Product Description

Haier HLP21E Portable 6.6 lb. Compact Washer - If money's tight, or you just want to stop wasting time at the laundromat, then the Haier Compact Washer might just be what you're looking for. It's compact size is perfect for the small apartment or dorm room, and it hooks up easily to your kitchen sink. The .91 cu. ft. tub can hold 6.6 lbs. of laundry. Removable Link Filter Adjustable Leveling Legs 29 29/32 (h) x 17 19/32 (w) x 17 1/4 (d)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2953 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: White
• Brand: Haier
• Model: HLP21E
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 29.91" h x 17.25" w x 17.59" l, 43.00 pounds

Features

• Compact pulsator washing machine for a small apartment or dorm room
• 1-1/5-cubic-foot stainless-steel tub holds up to 6-3/5 pounds of laundry
• Electronic controls for selecting the wash setting and water level
• Connects to the kitchen sink; fill and drain hoses and sink adapter included
• Measures 17-1/4 by 17-19/32 by 29-29/32 inches; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Perfect for a small apartment or dorm room, this compact pulsator washing machine will help save on money and time wasted at the laundromat. The machine's 1-1/5-cubic-foot stainless-steel tub holds up to 6-3/5 pounds of laundry, and it connects to the kitchen sink in just five steps thanks to the included quick-connect sink adapter. Even more, the washer's smart technology and electronic controls allow for selecting the wash setting and water level to ensure a perfect load every time. Choose from three water levels based on the size of the load--save water by choosing a lower level for smaller loads. The unit's standard wash cycles include normal, heavy duty, whites, soak, and delicate; its special wash cycles include hand wash, sanitary, and unique or exclusive. The washing machine delivers a maximum spin speed of 740 rpm and its cycle status lights, estimated time-remaining display, and end-of-cycle signal provide added convenience. Other thoughtful details include a removable lint filter, a side strap for easy mobility, and an adjustable leveling leg to balance the machine if it rests on uneven ground. Fill and drain hoses come included. The washing machine measures 17-1/4 by 17-19/32 by 29-29/32 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Great product, poor documentation
I purchased this washer a little more than a year ago, and once I got the bottom plate on correctly (which is not easy to tell from the documentation), it's been great. Several others have mentioned this, but you want to put the metal plate thing on so it bulges out, rather than in. If you put it on bulging in, you will hear TERRIBLE noises when you try to do laundry. With it in the right position, it is actually quite quiet.

I've had a few spills, but not due to anything the washer did--my sink was actually clogged or partially clogged and overflowed. This was not the fault of the washer in the slightest. I've never had any overfilling issues with the water on the high setting, and as long as I don't overload it, I don't have a lot of unbalancing issues.

Keep in mind that a pair of jeans is 2-3 lbs, a t-shirt is about 1 lb and that the capacity is only 6.6 lbs and you shouldn't have many problems with overbalancing. :)

So Far, so good
After reading a lot of reviews on this product, I thought I'll chance it and get one, as I really did not want to use the public machines. What a surprise. I assembled as pictured and explained and had no trouble (after I've read some horror stories on bad assembly due to assembly instructions). I positioned the machine on a roller platform and made sure it was level. No problem. I also took some advise from some reviews and hooked the inlet/outlet pipes together with a tie at the faucet connection. I'm glad I did this - the water comes out really fast and forceful and would have unhooked the pipe if I just let it hook over the kitchen sink.
On the first hook-up I did 3 loads back to back and had no problems. On my second laundry day I did 5 loads back to back. On the fifth load I overloaded the tub with laundry and the machine made a few grinding noises. It kept on washing though. (Note to self: DO NOT OVERLOAD.)
The tub is bigger than I expected and would fit half a full washer load. (I could fit 1 pair jeans, 2 t-shirts, 1 pair shorts, 2 pair socks, 5 pair underwear - no problem). I also used a little too much soap on the first few loads - still saw soap in final rinse water.
Last week did 3rd laundry day - machine sounds fine (after overfull load the previous wash day) and did 2 loads back to back.
The laundry comes out clean and the tub (no agitator) is wonderful on my delicates.
I am really, really happy with my purchase and would highly recommend this washer to anyone in an apartment with no washer hookup pipes/outlet.

Great washer, but beware of reviews
I've had the Haier HLP21E now for about five months, washing six to eight loads a week. So far, so good. I also bought the caster set that Haier sells, so I don't have to break my back lugging it back and forth to the sink every day. The caster set is worth the money, but keep in mind that some of the stores are charging double what Haier charges. The cost should be about $25.

It's not a quiet machine. It's not horribly loud, but it's certainly not quiet. I think most people who claim it is are simply going into another room and turning up the TV. If you have an apartment with tissue paper walls and fear the landlord might hear the noise, get a solid lie ready. This is actually quite fun. I find it very easy to hide this washer under a table cloth or even in my closet!

The inner wash tub is only about one cubic foot, so you will have to do about three loads for every single load you would for a standard size washer.

This brings me to an issue that is important for potential buyers. Over the months, I've seen people making wild claims about the amount of clothes they can put in this washer. Please be aware that some are full of beans. You are NOT going to be able to stuff five pairs of adult denim jeans in this, or king-size sheets and pillow cases, or eight bath towels. Either people are confusing this model with another larger Haier, or they are people who like to wear their own body soil repeatedly, or they are lying. Use some common sense. Firstly, there is not the physical room for the enormous amounts of clothes that are often being claimed. Secondly, if you stuff the machine full to the top, the soil will not completely rinse out, but will merely redeposit over larger areas. This is disgusting. Out-of-sight should not be out-of-mind when doing laundry.

You should never fill any washer more than half to two-thirds full of dry clothes, so don't do it with this washer.

Because there is no agitating spindle in this washer, heavy pieces of clothes might move to one side of the tub as it empties of water, in preparation for a spin. If it goes off-balance, a fuzzy-logic will kick in and the tub will stop and refill with water in an attempt to rebalance the clothes. This can happen easily with bath towels. I just pause the machine before it goes into a spin, and redistribute them.

Use a good, HE detergent. You only need about a teaspoon or two, depending on what you are washing.

Remember that the bottom plate goes on the machine with the curvy side "out", facing the floor.

Customer Service at Haier USA is a joke. They don't know what they are talking about, if pressed will admit to never having seen a Haier washer, and they are just plain stupid. If you really have an issue with your machine, harrass the Customer Service morons until they forward you to Technical. They will do this if you scream enough and make them cry.