How does a twin tub washer work?

You wash in one tub, then move the clothes to the spin tub to extract water. Each step runs on its own timer.

Does it need to be hooked up to plumbing?

No permanent hookup is needed. You fill the wash tub and the drain pump empties it, so it works where a standard washer cannot be installed.

Can it wash large items like blankets?

No. The tubs are small, so it handles shirts, underwear, socks and similar light loads, not bedding or bulky items.

Do clothes come out dry?

The spin tub removes much of the water, but clothes still need air drying or a dryer afterward.

Is it good for an RV?

Yes. The compact body and drain pump suit RV use, provided you have a power source and somewhere for the drain hose.

Costway Black Portable Washing Machine with Drain

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$159.99at TargetChecked Nov 2

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Costway Black Portable Washing Machine with Drain

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$159.99at TargetChecked Nov 2

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Last seen at $159.99 at Target on Nov 2.

Our take on the Costway Black Portable Washing Machine with Drain

The Costway Portable Washing Machine is a twin-tub unit with a separate wash tub and spin dryer, built for small spaces like dorms, apartments and RVs. A drain pump empties the wash tub, so you do not have to lift and tip a full drum. The timer control sets wash and spin cycles. It holds less than a full-size washer and you move clothes by hand from wash to spin, so it suits one or two people with light laundry rather than a family's weekly load.

Best forDorm and small-apartment laundryRV and camper tripsSingle people with light weekly loadsPlaces without a washer hookup

Pros

Twin tubs let you wash and spin separately
Drain pump empties the tub without tipping
Timer control sets wash and spin time
Compact footprint fits closets and RVs
Simple dial operation with no plumbing install

Cons

Small capacity means frequent small loads
You move wet clothes between tubs by hand
No automatic cycle; you set the timer yourself
Spin-dried clothes still need air drying

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Costway Black Portable Washing Machine with Drain price history

Lowest price we've seen: $159.99 on Nov 2 at Target. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.

What reviewers say

4.8 / 538 ratings

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings. Buyers of small-space washers like this one tend to praise the compact size and the drain pump, and accept the small loads and hands-on routine as the trade-off.

What people mention

SizePraisedBuyers like that it fits in dorms, apartments and RVs where a full washer will not.
Drain pumpPraisedThe pump empties the wash tub, so owners do not have to tip a heavy drum.
CapacityCriticisedLoads are small, so laundry takes several rounds.
Manual transferMixedClothes go from wash tub to spin tub by hand, which owners accept as part of the design.
ControlsPraisedThe timer dial is simple to set for wash and spin.

From Target

Twin tub portable washing machine with drain pump
Timer control
Designed for dorm and RV use
Available in Black, Gray and Blue

About the Costway Black Portable Washing Machine with Drain

This is a twin tub portable washing machine with a drain pump. It has timer control.

It is designed for use in dorms and RVs.

Type: Twin tub portable washing machine
Control: Timer
Drain: Drain pump
Use: Dorms and RVs

Questions and answers

How does a twin tub washer work?: You wash in one tub, then move the clothes to the spin tub to extract water. Each step runs on its own timer.
Does it need to be hooked up to plumbing?: No permanent hookup is needed. You fill the wash tub and the drain pump empties it, so it works where a standard washer cannot be installed.
Can it wash large items like blankets?: No. The tubs are small, so it handles shirts, underwear, socks and similar light loads, not bedding or bulky items.
Do clothes come out dry?: The spin tub removes much of the water, but clothes still need air drying or a dryer afterward.
Is it good for an RV?: Yes. The compact body and drain pump suit RV use, provided you have a power source and somewhere for the drain hose.
Where is the Costway Black Portable Washing Machine with Drain cheapest?: At Target, for $159.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Costway Black Portable Washing Machine with Drain?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings.