Does it need to be hooked up to plumbing?

No. It fills from a hose or bucket and drains through a pump hose, so it works with a sink or tub nearby. You still need a drain point lower than the machine.

Does it heat the water?

No. It uses whatever temperature comes from your tap, so for a hot wash you fill it with hot water yourself.

Can it wash and spin at the same time?

Yes. The twin tub design lets you run a wash load in one tub while spinning the previous load in the other.

How much can it hold?

The 20 lb figure is the combined wash and spin capacity. The spin tub holds less than the wash tub, so split large loads.

Is it good for apartments and dorms?

Yes, that is its main use. It is freestanding, needs no permanent installation, and can be moved or stored between uses.

Does it have a dryer?

No. The spin cycle only removes excess water; clothes still need air drying or a dryer.

Costway Portable Washing Machine Twin Tub Compact Laundry Washer, 20 lbs

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Lowest price today: $137.98 at Lowe's (checked Nov 10, 2026).

Our take on the Costway Portable Washing Machine Twin Tub Compact Laundry Washer, 20 lbs

A freestanding twin-tub portable washer with a 20 lb total capacity, split between a wash tub and a separate spin tub. Wash and spin timers are set by knob, so you control cycle length yourself rather than picking from presets. It suits renters, small apartments, dorms and anyone without a laundry hookup, since it fills from a hose or bucket and drains by pump. Against compact front-loaders it is cheaper to own and needs no plumbing, but it is manual: you move wet clothes from wash to spin by hand and it has no heater or steam.

Best forRenters and apartments without a washer hookupDorms and small spacesSmall households and singlesWashing delicates and small loads separately

Pros

Twin tub lets you wash and spin at the same time
20 lb total capacity handles family-sized loads in batches
Simple knob timers for wash and spin
No plumbing needed: fills from a hose and drains by pump
Freestanding and light enough to move or store

Cons

You move wet laundry between tubs by hand
No water heater, so it relies on the tap temperature
Single wash cycle with no presets
Drain hose and water supply setup can be fiddly
Spin tub takes smaller loads than the wash tub

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Costway Portable Washing Machine Twin Tub Compact Laundry Washer, 20 lbs price history

Lowest price we've seen: $137.98 on Nov 10 at Lowe's. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

3.7 / 564 ratings

Owners like the low-cost, no-installation approach and the ability to wash small loads anywhere. Complaints center on the manual transfer between tubs, weak spinning that leaves clothes damp, and a build that feels light.

What people mention

Spin performanceCriticisedOwners say the spin tub leaves clothes damp and needs a second pass or air drying.
Build qualityCriticisedSome buyers describe the plastic body and tubs as light and flimsy.
SetupMixedMany find it easy to connect and start, while others report the fill and drain hoses slipping or leaking.
CapacityPraisedReviewers say it holds a useful amount for a portable unit, though the spin tub is smaller.
Ease of useMixedKnob timers are simple, but moving wet clothes between tubs by hand annoys some owners.

Specifications

Total Capacity: 20 lbs
Depth: 14 in
Height: 29 in
Width: 25 in
Energy Star Certified: Yes
High Efficiency: Yes
Energy Consumption: 330 W (washing)
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Questions and answers

Does it need to be hooked up to plumbing?: No. It fills from a hose or bucket and drains through a pump hose, so it works with a sink or tub nearby. You still need a drain point lower than the machine.
Does it heat the water?: No. It uses whatever temperature comes from your tap, so for a hot wash you fill it with hot water yourself.
Can it wash and spin at the same time?: Yes. The twin tub design lets you run a wash load in one tub while spinning the previous load in the other.
How much can it hold?: The 20 lb figure is the combined wash and spin capacity. The spin tub holds less than the wash tub, so split large loads.
Is it good for apartments and dorms?: Yes, that is its main use. It is freestanding, needs no permanent installation, and can be moved or stored between uses.
Does it have a dryer?: No. The spin cycle only removes excess water; clothes still need air drying or a dryer.
Where is the Costway Portable Washing Machine Twin Tub Compact Laundry Washer, 20 lbs cheapest?: At Lowe's, for $137.98, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Costway Portable Washing Machine Twin Tub Compact Laundry Washer, 20 lbs?: Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings.
Where can I buy the Costway Portable Washing Machine Twin Tub Compact Laundry Washer, 20 lbs?: 3 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target.