Product review (5 stars): Perfect solution for my needs!
I live in a condo, 5 floors above its laundry room.  Our elevator was about to be taken out of service for replacement for 3+ months.  I didn't want to have to take bulky laundry up and down stairs, so I did some research and settled on this Della for my needs in this period.  4 months later, I am pleased with my purchase.  I have used it for all sorts of items: twin sized sheets and blankets, towels, and regular clothing. I hang my damp clothes on a wooden drying rack after I am finished. After the first two loads, I got used to this smaller, but wonderful machine. A couple of observations: 1. Everything but my blankets fits into the spin dryer, so larger items like these, I hang wet over the towel rack over my bath tub. 2. I think our water is on the hard side, as some of my items came out a little on the stiff side when completely dry.  Adding a little fabric softener to the rinse has basically taken care of this issue.  3. It's great for the specialty loads too, like colors that will run. The Della's drainage is great, so you don't have to worry about rinse water from these kinds of loads, blending with the load done afterwards.

I also had trouble attaching the hose for incoming water, but I just pour buckets of water into the wash side, enough to wash the load I am doing.  The draining hose is already connected by the manufacturer, so there are no problems with that. All in all, this has served me well for the past 4+ months and I am ditching my condo's laundry room, and will continue to use the Della, although the elevator is now fully installed and functioning.  I don't know why I waited so long to get one of these small washers.  The Della is perfect for my day to day needs.