We are a 5-person household and the dryer running with us at least 5 times a week. Overall, we are very satisfied with the device, but I was really scared at first use in the face of the crash, the causes such a device. Since I have no comparison, I can not tell if it is significantly louder than other models, I think it is out of the question, (especially not in a kitchen) to use the dryer in the kitchen. I would even say that he should not be in the next room to any lounges. We have him standing in the laundry room (two exterior walls + guest bath), which is bearable, Keller is optimal. We have the equipment for reasons of space on the washing machine are (with the WPRO-connecting frame) and it works great.