Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine
- Portable Washer
- Push button
- Freestanding
- ABS, Polypropylene
It works as a genuinely automatic small-space washer for those without hookups, though build quality appears inconsistent, so it is worth inspecting closely on arrival.
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How it ranks among the 63 portable washers we track
4.0★ across 222 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
222 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A 20lb capacity full-automatic portable washer with a built-in drain pump, glass lid, 10 wash programs and 8 water levels, sized for apartments, dorms or RVs where a full-size hookup isn't available.
- 20lb wash capacity in a 2.8 cu ft footprint
- 10 programs and 8 water levels
- Built-in drain pump with extendable hose
- Glass lid with 24-hour delay start
Who it's for
Renters, students or RV owners needing an automatic washer without permanent installation are the target buyer. It is not for anyone expecting a true heated dryer function or silent operation.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several owners praised the automatic wash and spin performance and the mild dryness of clothes after spinning, with one reporting two years of reliable use, but recurring issues included a report of a unit arriving broken, sensitivity to drain hose placement causing error codes, and complaints about spin cycle noise and load balance.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fully automatic wash and spin cycles
- Built-in drain pump
- Clothes reported only lightly damp after spin
- One unit reported arriving broken out of box
- Drain hose placement is finicky
- Noise complaints during spin cycle
Specifications
| Brand | Nictemaw |
|---|---|
| Model | M-5472 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 60 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20 × 20 × 34.6 inches |
| Item Depth | 20 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Standard Cycles | 10 |
| Max Rotational Speed | 1300 rpm |
| Cycle Options | Drain, Spin |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | ABS, Polypropylene |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Types | Painted |
| Color | Black-white gray |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Cover, Drain Hose, Faucet Adapter |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Number of Programs | 10 |
| Additional Features | Full-automatic |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| 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 MachineThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 222 | 3.7 / 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 M-5472
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Nictemaw M-5472 actually dry clothes?
It spins out water rather than heat-drying; reviewers describe clothes coming out only barely damp after the spin cycle, not fully dry.
Why would the washer show an error code mid-cycle?
Reviewers say this happens if the drain hose touches a flat surface in the sink or tub, or if the load becomes unbalanced, both fixable by repositioning the hose or clothes.
Has anyone had quality problems on arrival?
At least one reviewer reported the unit arrived with the drain pump housing broken.