A compact washer can make life easier, especially if you have limited space. Target is making it easy to cop one now, as the retailer has knocked the Costway Portable Semi-Automatic Washing Machine from $551 to $190, saving you a huge $361.
This machine is particularly suited to apartments, dorm rooms, RVs, and other smaller spaces. Its twin-tub design gives you an 18-pound washing tub and an 8-pound spin-drying tub, and both can operate at the same time. You also get separate timers, three operating modes, and a built-in drain pump without giving up the floor space required by a traditional washer.
Why Choose This Washing Machine?
This portable washing machine uses a twin-tub design, separating washing and spin drying into two compartments. You can have one load spinning while another is washing, helping you move through a pile of laundry faster.
The main tub can handle up to 18 pounds of clothing, making it suitable for shirts, underwear, sweaters, and other daily essentials. And once they’re washed, you can move up to 8 pounds at a time into the second tub for spin drying.
The washing side uses a 280W motor, while the spinner uses 140W of power. The turbine washing system creates a swirling motion to clean clothing, while the high-speed spin cycle removes excess water so clothes take less time to dry afterward.
Using this washing machine is pretty straightforward. You get a rotary dial that lets you set the wash timer for up to 15 minutes, while the spin cycle can run for up to five minutes. It also offers multiple modes, including Gentle, Normal, and Drain settings, giving you flexibility depending on what you’re washing.
Costway has also included a built-in drain pump and drain hose, making it easier to move used water out of the machine when you’re done. Plus, the clear lid lets you check on the wash without opening the machine.
At approximately 26.5 x 16.5 x 31.5 inches, the washing machine fits in spaces where a conventional laundry setup may not be practical. That makes it worth considering for apartments without laundry hookups, dorms, RVs, and other places where every bit of space matters.
You’ll still need to fill the machine with water and move clothes between the wash and spin tubs yourself, so it isn’t as hands-off as a fully automatic washer. But for smaller homes or temporary living spaces where a traditional machine isn’t practical, the compact size, twin-tub design, and steep discount make this a useful alternative.