything.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Smart idea! You really don't need the sleeves unless you're washing blankets, sweatshirts etc. For most people, using knee socks or a pair of stockings would work great!

[@JeanLouise]

Thanks for the great and honest review !!

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Glad it was helpful! I love these devices - I want as many people as possible to experience the extreme luxury I feel doing my laundry at home in my robe LOL

[@chrisd4454]

Your video appeared in my feed because I'm investigating getting a dryer. I have a Della portable washer. Although its been great, I'm kinda over the manual process. I now want an automatic machine. I too am not supposed to have one so my problem is how to get it delivered. Anywho, thanks for sharing your set up.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Thanks for watching! I get what you mean about the manual process. I just purchased an automatic machine - I've only used it once and I'll be filming my thoughts once I wash a few more loads. It definitely did come in a box that said 'Panda Portable Washing Machine' all over the side. Not sure if that's the same with all brands but I would definitely recommend diverting your delivery to the local UPS or FedEx pickup and wrapping the box in some brown paper before bringing it home if that's a concern.

[@chrisd4454]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign how did you get it to your apartment? Was it heavy?

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

4 years ago when I originally purchased the washer and dryer I had them rerouted to UPS and then brought them in from my car. The boxes are big and they are heavy but not too bad and I don't have any stairs to climb and I was able to shuffle the boxes slowly with relative ease. This go round I just had the washing machine delivered to my door and hoped if anyone saw the box coming in they'd be cool about it. Lol

[@chrisd4454]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign my problem is I have two floors to climb. Looking forward to your next review.

[@marciasmith7069]

Hello, I have one of these washers as well. I have found that the Tide (detergent) brand of mesh zipper wash bags last 2 years before wearing out. In the package you get a large sweater bag and a smaller size delicates bag.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Thanks for the tip! I actually just purchased the single basin machine which doesn't seem to make as much of a tangle of disaster with the long sleeves but I think a bag will still be needed for delicates.

[@stephv5833]

Which one did you purchase if you don't mind me asking and will you be doing a review/demo video of it?

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

I purchased the PAN6360W model. Comparison video is filmed and will be coming out next week!

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

I've finally posted my comparison of the twin tub and single tub washing machines. You can check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpCToJ55Z9ykmM0

[@cherylpendleton994]

thank you so much for this long term review, this was GREAT insight for my research

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

I'm glad it was helpful! I just purchased the single basin machine and I'll have a video on my initial thoughts up next week if you're interested! Thanks for watching!

[@Catbooks]

Here's a tip for you to get all of the water out of your washer, since you've now decided to keep your twin-basin. After you're finished washing and drain most of the water out, attach the drain hose to the washer so it's facing up, then transfer it to your sink counter, now put drain hose in sink, and gravity will drain all of it out!

[@leenasandoval9994]

Would you get the updated one … one hole spin n wash in one ? Thanks for all the info !

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Up till now I've been in the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" group and not wanting to sell my perfectly good washing machine and buy a new one. After filming this video and thinking about how much more work it actually is to use this machine versus a single basin device if I upgraded? Getting a single basin washing machine is now on my list of things to do for 2021. Definitely want to stay with panda because I trust their quality inn customer service, but I think I will be upgrading this year. If and when I do, I'll make an updated video. If you're on a budget and don't want to spend the extra money, the two basin machine I have is a great washing machine AND gets your clothes dry enough that you can easily line dry and skip the dryer. Thanks for watching!

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

So I purchased the single tub machine and I didn't like it... I have a review posted to my channel here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpCToJ55Z9ykmM0

[@chipmunkcorner248]

Love the review - I have a portable washer I have in my guest bathroom. It’s used mostly by me so I don’t have to drag clothes up and down the stairs. My struggle was the drain hose…I tell you I was so tired of taping the hose to tub….. I bought a handicap handle that suctions to the tub.. I zip tied the hose to the handle - I don’t mess with tape anymore. Works like a charm. I can also take it and move it with the tub.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Wait, explain this to me lol! The handle is on the machine and the hose is on the handle... Does your water drain into a place lower than the height of the machine or do you have the handle anchored in some way so you can swing it over to the sink? I'd love to get something more permanent set up - I forgot to put the hose on the sink and got water all over the floor just this week. :/

[@jer1230]

Excellent job! Helpful review, even for someone without the panda brand of portable washer. Thank you!

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful! I've actually just purchased the updated, single basin device and I'll be doing a first impressions review in a few days. Thanks for watching!

[@jer1230]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign I bought a single and desperately wanted to make it work, but it was too much of an issue with my incompatible faucets and lack of space... so I got a small semi automatic washer buuut your video finally made me decide to buy the compact dryer too! So excited! Enjoy your new two in one washer, I’m jealous! Lol

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

@@jer1230 Interesting! You'll enjoy the dryer, its significantly easier to use than the washing machine. I used the single basin for one wash and... I have some issues. :/ Its not as automatic as I'd like and its harder to move around than my other machine... I'll see if I prefer it more when washing my standard 3-5 loads in a row.

[@americarocks3175]

Thank you for this review! One question I have is how is this draining if this is not an automatic machine? If this is gravity drain, shouldn't the machine be on the same level or higher than the drain? I see that you taped your hose to the faucet higher than the machine, and I find it puzzling. Would you please elaborate? Thank you!

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

The drain motor is powerful enough to get most of the water up the hose and into the sink, though it would probably work better if I were draining into something like a bathtub with a lower edge. Instead, I just drop the hose into a pan on the floor and drain excess water before storing the machine - this lets me get the last of the water out of the machine without the motor working against gravity - hope that helps!

[@americarocks3175]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign It does, very much so!!! !!! I have a similar machine and am not using it because it is too heavy for me to lift and place into the tub and then to move out of the tub - the hose is too short on it. I saw long hoses for sale on amazon, which could be used as an extension, but my understanding from all the reviews of similar machines was that they had to be higher (or on the same level) as the place they drain to. However, if I can drain most of the water in the way you do, that would be a huge win! I, too, have the other Panda- automatic- and it is heavy and cumbersome to move in and out of the closet and too powerful- I feel like my neighbors downstairs would probably object if they weren't hard of hearing. (of course, I have to live with their TV blasting, but that's a whole 'nother story!). Thank you for responding so fast!! p.s. forgot to ask- which tape do you use?

[@sixpackbinky]

I have a question. How does one wash larger articles like blankets or comforters? I am considering buying a Panda 3.5 and your video was very helpful. Thanks! New sub .

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

You can wash anything that can fit in the smaller spin basin. All my blankets fit, pillows can fit one at a time with a little force but I buy thin, cheap Amazon pillows so that may help matters lol My 4 season duvet insert and a weighted blanket are the only items I've had that don't fit in the spinner. The blanket I got rid of; the duvet insert is the ONLY item I have to bring to the laundry and it's a less frequent task than weekly laundry so it's not too bad (I live in LA so the duvet is often just for show. I'm pretty sure a lighter, 2 or 3 season insert could fit in the spin basket of a larger machine). Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!!

[@sixpackbinky]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign Thank you so much, you were very helpful !

[@lorimav]

?Could you mention which size of twin tub washer that you bought. In your other update you mentioned that it had a slightly larger capacity from your 1.6 automatic that you bought. I am going to be purchasing so I thought that I need to get one at least as large as yours. Thanks.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Hey there! I have the 10 pound capacity twin tub. It is slightly larger than the automatic machine even though it's capacity was 11-12 pounds. I have several size options linked in my description. Thanks for watching and enjoy your new washing machine!

[@dianeibsen5994]

Taliya. thank you so much for this review. Do you have a comparison with the new one you got. Or have you received the new one yet? I would like to know the drawbacks of each one. Kind of like it has a separate spinner.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Hi Diane, thanks for watching! I did do a comparison between this device and the new, single basin automatic machine. You can find that video here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpCToJ55Z9ykmM0 Hope it's helpful!

[@dianeibsen5994]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign Great! Thanks!

[@dianeibsen5994]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign okay! I was able to listen to it. thank you so much😊 well done!👍

[@joltjolt5060]

My twin tubs only last a year and a half what am i doing wrong?

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Woah, that seems like a really short amount of time for any appliance! What brands have you purchased? Have any of them been under warranty when they broke down? How many loads a week do you wash? My panda is still going strong coming up on 6 years now! I probably wash between 2 and 5 loads every week depending on whether I'm doing sheet and whites... I'd say a year and a half for even moderate to heavy use is ridiculous. :/

[@anaguzman5602]

Thank you for the video. Where did you get your stand for your dryer?

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Hi Ana, the dryer tower is from Amazon. It's linked in the description. Thanks for watching!

[@andreaj5667]

Hey, do you know where to get new inlet hoses?

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Hey! For a manual washing machine you can probably find one on Amazon - I imagine any size hose that fits will work. If you have an automatic machine you might need to replace the hose from the same brand to make sure the mechanism that controls the flow of water still works. Panda's website had replacement parts for their machines so check your brands direct site as well. Hope you find what you're looking for- thanks for watching!!

[@kitemitchell7800]

Hello I like to no do you drain it on the floor with the last spinning cycle?or do you SPINOUT with out the clothes in just to make sure all the water is out

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

I drain the machine after I'm done with the wash and the clothes are out of the machine. Sometimes I'll pick and hold the machine slightly off the ground to help with drainage and it's easier to do when the machine is completely empty. Thanks for watching!

[@kayla6689]

Thank you for this in depth review! I have been doing a lot of research on portable washers and I definitely don't want to waste my hard earned coin. I have been trying to find your specific washer and whenever I type in the brand I also get redirected to a different brand, but it looks similar. Are you aware of if they still make this model or have they perhaps rebranded?

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Glad the video was helpful! Panda stopped making the twin basin machines and only sell the automatic, single basin versions if you want to buy new. I linked in the description some highly rated, twin basin devices from other brands as well as some of the newer machines from Panda if you want to go that route. I have a video on my channel where I compare my older machine to a newer single basin model from Panda and decided to keep the older model. If my machine broke today or tomorrow I would probably replace it with a twin basin from another brand but that's only because I've got four years of getting used to the process of using my machine and they fit slightly better in my kitchen because they're narrower.

[@ladyq3664]

What kind of stand do you have for dryer and where can I purchase one?

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Hi there! It's an Avanti Laundry Center and you can find it on Amazon here - amzn.to/2XAXMez. Thanks for watching!

[@ladyq3664]

@@TaliaWarrenDesign Thank you

[@krissafitz7459]

Great info also Doja Cat vibes.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Glad I could be helpful! And a Doja Cat comparison? I'm into it (yuh)😸

[@MzHarlem127]

Girl I feel u but I put my washing machine in the tub and let it drain in my toilet or sink! I fill machine with my shower hose.

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

That's a good idea. My machine is definitely light enough to pick up and put into the tub. What machine do you have?

[@Lilrocfamily]

Great video keep up the good work I did a video on my washer and dryer review and update

[@stillkaryll8835]

I’ve decided to stan 👏🏾

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Aww! Thank you so much! 🤗🤗🤗

[@divinemissw]

Very nice, Thanks

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Thanks for watching - hope this was helpful! :)

[@ieshaNixon-g7p]

U look like the other doctor on greys. The little sister

[@jeanetterosado7320]

I have it

[@TaliaWarrenDesign]

Don't you just love them? Do you have the two basin or single basin machine?

[@Manny-yy7hq]

So around $ 1000?

[@UPdan]

What's $1000?