I have a tiny apartment with no hookups. This thing works so perfectly! It hooks right up to the sink. Super easy. It's pretty quiet, too. The spin cycle isn't really loud at all. The only annoying sound is the beeping at the end of the cycle. No big deal. I wish the wheels were a little more usable. The thing may as well not even have wheels. I have to move it to and from the sink area and it's a bit of a beast. The hose that dumps into the sink has a tendency to "hop" out. I fixed that problem by zip tying it to the water intake hose. Problem solved. Quite frankly, the thing could tell mean jokes about my mother and I would still keep it--I hate the laundromat just that much. Haha. That being said, it's a great piece of equipment. I'd recommend it to anyone. The load size is roughly the same as a regular washing machine's small load. I'm very glad I didn't get a smaller size. This is a great size for my needs. If you're debating between this and a smaller size, I'd spend the extra few dollars for this.

So happy with this purchase! Bigger than it looks and cleans well. As long as you follow directions you will have no issues with hooking up or running this great machine. Took me 6 months to choose which machine I wanted and so glad I took the time because this is a total 5 star purchase!!!

Not sure how to rate this item, so I gave it a 3 and may update later. The machine I received doesn't look like this picture, but the model number matches. The lid window is square, not hinged, and while the tub sides appear to be stainless steel, the pulsator mechanism at the bottom of the tub looks and smells like plastic - even after a couple of test washes. Otherwise, seems fine so far, but haven't tried washing clothes yet. I wonder if I received an earlier or later version? Any other purchaser have similar experience?

I received my order however it’s not the same machine. The washer looks like a Magic Chef compact washer. Shipping was on time however my package was left outside in the rain. The bottom part of the box was damaged. When i opened the box A black plastic part fell out of the machine. I couldn’t figure out where it belonged. The instruction was vaguen for installing the base cover. It said secure the bottom cover with 2 screws that came with. But there was only one screw in separate plastic bag. I just slid the cover for now. I run the machine on normal-medium-cold setting. It stopped running about 10 minutes into the washing cycle. Then after 5-7 min it started at wash cycle. Not sure if pausing middle of the wash is normal.

Have only had this washing machine for a week but managed to do quite a bit of laundry already. Seems to be pretty sturdy; very easy to hook up to the kitchen sink/faucet. The operation is quiet and the clothes come out very clean - the spin cycles really get the water out so there are no drips when the clothes are hanging to dry! I purchased the Stalwart Adjustable Telescopic Furniture Dolly which makes this machine easy to move.

So I bought this washing machine thinking with all these great reviews how can I go wrong and was I wrong first of all the wheel don't roll second of all the water won't fill up at all maybe a half of inch and I have to pass each cycle and I can only watch one thing at a time due to the fact that the water will not fill up in the machine my water pressure is fine and yes I did install it right this washing machine has malfunction

I was so disappointed this didn't work out. I will order another one because it's the perfect size for my daughter's apartment. The washer did not recognize water levels so it did not automatically stop filling the basin. Had I not been standing next to it, it would have overflowed. I emptied it and set it on "small load" and again it filled the basin up to the brim. In addition to that, there was a leak from beneath the unit. It did spin and dry clothes much better than our full-size unit at home.

This RCA 1.6 Portable Washer is the best I ever bought. It's priced just right, it's quite, works just like a big full size washer and it's apartment size too. I just got my washer and so did my sister (we both ordered the same washer from WalMart.com). I've had my washer since December 14, 2015. The only problem this washer has is, it does not have front wheels. I solved this problem by purchasing a Telescope Dolly on wheels from WalMart.com. This Dolly helps me move my washer to and from the sink when needed. It also takes up very little space. I have washed several different days so far. It washes just as many clothes as my previous compact portable washers did, but the RCA washes my clothes cleaner, leaves them fresher, my clothes are fluffier from the dryer, it has several different water levels and different set times for washing. So far I can wash 3 pair of Jeans, 2 Cardigan Sweaters and 5 pair of socks. Another load had 4 long sleeved shirts, 5 sets of women's underwear, and 3 night gowns. I also washed 6 bath and 6 face towels. This morning I washed a queen sized sheet set (flat and fitted) with pillow cases and did they come out absolutely clean and fresh smelling. You don't need to use a lot of liquid detergent like you do or did in your old washer, otherwise you will have soap subs all over the place and you will have to wash your clothes over multiple times to get the soap out of them. I use less bleach with less detergent. The bleach makes the wash water get soapier, so watch out. This is a money saver on detergent and bleach. I have told my friends about my washer and anyone who will listen to my bragging rights about my new washer. Thank you WalMart.com.

this item arrived defective, water sensor did not work. it would fill with water and not stop. Flooded my kitchen. I tired different cycles and water levels. Had to return. No customer services from RCA. The 1-800 number listed said they do not service the item and gave me another number. After I called that number I was referred to the RCA website, which referred me to the original number. I attempted several times to reach someone who could help and never could. Poor quality. Like other reviewers here, I did not like the short electric cord or the short hoses. Would have to use a extension cord in order for it to reach a outlet in my kitchen.

The washer arrived with a few dings to the exterior and a small piece of the rim of the inner drum broken. I did a test run...no leaks so I kept it. This washer works like a DREAM! I couldn't believe how well it cleaned the clothes. After the cycle was done, the clothes were just a little damp. I LOVE THIS WASHER!! I usually do two large loads of laundry a week but now I break it down into 3 loads. That is perfectly fine with me for the convenience that this offers. No more laundromat with my 2 year old! The only downside is that the instructions didn't really go into enough detail, in my opinion, about how to use it.