We now live in a tiny house, 437 sq. ft. living space with a loft. We had the 2.4 GE combo washer/dryer installed under our stairs leading to the loft with the plumbing hooked up to the bathroom hot and cold water. I personally clean the drain lint filter the first day of every month. This little washer/dryer is absolutely a dream come true vs. going to a laundry mat. Oh, by the way, I am a partially disabled vet and have no trouble with anything about this GE product.