While only time will tell regarding how long this dehumidifier will provide service, so far this is *the best* dehumidifier my wife and I have purchased.  We are using the dehumidifier in a basement of a 1930's home in Milwaukee -- the basement gets rather damp.  The dehumidifier is not silent however it is the quietest dehumidifier we've owed, even with the fan set to "Turbo Fan".  Also, this thing pulls a remarkable amount of water out of the air; so far it has been filling its bucket in under 24 hours.  Would recommend to my friends.