This dishwasher is very quiet and does a great job getting dishes clean and dry. I've always heard that you shouldn't rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, but I've always had issues with food still on the dishes in other dishwashers I've used. This one truly does get everything clean without rinsing. The only reason for 4 stars is that it feels a little flimsy for a higher priced dishwasher.