Nictemaw Portable Washing Machine 17.8Lbs Portable Washer with Drain Pump
- Portable Washer
- Push button
- Freestanding
- 10
- Better rated than 87%
A workable compact washer for light loads according to most reviewers, but buyers should go in knowing it only spins, it does not dry, and the motor is not built for heavy loads.
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How it ranks among the 63 portable washers we track
4.5★ across 35 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
35 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
At 17.8 lbs and 2.4 cu ft, the Nictemaw NIC-55841-G portable washer packs 10 wash programs, 8 water levels, and an LED display into a unit sized for apartments, RVs, and dorms. It spins clothes to remove water rather than actually drying them, despite dryer wording in its listing name.
Reviewers specifically flag that despite dryer wording in the listing name, it does not dry clothes, it spins out roughly 95 percent of the water and clothes still need to be hung or run through a separate dryer afterward. The drain hose connectors are also non-standard and may need adapting to fit a typical garden hose or sink setup.
- 17.8 lb capacity, 2.4 cu ft drum
- 10 wash programs, 8 water levels
- Built-in drain pump with extended hose
- 24-hour delay start and child lock
Who it's for
Renters or RV owners who need a compact washer for small loads and can hang-dry or use a separate dryer afterward. Not a fit for anyone expecting one machine to fully dry laundry.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers were happy with how quiet the machine runs and how easily it fits small spaces, several specifically compared it favorably to apartment-building machines. The clearest complaint came from a reviewer who pointed out the dryer combo name is misleading since it only spins water out, and who also flagged non-standard drain connectors and a motor that struggles with bigger loads.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Runs quietly according to multiple reviewers
- Simple one-touch operation with an LED display
- Compact and light enough to move around an apartment
- Does not actually dry clothes despite combo branding, only spins out water
- Drain hose connectors are non-standard for US garden hose or pipe fittings
- Motor struggles with larger or heavier loads
- Reviewer flagged many sensors as potential failure points over time
Performance notes
The unit runs on timed and water-level controls with a built-in drain pump, and one reviewer specifically warned it needs a weight on the drain hose so it does not pop out of the sink while draining. Load capacity is rated at 17.8 lbs, but at least one reviewer described the motor as weak with heavier loads.
Specifications
| Brand | Nictemaw |
|---|---|
| Model | NIC-55841-G |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 18.7 × 18.5 × 33 inches |
| Item Depth | 18.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Standard Cycles | 10 |
| Cycle Options | Air dry, Heavy Duty, Normal, Quick Wash, Rinse |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| 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 | Drain Hose, Inlet Hose-Faucet Adaptor |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Leveling Legs, Child Lock, Delay Start, Lint Filter, Vibration Reduction |
| 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 Machine 17.8Lbs Portable Washer with Drain PumpThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 35 | 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 NIC-55841-G
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Nictemaw NIC-55841-G actually dry clothes?
No. Reviewers confirm it spins water out of clothes but does not dry them, so items still need to be hung or dried separately.
Is the Nictemaw washer quiet enough for an apartment?
Multiple reviewers described it as quiet compared to their previous apartment machine.
Do the drain hose fittings work with a standard US garden hose?
One reviewer reported the connectors are non-standard and may require hardware store parts to fit safely.