I checked with repair shops and spares places before buying this, regarding reliability. Kelvinator are the same company as Electrolux, so I was doubly confidant. Time will tell. My only worry is that the filter flap on the inside console, has quite cheap 'hinges'. My old Panasonic had them too, and while I was cleaning it, it fell and broke a hinge. Unit was 10 years old, couldn't be repaired, and no replacement available, so I used invisible adhesive tape to keep it up there. There ARE stronger hinge systems out there than on this model... However, I am now very careful cleaning, so it shouldn't be a problem. Thumbs up!