Product review (5 stars): This has been a wonderful investment for our family
We've had our Della for well over a month now.  I have not noticed a "funny smell" from our (thankfully).  This machine has paid for itself twice at least.  We are a family of SEVEN.  I use it for under garments, and tops mostly.  I have washed a couple of pair of jeans and even a couple of towels without issue.  The machine is quiet.  We actually live in an upstairs unit, and have it sitting on two of the memory foam style bath mats and haven't had any noise issues....the neighbors downstairs actually told us they appreciate how quiet we are compared to the folks who live in this unit before us.  haha....
I was able to get it to hook up to my kitchen sink to fill the wash tank...but the drain hose wouldn't reach the kitchen sink, so we drained it into a five gallon water jug.  I got tired of lifting that jug, so moved it to the bathroom.  Purchased a hand held shower head and now use that to fill the wash tank, and have it drain in to the tub...SO MUCH EASIER!  This has been a wonderful investment for our family.