i've been using this model since last aug. it performs as my expectation so far.
clothes cleaned and dried when run in fuzzy mode (each laundry takes about 3 hours; 1 hour wash + 2 hours dry).
i guess each laundry costs less than running 1.5 hp air cond for similar duration.
i don't know how much water it consumed as i'm paying my condo minimum monthly water charges at RM6.
but from the user manual, it should use less water than top load model. i use it 5 to 8 times each month.
it runs quietly when wash but you will see it become a bit shaky when drying/pinning at high speed and of cause you will hear some noise like sound from tyre when driving on the road.
i suggest you leave your clothes in the drum around 10 to 15 min after drying completed (you will hear music coming out from the machine and it auto off the power) due to the clothes are still hot.
it will save your affort & time from ironing if you remove them from the drum while they are still warm.
don't let them stay in drum over 30 min or you will find crease.
i bought it coz i've limited space and i hate house work!
now i can get my clothes, bed sheets clean and ready within 4 hours
my wife loves it and i hope it can last at least 5 years.
