So the machine is quite heavy so not ideal if you have any mobility problems and need to move it around frequently. I don't find the noise an issue as it is constant but yes, it is quite noisy but in a sooothing sort of of way, no high pitches or anything like that. It collects a LOT of water and reads the moisture levels. I'm obsessed with going room to room! I've noticed less mildew on the hallway ceiling since I started using it for about an hour/two hours in the day. Very good in a cupboard too that was musty. It's a good, strong, high quality machine and very easy to empty. Just turn it on, set the level to eg 65 and then just let it do its job. No regrets from me and now excuse me, I'm off to check my humidity levels....