Product review (4 stars): I recommend... with a few notes
I like the dryer and it has been quite a godsend to my 3-pet NYC apartment where space is precious.

READ REVIEWS
Do read reviews and discussions from others as I found the tips very helpful. I especially recommend C. Brooks' re: filter replacements.

DRYER DRUM
Upon arrival the box looked a little banged up so having read that some had problems I had my husband unscrew the back to make sure the drum was not hitting the sides of the dryer. The drum was indeed very close to one of the sides so he adjusted it to be more centered.

VENTING
YOU WILL NEED to purchase an indoor dryer vent also referred as a Lint Trap Kit OR if you have a window, you just need the flexible aluminum duct. Not venting into something will spread a thin layer of filter dust and more importantly is a bit dangerous since the lint is flammable. Unfortunately the exhaust "mouth" of the vent is oval and not the same shape as your standard aluminum duct. What I did was to carefully remove the wire and ended up with just the aluminum, then used plastic zip ties to secure to the duct to the dryer's exhaust.

HOW WELL DOES IT DRY?
It dries well when you don't overload it. To save energy and time, I take out the load when clothes are slightly damp. I put on a drying rack I got from Crate & Barrel which I really like.

WHERE'S AVANTI?
Fortunately, I've not had any problems *knock on wood* with the dryer to need to contact the manufacturer. I did email Avanti about getting extra filters, but never heard back. I made the purchase with the thought that beyond returning to Amazon, I'd most likely be on my own in terms of repair/guarantee etc.

Overall I am happy with the dryer and do recommend.