This is the second dehumidifier that I have owned, and this new one works like a charm. Compared to my older machine, the AIRPLUS is much lighter, and it is easy to lift and move around. I used this throughout the house, but mainly in the laundry room and bathrooms. The laundry room does not have a window, and when doors are closed, the room can get a bit damp. I am impressed by how fast this machine works at reducing the humidity in both the bathrooms and laundry room. I plan to use this machine in the winter to air-dry my clothes inside the house. When the bucket drain is full, the dehumidifier automatically shuts off. The control panel light "FULL" indicator will indicate that the water tank is full and needs to be emptied. This is a critical feature to avoid water dripping all over the floor. I don't need a continuous drainage option, but I am glad this unit does have one if I ever need that feature. This unit is very easy (plug and play) to use and set up. The control panel is easy to operate and intuitive. The noise level is as expected and the same as the older machine I used in the past. For me, the sound this machine makes isn't annoying at all, and I kind of like it because it functions as white noise. It is important to control the humidity in any room to prevent moisture and mold damage. Overall, I am satisfied with the function of this product, and I would recommend that all homeowners have at least one unit.