I had a small space to work with so this washer was perfect. It is listed as "portable" so it was a little different to hook up to a normal water source. The normal cycle time is 38 min. There are many options which I haven't used yet. Handles a week's worth of clothes in 1 load, so it has a large capacity for its compact size. I have it set up about 10' from my bed, and don't have any problem sleeping when it is on. I would definately recommend this product