Danby DWM17WDB Portable Top Load Washing Machine - White

Danby DWM17WDB Portable Top Load Washing Machine - White

Awesome washer....Love it!!!
I've had this washer since early December 2011 when it first became available in the United States. It has all the features I need: narrow width, low height, controls in the front, not in the back (for a shorter reach), hot and cold water standard washer hook-ups, stainless steel tub, a bi-fold lid (because I have it right under my stacked clothes dryer and have limited vertical clearance) and most importantly an agitator. With almost all the narrow, portable washers moving to pulsating bottoms (which I've heard have marginal cleaning ability), it's good to see a manufacturer keep the traditional agitator. This washer cleans clothes exceptionally well. I was almost forced to go with a pulsating bottom washer, but thankfully this little bad boy was brought to the US.

Sturdy, quiet and an excellent warranty
I actually bought this machine from a local certified Danby vendor but decided to write a review here as I know many people come to Amazon to see products reviews before purchasing.

It took me a while to decide which portable machine I wanted. I was tempted to go with a less expensive product but decided in the end I wanted as little plastic as possible, an agitator (a true rarity these days) and a company which listed not only it's warranties on their website but also their dealers and service centers so I could be sure there was one in my area, particularly service. The only vendor that met those criteria was Danby so while their products are more expensive they seemed the better option. They also have an A+ rating with the BBB and are accredited with that organization; the other two major vendors are not accredited and one has an F rating. Shudder.

Anyway, this washer is exactly what I wanted in a small machine. Steel cabinet and stainless steel tub...

1.7 cubic foot capacity
Every other portable washer's description is done in terms of cubic feet. It took lots of looking to find, but I finally found it: This one has a 1.7 cubic foot capacity.

The Danby DWM17WDB Portable Top Load Washing Machine has a 11.02 lb. capacity. The Danby portable washer is the perfect companion for people that have a minimal amount of space and are not able to install full size units. This compact washer comes loaded with features including a stainless steel tub, full length top load agitator, 4 water level settings, 8 wash programs and more.Package Content:washing machinemanualwarrantyElectronic controlsQuiet operationWater overflow protectionSafety lid - spinning stops when you open the lid120V electrical requirementHeight 33.88Width 21.44Depth 21.63Weight 70.00Color WhiteOperating SystemBatteries IncludedBatteries RequiredNumber of BatteriesBattery TypeLanguage English, French, SpanishAssembly Required

• 11.02 lb. capacity portable top-load washing machine with quiet operation
• Rust resistant galvanized steel cabinet with stainless steel tub and trim
• Electronic controls with 8 wash programs
• 4 water level settings and water overflow protection
• Safety lid - spinning stops when you open the lid