Another Demo of the BEST Portable Washing Machine - Danby Compact Washer Long-Term Review DWM17WDB
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- I've had my excellent portable washer for 2.5 years now, so here is a follow-up demonstration of the machine, along with my thoughts on owning a washer like this. Still going strong! The classic agitator makes a world of difference!
This is the first portable washing machine that I have seen with an agitator. That's great I think washing machines with agitators washes clothes better than the ones that don't have it.
I don't think there are any portables left with these agitators.
@@patcola7335 Thanks for letting me know. That's too bad I really like this one.
@@americangal9292 This was a good one for sure. Great wash action.
I love it that this machine does every cycle even with the lid open, & you can tell it has a strong motor. I have a traditional top loader, & like if the noise it makes wasn't annoying enough, the only time I can leave the lid open is when it's filling up with water. It also won't do a second rinse, unless I run back to it & reprogram it with the analog buttons before it spins, or let it finish & program it to rinse & spin again. Your machine impressed me more. This Dandy machine is pretty handy! 👍
That's what you call a very aggressive wash lol. I had a whirlpool 1.7 cubic feet portable in my first apartment with a compact dryer. Was the best machines ever and didn't have to wash my regular clothes at a laundromat. It took a while to get all the laundry done but was worth it in the end....
I love your trick with the dish rack! I just bought my washer 3 days ago and wasn't sure how to secure the hose to the sink. I watched this video and just copied what you did with the dish drainer and weighted it down with 2, 5lb dumbbells...that rack isn't going anywhere!
It was a great idea..thank you for sharing it.
Glad it helped! Hope your washer works out great for you.
I got one given to me but the cover is broke coyld you show me the back of yours where the hose run from the back to the sink@VacTech1
I have had mine for over four years. It is an excellent washing machine. It washes good, spins wonderfully and its quiet. I feel it does the same, if not better than a regular size machine.
I agree! Thanks for watching!
What brand do you have
@@mariapenta2244 I have a Danby. It also has an agitator in the center which I've noticed, most newer model or other brands don't have.
Thank you!!
Hello. Where did you buy the Danby portable washer machine ??
Thanks
My Danby Designer is 20 years old and still going strong. I have had to replace the intake valves and the drain hose, but a small price to pay, since the nearest laundromat is a 45 minute drive.
I'm taking a break from moving the drain hose to the other hole to fit its permanent place in my bathroom. The dishwasher, in the kitchen, uses a larger quick connect.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Thanks for the heads up on this nifty machine. I have been looking for this exact mode and refuse to give up. Nice video, thanks again.
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Thank you for making these Danby washer videos, i was fortunate enough to find one off craigslist and after alittle trail and error (and your videos) have me a very solid washing machine! Its a life saver with a 3yr old toddler. Thanks!
Thanks! I found mine on Craigslist as well. Glad you're happy with it!
Mine is still strong and kicking like new, trying to help my wife, never used it by myself and your video was very helpful, thanks!
Thanks! Mine is still running great too. I like how thoroughly it rinses the clothes.
Wow this washes really well! The clothes are rolling over quite nicely. Impressive!
I like that this uses a good amount of water unlike the HE models. What a nice machine!
I just ordered mine today from Home Depot the 2.3 ft.³ I can’t wait to get out so excited only pay $346 not bad thank you for the demo
Hi. You posted this comment 10 months ago. I am shopping around for a small/med washer now, the simpler the better. I got addicted to the smallish types after using a small, 2 tub portable one for the last 3 weeks now, since my full size one died. Are you happy with your new washer? What brand is it? How much can you wash in a 2.3cf? Thanks! sorry to bother you.
$346? lmao
I Already Have An Twin Tub Style, You Have To Babysit, Like Monitor The Water Level 🎚️ For Each Function, And Then Transfer The Clothes To Spin
¥es I tried owning one of those as well, and realized how much I prefer fully-automatic models like this Danby.
I like words so already favor the Giantex. I began my education in the 50s when reading and writing were still being taught!
I have the same for nearly 3 years and its a very good and silent machine. I do not have a good water pression in my old appartment so it's slower a little but so far, 20 minutes is an average. Get one if you can, not much negative stuff on it: maye the wheels are not very easy to direct the machine , thats about it.;)
It moves the clothes much quicker and better than those first class commercial Maytags and Speed Queen from what I see. and it is quiet to my surprise.
Looks like a great little machine... Just saw your first video of this machine and now the follow up..Certainly better than going to a laundromat.. Enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
it's nice to know that it lasts this long, thank you.
No problems yet!
I Know They Don't Make Washers Like This Anymore, With The Agitator In The Middle, I Rather Have A Washer With That Instead Of The Impeller Types, Like The Ones They're Making Nowadays, I Believe They're TOO Rough On Fabrics Of Clothes, And Stretches THEM Out Of Shape, And NOT TO MENTION, Knot🪢 And Tangle 🪢 THEM Up, But Anyhoo; Agitators REALLY Scrubs The Dirt Out, That's Just My Opinion On These Machines 👍🏾👌🏾✌🏾🤞🏾🫶🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾👊🏾💪🏾🙏🏾💯
Well You Can Thank The Government For The Machines We Now
I had one of these machines it was Awesome!!
Nothings beats doing your own laundry in your own machine in your own home.
Laundromats are used by people u dont meet in real life, homeless, mentally deranged, people with who knows all kinds of unknown skin diseases, of course there are other disease free people too
@agiflow yes.
That's washing done right. Plus, it's so cute!
Wow agitators great
Quite the wash action! I noticed your tub is indexing quite a bit, with a load of this size, adding a little bit more water manually will stop the indexing and save the brake on the drum. I have a washer similar to this with the agipeller design, and the addition of the extra water makes quite a difference in the tub staying put rather than turning during agitation.
Thanks for the comment! The Danby generously indexes by design. I'm afraid she can't be tamed.
Most machines that do index, is by design. Perfectly normal. This Danby model is awesome.
It's nice when you can actually see how a washing machine works before you buy it. And that looks like it works pretty good.. I wonder if this would be a good fit for a motorhome?
It looks like it would perfectly.
Debbie TAYLOR I say so
I think it would be perfect for you. I also suggest gettinga warranty on the washing machine.
You can use your loops and hang your rinse hose on the sink tap then install the water hose and eliminate the hassle with the dish rack
That's a great idea! I will try that out!
So thanks to your video I managed to get one for around 150 bucks to clean my work clothes. wow it really does a great job! However my only issue is when its fully loaded when the barrel itself moves it squeals as it does it, don't know if there is a fix or not but other than that it works flawlessly.
Another thing is the middle agitator did come off (not sure if middle bolt sheared off?) and i think its because i overloaded it, it was a simple fix of just bolting it back in and hasn't come loose since.
Please tell me where you got yours, thanks!
@@cassie5101 I got mine of kijiji. There was actually 2 i saw one in better condition than the one i ended up with but they were asking basically the price of a new unit. i see them pop up quite often, I also noticed on kijiji a newer model of this design for similar price but has a bit more features but some internals (middle agitator rotating etc) so keep checking kijiji there is bound for one to come up.
@@Lufty25 Thank you. Do you mind giving me the dimensions on it? I have a tiny house and I am doing research on trying to find the best size for my space. Thank you!
Nice agitator. Most of the portables I've seen use a bottom plate agitator instead of a cone agitator.
Makes all the difference. Cleans really well.
The drain hose is supposed to connect to that second hole on the faucet connection
"Brilliant Observation My Dear Watson!" You do have a good eye or hands on experience (no-pun...) as i was wondering if the hose hooked up to the hole on the primary faucet base,but,i actually did not know fore sure. Thank-You Doctor Feinstone.
Sure - just like any portable dishwasher drains.
I thought that was what it was for...ok yes now I see why
U need to turn the cap 1/4 of the way to let airflow so the bottle doesn't suck itself in and pour slow just a tip
I went to the Danby website and they said they are no longer available. And I’m having trouble finding one. I like the capacity because it’s at least 11 pounds. Unfortunately, the newer Danby models on their website are smaller capacity and don’t have the traditional agitator that this one has.
Panda has models that are similar
N D Will Would you happen to be able to share a link here of one with an agitator?
@@ExodusThePup I have a panda and have searched for a year for one with a tall agitator. No luck.
I've watched your 2 videos on this machine, and they're very good, but have you ever checked online for reviews from people who have had serious problems with this unit??? Also, there are people who had serious problems with the Danby 0.9 cu. ft. portable washing machine which doesn't have that tall old-style Agitator in it. Both these units are available in Canada. I've been weighing the pros and cons of each of these units carefully and I still can't decide to buy either of these units for myself yet because of the bad reviews I've read on these 2 units. Granted in any Appliance Line there can be a number of "LEMONS" created that slip passed quality control, but still, some problems are in fact problems with the basic overall design. In any case, I'm glad that you've got a good unit here for yourself and that you'll enjoy the benefits of your machine for many years to come! By the way... 2 thumbs up on your 2 videos for this machine!
Thanks! This machine has been discontinued for years, and I can't speak for the newer models, as I have no experience with them. Sometimes though, all you hear in reviews are the rare horror stories.
So great could you do a Heavy cycle and a delicate cycle plz!
I find the use of this machine demo to be v therapeutic simple times; when you do more work with your hands and use skills it helps. You’re not a zombie. But I can imagine for busy ppl maybe not too helpful. I’m thinking I need to just have less clothes!
Danby isn't making these any longer are they?
i cant find this model anywhere online , im thinking its discontinued! they dont make them with the agitator anymore
Hello. I wanted to let you know that your drain hose can be connected to the faucet connector right under the water hose is the drain connector. Remove the plastic piece that makes the hose bend into a hook shape and with a hose clamp connect the drain hose to the connector right under the water fill hose.
Ah, I see! I'll have to get a hose clamp and try that out. Thanks!
Can any drain hose from a hardware store fit this machine? Perhaps something longer?
I always turn things inside out by the way if washing jumpers or wollen things turn them inside out stops bobbing
I'm buying a washing machine next week but I want this one in particular and can't find it. The agitator is doing a mean washing. I also want a front load more.
They don't have any , been looking for one
I really want to buy this particular Danby model. Has anyone out there recently (in 2024) purchased this particular Danby Portable Washing Machine Model DWM17WDB? If so, would you be willing to share the purchase location info? Thank you very much! :)
I got a panda w2 with blue top and working gret too and i can keep in my batrrom with the lock tire but when visitors coming i move to the closet
Great review thank you.
Hi , some of us have chased around trying to find a Danby DWM17WDB like you found and have found it is no longer made and is impossible to find . Just mentioning .
Sadly it was discontinued a while back. It’s a great shame!
Works with the lid open? Wow
What model is this, I like that agitator,
HI, does water shut off on its own or it has to be done manually?
I was thinking of purchasing and putting outside on my balcony can I hook this up to a garden hose I have on my balcony?
but how would you drain it? you're not gonna "rain" on the people below, are you?!? it would seem the other alternative would be to drain into buckets, and traipse through your apartment to empty it/them, probably sloshing water all over your floors!
Brothers in the House 3 Amigos Really bad idea. If you're thinking of connecting to the rainwater drainage system on your balcony don't- it's illegal and environmentally damaging- chances are your rainwater downpipes are separate from the sewage system, meaning all the detergent etc will simply end up in the nearest natural watercourse.
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My Danby will load with water but nothing happens after that. If I switch to spin cycle the washer will drain but then I have all the codes flashing and beeping.
Loosen that little cap above the pump and it will help the flow of detergent...
Nice washer
Can i drain it to a toilet. I have space between sink and toilet and dont want to move it around
Mine just drains all of the water out of as it fills. It’s coming straight out of the drain hose instantly. How do I fix this?
The second icon flashes for a few seconds then nothing????
When you do one load and two more loads does it over heat any time to cool down time between loads
It's never overheated. I've done 4-5 loads of laundry back-to-back over the years without issue.
How many pairs of jeans/towels can it wash and what is the largest size bedding (sheets w/pillowcases) can it wash at the same time?
For about 10 years I was taking my clothes to local laundries because I felt like the front loading machines were not as damaging to my clothes as the ones with agitators. This machine doesn't shred the _heck_ out of your clothes?
If you want one without the agitator there's tons. Actually this is the first I've seen with one like this.
themirrorsofmymind You're correct. In Europe we haven't used top load since the seventies. Few people under 40 have ever seen one. Front load is superior in every way- less damage to clothes, better cleaning, less water, less detergent, less energy, faster spin, much more stable.
Where did you buy it?
I have this machine that i've had for up to 3 years. but the plastic part that goes on top of of the machine and holds the spring in the back that holds the doors open in the upright position, the little hole where the spring goes on the right side, facing the machine, is broken. now I called to have the repair man to visit to fix it and he showed up yesterday. he told me what was wrong and the part had to be ordered. the shop would call today with the cost of the cost of the part, and labor. but today they called today and told me the part was no longer available. so be carful how you handle it. more and more washers, including danby are no longer making machines with an agitator. have a nice day
Thanks for the heads up!
Facing my machine my plastic that holds the door and makes it agitate broke off, so I took a long bread tie and hook it on the little hook on the left and bought the tie over the back and wrapped it on the little thingy in the back and it worked. Hopefully it'll help you. Now I have a new situation years later. It sounds like it's agitating but it's not, it'll move to the right but not left. It'll also spin. Hopefully someone out there can give me some ideas 💡💡💡
Oh wow 4years, sorry 😔😔😔
Can you do a video of the delicate cycle
thanks for your presentation , could you tell me where is lid switch located as my same machine stop spin .
thank you very much , Raymond
In case of an accident, what type of vacuum do you suggest to use? Should a plastic bin be placed under the machine in case it leaks?
Any wet dry vac would work fine, or even towels (which could then be washed!). I've never had any issues with leaks (but if it's way over-filled some water can splash over). I only run it when I'm home, and I've never had any issues.
I've watched a lot of. Videos about portable waching machines but none of them will tell you the dimensions. Very sad !! It would be a great help. Was wondering if it could fit in my dishwasher spot??
Dimensions
Product Width 54.45 cm 21 7/16"
Product Depth 54.93 cm 21 5/8"
Product Height 86.04 cm 33 7/8"
Weight
Shipping Weight 38.20kg 84.22lb
How long roughly would you say each cycle takes
I have read that at the highest water level it splashes out water and gets it all over the floor.....is this true?
Where did you find yours?
can i presoak clothes in the machine for a few hours before starting to wash
Yes you sure could! Theres a soak setting, but you could also just pause the cycle after the washer is filled with water, and resume the cycle when you're ready.
Does it drain fast because my sink water goes down slowly
where does one find the compact danby washer WITH the stem agitator? not on amazon...anyone?
I can't find this model on the market anymore 😢 If anyone knows where I could get one like this please let me know.
I would love to have a front load Mini washer how come they’re all top load
Recently i came across wall mount compact front load washing machines, but very expensive....i m also looking for a suitable one to wash bathroom floor mats & mopping cloths........
i’m so sad…mine finally broke :(
the agitator came loose. (i’m guessing the bolt snapped)
😫
You can't tighten the bolt inside the agitator down (under the lint filter)? If so, I'm sorry to hear that. Mine is still running, and recently came back from being used by someone else for a bit. Still running great, but the agitator bolt did need to be tightened.
I have one too I have it saves u a lot money
Does the Danby portable machine have wheels or casters on the bottom. If so, does it have two or four casters. Is it easy to move to the sink? Thank you
It has 4 wheels (they aren't casters). It's easy enough to move around on a hard floor, but I ended up getting a stand for it with huge casters, so I could roll it on carpet as needed. Hope this helps!
Too bad they don’t make these anymore
I wish they did. I feel like they would sell a lot of them.
@@VacTech1 I definitely miss the old washer and dryers
Do you have the link to the Danby? Where to buy?
I'm looking for one of this kind, can someone tell where to find one? Thank you 😊
Are these still available with the agitator? I just bought a used Danby Twin Tub with agitator. $ 25 bucks. It was an older ladies. Needs a good cleaning. Not sure it works yet.
I followed all your steps and it isn't washing, nothing is happening???
Hi 👋 can you tell me how to turn off that feature?
Has your water and electric bill increased since using the Danby? How much difference is it or is it worth going to the laundromat, trying save on electricity/water bill?
Probably doesn't add to either bill more than $4 a month worth it especially if you hang dry all of it. Saves way more money than going to the coin laundry.
Tiffany Datkuliak I know this might be a dumb question but after how many times do you use it during a month?? For it to reach that amount
What size is the tube it self ,can it wash a comforter
My clothes aint too dirty could i stop mid cycle and then rinse and spin instead of waiting so long
Are they available for sale in USA? 🤔 Where did you buy it? Having a hard time finding anyone who sales these. All the machines I've seen don't have the pole agitator in the middle.
I bought it NIB on Craigslist 5 years ago.
Danby Products distributes these washers in Guelph, Ontario, and Findlay, Ohio and they are made in China
What are the dimensions?
Does it double rinse on it's own or do you set it?
It does it on its own! A feature I really appreciate.
@@VacTech1 TY
Hi, about how many bath towels can you wash? Thanks
3 max per load.
@@VacTech1 Thank you! Best Wishes
I got one through someone a few months ago and it worked perfectly but now thr agitator doesn't want to work anymore! Any tips or ideas on why that is? I tried to do a fairly light load to see if it was the weight but it doesn't seem to want to work :-(
With mine, I’ve had to remove the lint filter on the top of the agitator, and tighten the agitator screw. It’ll loosen up a bit over time, and occasionally needs to be tightened.
If that doesn’t work, I would contact a local professional and see if it’s savable.
I'm suddenly going through the same issue, it'll spin but won't agitate 😔😔😔😔
I’d like to know where can I purchase this exact washing machine
I bought mine on Craigslist.
Does anyone know if this machine is being controlled by a DC motor whose direction is being switched continually via a computer chip as the agitator goes through its back and forth motions? Also, what RPM does this cutie spin at?
Looks like @1000 RPM to me. The base mounted pulsator versions are rubbish and dont wash properly.
The unit won't stop for safety sake when the lid is open??
He said in the video that he disabled the safety feature for demonstration purposes.
Hi was curious I also live in small apartment and found out this model was discontinued what other model would you suggest by danby or any other ?and I feel most portable washers have no classic agitator that does the job.I live in New Jersey so I need a company that will deliver
how old is your machine?do you know how long they last?
Dose need hock up to the tap or can just manually fill with bucket of water
Remeney Bowen it needs a tap or water supply with at least 20psi
Wish you could just pour water into it like those flimsy two tubbers with the spinner on the side.
You technically could, but that would create extra work, and require the user to pay attention to the wash cycle. I really like fully-automatic machines.
dam they dont sell this anymore
Yeah it's a real shame. I considered it best-in-class when it was available.
Where can I purchase this?
Very interested
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I've had mine for about 3 yrs. Can't use anymore because the aggitater end's up floating on top of the water! Won't stay attached to the bottom! What can be done to resolve this issue?
I have the same problem
Pamela Stockman Turn the machine upside down. It will then float to the bottom of the drum...
@@spencerwilton5831 Not funny! Anyway my son in law fixed the problem with a screw driver!
So can I buy this machine in walmart
Were did you purchase plz?
I wonder if the giant gets the clothes drier
Is this machine on roller wheels? I think I saw somewhere that these machines are quite heavy. I would have to store this in a spare bedroom
Yep this machine has 4 small wheels to roll it on, and a stabilizer foot that you lower before you use it. The washer is around 80 pounds I would guess. Glad you enjoyed my demos! I love the portable washer and dryer, and no I would never use an indoor dryer ventilation kit with my dryer. Unless it's a dryer that doesn't require venting (which are still very uncommon in the USA), I would vent it outside.
@@VacTech1 I have watched many videos today and I've ordered a washer. I'm now concerned with the info I'm seeing on the ventilation of the dryers. Many of these videos are not mentioning this or they are saying no ventilation needed, which I'm finding misleading
@@michellerenee5028 They may not know better, but any standard dryer should be vented outdoors. If I didn't vent mine outside, it would be putting a ton of moist air back into my living room, which could lead to mildew and mold if not careful. I also don't want air with remnants of chemicals (detergent, fabric softener, or dryer sheets) being blown back into the room for hours to breath. Hope you find some machines that you're happy with! Regardless, being able to do laundry at home is a huge time saver and very convenient.
@@VacTech1 ordered the Danby washer today
@@VacTech1: I had a Kenmore portable washer and Kenmore portable dryer. The dryer was situated on a rack above the washer.
Instead of using fabric softener I used 1 cup white vinegar in the rinse cycle for all kinds of clothing. It really gets all the soap out and everything smells like it's been hanging on a line drying outdoors. And towels never got filled with fabric softener so they absorbed water.
Next, for the dryer, I bought a kit that contained an expandable aluminum hose that fit into the back of the dryer and into a small bucket on the floor. Water was added to the bucket and during the drying time, the lint went into the water in the bucket. There was never any excess moisture so I never had a mold problem. You can only use this kit on an electric dryer. A gas dryer must be vented to the outside of the building.
Once yearly I washed my feather pillows. Unfortunately for me, one pillow opened and the feathers invaded the transmission and couldn't be fixed. Using the laundry room in the building is time-consuming and inconvenient. So, after seeing your video I think this Dandy would be perfect for me. Thank you.