I bought this a few months ago to put in a bathroom next to the master bedroom. We moved to a new house and the bathroom stayed damp. Towels hanging in the room wouldn't dry out. The room is small, maybe 4x8x8. Within a few hours almost half a cup of water was in the reservoir. It is quiet,I cannot hear it at all, though my husband says he can. It runs 24/7, and has held up nicely so far. We have to empty it about twice a week. There is still some dampness in the room but it is much improved. Get more detail about Eva-dry Electric Petite Dehumidifier.