I'm building a tiny home and should i buy this or a slightly larger model/ "normal" small washer.Concerned about water/power use ?
448750
Are you going to be living in the house full-time? I live in a condo and use this to keep up on socks and underwear year-round and then use it for everything in the summer (because I can line dry). If you're not going to be there full-time, I'd go with this. If you are going to be there full-time I'd suggest this if you are looking to save money initially and then get a compact unit, they have excellent ones that are a washer and dryer and fit in the kitchen (it seems weird in America, it's common in Europe).
448751
the power use and the water use is minimal, i live in a small apartment with two small kids and it works perfectly.
448752
Get the best washing machine for the space.I've had 3 Base Camps. They have been good about replacing them when they inevitably stop working. These machines are good in a pinch, but little else.
2252712
In my opinion I think the small pad would get too wet, may not do a great job. I put my comforters in the washer. I bought the machine to steam my grout on my floors and it did a great job. That small pad might be for getting wallpaper off. Hope this helps.
1853048
I think the difference I models is the extra rinse option. The inside drum is pretty large but as with all washing machines you don't want to overload it. I have had the one with the extra rinse option for 6 months and absolutely love my washer.
1803297
It's actually perfect if you have a small home set up. I haven't had any problems out of it at all. If your going larger scale I'd say this is not for you.
612258
I use about half of what I would on a regular washing machine, not a extra large tub washer.
1706895
Im not sure exactly how to answer this question. But the cheap mops from family dollar work. U just have to leave it twisted when u wring. Sams club r bigger n hold u better. Most water wrings out. If u want a small mop though I personally would get a smaller wringer.
264058
I think you would do better getting the larger one that has more power, this works ok the room is about 15x15 but had to run it a long time,
973631
I have the full size and when I tried to wash it in my old washer (Maytag "Oversize capacity Plus" top load washer) it didn't go well at all. I stuffed it in okay but actually think it broke my washer on the spin cycle because it got way too heavy once wet. So if you are looking to have to purchase a new washer :-) then go for it! Otherwise keep in mind you could always take to laundry mat because in theory it won't need to be washed very often. I hang mine out in the sun every couple months as suggested with wool. Hope that helps!
1255537
Just for me, I'd go with the little bigger one. I have a Cal King and it's not huge. I love it though.
793114
Yes it should work, I stopped using mine becUse the stand by power was too much, But if you turn it on while doing a few loads of wash you wont be wasting power as long as the washer is in use.
547271
That will depend on what you consider acceptable volume and pressure. It certainly would suffice if I were the washer, with bucket, sponge and brush, as all I want from it is a rinse and a bucket-fill. However, if you really want 10GPM, you'll have to go to a very large hose - and have the water system to back it up. It WILL handle normal household pressure, but I'd not leave it pressurized other than when you're using it.
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Your bucket & how to use it: I use a 5 gallon bucket (you know, the kind sold at home improvement stores with the company's name & logo on them). Given the diameter of the washer, anything smaller shall probably be too narrow. However, if you can handle to weight of the water, you could use a larger vessel. For most batches of laundry, I fill the bucket half way (2 1/2 gallons) along with my detergent, agitate a few times to develop some suds, and then add the dirty laundry. Agitate like mad for as little as 30 seconds (for lightly soiled & delicate items) to 90 seconds (heavy things like jeans). If the item(s) being cleaned are very soiled (ground in gardening dirt on the knees), I find a good minute agitate followed by a soak for a couple hours and finished with another minute agitate will lift the ground in mud.
7380
I have a fairly large washer and dryer and it turned out wonderful!!! Perhaps if you don't have a large enough washer and dryer you could take it to the Laundromat to was and dry.
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One that doesn't use enough water to clean your clothes. I have a newer whirlpool top load and absolutely hate it. I do a couple of articles at a time and select the large load try to fool the sensor by having something stick up as high as possible just to make sure everything gets wet lol. I can use a pod if I put it in first. They will stain your clothes if you add them later. I did have a front load GE -HE that did a decent job. It went when we sold the house. Really miss it just toss in the pod and away you go!
1227172
Yes, I've got a 2700psi washer and it does fine. Hold on tight when you've got extended, it'll give the pole a pretty good push.
221963
I have a 10 HP, 3000 psi, 3.5 gpm washer and it is marginal for performance. I have used my surface cleaner with a 13 HP, 3800 psi, 4.0 gpm washer and the performance was good. You might be happier with the 16 inch BE-1600WAW or 18 inch BE-1800WAW surface cleaner.
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its not the size of the house... its how many people are using water in the house. go for the bigest. and change the cartrage less.