This washer and dryer replaced 2008 Kenmore Elite - that dryer was a good dryer, but the Speedqueen - although smaller in capacity - they are quieter and have all the functions of top end washer/dryer models we reviewed. The washer is a dream come true as the Kenmore washer was extremely noisy from the time we purchased it thur disposal We've been thoroughly surprised by the Speed Queen plus performance, and how it compared/compares to other dryers with higher capacity.