TRYING THE COSTWAY PORTABLE WASHER AND DRYER

[@geneedee]

I have a 26 lbs costway portable washer/spin dryer You can put more water than you put it makes the clothes float above the propeller and with more water you will get a better clean because the clothes move more freely not all clumped up like in your video. You can put water to the top of the lint filter. If you keep over packing the machine it will break down faster, your clothes are not even moving( that's bad). To make it even easier buy a shower head with a hose and no more bucket. These washers will last years if you take care of them. I had mine for 3 years already.

[@SuperCandyBrain]

So glad I read this. I just bought my 26 one too 18 wash and 8 spin. I was worried if it would break down . Your comment gives me hope ❤

[@VeniseClarke]

Its good. Yes you csn fill the 26lb up to the top of filter. Also the water is supposed to be vovering the clothes. You can add about 12 - 15 pieces of clothing its a large tub. Not sure about washer pods and im think eventually the plastic may destroy the motor eventually. Ive seen powdered laundry work best along with laundry booster or borax. I like the fact that u can soak vlothes b4 washing.

[@crystalsaiz5248]

Hi, I just got a 28lb one. I have seen so many people say you have to only fill to the lines midway of filter and others say the top of lint filter. You say top of lint filter? 3 years, I think I will take your word for it.

[@pamwood3956]

I would think that by filling to the top of the filter it would do a better job of getting the lint out of the water.

[@BigNoe-u7u]

​@@crystalsaiz5248 exactly!! I'll be taking that advice also

[@dinarusso3320]

Becky is right, you cannot over fill that machine. I have the exact same one. The clothes are supposed to spin around really fast and you will also burn out the motor. Just trying to help.

[@MsSparklesNGlitter]

Really dumb question, sorry but is it not dangerous to have the machine in the tub while it is plugged in ? Especially when you are draining the water out ?

[@kitkat7216]

You overfilled it. That's why it's not agitating the clothing. Fill the water first, then turn it on. It will agitate the water with power. While it's agitating then add the clothing one by one. Stop adding the clothes when you see the agitation start to slow down. This will prevent the overfill and motor burn out.

[@isaidwhatisaid8470]

That's exactly the way my gran taught me with her old hoovermatic when I was a kid and it's still how I do it today with my twin tub ❤ 👍

[@BigNoe-u7u]

Great tip! Thank you

[@pennyshaw4915]

I purchased both the washer and dryer from Wayfair some months ago. I'm disabled and this purchase has been a true Godsend. I'm disabled and hv no W/D in my handicapped APMT. However, it's only been six months and the spinner smells like burnt rubber and it does not spin enough to get the water out of the clothes. I have troubleshooted and done everything I know to do except for taking off the back panel. Then as my luck would have it, my dryer completely stopped working the next day. What's concerning is I've only used these maybe 10 times since purchase. Thank God I bought the 3-year warranty on both with Allstate. I called Wayfair and explained to them what happened and they could not get ahold of anyone about this warranty issue. So, instead they are going to replace both units for FREE!! What I would love is the knowledge of how to fix them so I could donate them to those in need. I know the feeling of being homeless bc I only get a grand a month from SSDI. I'm not finding any videos online to help me. Sooo, I'm reaching out to as many peeps as I can to see if anyone can help. Sorry for the length of this post.

[@SunRose768]

I appreciate your video and the comment section even more. I have the same machine and made the same mistakes (overloading etc...). The spinner works best with less items inside it. I hope you still enjoy your machine. Happy washing😉

[@kittycato2023]

Put less in . Your saving money by having this but your gonna kill it by overloading. Less load but more washes will make the life of it last. You keep adding more and more.

[@beckyc8043]

You're over filling it, it goes round so much faster and they wash better when they aren't clogged together like that

[@iamme3518]

That poor machine is going to burn out in no time, because there's far too much clothes with not enough water. The clothes aren't floating, they are just being made heavy with an inadequate amount of water. It's just resting on the impeller, which will cause the motor to have to work a lot harder. If you have these machines do not do this.

[@queencupcake09]

I agree! You seem to be the only one that understands this in the comment section. Lol

[@youtubert3138]

That’s all logical and rational what you just wrote… some people abuse machines and then complain with bad reviews 😅😅

[@zephyr332]

Is this machine still working? How has it held up?

[@nathantj594]

You need more water for that amount of clothes. Also there’s waaaaaayyyy too much detergent in one tide pod

[@almondy1963]

Too many clothes dear. "Pay attention" at how its struggling to agitate 😒😒

[@kimby468]

It’s unfortunate that your overfilling that. Then we get bad reviews on these machines because people break them. By not doing the right thing. Then come on Amazon and say this machine stopped working after three days. Gee, I wonder why.🤦‍♀️

[@Ripley841]

Can you tell me can you spin dry a towel in the portable dry spinner or is that to heavy?

[@_gueritabebes8864]

​@@Ripley841Yess !! I.use a towel for the bathroom floor and it ended up getting soaked like three times when I first bought my washer cause the drain pipe kept falling off the hook, so I threw it in, washed it and it spinned so well!! I even put my baby's comforter into the spinner. It's really a blessing, I couldn't be more thankful for these such inventors !

[@Adeline9418]

Unfortunately you don't have a clue. 😂

[@BeyondMyIntuition444]

Thanks for sharing! ❤ great demonstration of this machine. I'm definitely buying this machine soon, live in apt its expensive to wash & dry in apt building laundry. Their are not enought machines in my apt laundry 2 are broken. I will definitely save so much money, will be more convenient to do my laundry at home for my family. I also want to buy the ventless dryer too. Much love from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 ❤🌟

[@reginaphalange845]

What is a better idea is to turn the washer on with the water on add the soap and add the clothes then you can gauge how much room the clothes have by how they move around then you will know when to stop adding clothes

[@queencupcake09]

Lol no because her bathroom floor would be soaked from the water splashing everywhere. Lol

[@lg3260]

Thanks for the step by step video

[@loriasmar9027]

Thanks for the review but 👋 get a shower message thingy with the long hose and you can put the shower hose into the washer no lifting🎉

[@kittycato2023]

Omg. You stuffed it. Your going to burn out the washer. This is not a full size washer. It cant move clean or spin. And its not 12 pueces if clothes. Its up to 12lbs. Wet u probably have 20lbs of clothes in it.. u can start a fire. And you have way to little water

[@Moongoddess208]

Wow the reviews here are right too many clothes. Remember this is a portable washer not a full size

[@x.Shadz.x]

How do you clean the dryer part I’m so confused on how

[@radiosnmore]

Baught one shows up in 2 days. No more blasting through quarters

[@Moongoddess208]

I know. Same here!

[@beachboysband]

When you’re using the spin cycle where does the water go? We just got one and the water is going out on the floor. Please help.

[@blancaortiz2204]

Check your hose...make sure it's on drain..not standard...put always the washer inside your tub or shower...that way no water on floor..I put a nylon sock tie to the hose to catch all hairs and stuff..works great in tub or shower.. Clk the hose to make sure it's not lose.. But try the tub or shower stall...you can use a extension cord like me if the cord is not long enough...

[@sweetbaby4567]

Hi What's the name of the fabric softener

[@jessicacarr1184]

I just got one to the same one but in blue it's the 3.5 size the have portable dryer look it is it's a magic chef

[@Southphxgal2023]

However I do like the idea of how to have your drying area set up.

[@Beckycorbetthypnotherapy]

If you want to know how it works quickly, 3 mins in is where to start. I don’t have one but that isn’t washing to me it has far too much washing in it. Would like to know how it’s held up and whether anyone would recommend it. Cheers

[@nicoletaylor1230]

I just bought this same washer. Hoping it works a lot better then the other one I had. With the spin side you do not add water correct? I was just curious to know why they have two drain holes and then what likes like a water hole inside the spin side.

[@crystalsaiz5248]

On the spin side of mine I run the water while it spins for about a minute or so and rinse the detergent off. I assumed that's why it has a water input on that side 🤷🏻‍♀️ I could be wrong lol😂

[@RyanMoore-sg4eo]

Is that the new model

[@blancaortiz2204]

Alexia...you ARE PUTTING TO MUCH CLOTHING IN AND THAT WILL BURN YOUR MOTOR....you can get a shower adapter with an additional shower head and cord and that way you dont need buckets..that's what I do..so much faster and easier...put when done, Its hung on the edge of inside tub. ...just saying...😊

[@ty5tto]

Try to install shower hose and head easier.

[@brokenragamuffin]

Never heard till now you can use tide pods. I hear don't add too much soap... definitely looking at purchasing and thank you for the extension cord question as my plug is too far for length of cord. I have a shower stall so want to be able to have electrical go over the side wall (round stall) to prevent anything beingbto low since no tub. Thank you!

[@slightlycurved]

The instructions say to clean the filter after every wash. None of the other 15 videos I've seen do this. I have this exact model and was hoping to see this.

[@slightlycurved]

I also said the same thing no one else mentions the filter. I wash 3 times and 3 fabric softener. Then I'm usually done so I remove the gilter and rinse. So far it's very clean so not sure why it has to be cleaned every wash or end if day.. it was hard to remove but a little pressure and it comes out.

[@sylviaulman6535]

Thank you!

[@glitterwise]

Does this do comforters or big blankets?

[@moonchita6415]

It doesn't work for large garments like jackets, blankets and duvets, you can use it for almost all your clothes but washing them in parts so as not to overload the washing machine

[@Southphxgal2023]

Please don’t take this the wrong way but it appears that you put to much in your washer, maybe try adding the water, soap, turn on then add the clothes. You may have to do more loads but I think your clothes will turn out cleaner. When the clothes stop swishing around then you have to much in the washer.

[@maineapple52]

The best way; the most accurate way of adding the right amount of clothes, is to weigh it. Get on a scale and then pick up the right amount of clothes that equals NO MORE THAN 12 lbs. The suggested weight by the manufacturer is "WET' weight. Otherwise you will burn out the motor. You have way too much in that machine, sorry to say. If you want it to last, you have to take it easy. ;)

[@ChataCovers]

the dryer part sounds noisy for the neighbors if your in an apartment building?

[@_gueritabebes8864]

This ain't no senior home, but I don't doubt this will trigger a Karen nearby!

[@MissRenee_X]

So it’s not technically a dryer correct? It’s been dry is it? So they’re still wet and need to be hung up right?

[@youtubert3138]

It helps drying the excess of water, for dry clothes you’ll need a dryer.. but they ruin clothes.. with this one your clothes last longer

[@BigNoe-u7u]

Yes you'll need to hang dry.

[@marlonmcgregor9346]

I have a 2 yr warranty so im filling up til it breaks

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

I don’t know where you go to the laundromat but it usually costs me WAY more than $8 ..!

[@mckennabenjamin2277]

Oh goodness, you shouldn’t have to touch the clothes when you put them in the washer. You put too much in there. I’m sorry, but I had to laugh at you pushing the clothes down and moving them this way and that way; it’s very apparent that you are saying it’s fine and you can do this and this knowing full well you filled it too full.

[@felixmadera3618]

You added way to much clothes, that's why it spins so slow.. clothes are supposed to run freely and not clumped up like your video shows. That will burn out the motor as it is over working to do each turn. I doubt it is doing it's job like it's supposed and if they come out clean that's because the clothes were not really dirty, use common sense.. it will last you nore than it should.

[@crystalsaiz5248]

You could hear it trying to agitate and doing nothing. Started to feel bad for the washer 😂

[@marlonmcgregor9346]

I wish u u woukd of shown separately how much clothes you out inside

[@reginaphalange845]

You also should know that the water level should be above your clothes your clothes should not be sticking out of the water that means you have too many clothes or not enough water

[@radiosnmore]

Lil bit more effort but hey it woorks

[@youtubert3138]

Stop adding clothes 😅😂😂😂😂

[@youtubert3138]

I’m happy you’re saving money and make life easier. 😊😊😊 I just bought mine

[@kumi9479]

230$? 🤯 I bought a fully automatic RCA washer that hooks right up to a faucet for less than that

[@ty5tto]

You need much more water or it won't wash proper. The water has to flow threw the clothes to was proper but good video

[@myturn9431]

I would just like to see the dryer. Title totally wrong. That spin side is in no way whatsoever a dryer. It is just the spin cycle bucket but not a dryer

[@cindybell3694]

$8 x's however many weeks are in a year, are you serious! 52 weeks in a year. Use more water, youll have better results.

[@FatalJapan]

That motor is struggling 😫 less clothes.

[@jessicacarr1184]

Can u put a queen size blanket in it

[@geneedee]

No queen blanket but sheets yes

[@reginaphalange845]

You are totally wasting all of your detergent those pods were measured for full size washers You're putting too much soap in those clothes You're wasting it and you're probably taking out a lot of the color of your clothes by doing that You should buy a liquid and you should only put like a tablespoon or something in at a time.

[@michaellomax2]

You overfilled it. The weight interferes.

[@ty5tto]

More water less clothes then yhey will wash proper. Water has to go threw to really clean.

[@marieconway6600]

I know it's a lot of space but you gotta think about the weight

[@ur3961]

You are putting TOO MANY CLOTHES IN! The water has to SWISH back and forth! Can NOT turn with too many clothes crammed in. Thought you learned that by now. That is NOT a standard wash machine. You should wash more often and NOT wait for so many clothes to build up to wash, at once.