The air conditioning kept working perfectly through 104 degree heat, so you probably don’t need to worry about that. The washer/dryer machine is good but I recommend just hanging your clothes up to dry inside the apartment. Ours always were dry within about 10 hours, and they don’t wrinkle if you air-dry them. The coffee maker is tiny and really fun to use! I seriously looked forward to making a cup of coffee using the little Italian cook-top coffee maker. It’s fast and easy - like two minutes! Our hosts, Lory and Chiara, were extremely quick to respond to every concern I had. They were so patient with me, especially that first night when I had some difficulty and confusion with the washer. The water pressure is good. I also feel that it’s nicely located. I recommend S. Forno on Via Santa Monaca for a bakery, and there is a mini-mart on the way to S. Forno where you can buy water and milk. There is a fruit and veggie market just a bit north on Via Maggio. The Carrefour Express is 8 minutes south on foot on Via Romana.