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Title: Don't buy this -- it breaks.
Review: Someone needs to build a better version of this retractable clothesline. It worked well for two years, then the small plastic knob that allows you to tension the line broke. I thought it was just our unit, but coming back to Amazon to buy a replacement unit I noticed 11 other reviews where the same part broke. As others have said, there is no way to repair it and no way to get a replacement part. It's maddening. For the cost, it's not worth the risk. What a shame. Seriously, there must be a US manufacturer out there that will build a better version that stretches to 34'. That's what you need to handle a family size wash with the new larger capacity washers.
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