Excellent machine – I spent a long time researching before I purchased and I admit I hesitate at the price, even though I got a good deal online, however I am very happy with the Bosch. My house is small and I can't hear the machine running even on a spin cycle with the laundry door open. There is no movement either, I have a metal table placed over the machine and dryer and not once have I heard it banging, my old machine was terrible for that. There are more than enough cycles to choose from, even a quick cycle that will have your wash done in under an hour and I've noticed our water bill has dropped quite a bit.

One other reviewer noted the 'wash finish' alarm was annoying and it can be as it goes off every two minutes, but that is only a couple of times and then it stops. If I'm really busy I either ignore it or just open the door until I can hang out the clothes.

I love my Bosch, will most definitely buy this brand again when a replacement is needed and have happily recommended it to a number of family and friends. Reliable, water efficient, does a great job of washing clothes while still being gentle on them.