Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine
- Portable Washer
- Touch
- Freestanding
- Stainless Steel
A workable no-hookup washer for small loads if you treat the second cycle as a wringer, not a dryer, and keep the drain hose low.
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How it ranks among the 63 portable washers we track
3.8★ across 113 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
113 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Nictemaw NI5573 is a 20 lb portable washer with a built-in spin function, sized for apartments, dorms, campsites and RVs. It runs 10 wash programs across 8 water levels and drains through a hose and pump rather than a fixed pipe.
- 20 lb wash capacity, 2.8 cu ft footprint
- 10 wash programs, 8 water level settings
- Transparent lid for monitoring the cycle
- Two side handles for moving between rooms
Who it's for
Suits apartment, dorm or RV dwellers with no hookups who can hang-dry after the spin cycle and only need small to medium loads. Not for anyone who needs a comforter-sized load or a machine that fully dries clothes without a rack.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several buyers were happy with wash quality and space savings for apartments, calling it loud but effective. The recurring complaint is the drying side: it spins but does not heat-dry, which surprised buyers expecting a true dryer. One buyer had an overflow on a first small test load that the seller helped troubleshoot; another flagged a gap near the tub that can splash if overfilled.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fits apartments, dorms and RVs with no hookups
- Tub holds a real load despite compact footprint
- Separate wash and spin cycles for flexibility
- 24 hour delay start and child lock included
- Spin cycle wrings clothes, does not heat-dry them
- Loud compared to a full-size machine
- Drain hose must stay low or the pump wears out
- Not sized for comforters or bulky loads
Performance notes
Water fills to one of 8 selectable levels, the drum runs a wash program (10 to choose from), then a separate spin cycle wrings water out at high speed. An auto unbalance sensor adjusts the load to keep the spin steady, and the drain relies on a built-in pump pushing water out through an extended hose, which is why hose height matters for pump life.
Specifications
| Brand | Nictemaw |
|---|---|
| Model | NI5573_8_GR |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 20 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20 × 20 × 34.6 inches |
| Item Depth | 20 inches |
| Depth With Door Open Maximum | 47.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Standard Cycles | 5 |
| Max Rotational Speed | 1300 rpm |
| Cycle Options | Cotton, Heavy Duty, Quick Wash, Spin/Drain, Tub Clean |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Types | Dark Grey (Painted) |
| Color | Dark Grey |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Inlet Hose/Adapter/Manual |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Number of Programs | 10 |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Leveling Legs, Child Lock, Delay Start, Drum Clean, Time Remaining Display |
| 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 | 3.8 / 5 | 113 | 3.6 / 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_8_GR
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Nictemaw NI5573 actually dry clothes?
No. The second cycle is a high-speed spin that wrings out water, based on buyer reports; clothes still need to air dry or hang dry afterward.
Can it drain without a floor drain nearby?
Yes, it uses a built-in pump and extended hose to push water out, but the hose should be kept as low as possible to avoid straining the pump.
Is it loud during operation?
Buyers describe it as noticeable but not as loud as a laundromat machine, with the manufacturer citing a quieter motor than older portable units.