So far so good. Only minor grumbles - hence 4 stars - relate to the instructions (online and in the manual) which occasionally lack the detail / specificity I'd like on the various programmes. There's a very slight high pitched hum when the dryer runs, which is "normal operation" but it's hardly intrusive. Washing is very good thus far and both drying modes (specific time or "to cupboard dry") seem to do the job - I like that both the washing and drying time automatically adjusts for the load. I've yet to "challenge" the bubble soak, so cannot comment on how big a difference that will make.