One day, my washing machine suddenly broke! What was the best solution my family came up with?

One day, suddenly...
Our washing machine stopped working.
An error code appeared, so I contacted the manufacturer, and it turned out to be a circuit board failure. Buying a new one crossed my mind, but fortunately, it was still under warranty, so the repair cost was free! However, perhaps because it was mid-summer, their schedule for air conditioner installations and repair visits seemed packed. Weekend repairs were impossible. The earliest they could come was a weekday. I had no choice but to adjust my remote work schedule and managed to arrange for the repair within 10 days.

But what should I do about laundry in the meantime?
Since it's summer, the laundry piles up so fast! So, I decided to try going to a laundromat.

Laundromats are surprisingly difficult

The laundromat was more crowded than I imagined, and it took a long time just to wait. I was also surprised by the cost. It probably depends on the area, but
one wash starts at 600 yen, and the dryer is 100 yen for 8 minutes (of course, 8 minutes isn't nearly enough to dry anything).
Moreover, the laundromat I went to only accepted cash!
Since I almost exclusively use barcode payments or credit cards, needing cash (coins) was a hassle. Honestly, as someone who works, it was difficult to keep going to the laundromat every time.

I discovered the existence of mini washing machines!

While I was struggling with this, I discovered the existence of "mini washing machines" online!
There are manual types and automatic types, but since I definitely didn't have the time, I chose the automatic type. Also, since there were many reviews saying the "spin-dry function" was a bit unreliable, I carefully compared them and finally purchased a twin-tub mini washing machine.
The price was about 8,500 yen, but by using point rewards, it came out to about 7,500 yen.

Next-day delivery is a lifesaver! How well does the mini washing machine perform?

This mini washing machine arrived the day after I ordered it, which was a huge help.
Considering the time and money spent going to the laundromat, this decision was a great success!
It spins dry quite well, and it had enough performance to get me through the week. If you live alone, this would work without any issues. However, I don't know what its service life is, and I'm a bit concerned that it looks a little like a "toy." But for this time, I was fully satisfied with it as a temporary solution.

Small ingenuity is a big help

When a home appliance breaks, temporary inconvenience can become a major source of stress, right?
But this time, the mini washing machine helped reduce that stress.
Especially for families with children, finding a solution quickly is important.
Please consider the option of a mini washing machine as a reference for when your washing machine breaks!