ooh Trish! Shopping spree! I love my front loader - much better for the nappies You'll soon work out when & how to use it with the long cycles. I tend to do a load in the evening, one overnight, and then another in the morning Don't notice the long cycles then. It should have a short cycle on it tho if you're in a hurry. At least you can watch your new tv while waiting for the washing LOL.