Have only done around 5 loads of was so far. Getting use to the machine, but so far so good. The spin cycle spins as much water out of items that can be spun out. Yes drying takes much longer than conventional machine,  it does plug into  a 110 outlet.  We are using it in our RV  which we live in full time. So much better than laundromat. Clothes come out very clean.  Great machine so far.