Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine 20Lbs Capacity 2.8 Cu.ft Portable Washer and Dryer…
- Portable Washer
- 20 pounds
- Push button
- Freestanding
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How it ranks among the 63 portable washers we track
4.1★ across 244 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
244 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Nictemaw NI5573-10 is a compact portable washer and spin-dryer combo with a 20 lb wash capacity in a 2.8 cu ft footprint, running 10 programs across 8 water levels. It connects to a faucet rather than home plumbing, suited to apartments, dorms, and RVs.
It is a two-in-one unit, with separate wash and spin functions that can run independently, plus a full automatic cycle. The clear lid lets you watch the wash and water intake, and a stainless steel honeycomb-patterned drum is meant to reduce fabric wear. A 24-hour delay start and child lock round out the controls, and the spin cycle is rated to remove up to 95 percent of water rather than heat-dry clothes.
- 20 lb wash capacity in a 2.8 cu ft unit
- 10 wash programs across 8 water levels
- 24-hour delay start and child lock
- Stainless steel honeycomb drum with lint filter
Who it's for
Fits renters and RV or dorm dwellers who have no washer hookup and need something that plugs into a standard outlet and a faucet. Not a fit for anyone expecting full-size capacity or a heated drying cycle, since this spins water out rather than tumble-drying with heat.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several owners describe the wash quality as comparable to a full-size machine, with the spin cycle leaving clothes dry enough to air-dry within a couple of hours, which multiple reviewers in small apartments called a real space and money saver. Complaints center on build quality variance, with one buyer describing a scratched unit, a thin drain hose prone to puncturing, and an instruction manual that did not match the actual controls. A separate reviewer struggled for two weeks to find a compatible faucet adapter for their specific fixture.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fits laundry into apartments, dorms, or RVs without hookups
- Spin cycle removes most water, cutting air-dry time
- Wash and spin functions can run independently
- Quiet enough for small living spaces per multiple owners
- Included drain hose is thin and can puncture easily
- Faucet adapter may not fit every household fixture
- One unit arrived scratched with a generic manual
Specifications
| Brand | Nictemaw |
|---|---|
| Model | NI5573-10 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 57 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20 × 20 × 34.6 inches |
| Item Depth | 21.3 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 20 pounds |
| Number of Standard Cycles | 10 |
| Max Rotational Speed | 1300 rpm |
| Cycle Options | Drain, Spin |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Types | Painted (Grey-Black) |
| Color | Grey |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Drain Hose, User Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Additional Features | Full-automatic |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Item Type Name | NI5573-10 |
| Display | LED |
| Access Location | Top Load |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in portable washers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine 20Lbs Capacity 2.8 Cu.ft Portable Washer and Dryer…This product | 4.1 / 5 | 244 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Panda Portable Washing MachinePanda | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.2 / 5 |
| HAMILTON BEACH RPW302 Portable Washing MachineHamilton Beach | 4.3 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.2 / 5 |
| COSTWAY Portable Washing MachineCostway | 4.2 / 5 | 726 | 4.1 / 5 |
| COMFEE' Portable Washing MachineComfee' | 4.4 / 5 | 8,400 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nictemaw NI5573-10
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Nictemaw NI5573-10 dry clothes with heat?
No. It spins water out mechanically, rated to remove up to 95 percent of water, and clothes still need to air-dry afterward rather than coming out fully dry.
Does it need a permanent plumbing hookup?
No, it uses a faucet adapter for water intake and a drain hose for output, so it can be set up temporarily without dedicated laundry plumbing.
Can the wash and spin cycles run separately?
Yes, the washing and spinning functions can be used independently or together through the automatic program.