Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine
- Portable Washer
- Push button
- Freestanding
- Stainless Steel
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How it ranks among the 63 portable washers we track
4.0★ across 169 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
169 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Full-automatic 20 lb capacity portable washer with a 2.8 cu ft honeycomb stainless steel tub, built for apartments, dorms, and RVs where a standalone hookup washer won't fit.
The unit connects to a standard faucet kit and drains through a built-in pump and long hose, so it does not need a permanent laundry hookup. It runs 10 wash programs across 8 water levels with a 24-hour delay start and child lock. Several reviewers use it in RVs and small apartments in place of laundromat trips.
- 20 lb capacity, 2.8 cu ft honeycomb stainless tub
- 10 wash programs and 8 water levels
- Faucet kit connection with pump drain and long hose
- 24-hour delay start and child lock
Who it's for
Renters, RV owners, and anyone without washer hookups who needs a compact machine that connects to a kitchen or bathroom faucet. Not suited to households needing large daily loads or a built-in dryer.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers in RVs, trailers, and small apartments say it fits where a full-size hookup washer cannot and handles regular loads well. The recurring complaint is a leak developing at the drain hose or pump connection after a few months of use, and a couple of reviewers received units that leaked from the start.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Drain hose or pump leaks reported by several buyers over time
- E2 error can appear if the inlet hose isn't fully tightened
- No built-in dryer, so wet clothes need hang-drying or a separate unit
Performance notes
The 480W motor and spin cycle remove most of the water from a load, and the drain pump pushes waste water through an extra-long hose to a sink or tub. An E2 error code that some buyers hit traced back to a loose water inlet hose, fixed by tightening the connection. Automatic Unbalance Detection is meant to reduce vibration on uneven loads.
Specifications
| Brand | Nictemaw |
|---|---|
| Model | NI5577_4 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.3 × 20.1 × 35 inches |
| Item Depth | 19.3 inches |
| Depth With Door Open Maximum | 20.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Cycle Options | Extra Rinse, Heavy Duty, Normal, Quick Wash, Tub Clean |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish Types | Dark Grey |
| Color | Dark Grey |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Adapter, Inlet Hose, Instruction manual |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Number of Programs | 10 |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Leveling Legs, Child Lock, Delay Start, Drum Clean, Time Remaining Display |
| Item Type Name | Washer- NI5577_4 |
| 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 | 4.0 / 5 | 169 | 3.7 / 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 NI5577_4
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Nictemaw washer need a permanent water hookup?
No, it connects via a faucet kit designed for standard American faucets and drains through a built-in pump and hose.
What is the drum capacity?
The stainless steel tub holds up to 20 lbs of laundry, listed as 2.8 cu ft.
What does an E2 error code mean on this washer?
Reviewers found it was caused by a loose water inlet hose, and tightening the connection resolved it.