Unboxing and initial review of the Panda 110V 850W Electric Compact Portable Clothes Dryer

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  • Опубліковано 29 гру 2024

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  • @That1grI
    @That1grI Рік тому +12

    ive never seen anyone so geeked out over their a panda dryer, your making me want to BUY THIs right NOW

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому +1

      Sorry? It's still working great! We run it on our solar circuit most of the time, but can move it around the house as needed. We've even taken it outside and ran it! I definitely get excited over weird things.

    • @scentsysarah4889
      @scentsysarah4889 Рік тому

      I actually bought one exactly a year ago and it would be great for an rv or a tiny home but because I have so many kids and dogs it just didn’t work for me so now it’s just sitting in my home for emergencies 😅

  • @leeedwards6619
    @leeedwards6619 Рік тому +5

    I really appreciate you and your wife for making this video about a dryer that runs on 110. I really appreciate you both.!!! I’m thinking about buying one because I don’t have a 220 receptacle in my apartment

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому

      It's our pleasure! We like to think outside of the box and tend to find some interesting products. We're still enjoying it! Best of luck!

  • @lorizigler9084
    @lorizigler9084 10 місяців тому +1

    thank you I literally just ordered me one today agter work! and I am a weird person that would love to laundry in a whole other room for a minute!

  • @iiammyalashay919
    @iiammyalashay919 7 місяців тому

    You’re so wholesome wish you nothing but the best

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  7 місяців тому +1

      Very kind words...thank you and be well.

  • @BeautyMarked18K
    @BeautyMarked18K 10 місяців тому +2

    Great review! Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @leafnutz2341
    @leafnutz2341 Рік тому +3

    This would be awesome for RV use or even mounting in a window at home. One of these or a 110v water heater make excellent energy dump for excess solar.

  • @BeyondMyIntuition444
    @BeyondMyIntuition444 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for your review! 😊 I'm decided what dryer to buy for apt. This is really nice dryer & quite too!
    Love how it has handle to carry it.
    This would be great for my family.
    Much love from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  11 місяців тому +1

      Check out the spin dryer video...we run clothes through it first (removes most water). We run the heck out of these (family of 6 in Kentucky).

    • @BeyondMyIntuition444
      @BeyondMyIntuition444 11 місяців тому

      ​​@@Mr.Handy-ish thanks so much! 😊 wow! Big family.
      I'm a family of three, my husband & son. This dryer would be perfect!
      I will check out your other videos & tips!
      Adorable cats in your other video update on dryer ❤
      Have an awesome weekend.

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  11 місяців тому

      Happy weekend, indeed! See ya round...now that you watched a couple, I'm sure YT will plaster you with Handy-ish suggestions 🤣

  • @UPdan
    @UPdan Рік тому +2

    I just bought the Panda clothes spin wringer, guess that what you call it. I love it. Super quiet and hit 368watts on the Bluetti EB3A ten goes lower. Clothes turn out super dry. Just wish Panda made just a wash machine without the spin action since I already bought that.

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому

      I'm pleased you like it, too. I love ours...really cuts down the dry time, for sure!

    • @AngelaMeccaRedmon
      @AngelaMeccaRedmon Рік тому

      @@Mr.Handy-ishI’m considering buying one of these. My Maytag dryer went out. My concern is would it be large enough for a bed comforter (king size)? Thanks for your response

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому +1

      No. It barely handles ours kids' twin comforters. We hang-dry our bigger stuff. Thank you.

  • @YM-wj2dr
    @YM-wj2dr Рік тому +3

    Legally, if you're in an apartment that has washer dryer hook ups these small units are not allowed. And if your apartment does NOT have the hook ups you're supposed to get permission from management. I didn't.
    Both the washer and dryer work well but there are negatives. The only negative with this dryer is that you cannot fit a whole lot in it, probably a third of an average load at a time and it takes a little longer to dry.
    The miniature washers, mine is a Zeny, require filling and draining several times for each load. It doesn't always drain very quickly so I have to put a plastic router into the drain pipe to open it up for faster drainage.
    Note: large items such as king bed sheets, comforters, etc, need full size appliances. I got rid of my large bath towels and now only use medium size hand towels after showering. I got used to it. The hand towels fit in the washer and dryer just fine.
    I haven't noticed any increase in my electric bill. In fact I read in a few places that electric bills will only increase by about $8 to $10 a year with these appliances. So that's a good thing.

    • @ROOSTERNEWTONJOHN
      @ROOSTERNEWTONJOHN Рік тому

      Does it say in your lease that you can't have these portable washers and dryers? If it's not in the lease then you can have them. Actually I think it would be stupid if apartments wouldn't let you have these. Do you have to ask permission to have a microwave or air fryer? People shouldn't have to ask for permission to have these or other appliances they want to have. It's really no difference in having these and having microwaves, toasters, airfryers, clothes irons, box fans, pedestal fans, etc etc.

    • @ROOSTERNEWTONJOHN
      @ROOSTERNEWTONJOHN Рік тому

      You should get a portable washer like I have. I have one that washes and spins in the same drum. It's literally a mini size of a full size washer. I had a zeny before I got the one I have and I loved the mini zeny at first then started hating it because I'd have to put it in the bathtub Everytime I used it and then putting water, the spin side, and bending over got irritating so I got a fully automatic portable washer and I love it.

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому

      Devil's advocate here, and not a legal expert at all...but I could see a risk to the landlord. A portable laundry machine could mean water damage anywhere if the machine malfunctions or isn't monitored closely. I see your point, though...any appliance could have possible risk associated with it.

  • @mohamedfares7135
    @mohamedfares7135 11 місяців тому

    I just bought it but I was trying to understand the timer. The number next to the orange bar, does it indicate the time or heat? And the same goes on the red bar?

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  11 місяців тому +1

      Both...it is a timer with the numbers, but if you only set it for a few minutes, it won't be hot. Set it longer to get the most heat out of it (and high heat button in). As it runs out of time, it gradually gets cooler.

    • @mohamedfares7135
      @mohamedfares7135 11 місяців тому

      But in this case, the higher the number, the hotter it gets and the cycle timer will be longer?

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  11 місяців тому +1

      Right.

    • @mohamedfares7135
      @mohamedfares7135 11 місяців тому

      Awesome! Thank you for your reply & the great video ❤

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  11 місяців тому

      @@mohamedfares7135 Glad I can help ..ours is running right now! I hope you have as good of luck as we have with it. We often run clothes through a panda spin dryer first...helps a lot! It's on my channel if you wanna check it out.

  • @AE-sq4nk
    @AE-sq4nk 7 місяців тому

    Do you think this would work as a towel warmer in a bathroom? Would a big towel fit and how long would it take to get nice and toasty? Thx!

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  7 місяців тому

      Cool idea. Would definitely work. As another commenter noted, if you vent into the space, you'll warm the space too, but that may release any laundry chemicals into the air...and moisture. However, if you're just warming up a dry towel and aren't worried about chemicals...or are venting outside, then it'd work great...put it in on high temp for a few minutes. Can't see why not. If you just need a towel warmer, though...they do make a few types that may be more practical??

  • @GLopez-lf7zi
    @GLopez-lf7zi 2 роки тому +4

    This machine is so cute. Ima buy it I hope it works 💪🏽 🤪

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  2 роки тому

      Lol...we love it so far. Lint trap works well, and we like being able to move it around, so probably won't mount it. There is no automatic setting, though...that would be nice, but no real complaints. Quiet, too. We bought the Panda spin dryer, too, and that thing is neat...takes alot of water out of the clothes...really speeds up the drying time! Good luck.

    • @mspleasant74
      @mspleasant74 2 роки тому

      We just brought one for my mom...it works nicely

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  2 роки тому +1

      Here's hoping it works for a long time for us all!

  • @bkkorner
    @bkkorner 10 місяців тому

    I have one of these except a different brand. How do you get the plastic thing off inside the back of the dryer?

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  10 місяців тому +1

      Counterclockwise twist and pull. Reverse that to reinstall. Keep that filter clean ☺️

  • @juanitasullivan3372
    @juanitasullivan3372 Рік тому

    I have one of these and I love it. Bought it 2 years ago. First problem I had today is that it stopped blowing air out of the back. It also stopped running about 10 minutes in. Short of taking the whole backing off, I've checked everything I could find for blockage. I clean the filter all the time too. I live in a small A Frame and use a portable washer as well as this portable dryer. I have the dryer set up on a short sturdy table with folding legs so it sits higher when I use it. I just fold the table back up and put a cloth over the top of the dryer and store the table on top. Would you have any idea why it would stop running and the air isn't blowing out like it was last night? I dread taking the back off but guess I'm going to have to. Ugh

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому +2

      That would be my first check...the belt broke or came off. If it slipped off,maybe it can go back on...or buy new one if it broke.

    • @juanitasullivan3372
      @juanitasullivan3372 Рік тому +1

      @@Mr.Handy-ish I bit the bullet and took off the back and yes it was the belt. It slipped off. I put the sucker where it belonged and it's working like a charm now. I just didn't put the million back screws back on, just enough to hold it tight. Thanks so much.

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому +1

      @@juanitasullivan3372 Nice work!! Glad it was a simple fix. Thanks for sharing, too.

    • @juanitasullivan3372
      @juanitasullivan3372 Рік тому

      @@Mr.Handy-ish thank you. Living in an A Frame, one has to create storage. I do have hookups for full size washer and dryer, BUT, I'm not keen on a washer in my living-room under my stairs. There is also a hookup for a dryer in the kitchen but it's a very small galley kitchen and would take up too much room. I created a small bookshelf under the stairs that also hides the ugly hookup for the washer. I put a small island in the kitchen where the dryer would go, that gives me more space. I put the washer and dryer at the end of the island and push them into place when I use them. That dryer is a godsend.

  • @viva__love
    @viva__love 6 місяців тому

    My power cord on my panda dryer melted recently luckily didn’t burn my house down but I’d need to replace it. Do you think this would be an easy fix or should I buy a new one dryer altogether?

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  6 місяців тому

      If the insulation on the power cord melted...I have questions! Was it the fault of the dryer or something else? If it was something else, and the dryer was still working properly, I'd replace the entire cord.
      Make sure the circuit wasn't allowing too much current through. On a good circuit breaker or fuse? Should be rated no more than 20 amps.

    • @viva__love
      @viva__love 6 місяців тому

      I’ll be honest and say it was connected to an extension cord but I’d been using it that way for over 3 years 😅 not sure which of the cords caused the melting but I had to pry them apart. I can’t find anything online about replacing the cord and can’t seem to find anyone that’s done so before

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  6 місяців тому +1

      Let me shoot a how-to for you
      ..IF I can figure it out 😁

    • @viva__love
      @viva__love 6 місяців тому +1

      I would greatly appreciate that! I’ve definitely changed light fixtures and standard dryer cords before. I’m just a little intimidated here lol

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  6 місяців тому

      I may not be much help, then. You should be able to handle it! Use what I say with caution 🤔😁. ua-cam.com/video/p5P8nLiTkvw/v-deo.html

  • @RobbiePfunder
    @RobbiePfunder Рік тому

    great vid. love your vibe!! 👏👏👌

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot! I'm certainly not everyone's "taste".

  • @ROOSTERNEWTONJOHN
    @ROOSTERNEWTONJOHN Рік тому

    Is the outer shell metal or plastic?

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому +1

      Metal. The drum is, too. Thanks for your input on what you have, too! I'm not sure if I've heard of that brand..

  • @Lovelace069
    @Lovelace069 Рік тому +2

    Hi..cute little dryer...try using dryer balls which reduce drying type. Yw

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому +1

      Will look into it! Thanks! The little spin dryer we have sure helps cut dry time, too.

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому

      Concept makes sense...any you recommend?

  • @anonymouspower2110
    @anonymouspower2110 Рік тому

    Great video! Thanks..😊

  • @vdoubleu-o4u
    @vdoubleu-o4u 11 місяців тому

    Do you think it can handle 3 sets of scrubs and 3 sets of undergarments?

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  11 місяців тому

      My other half wears scrubs, and she just verified yes. To reduce dry time, a strong spin cycle will help before throwing in the dryer. We have a Panda spin dryer that really gets a lot of water out!

    • @debhufnagel5912
      @debhufnagel5912 9 місяців тому

      ​@@Mr.Handy-ish how long would you say an average cycle is in the dryer? I am wanting to get a compact panda dryer. As I already have a panda spin dryer. As in is there much of a difference in drying time compared to just using a regular washer and drying in the compact dryer. Verses using the spin dryer before the compact dryer.

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  9 місяців тому

      @@debhufnagel5912 Huge difference if you use the spin dryer first! Depending on how much you try to pack in it...my wife doesn't take the time to spin them and tends to slightly overload the machine --about a full hour. I always spin first and don't overload--about 15-20 minutes.

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  9 місяців тому

      @debhufnagel5912 ...of course, it also depends if you're running high heat or not. A lot of factors, but short answer is yes, the spinner makes a huge difference! Average load in dryer on high heat should be about half an hour, but depends on so many factors (spin/no spin, heat, size of load, fabric types, etc). If it takes over an hour something is wrong...either way overloaded or it was soaking wet. ...and don't forget that high/low heat button.

  • @yupdest7129
    @yupdest7129 Рік тому

    Hi,can you dry a queen comforter in this even when it's soaking wet?

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому +2

      Nope...we hang our big stuff out. It would do the sheets, though.

    • @scentsysarah4889
      @scentsysarah4889 Рік тому

      You can’t wash any big comforter or duvet 😂it’s wayyyy to small

  • @lyndarussell4250
    @lyndarussell4250 5 місяців тому

    So can some one tell me what the plug in socket looks like

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  5 місяців тому

      @@lyndarussell4250 It's a standard plug (US)...just like your vacuum cleaner. Two rectangular prongs and a round ground prong.

    • @lyndarussell4250
      @lyndarussell4250 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Mr.Handy-ish thank you

  • @genesisroman570
    @genesisroman570 2 місяці тому

    How much was it

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  2 місяці тому

      @@genesisroman570 Currently on Amazon for $197...I don't recall what it was when I bought it. We're still using and liking it! I have a couple other videos featuring it...and the panda spinner we have.

  • @cheeimsitomx2026
    @cheeimsitomx2026 Рік тому +1

    How many pounds is it?

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому +1

      37.5 lbs. And it has handy carry handles on the sides

    • @YM-wj2dr
      @YM-wj2dr Рік тому +1

      I'm an old lady and I can handle it. 👵🏻 😉

  • @lavettacannon3138
    @lavettacannon3138 Рік тому

    Great video - thank you!😎

  • @rebeccabennett522
    @rebeccabennett522 Рік тому +1

    We just ordered this last night

  • @genesullivan3487
    @genesullivan3487 14 днів тому

    Nice until you need service..... good luck with that! Oh yeah there is an email address if you have any issues

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  14 днів тому

      So far we haven't had any problems with it...just keep our filters clean. Did something go out on yours?

  • @voicije
    @voicije 8 місяців тому +1

    1350 or 1500 do not buy the 850w... it take a day to really dry...

  • @heliummining2968
    @heliummining2968 11 місяців тому

    thanks man

  • @andywhatever9873
    @andywhatever9873 2 роки тому +1

    Hi! great to see the dryer working well for you, but please get a venting-hose attachment for the exhaust of the dryer!! the humidity (and evaporated chemicals from laundry detergent) only cause damage in the long run (mold, etc.) It sure is a convenient way of heating a space and adding humidity to the air but doing it this way is pretty dangerous.
    Wishing all the best though :)

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the thought! The mold issue wouldn't affect us here, as we really need the moisture when it's that dry and I am using it on a limited basis venting indoors, but I'll look into our detergent and the attachment...hadn't thought of chemical off-gassing from detergent. I have plans to put a mud room off the back and may put it out there.

    • @RobbiePfunder
      @RobbiePfunder Рік тому

      chemicals? I use Nellies which is non-toxic chemical and fragrance free :) The idea of using chemicals in my vlothes makes me sick just thinkin about it

    • @RobbiePfunder
      @RobbiePfunder Рік тому

      @@Mr.Handy-ish laundry chemicals are highly toxic and poisonous.., for example, Tide is banned in Europe. The stuff should be illegal but companies have figured out chemical scents and boosters are profitable so thry use fun marketing techniques its evil imo. I can only use unscented non toxic Nellies now after a chemical/mold exposure im highly sensitive and my body lets me know how toxic these orher products are when i get near them. This is not to induce fear, just raising awareness these profucts are not safe, do not offgas them in your home into your childrens little bodies!

    • @Mr.Handy-ish
      @Mr.Handy-ish  Рік тому

      Thanks for the info! I'll look up Nellies! I've also been using our new spin dryer (also by Panda) to remove most water making the dry time very fast...or hang-dry time.

    • @YM-wj2dr
      @YM-wj2dr Рік тому

      A venting hose comes with it.