Product review (4 stars): All in all, totally worth ~$200
I own a small condo and hate using public laundry rooms; they are usually dirty, busy, and have time restrictions (open 7am to 10pm). I cannot install a full size washer and dryer due to HOA rules & regulations. So I decided to purchase this dryer for my condo. It sits on top of my three drawer dresser next to my window where it can vent. I purchased a 3" expandable dryer vent duct to lead to the window. One drawback is that the vent duct gets hot and heats my bedroom. Not bad in the winter, but in the summer it's not so great. I'm going to try insulating the duct in the future. It takes about 2 hours to dry heavy fabric and less to dry light weight fabric. The dryer has to be set up high so you can see the knob settings on the bottom. The lent filter is in an odd place; inside the dryer on the back wall. It's also circular instead of rectangular. My lent sticks to the lint filter and it's difficult to remove. Still trying to figure out a solution for that. Also, the instructions mention that you need 5" of clearance around the machine. This is absolutely true. If the dryer overheats, then it will automatically shut off and will not come back on until it's cooled. Great for safety, but also a nuisance. I have had a hard time drying back to back loads because it has overheated after one load of heavy fabric (like jeans). It also popped my breaker once, so you should know how much electrical load your breaker panel can handle. The best thing I like is that it's MINE and I know what's been dried in it; nobody else's dog hair, crayons, bandaids, etc. This will not be ideal for a family larger than two people. It's sufficient for my daughter and I, but if I were to add one more adult to the laundry mix, this would be too small. All in all, totally worth ~$200.