Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine
- Portable Washer
- Push button
- Freestanding
- Stainless Steel
- More reviewed than 56%
For small spaces, this portable washer beats manual models on convenience, reliable for most reviewers but flagged by one for stained clothes and by another for a smaller-than-rated drum.
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How it ranks among the 63 portable washers we track
4.2★ across 431 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
431 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A full-automatic portable washer rated to 17.8 pounds with a 2.4 cubic foot drum, built-in drain pump, and 10 wash programs, aimed at apartments, dorms, and RVs without hookups for a standard machine.
Unlike manual portable washers that require moving clothes between a wash side and a spin side by hand, this model fills, washes, drains, and spins in one automated cycle through a hookup to a water line. Nictemaw advertises a 2.4 cubic foot drum, though at least one reviewer who compared it against a smaller 1.6 cubic foot model felt the actual drum size ran smaller than that figure, a discrepancy the listing itself does not resolve.
- 17.8 lb capacity, 2.4 cubic foot drum
- 10 wash programs, 8 water levels
- Built-in drain pump and stainless steel honeycomb drum
- 24 hour delay start and child lock
Who it's for
Suited to renters or RV owners who lack space or hookups for a full-size washer and want automatic fill-wash-drain-spin operation rather than a manual tub. Less suited to anyone with genuinely large loads, given the mixed reports on real drum capacity.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers report quiet, reliable automatic operation and easy setup, but one buyer felt the drum was noticeably smaller than the rated capacity and another had clothes come out stained after repeated washes, which customer service later addressed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fully automatic fill wash drain and spin
- Runs quietly per multiple reviewers
- 10 programs and 8 water levels
- Manageable for a reviewer with limited mobility
Performance notes
The built-in drain pump handles water removal automatically between cycles, and the stainless steel honeycomb drum plus auto unbalance detection are meant to keep spin cycles quiet and stable. Multiple reviewers confirm it runs quietly and completes a full wash-to-spin cycle without manual intervention.
Specifications
| Brand | Nictemaw |
|---|---|
| Model | Nic-5573-2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 18.9 × 18.9 × 32.7 inches |
| Item Depth | 35.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Standard Cycles | 10 |
| Max Rotational Speed | 1300 rpm |
| Cycle Options | Drain, Spin |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Types | Grey Painted Finish |
| Color | Grey |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Drain Hose, Inlet Hose, User Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Number of Programs | 10 |
| Additional Features | Child Lock, Lightweight, Portable |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Item Type Name | Nic-5573-2 |
| 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 | 4.2 / 5 | 431 | 3.9 / 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 Nic-5573-2
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this washer fully automatic or does it need manual draining?
It is fully automatic, filling, washing, draining, and spinning through a built-in pump without switching tubs.
How much laundry can the Nictemaw washer hold?
Nictemaw rates it at 17.8 pounds and 2.4 cubic feet, though at least one reviewer felt the real drum size ran smaller than that.
Does it need a permanent water line hookup?
Yes, it fills through a connected water line rather than being filled by hand.