Ten years, I'd been hand-washing, because our small bungalow kitchen didn't have a washer. Time came to redo the kitchen and we had a space, but not big enough for a full-size unit. Enter the Frigidaire 18" built-in. Once you get the hang of stacking your particular dishes (it does take some figuring out), it does the job, and does it well. In the first month, I think I've had to re-wash three pieces out of hundreds (and all three were my poor stacking.) Runs quiet - can't hear it in the next room. Would recommend for anyone who wants a full-function dishwasher for a smaller living space. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]