Product review (5 stars): Great for a small apartment!
Absolutely love this product - spares so much time and hassle compared to going to our apartment complex's laundry facility. Washing there is expensive, people leave clothes in the machines, and half the machines don't work. Using the compact is a bit more labor intensive, since you have to do smaller loads and do the wash and spin in separate tubs, but overall it's quicker and you don't have to leave the house. A heated hang-dryer works well with this washer - we've liked the "Panda" brand one. Overall, this product is so much easier than going to a laundromat and cheaper than a full-size unit. The key is to do small loads frequently and not let the wash pile up; the tub won't hold nearly as much as a full-size washer so if you wait too long, getting caught up will take some time. For filling the tub, we hooked a garden hose to the washer hookup and for draining we use a 5-gallon bucket, since the drain in the utility closet is too high for the gravity drain to work. Highly recommended!