Giantex GX11059US-GR-PF Portable Washing Machine Review

Amazon's summary of its customer reviews reports that buyers on Amazon find the machine washes clothes really well, and cleaning performance is the most-mentioned and most-positive theme in the feedback.

Light enough to move and store

At 30 lb with a footprint of 25 inches wide, 15.5 inches deep and 29 inches high, the machine lifts and shifts without help. Buyers single out its light weight and portability, including for camping, and both topics draw mostly positive comments.

A drain pump instead of gravity

Wastewater leaves through the 39.5-inch drain hose pushed by a built-in pump, so the machine does not have to sit above the drain. That widens where it can go: a bathroom, a kitchen corner, a balcony with a nearby sink.

Three knobs and nothing to learn

A wash timer up to 15 minutes, a mode selector for gentle, normal and drain, and a spin timer up to 5 minutes cover the whole cycle. There is no electronics board to fail and no program to decode. The two tubs can also run at the same time, so a wash and a spin can overlap.

Quiet for what it does

Noise draws positive mention in the review summary, with buyers on Amazon noting it is quiet. A level surface keeps vibration and the noise that comes with it down.

What comes in the box

The box contains the twin-tub washing machine, an inlet hose kit, a drain hose and the instructions, plus a built-in drain pump, a pump and hose drainage system, a safety cover, a convenient handle, a detachable lint filter and a cable holder.

Every load is hand-managed, and that is the core trade-off of this machine rather than a defect. You fill the wash tub, add detergent, set the wash timer, switch the knob to drain, refill for the rinse, move the clothes by hand into the spin tub in small batches, then set the 5-minute spin timer.

It does not dry clothes

The spin tub extracts water. Garments come out damp and need a rack or a line to finish, so plan drying space before you buy.

Capacity is split, not shared

The 12 lb wash tub and the 8 lb spin tub are two separate drums used one after the other. The spin tub takes roughly half a wash load, so a full wash means two spin batches. In practice a week of one person's clothes fits the wash tub; jeans and towels mean multiple batches, and a comforter will not fit at all.

Durability and functionality divide buyers

Functionality and value for money are the two most-discussed mixed themes among Amazon buyers. Some find the machine strong and worth the money, while others report it breaking after a few uses. Size draws mixed feedback too, compact to some and too small to others, which ties back to the split capacity.

A short warranty

The warranty runs 2 months. Buy from a seller with an easy return window and put the machine through several full loads in the first weeks, while a return is still simple.

Faucet fit is not universal

No faucet adapter is included. The inlet hose connects to standard faucets, and some faucet types may need an adapter you supply.

Water temperature and handling

Water must not exceed 50 °C (122 °F). There is no child lock and no wheels, so the machine is lifted or slid into place and kept away from small hands during a spin.

The figures below decide how the machine fits a home, a load plan and a laundry routine.

What the two capacities mean for load planning

The 12 lb wash tub sets how much you can clean at once, and the 8 lb spin tub sets how much you can spin at once. Because the spin tub is smaller, a full wash load splits into two spin batches.

Why two motors matter

The 260 W wash motor drives the agitation that lifts dirt out of fabric. The 140 W spin motor turns the smaller basket fast enough to throw water out of the clothes. They do different jobs, which is why the machine has two timers and two tubs.

How the hose lengths constrain placement

The inlet hose reaches 48 inches and the drain hose 39.5 inches. Measure from the spot you have in mind to the nearest tap and the nearest drain before you commit. A spot that is level, within reach of both and close to an outlet is the only spot that works.

The other versions of this twin tub differ in color, controls and a few dimensions. The GX11048US-DK-PF comes in blue and white with push-button controls and stands 29.5 inches high, half an inch taller than the gray and white GX11059US-GR-PF. The GX20313-PE is the older gray and white model, listed at 12 pounds capacity with a 1300 rpm maximum spin speed, a painted finish and a 28.5-inch height. Choose the GX11059US-GR-PF or the GX11048US-DK-PF if you want the built-in drain pump and temperature control, and the GX20313-PE if a painted finish and the higher listed spin speed matter more to you.

The workflow, step by step

1. Connect the inlet hose to the faucet and fill the wash tub.
2. Add detergent and load the clothes.
3. Set the mode selector to gentle or normal and the wash timer for up to 15 minutes.
4. Switch the knob to drain and let the pump empty the tub.
5. Refill for the rinse.
6. Move the clothes in batches into the spin tub and fit the safety cover.
7. Set the spin timer for up to 5 minutes.
8. Hang the clothes to finish drying.

Time and water per load

Wash, drain, rinse and spin add up to roughly 45 to 60 minutes, longer when you spin in two batches. The wash takes on the order of 8 to 12 gallons, plus a few gallons for the rinse.

Check the lease first

Some leases restrict portable washers or upstairs use. Read the lease before installing.