We bought this dishwasher to replace our previous Frigidaire dishwasher which was 19 years old.  I know that that is longer than the average expected life of a dishwasher and I did do a few minor repairs along the way (new splashguards and door gasket which I installed myself.)  This new machine works great and is very quiet.   We were a bit concerned about the controls being on top of the door where they are hidden by the kitchen countertop when the door is closed.  (Our previous machine had the controls on the front of the door.) But the door-top controls are very easy to use, well-organized, and give the machine a clean and sleek look.  Most importantly, it really gets the dishes clean.  Also, the manual has some really good tips in it and is worth reading thoroughly.