Equator Advanced Appliances 22-826 L W Washer Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other portable and full-size washers and dryers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Specifications

Capacity

1.62 cu ft

Load type

Front Load

Installation

Freestanding

Cycles

15

Spin speed

1200 RPM

Operation

Fully Automatic

Controls

Touch

Drum

Metal

Color

White

Finish

Painted White

Dimensions

21.85 X 23.5 X 33.5 In

Weight

152.0 lb

Voltage

110 Volts

Overview

The Equator Advanced Appliances 22-826 L W packs 15 cycles into a compact front-load frame running on standard 110 volts. For a machine of this physical size, that cycle count is high. You get options beyond the usual normal, delicate, and heavy-duty that most budget compacts offer, which is useful if you wash a mix of synthetic fabrics, woolens, and everyday cottons.

The 1.62 cu ft drum translates to roughly 8 pounds of laundry per load. That covers a day or two of clothing for one person, but not much more. A 1200 RPM spin speed is well above average for this capacity class, which helps compensate for the small drum by leaving clothes with less retained moisture after the cycle.

Touch controls give the machine a modern feel and are easy to wipe down, though they can be less responsive with wet hands. The metal drum improves on cheaper plastic alternatives in both durability and fabric care. At 152 pounds and dimensions of roughly 33.5 inches tall, this is not a machine you move frequently; it belongs in a fixed position. The price of $999 sits uncomfortably against alternatives: the Amana NTW4516FW offers 3.5 cu ft for $588, more than double the drum at a fraction under two-thirds the cost. Five reviews averaging 3.8 stars are far too few to reach reliable conclusions about long-term performance or reliability.

Performance notes

The 1200 RPM spin speed is the most practically useful spec here. For a drum this size, leaving clothes as dry as possible at the end of the cycle matters because smaller loads often go to a drying rack rather than a full dryer. Fifteen cycles give you real control, covering quick wash for lightly worn items, delicate for lingerie or knitwear, and heavier settings for denim or towels. Touch controls are clean but require dry hands or a stylus for reliable input. At 33.5 inches tall, the unit fits under a standard counter with modest clearance. The 110V requirement means any standard US outlet works, a practical advantage for apartments where adding a 240V circuit is not an option. Noise levels are not specified, but front loaders in this category typically run quieter than top loaders of similar capacity.

What buyers say

Five reviews at 3.8 stars is a sample size too small to draw firm conclusions. The rating is cautiously positive but not persuasive at a $999 price point. No purchases were recorded in the prior month. For comparison, the Westland WFL1300XD has 54 reviews at 4.0 stars, and the Amana NTW4516FW carries 78 reviews at 4.3 stars. Both of those machines cost less while providing either comparable or far superior capacity. Buyers should treat the limited review history as a reason for extra caution rather than an opportunity to be an early adopter on a machine at this price.