Very happy with this purchase which allowed me to finally be able to use rooms located in the basement and particularly wet, with a laundry room. Within days the walls and 100 m2 of land were reclaimed. No more moisture problem for more than 18 months. The direct vent avoids the chore of daily emptying of the recovery tank. While the unit consumes but it's nothing compared to dehumidifier refills, also totally ineffective. Finally, as it produces more heat than it consumes electricity that is really interesting for rooms in the basement. The noise level is very low, so no worries on that side. Appraisal: I just bought a second for the garage ...