This machine is quiet. The quietest I've had. It works pretty well for the rating also. The vertical air discharge acts like a ceiling fan and makes for good room air circulation. The controls are bright, and then dim to half bright after a period of inactivity. According to the literature, this machine only consumes around 360 watts. I run mine on low fan so maybe even less for me. The alarm for full bucket sounds initially and then leaves you alone. Small detail but won't wake you up like others I've had with incessant beeping.The main cons for me-1. The fan has no auto function, you pick hi or lo2. The fan never shuts off, even when desired humidity is reached3. The compressor in mine really only shuts off about 5% below the set humidity level, so it runs more continuously than others I've had.4. The collection tank is small. I measured its useful capacity (to the triggered shut-off point) at approximately 0.9 gallons. I only run mine at night for around 7-8hrs set to 55% and it mostly fills up by morning.5. Small detail, maybe just mine has it but my tank has a spot for a handle, but no handle. It is missing entirely. Not a big deal.Conclusion-I hope it lasts over a year at least. If they made one of these as a deliberately long-lasting version with a 5yr warranty for 3x the price, I'd buy 2 today!