heartlikealion Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) I’m looking at these portable washers with spinners. Most don’t fully dry the clothes, but they get them mostly dry. At least temporarily I’m losing my washer/dryer in the divorce. I don’t want to deal with laundry mats. I’m on a budget so don’t want to do the higher end ones. But, I’ll spring for a little higher price range if say one model requires you to move the hose twice during a cycle and another doesn’t. Frankly I’m confused by most of these products. They show people either using then in their shower/tub, hauling a bucket of water to fill the washer and then to place hose to drain or moving the machine next to a sink and barely reaching the sink with the hose. I actually will have washer/dryer hookups. I’m wondering if I can just hook it up there. But then maybe you have to unplug at the end of the cycle to drain, depending on how many hoses come with it. And many people say draining requires elevation so I’d have to prop the machine up. I probably wouldn’t be able to slide in in my washer cubby because it would stand too tall but I’d be able to set it close. I saw one guy bought a washer stand on wheels while another woman bought a cheap table. thoughts and recs appreciated... especially if you have BTDT. Ideally I’d like to spend under $200. I’ll hang dry a lot. And probably use a blow dryer on underwear lol Edited March 29, 2021 by heartlikealion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Best Buy has an Insignia 1.6 cup top load portable washer for $299. Pretty decent reviews. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Ugh, 1.6 cu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 If you will have washer/dryer hookups you can likely find a used washer and dryer for under $200. I think it is worth doing that. Dryers especially tend to be very cheap on the used market. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, maize said: If you will have washer/dryer hookups you can likely find a used washer and dryer for under $200. I think it is worth doing that. Dryers especially tend to be very cheap on the used market. Yeah, put word out, check facebook/craigslist, etc. But I will say, when ours was broken for a few weeks I found the laundrymat not as bad as I remember at all! It was actually kind of nice - great big machines, super fast dryers compared to mine at home, etc. Mine even had outdoor machines under an overhang...when I could I used those and then sat in my car and read a book, lol. But also, I would put my clothes in, make a note of when they would be done, and run an errand close by as well. Come back and clothes were clean. And if you are willing to hang dry, you can just stay long enough to wash, and then take the damp stuff home to hang it up. Would probably be less than 30 minutes once a week. Otherwise, another 30 -40 minutes to dry. As long as one is close by, less hassle than switching hoses, hauling water, etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 I didn’t want to spend a lot of money because there’s still a chance I’ll get my original set back. I bought them before the marriage with my own money. I guess laundry mats seem a little less ideal during Covid, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet2ndchance Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 If there is a reasonable chance you will get your set in the divorce, I would just tough it out at the laundry mat until you know for sure. Another option would be a Rent-A-Center type place. You could rent them and if you get your set, return the rented set. Or if you don't, just pay off the rented set when you know for sure you aren't getting your set back. Otherwise, with a budget of $200-ish, I think used would be your best bet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 I’m double checking where the nearest one is. As far as things like Craigslist, those sites seldom work for our small town area. And given the size of these towns I guess I’m not optimistic I’d run into an individual offloading appliances. I’m in one Facebook group for the county but I seldom see anything I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet2ndchance Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Check for used appliance stores as far away as you are willing to travel to get them. Places like Rent-A-Center and Sears Outlets and places like that sometimes have used sets as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 I’m not very willing lol I don’t have a truck and the majority of these types of places are an hour away. Rebt-A-Center type places, big box stores. I was looking at options that would deliver to my door (online shopping) or I could fold down my back seats for hauling a smaller box. I will ask around for someone with a truck if I have to, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Maybe just put the word out to whatever local network you have--"I'm looking for a used washer and dryer, does anyone have these for sale?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 If you find a used set you will have a good chance of selling them for about what you paid if you end up getting your original set back. I doubt you could do the same if you purchase a new portable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, heartlikealion said: I guess laundry mats seem a little less ideal during Covid, too Will you be getting the vaccine anytime soon? That would alleviate any concerns I might personally have about using a laundrymat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 I’m not planning to get the vaccine. I found a used portable. I’m picking it up this week. It will fit in my SUV. I found the seller on Facebook. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 2 hours ago, heartlikealion said: I didn’t want to spend a lot of money because there’s still a chance I’ll get my original set back. I bought them before the marriage with my own money. I guess laundry mats seem a little less ideal during Covid, too yeah, I masked and then sat outside in my car usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 7 hours ago, gstharr said: Best Buy has an Insignia 1.6 cup top load portable washer for $299. Pretty decent reviews. Your typo made me LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 50 minutes ago, Scarlett said: Your typo made me LOL I thought that was to me at first. I practically typed debt a center 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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