We've had the washer for about a month and it is our first front loader.  The wash cycles are simple and easy to adjust as needed. The washer is relatively quiet and does not vibrate much. Wiping down the door and gasket to keep dry isn't a big deal but the detergent dispenser always has a lot of water left in it. I am not sure how important it is to dry it out but doing so is a real pain in that you basically have to take the whole drawer out to do a decent job of it. It won't dry just by leaving it opened.