Overview

	Looking for the ultimate in economy? The Danby DTT420 is a no-frills top loading washing machine with separate spinner. It is ideal for young families or for a vacation home washer. Despite the lack of features it does a good job cleaning clothes - if you don't mind the extra work that a twin tub washer requires.

 Quick Specs

Full Review

The Danby DTT420 is a bare-bones twin tub washing machine. This type of machine has the advantage of being inexpensive and easy to repair. It is a portable machine that can be hooked up anywhere there is water and electricity. The kitchen tap can be used for the water supply and the drain water can go into the sink.

The attractiveness of this machine lies in its low cost. It also does a good job cleaning clothes, but can't handle large items like sleeping bags or comforters. There are two settings on the Danby DTT420 for agitator action - normal and gentle. Other than that this is a manual machine. Water temperature, wash time, and water level are manually controlled.

There is a timer on the Danby DTT420 so the machine will stop agitating after a preset period. After that you must lift the wet clothes into the spinner. The spinner speed is a whopping 1600 rpm - enough to remove most of the moisture from the clothes. Be careful though - this spin speed is too fast for delicates such as woolens.

The mechanical controls on the Danby DTT420 are clearly labeled and easy to use. As befits a budget machine there are no dispensers for fabric softener and bleach.

The Danby DTT420 is not the most energy efficient washing machine. It consumes quite a bit of electricity, but this will be somewhat compensate by the reduced electricity needed for drying the clothes.

The portability of the Danby DTT420 is one of its strong points. Anyone with limited space can store the machine out of site until laundry day. It is easy to hook up and plugs into a standard electrical outlet. The Danby DTT420 comes with a one year Parts and Labor warranty.

In Use

The Danby DTT420 is a quiet washing machine with a rust resistant galvanized steel cabinet. It does a good job washing average loads of laundry, but is not suitable for heavy loads. The Danby DTT420 is not a good choice for a large family or anyone who does heavy loads of laundry but is ideal as a vacation home washer or for small families with limited space.

Washing Machines Review rating: 3.8

Buying Information

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Danby Portable Twin Tub Washer - 10.0 Lb. Capacity The Danby Twin Tub Washer (model: DTT420) features a large wash tub and separate high speed spin extractor. This Twin Tub Washer has a 10 lb tub capacity and 2 wash actions (normal and gentle). It features full size adapter, wash timer, galvanized steel cabinet, easy access lint filter, high speed spin dry basket (1400 RPM), quick connect to tap, safety lid, easy roll castors, and has a super quiet operation. Manual operation assures that every load is done exactly as you want it- nothing is left to chance!