Does it need to be hooked up to a sink?

Yes. It fills and drains through the included quick-connect sink adapter, so it needs a sink nearby. It is not a permanent plumbing install.

Does it heat its own water?

No. It draws water from your tap, so wash temperature depends on your sink supply.

How much laundry does the 3.0 cu. ft. drum hold?

It handles small to medium household loads, roughly a few days of clothes for one or two people. It is not sized for family-size loads.

Can I set a delayed start?

Yes. The control panel includes a delay start, along with 8 wash cycles and 8 water levels.

How fast does it spin?

The maximum spin speed is 800 RPM. That is faster than many compact washers but slower than most full-size machines.

Is it easy to move and store?

Lift handles and adjustable leveling feet help you move it and balance it on uneven floors. The hoses must be disconnected between uses.

What do buyers say about the Hamilton Beach 3.0 Cu. ft. Top Load Portable Washer?

Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 332 ratings.

Hamilton Beach 3.0 Cu. ft. Top Load Portable Washer

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Last seen at $448.00 at Walmart on Nov 10.

Our take on the Hamilton Beach 3.0 Cu. ft. Top Load Portable Washer

The Hamilton Beach 3.0 cu. ft. Top Load Portable Washer is a freestanding washer for apartments, small homes and laundry-free rentals. It pairs a stainless steel drum and pulsator wash system with an 800 RPM max spin, 8 wash cycles and 8 water levels, plus a delay start. A quick-connect sink adapter handles fill and drain, and lift handles and leveling feet make it easy to move and balance. It holds more than most compact washers, but it still needs a sink hookup and does not heat water.

Best forApartment and small-space rentersHomes without a washer hookupSingles and couples with light laundry loadsDorm or cabin use

Pros

3.0 cu. ft. stainless steel drum holds more than most portables
8 wash cycles and 8 water levels for flexible loads
800 RPM spin pulls more water out than slower compact washers
Quick-connect sink adapter included for fill and drain
Delay start and LED control panel
Leveling feet and lift handles for uneven floors and storage

Cons

Needs a nearby sink for the hose hookup
No built-in water heater, so it relies on your tap temperature
Top-load lid and hose setup take space and attention
Spin at 800 RPM leaves clothes damper than a full-size washer

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What reviewers say

3.9 / 5332 ratings

Ratings average 3.9 out of 5 from 332 buyers. Owners like the capacity and the simple sink hookup for small spaces, while some report durability and drainage problems over time.

What people mention

CapacityPraisedOwners say the 3.0 cu. ft. drum takes fuller loads than most portable washers.
SetupPraisedBuyers find the quick-connect sink adapter simple to attach and remove.
DurabilityCriticisedSome owners report the unit failing or leaking after a few months of use.
DrainingCriticisedDrain and hose problems come up in complaints.
Spin drynessMixedThe 800 RPM spin helps, but clothes still come out wetter than from a full-size washer.
NoiseCriticisedSpin cycles are described as loud and prone to vibration.

About the Hamilton Beach 3.0 Cu. ft. Top Load Portable Washer

The Hamilton Beach 3.0 cu. ft. Portable Washer is a stand-alone top load washer. It has a stainless steel drum and a pulsator wash system, with a maximum spin speed of 800 RPM.

An electronic control panel with an LED display sets the wash. It offers 8 wash cycles, 8 water levels and a delay start. The hinged lid has a clear plastic window.

A quick-connect sink adapter is included for filling and draining. Adjustable leveling feet help balance the unit on uneven flooring, and lift handles make it easier to move in and out of storage.

Capacity: 3.0 cu. ft.
Type: Portable top load washer
Drum: Stainless steel
Wash system: Pulsator
Max spin speed: 800 RPM
Wash cycles: 8
Water levels: 8
Controls: Electronic control panel with LED display, delay start
Lid: Hinged, with clear plastic window
Color: White
Features: Adjustable leveling feet, lift handles
In the box: Quick-connect sink adapter

Specifications

actual_color: WhiteSource
color: WhiteSource
size: 3.0 cu ftSource

Questions and answers

Does it need to be hooked up to a sink?: Yes. It fills and drains through the included quick-connect sink adapter, so it needs a sink nearby. It is not a permanent plumbing install.
Does it heat its own water?: No. It draws water from your tap, so wash temperature depends on your sink supply.
How much laundry does the 3.0 cu. ft. drum hold?: It handles small to medium household loads, roughly a few days of clothes for one or two people. It is not sized for family-size loads.
Can I set a delayed start?: Yes. The control panel includes a delay start, along with 8 wash cycles and 8 water levels.
How fast does it spin?: The maximum spin speed is 800 RPM. That is faster than many compact washers but slower than most full-size machines.
Is it easy to move and store?: Lift handles and adjustable leveling feet help you move it and balance it on uneven floors. The hoses must be disconnected between uses.
Where is the Hamilton Beach 3.0 Cu. ft. Top Load Portable Washer cheapest?: At Walmart, for $448.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Hamilton Beach 3.0 Cu. ft. Top Load Portable Washer?: Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 332 ratings.