Setup, Care and Fixes

Where to put a portable machine, how to keep it clean and what to check when it leaks, stops heating or won't drain.

  • COMFEE' 2.7 cu ft Washer Dryer Combo
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    How to Install a Ventless Washer Dryer Combo

    Learn how to install a ventless washer dryer combo: measure the space, level it, connect the hoses, plan the drain, and run the first test cycle safely.

  • Amazon Basics Foldable Portable Clothes Drying Rack
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    Best Foldable Indoor Clothes Drying Racks

    The best foldable indoor clothes drying racks for small homes. Compare freestanding, wall, tripod and over-door picks for space, load and setup.

  • JAUREE 95 Inches Clothes Drying Rack
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    Best Extra Large Clothes Drying Racks

    The best extra large clothes drying rack for sheets, bedding and full loads. Compare 7 wide racks by space, weight limit, footprint and folding.

  • Auertech 28 lb Twin Tub Portable Washer
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    How to Use a Twin Tub Washing Machine

    Learn how to use a twin tub washing machine: load the wash tub, set the timer, move clothes to the spinner, and drain both tubs without overloading.

  • Amazon Basics Foldable Portable Clothes Drying Rack
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    Best Indoor Clothes Drying Rack

    Find the best indoor clothes drying rack for small homes. Compare freestanding, gullwing, wall and over-door racks by space, capacity and folding size.

  • Amazon Basics Foldable Portable Clothes Drying Rack
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    Best Laundry Drying Racks for Small Spaces

    Find the best laundry drying rack for small spaces. Compare folding, over-door and wall-mounted racks by footprint, capacity and where each one fits.

  • ROVSUN 25 lb Fully Automatic Portable Washer
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    How Much Does a Portable Washing Machine Cost?

    How much does a portable washing machine cost? See typical price tiers by type, what drives the price up, and the running costs to budget for.

  • Vikaqi Wall Mounted Clothes Drying Rack 40"
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    Best Outdoor Wall-Mounted Drying Racks

    The best outdoor wall mounted drying rack for most homes saves floor space and holds wet laundry. Compare arms, rods, materials and load limits.

  • BLACK+DECKER 3.5 cu ft Portable Dryer
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    How to Clean a Portable Dryer Lint Filter

    Learn how to clean a portable dryer lint filter, remove trapped lint safely, dry the filter before reuse, and know when to check for a replacement.

  • BLACK+DECKER 3.5 cu ft Portable Dryer
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    Why Is My Portable Dryer Not Heating?

    Find out why a portable dryer is not heating, from cycle settings and blocked airflow to an overloaded drum, and learn when to stop and call for service.

  • BLACK+DECKER 0.9 cu ft Portable Washer
    Setup, Care and Fixes

    Why Is My Portable Washer Leaking?

    Find out why a portable washer is leaking, how to trace water to a hose, drain, or tub, and what to do before running another load.