Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine
- Portable Washer
- Touch
- Freestanding
- 1
- Better rated than 68%
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How it ranks among the 63 portable washers we track
4.3★ across 37 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
37 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
A 20 lb capacity portable washer with a built-in spin-dry cycle in a 2.8 cu ft tub, sized for apartments, dorms, campers, and RVs where a full-size washer and dryer won't fit.
Ten programs and eight water levels run through an LED control panel, and a drain pump with an extended hose plus faucet adapter handles water removal without a floor drain. It spins clothes but doesn't heat-dry, so laundry still needs to air dry.
- 20 lb capacity, 2.8 cu ft tub
- 10 programs, 8 water levels
- 24-hour delay start with child lock
- Drain pump with extended hose and faucet adapter
Who it's for
Renters, campers, and small households needing a compact automatic washer without hookup for a vented dryer. Not a substitute for anyone who needs heated tumble drying or wants to wash bulky items like comforters.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Apartment and camper owners repeatedly say it washes better than expected for its size, runs quiet enough for indoor use, and spins clothes dry enough to skip a separate dryer entirely. The main complaints are unclear hookup instructions that sent one buyer to a plumbing store for parts, and a single reviewer whose drain pump failed after roughly four months, requiring a repair that cost more than the machine.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact enough for kitchens, campers, and dorm rooms
- Spin cycle leaves clothes nearly dry, several owners skip a separate dryer
- 24-hour delay start and child lock for scheduling and safety
- Drains well using the included pump and hose
- No heated drying, clothes still need to air dry
- Setup and hose hookup instructions described as unclear
- One reviewer's drain pump failed after about four months
Performance notes
The spin cycle uses a built-in motor to remove up to 95 percent of water, and an included drain pump with extended hose routes water out without a floor drain; a faucet adapter handles the water intake connection.
Specifications
| Brand | Nictemaw |
|---|---|
| Model | 5577-1-new2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 51.5 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20.1 × 19.3 × 35 inches |
| Item Depth | 20.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Cycle Options | Extra Rinse, Heavy Duty, Normal, Quick Wash, Water Plus |
| Construction & materials | |
| Laundry Appliance Drum Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Dark Grey |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Inlet Hose, Adapter, Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Leveling Legs, Child Lock, Delay Start, Drum Clean, Time Remaining Display |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Commercial, Residential |
| 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 | 4.3 / 5 | 37 | 3.5 / 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 5577-1-new2
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Nictemaw washer also dry clothes?
It spins out excess water rather than heat-drying; reviewers report clothes come out damp and air-dry within a day.
Can it wash bulky items like a comforter?
One reviewer specifically notes it can't handle a comforter due to its size.
Does it need special plumbing to install?
It includes a faucet adapter and drain hose, though one reviewer needed extra plumbing supplies to complete the hookup.