Would this one do it?

[boomer78]

I'm sick and tired of using our shared, coin-op washers/dryers in the basement.  I'm grossed out, too.  And I'm worried dd's diapers aren't getting clean and rinsed our properly.

I have discovered the existence of portable washers.  I'm sold. 

Now deciding between:

* the smaller HLP21N Haier - 1 cubic foot - washes around 6 pounds, 3 water levels/3 cycles

* the larger HLP23E Haier - 1 1/2 cubic feet - washes around 8 pounds (just slightly more expensive), 4 water levels/4 cycles - this one is about 2 x 3 x 4 (this one for the height) inches larger

I'd like to get the larger one, thinking I could do larger loads.  DH is worried it won't fit into our bathroom (larger one doesn't have casters).

Would the smaller one be just fine?  How many prefolds would I be able to wash each time (infant size)? 

I'm also hoping I can eventually get the dryer, too.  I'd like to dry on a rack and just pop laundry in when it's almost dry to soften up.   Would this work?  I'm especially worried about the prefolds, I don't want them to get crunchy. 

If I can make this work I'll be thrilled!  No more numerous trips to the basement,  waiting on a machine, cleaning it (talk about an overuse of softeners, ewww) and hoping no one else will get there before I do and dump it out elsewhere.  It would make my life so much easier.  And I'm sure our prefolds would like it, too.

Edited by boomer78 - 3/15/11 at 5:04pm

[boomer78]

No one is using Haier portable washer? 

Edited by boomer78 - 3/15/11 at 5:03pm

[yamilee21]

I haven't used one myself, but a number of people on some local (NYC) lists I belong to have. The one thing I remember people seem to mention is that they have to have very, very small loads... not more than a dozen diapers at a time, I've heard. Maybe you can cross-post in some of the regional sub-forums? I hope someone with experience can help you!

ETA: There are a few discussions about Haier washers on Diaperswappers, E-pinions and some laundry forums too. Maybe some of the older threads on this forum: http://www.mothering.com/community/search.php?advanced=1&search=haier&titleonly=0&byuser=&output=all&containingforum[]=82&containingforum[]=221&containingforum[]=311&containingforum[]=375&replycompare=gt&numupdates=01&sdate=0&newer=1&sort=relevance&order=descending&Search=SEARCH

Edited by yamilee21 - 3/16/11 at 10:03pm

[boomer78]

Yes!  Thank you!  I didn't do a very good job searching I see.    We had ordered the smaller version in the end.  And from reading the posts, some mamas have dealt with a washer of an even smaller capacity for their clothes/diapers, so it should be fine.  I can't wait.  It's ridiculous how excited about a washer I am.  All I need now is a drying rack.  And the mini dryer.  So the prefolds don't get crunchy again.