I filled the machine halfway up and the the time estimate to wash and dry was 3 hours 7 minutes. The load was completed in just under three hours and the clothes were very soft and dry. I used liquid fabric softener and no dryer sheet. The machine vibrates a good bit on the spin cycle and I would recommend using rubber anti-vibration pads. I did and it was never very noisy. The dry cycle is very quiet. Very satisfied so far.