Bought my kiddos these machines when they were in apartments without hookups so they didn’t have to use communal laundry. Great for apartment living. When you are hooking them to your faucet, you control the water temp via the faucet. The machine cannot control the water temp thru a faucet. So no need to switch the hose. If you move to a place with washer/dryer hookups, you can connect these machines just as you would a regular washer and then you would choose your water temp on the machine. Congrats!!! It gets your clothes clean as long as you don’t over load it. My son had a portable dryer. My daughter just used a dryer rack.

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I’m loving this machine for my apartment living. I recently bought it so I’m still learning it . I really want to get the portable dryer and I’ll be complete, but I’m in a small apartment and not sure if I have the space for both. Thanks for watching and your feedback. I truly appreciate it 😊

@tas-life231

Жыл бұрын

IAM glad to see your comment because my concern is do it hook up to a regular washer hook up. I am considering getting this machine. Do you know how many buckets of water it can use.

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

@@tas-life231 Im sorry that i can't answer that question because i don't have a hook up inside my apartment. hopefully someone will comment and answer that question for you. Thanks for watching.

@tas-life231

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWithKelli thank you for your response

@pattyfowler2246

Жыл бұрын

@@tas-life231 I have this same brand washer only larger. I have watched different portable washing videos and someone tried to use buckets to fill it up and it doesn't finish the cycle. You have to have water hooked up to it for the rinse and wash cycle. Hope it helps.

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I absolutely love mine!!! I almost can’t wait to do my laundry, it’s a pleasure! Six months in to using it.

@LifeWithKelli

9 ай бұрын

Good to hear! I’ve had mine for about a year now and I’m still loving it, found myself doing laundry often.

I have the same brand washer. Just a larger size and it fits in my fifth wheel camper. When the wash is over I do an extra spin for 8 mins and it dries it out really well. I also have the dryer and it works amazing. Bought the warranty on both but haven't need to use it in over a year so far. Also, you can leave the cold water side hooked and just turn which ever water temp you want on the faucet. Enjoy your new washer. I love mine!

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I’m learning lol.. I haven’t washed any white clothes since this video ,but I’m going to do a small load soon just so I can know what I’m doing. Thanks for watching 😊 and explaining these little things about the machine to me. Ps I’m looking into getting the dryer soon.

@Youngdoppelganger

Жыл бұрын

can you provide the name of the washer you brought?

@Bizzare77777

Жыл бұрын

Many reviewers claims you can't run hot water through the cold line without the risk of ruining. Have you had any issues running hot/warm water through the cold hookup?

@stevewilliams4777

Жыл бұрын

@Bizzare77777 I had an issue tonight. I selected hot and it wouldn't fill after about a minute. Had to keep pausing the wash as I was afraid a motor would burn out. Not sure if I'll try hot again

@natashab3412

10 ай бұрын

What size is that?

I have this same exact washer and I have the dryer to go along with it. I got it in October of 2022. It has held up amazing and runs like a champ. I’m even able to wash my queen size bedding in it. The only downside is smaller loads compared to a traditional washing machine. But it saves so much hassle of packing up and going to the laundromat for a couple hours. The only complaint is the washers wheels aren’t great. I bought a $20 furniture dolly from Walmart to wheel it around

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hey Austin, I got mine also in 2022. It’s amazing one of the best purchases I’ve made. I was pretty upset that I didn’t know about this washer years ago lol could’ve saved myself some money and time. Unfortunately I didn’t get the same brand dryer but that’s ok. I recently bought a dolly and it does make a difference wheeling it around.

Is good to have them both portable ..lol one the kitchen an another bathroom ..you go Girl ..💗💗❤💃

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeanette, unfortunately the one for the bathroom stopped working. I’m not sure if I can fix it or not. Thanks for watching 😊

Beautiful... Is great to have them all ..

Thank your for your video, just ordered mines today

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Thank you... A big help and motivator. Mine arrived a week ago and I have not had the energy to unpack it. Thanks.

@LifeWithKelli

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome.. glad that I could be a good help. It’s not that hard to unpack we just did it wrong. All you need to do is lift it up out of the box.

My Black and Decker 0.9 Portable Washer was delivered yesterday. Can only use cold water, but clothes seem to get very clean. However, since your video, I am tempted to exchange it for the larger one you have 😀

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hi Darlene, I saw that one too, but because you can only use cold water i didn't get that one, because I knew that i would be washing white clothes and i needed hot water. I'm trying to avoid going back to the laundromat. Thanks for watching!

Sorry for the background noise 😮 My spin dryer is on , on the other portable machine Also I forgot to show you the white mattress pad after I washed it. Sorry!

Do you have to undo the twist ties under the washer too?

Nice one Kelli, now you'll be able to wash more at once.

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Yes Ven, I’ve been washing like crazy.

I have the same machine just a larger size. I bought a garden hose splitter/adapter so I can have both the hot and cold water on without having to adjust the temperature myself

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hey, Thanks for the information. I actually bought the same thing however It was to big for my faucet, so I’m going to Home Depot or Lowes to find the correct size.

@melvz345

Жыл бұрын

Can you manually put water from a bucket? I have the same faucet 😊

@nanascott1342

Жыл бұрын

What size do you have?

@nanascott1342

Жыл бұрын

Once she connected it to hot did she turn the hot water on? I'm so confused

@melvz345

Жыл бұрын

@@nanascott1342 on the box, it says 1.7cu

Nice video. All you have to do is put on cold but adjust the water at kn9b

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just bought a 2 way water splitter for the cold and hot water but it’s to big for my faucet

I have the 1.7 cu. that I bought in early May this year. So, less than 6 months, it isn't filling up on the rinse, set on large bulky loads and sounds like a jet plane getting ready to take off, cuz it just keeps spinning and gets faster and faster. I'm having to turn it off, then select the wash cycle again to make it fill. Strangely it's filling the rinse if I set it on the quick wash and less time. Have you had any issues like that? Any ideas? I'm waiting to hear back from the retailer. I'm stumped on this.

@LifeWithKelli

9 ай бұрын

Yes, I was having the same issues. I think it was because the machine wasn’t level . Once I leveled the machine it started working properly and I haven’t had any issues since. I hope this helps!

I got mine Thursday. I did not realize that all I had to do was lift the box until I was about to cut it open and realized my box cutter was dull.

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm glad you figured it out, cause as you see we didn't . Let me know how you feel about it...I;m loving mine

@petaldavis4106

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWithKelli So far I am loving it. I am able to do 4 jeggings on a large load. I will still have to go to the laundry mat for the larger and bulkier loads but this gives me a peace of mind on getting my laundry done when I don't want to go to the laundry mat.

you dont have to switch the hose over to the hot. just turn on the hot at the sink, and leave it hooked up to either the hot or cold on the machine. it will work all the same. you can run cold water through it if it is hooked to the hot side. just do it all from the faucet.

@LifeWithKelli

11 ай бұрын

@19jessejames83 I know now. I thought because I saw hot and cold that I had to switch the hose. Thank you 😊

so when you wash with hot water do i switch the hose to the hot side or can you just do all temps thru the cold inlet? my faucet only has one knob for both temps

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

No you don’t have to switch the hose from hot to cold. I didn’t know that at first but people were saying that I can just use one inlet and adjust the temperature knob from cold water to hot water.

Any comparisons on the B&D vs the other portable twin tub washer? Does the B&D work just as good as the other? with less moving clothes back and forth? Trying to decide between the two!

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

hey, I can only compare it to my other portable washing & spin machine and what a difference between the two. The B&D works way better than the other washer that i have. I keep the machine in the kitchen so i don't have to keep moving the machine from the kitchen to the bathroom, like i did with the other portable machine. Plus It's much larger and i can wash more loads. I Think you should get the B&D , I'm surprised that i didn't know about this machine years ago.

@angela3688

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWithKelli yeah I just found out about this a few years ago and now I'm moving somewhere with only washer/dryer hookups! How does the B&D do with spinning out jeans and towels? I've always dryed those in a standard dryer. But I'm wanting to start with just the washer and see how air drying them the rest of the way works for me. And can you wash a double sheet set in this? Is there enough room?

Could this machine be hooked up to where a standard washing machine was, that had two hoses, for one hot one cold??

@LifeWithKelli

9 ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure it can!

Hello! Can you wash a queen size sherpa style blanket? I just bought the 0.9 but I'm thinking of exchanging it for this model!

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can!! All of my blankets are queen size and they fit perfectly.

@annd.341

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWithKelli Awesome! Thank you!! 😀

When you pulled out the detergent compartment, what is the side you left empty used for?

@LifeWithKelli

7 ай бұрын

Fabric softener

Nice washer

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ,it’s new and I’m enjoying it

I'm thinking about getting one. How high is it with the lid open? We are using a rack with the dryer on top. Height opening is 46 inches.

@LifeWithKelli

Ай бұрын

Hey, I believe it’s around 46 inches with the lid open. I also have it sitting on top of a dolly. I’ve had it for almost two years now and I don’t regret it at all. It’s one of the best investment I’ve made ,especially since I live in an apartment that doesn’t have a washer and dryer on the premises.

@Doamino41

Ай бұрын

@@LifeWithKelli Thank you for that quick reply. We are currently using a G.E. 3.0 washing machine and it hooks up to a faucet just like yours. Except it uses what's called a uni-couple. It's our 3rd machine of the same model that broke down so I'm looking for a similar machine. I also read that it's rated #1 of portable washing machines. Thank you for your video. You rock!

Looks great but when do you add the fabric softener thanks

@LifeWithKelli

10 ай бұрын

I usually don’t use fabric softener but when I do, I let the clothes wash for a few minutes and I pause the machine and add the fabric softener. Thanks for watching

I'm Working On Getting My Washer, I'm Not Sure About This Particular Brand, Same Size As The One You Have, Nevertheless I'm Upgrading To That, And IT'S Just Me All By Myself, Well I Do Have A GROWN Man(My SON & Daughter TOO That's IS 😏😏), That WOULD Probably Bring HIS Stuff To Get Cleaned Up As Well 👍🏾👌🏾✌🏾🤞🏾👏🏾 But Anyhoo, I Already Have The Twin Tub Style, Semi-Automatic, Whereas You Have To Babysit The Washer, Monitor HOW Much Water 🌊 To Fill Up The Machine, And THEN Transfer The Clothes To The Other To Extractor/Spin Tub, That's The Tiring Part Of Washing Clothes, And Also TOO, My Hiccup About Twin Tub Machines, IS That THEY Tangle Knot Up The Clothes

@LifeWithKelli

6 ай бұрын

I Really Like My Black And Decker . I Did Have The Twin Tub Style And It Was Great While It Lasted , And Everything You Said About It Is So True. I Find Myself Washing So Much More Often With This Washer. And I Also Wash My Grandchildren Clothes. I Wish I Knew About This Washing Machine Years Ago Lol, I Would Have Saved Some Money & Headache. Now I Can Sit In The Comfort Of My House And Not Worry About Struggling With Loading Up My Car To Go To The Laundromat.

Do you leave the faucet on the entire time or do you have to turn it off and on again during the fill and rinse?

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hey, I usually leave it on. But if I’m not too busy and I remember, I turn it off during the spin cycle

@toriijeannowicki5760

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWithKelli awesome thank you!

I've been wanting to buy this one. Would you say it's heavy? I live alone and I'm wondering if I can push it inside the house once it's delivered or buy a dolly.

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hi Valerie No it’s not heavy because it has wheels. I have a nice size kitchen so it stays in one place until I have to move it to the sink. However I did just buy a dolly yesterday because I think it would make it easier for me to move it with a dolly. Thanks for watching and supporting. Please let me know in the comment when you buy yours. Blessings Kelli 🤎

@shirlandis

9 ай бұрын

Im 70, and I got a dolly on Amazon that was recommended- it takes not effort at all- easier to push than a vacuum!!!

Just came across your video you Don't need to stitch hoses like that just connect cold water and Adjust the cold. An hot that will save you time only cold water if not nook up hot

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ,so I don’t need to buy a hose splitter for the cold and hot water?

@robinsweetcal6405

Жыл бұрын

No sweet just use faucet

When do u put the fabric softener in it

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia I put it in the same time that I put in the detergent

Hello what made you choose this brand compared to other brands? Plus did you buy the Amazon insurance if you ordered it through amazon? Thank you for the video

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hey, I chose that brand after reading customer reviews. And no I didn’t buy the Amazon insurance. You’re welcome. Thank you so much for watching 😊

@delphiniapickett2934

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWithKelli I was thinking of buying a used wash and spin dryer and then purchase a portable washer on Amazon listening and watching your video. Cuz I think in the winter if I do not want to take it to the dryer which is in the back of my apartment office I could spin it and hang some of the clothes. But I was looking at used portable washers and they do ask if they have warranty and I haven't heard from one but one portable washer was used for 3 years and I felt like that could break down real fast. I'm trying to find reviews on motors but my research should I think if I read it right the comfy washer had a longer lasting motor if treated right. I think it takes reading a lot of reviews which is smart. So do you like to have a quiet portable washer and use the spinner so when I have to cuz I'm going to upstairs apartment and the floor is terrible they can hear you walking cuz it's creaking and it probably going to use the spinner in a certain time.

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

@@delphiniapickett2934 I live upstairs and the person living under me hasn’t said anything about it making loud noise. So I think it’s pretty quiet.

I wouldn't put powder detergent in the dispenser, I think it might get clogged and that the dispenser is more for liquid detergent/fabric softener. I'd rather, when using powder, pour it directly into the washing machine, with water in it, and put the clothes in afterwards.

@LifeWithKelli

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice 😊

Powder detergent isn’t suppose to go in the compartments only liquid

Can I ask what model number of this one was have you had any issues since this video

@LifeWithKelli

9 ай бұрын

I don’t know the model number. But I was having issues like 10 months after I bought the machine and I’ve had it for about a year now.However since then I haven’t had any issues. My problem was the machine was off balance, once I balanced it out I haven’t had a problem with it.

@DeeDee-XO

Ай бұрын

It's the 1.7 cu ft one

Once you have everything hooked up so it's not leaking. Let your faucet do the work - color: cold/whites: hot water. Don't disconnect til you are done!

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda, I’ll trying to get use to it.

Just subscribed. Can laundry pods be used or liquid laundry detergent only?

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hi LaGranny. I wouldn’t recommend it because , the portable washing machine is not a full size machine and the laundry pods might make too much suds for the machine to handle. Thanks for subscribing 🤎

Can you provide the link to the one you purchased please

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Yes love i just did

What about tide pods and the downy unstoppable?

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hey dslmetris I wouldn’t recommend using tide pods because it’s not a full size machine and it’ll probably make too much suds. I do use downy unstoppable it’s safe to use.

Why you switch the hose in the back you can’t just switch the faucet to hot water without moving the hose?

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hey Mikey, when I first got the machine I thought I had to switch the hose, but after having it for 3 months now I discovered real quick that all I had to do was switch the faucet from cold to hot without moving the hose. Thanks for asking.

@mikeychainsaw9760

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWithKelli that’s good I’m about to order one from Amazon

How much did it cost,where did you get it?

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

Hey Brian. I got it from Amazon and it cost $300 and something dollars. Thanks for watching 😊

Hi Nice machine dont you use conditioner

@janstevens1376

Жыл бұрын

I thought the new ma chine spins

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

It does thanks for watching

@janstevens1376

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWithKelli I saw you put the sheet in the other spinner, I just wondered that's all,

Use full video

Is it noisey?

@LifeWithKelli

10 ай бұрын

Not at all

The very part I needed to see was cut off right before you installed which was the bottom plate yet you continued on explaining the set up and completely ignored or skipped over finishing showing how to put on the plastic cover on the bottom. The manual does NOT help either and every video I’ve seen and looked for completely ignores this step also. This is so frustrating

@LifeWithKelli

Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry I hope you figured it out by now

You're putting way too much detergent, these washers only need a little and you should only fill it up with clothes up to 3/4 of the tub not all of it.

@LifeWithKelli

2 ай бұрын

@deedee2 Thanks for your feedback, I’ve had this washer for a year and a half now, so I’ve learned a lot about it. Thanks For Watching.

Some apartment leases forbid tenants doing this, that's why apartments don't come with a laundry in case of water accidents, you are a tenant, not a homeowner.

@LifeWithKelli

11 ай бұрын

I don’t know what part of the country you live but where I’m at apartments and rentals come with washer and dryer hookups,many come with washers and dryers..try doing universal research to be factual.

@johnmackey3937

11 ай бұрын

@LifeWithKelli Sometimes, the age of a building, the economics of a neighborhood determines if the owner, a person, or a corporation wants what comes with plumbing issues with laundries in an apartment, sometimes a laundry is in the building instead where everything is maintained in one place. You have portable equipment, doesn't that mean your apt didn't come with a laundry for a reason?

@LifeWithKelli

11 ай бұрын

The owner of my building obviously doesn’t have a issue with it and neither should you. I’m in a 4 unit building and we all have a washer and dryer. NO NEED TO REPLY! THANKS FOR WATCHING! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Go to Home Depot and get a garden hose Y connector to attach to both hoses, then take the single Y hose connector for your sink. Your doing too much work.