We love everything about the Foodcycler so far! Have had it for a bit over a month - and for 2 of us we use it at least 2x per week, sometimes more depending on what we're making. Very quiet, doesn't use much electricity, and haven't found it hard to get dried bits out of the interior (I just wetted a napkin and left it on the dried bits overnight, came right off in the morning). Absolutely loving being able to do a bit of composting/fertilizing while living in a small apartment.