A must for apartment living

I purchased this washser January 2009 and it has been a joy to do laundry. The machine spin dries the clothes quite well and they dry in a reasonable amount of time. I purchased some drying racks and this tripod like rack. I also wash towels and sheets. Do not overload the machine as it will become unbalanced, may leak and the clothes just don't wash as well. When I wash towels, I only wash 2 bath towels at a time and only one double/queen sheet and a pillowcase at a time. I do recommend puchasing a good mesh laundry bag for washing a sweater. I like the way they keep their shape better in a bag and only use the quick wash cycle. When you set up the machine, make certain all your connections are tight and if you are unable to use the "u" shaped drain tube on your sink, tie or velcro the drain hose to the water intake hose. I am currently looking for a caster for making it easier to move the machine, although it is not that heavy. Only use HE soap and softener. One more piece of advise. Read all the reviews, many of them have some very good pieces of information and problem solving tips. All in all, this is the best purchase I have ever made.