Read so many reviews before purchasing. Some were accurate, some not. Some said it was too noisy, took too long for a load to complete, and clothes were left too wet. I have not found that to be true at all. It is not any noisier than my old machine, finishes a load in similar time, and left clothes much drier than my old machine, therefore reducing drying time significantly. It does use far less detergent, while still getting clothes clean. I am still learning the best settings for each type of load, but so far, I am very happy.