Product review (5 stars): Laundry done at home with old movies on TV and a big pot of tea.
I'm very happy to have this washer/spin dryer.  I looked at a lot of similar models before selecting this one, and I'm happy with my choice. I suggest using VERY little detergent (no more than a tablespoon, certainly).
I find it convenient to use two 5-gallon plastic buckets for water drainage, alternating them when they're about half full.  When the first bucket is about half full, I turn off the Drain setting.  When the water pauses its flow through the hose, I slip the hose into the next bucket and flip the dial back to the Drain setting while emptying the first bucket.  It's quite easy to lift half a bucket of water and empty it into the toilet or tub, and I can repeat the procedure with alternating buckets as long as I need to.
There is a lint filter in the washer section, and it's worth checking/cleaning out once a month or so, depending upon your volume of weekly wash.
I'm fortunate to have a balcony running the length of my apartment (upstairs in a two story house), with lacy old wrought iron that graciously serves as a sturdy, unique, and lovely clothesline!  The clothes don't remain outside for long, however, as the spin dryer leaves fabric only slightly damp.  In fact, if you're interested in doing so, you could probably iron them dry.
In short, I love the convenience of being able to do laundry in my own apartment, even though this old building has no washer/dryer hookups!