I’ve had this washer and dryer stackable unit for less than a month and I can already tell that it is going to last a long time. I’ve never owned one of this type and I can tell you that it is seriously easy to use and I love the space saving it brings to my smaller laundry room. It is very quiet and does not shake! One thing that is a little different from my old washer is that it doesn’t have a ring ding turn off button for when the clothes are done. It will beep and ding for a about 5 min Or until the clothes are taken out. Not a huge problem because the unit is away in the laundry room but it is a bit different from what I had-the option. Over all I love the slim design (space saver) I don’t think it is any small from what I had, a large drum dryer and washer just stacked!