"This washer is perfect for an apartment w/one or two people. It's unlike a regular washer; it pulses, pauses and cycles through again, using very little water. I was very impressed with how clean my clothes came out. I was concerned that I'd have to unplug my fridge so I wouldn't throw the circuit breaker in this old apt., but it's not an issue. Don't overload it or use too much soap, it'll cause it to leak slightly. Use the low-sudsing soap as suggested. Spin cycle works so well, clothes, towels, etc. come out damp, not wet. It's easy to hook up but read the whole manual first. Info is in various places and not really in order. For example, the lint filter goes INSIDE the drum itself. I may look for casters once I decide where to "park" it when finished since it doesn't move well on carpet but does fine for a few feet on linoleum. Overall, this is a real convenience & I love knowing I'm not swapping germs w/strangers as done in the past at the laundromat."