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140 of 142 found the following review helpful:
 How much water does it extract after going through a regular washer? May 23, 2010
By Louie Lefkowitz
"Lou da Joo"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3O592ENIRMLQK How much water does this machine extract after going through a rinse cycle of a regular washer?
Please check out the video.
Edit 11/13/10: I've been asked how much water this spin dryer extracts. The red Ziploc container I use fills up on a larger load. The container is 32 ounces.
Also, a tip I've found that helps is to close and lock the dryer before it's plugged in. I know it seems like common sense, but I have plugged it in first and then closed and locked, and for some reason it seems to shake more. Also, I've unlocked it before it stops and it seems to shake more. It's a good measure in my opinion, to lock and then plug, and then unplug and then unlock. Some may still have more common sense than me on this issue, but I'm just trying to help the people who have made the mistake as me. Anyway, peace out, and have a good one.
50 of 50 found the following review helpful:
 Product is awesome, customer service is lacking... Sep 26, 2009
By mokienatrix
When my spin dryer arrived, it did not work. I wrote to the company, and was told that it had probably been damaged in shipping, and that this was a common occurrence. I received no response when I asked what I should do with the damaged dryer. In fact, I received no further word from them AT ALL.
After a quick search through Google, I discovered many complaints about LA's customer service, and that quite a few people are angry and waiting for a replacement dryer or a refund.
Since the company didn't seem to take their warranty seriously, I took it upon myself to inspect the machine and found a wire that had been jostled loose during shipping. Since reconnecting that, the dryer has worked as advertised.
32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
THIS MACHINE ROCKS!!!! Sep 23, 2009
By D. McGee
"McGeeda"
I bought this machine to go along with my Wonderwash Mini Portable Clothes Washing Machine because there was not way I wanted to wring out my wet clothes after washing. I saw the videos on YouTube, read the reviews, decided to give it a try and I LOVE IT.
The machine is so easy to use; you simply place your sopping wet clothes into the unit making sure you balance your load. Place the rubber disk on top of the clothes. Close the dryer and switch the lever to "On" and watch the machine do its thing. In about 2-3 minutes the machine spins the excess water out of your clothes and leaves them damp to the touch. Of course you will need to place a container under the unit to collect the excess water, because a lot of water comes out of the clothes. My synthetic clothes came out practically dry. After spinning I simply laid them on a drying rack for a few hours to finish the drying.
I'm always amazed by the amount of water that comes out of the clothes. The unit is pretty quiet except when the load is unbalanced. For unbalanced loads you simply stop the machine and move some items around to even it out and start it up again.
Of course this unit is not as compact as the Wonderwash Laundry Mini Countertop Clothes Spin Dryer Portable Clothes Dryer or the Wonder Wash. It's about the size of a tall kitchen trash can and can be stored away in a corner or a closet.
I really like my Wonder Wash but the Spin Dryer has the overall the cool factor going for it. This is an amazing machine!
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Quiet, steady, stable, clothes exit almost dry. Mar 18, 2010
By Amerit
"USLivingInPeace"
I find this spin dryer a useful machine. I had reservations about the price, however after the first two loads I feel glad I bought it. I ran through it two soppy wet loads, and both nearly dry in under five minutes total from time put in to time taken out.
I wash mostly by hand and like not having to wring clothes to reduce their drying time. This fits the bill nicely. The machine weighs almost a hefty 25 lbs and seems well made. I had a few minor issues on the first use, yet quickly found solutions. The issues I will mention in case you find my solutions useful.
Issue. I can see how the plastic lid for the clothes can easily get lost or damaged - so question: how to replace? Does spin-dryer maker sell extras and at what price? Can I make my own out of a 9.5in disc of durable vinyl?
Issue: I noticed a stream of water that somehow leaked from the base of the unit during spinning. So question: can I place the unit on a rubber mat, perhaps with a raised edge like a rubber car mat to catch the chance spill? Perhaps the leak came from the spout, even though I kept a dish under.
Issue: The lid difficult to grab to raise it. Solution, I put a piece of self stick rubber disc on the edge (the kind of disc normally put under a vase to keep scratches off furniture).
Issue: When sopping wet clothes put into the spinner, a lot of water gushes out, overflowing any small dish. The first try I found myself using two bowls back to back, running back and forth to empty each one. Solution: I found a five quart salad bowl to put under the spout, plenty enough with a 5.5in high edge, flat bottom and 15 inches diameter.
Issue: Even though I tried to get the last water out of the bottom by tilting the unit, after I stored it away, a half hour later I found a puddle of water on the tile floor at the spout. Solution: I put a sponge under the tap to catch the dribble.
Issue: Moves across floor during excess vibration. My solution: hold down with strong hands on the top edge of the unit (not on the lid which can pop in) to prevent skittering on a damp floor. It appears the feet are not actually functioning suction cups. I just hold it down firmly for the minute or less I will run the machine. I find no need to run it till drip stops completely, just run it till water stops gushing, then unplug unit (or turn off switch on power supply), lean unit over to dribble out remaining water, then remove clothes AFTER machine stops - NEVER put hands into spinning tank. I will point out that in spite of my "issues" I find this a fantastic household machine.
Issue: Machine rocks loudly when I try to spin dry a single towel. My solution: a pair of men's heavy shoes on top of the vinyl disc - I used rubber clogs just in case they got wet, which did not happen. The shoes added enough weight so it spun without a knock. I guess any pair of shoes or even three baseballs may work just as well, as long as heavy - though my lightweight house slippers did not.
CONCLUSION: Based on the time and the work it saves me, and its efficiency, I RECOMMEND HIGHLY and would buy this machine again (paid 145.95usd on Amazon in March 2010).
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
4 years later Oct 01, 2010
By Michael Hare
I bought this [or an extremely similar] product in 2006. After about 1500 spins [expected average life, 10000 spins according to Laundry Alternative], the braking system broke. I'll try to fix it, but I'm not that handy.
It worked well during it's lifespan. It can be loud. It does demand more of your time than simply tossing the clothes into your tumble dryer. I spent about 10 minutes per washing machine load with the spin dryer. I'd then finish in a tumble dryer on low heat instead of medium or high. The spin dryer saved me about 20 minutes of time in the tumble dryer, meaning I could do more loads with the spin dryer than without.
This appliance really can save alot of energy. I figure it cost me about $0.03 to run the spin dryer and it was saving me at least $0.20 a load on power in the tumble dryer. It's more complicated than the energy it takes to run the tumble dryer, remember that your tumble dryer -likely- exhausts outside your home. It costs money to recondition the air that replaces what you exhaust. Figure in the extra wear and tear on your dryer and clothes, and the spin dryer probably still broke even for me even though it didn't last nearly as long as I had hoped.
This product is best for those who
* Want to save power.
* Are handy; limited availability means limited help getting it fixed.
* Have some spare time.
3 stars; great idea, just wish it was a little more durable and more common in the US
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