The 5 best stackable washers and dryers of 2024

If you live in an apartment, a smaller house, or even an RV, you may not have the space for a full-size washer and dryer. And walking back and forth to the laundromat and having to keep a stash of quarters isn’t exactly convenient.

The solution: a stacked washer and dryer combo. These take up significantly less space without sacrificing the full functionality of the washer and dryer. Some full-size washer and dryer units can be stacked, but this roundup focuses on separate units with a washer and dryer.

Professional tip: If you’re planning on installing a stacked washer and dryer in a small space, be sure to carefully measure the space to ensure the unit will fit. While all of the options in this roundup are compact, they vary in size. Also, make sure the space is equipped with the proper electrical, water (and gas, if necessary) hookups. Some of the options listed here come in electric or gas models, but the trend is toward electric units for added safety.

What is the best stacked washer and dryer for 2024?

When it comes to stacked washer and dryer units, there is no shortage of options from LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE and other top brands. They’re available directly from each brand’s website, as well as from popular retailers like Best Buy, Wayfair, and The Home Depot. Our in-house team equipment experts has put together this roundup of the best stacked washer and dryer units you can buy right now. Some are even on sale.

Best stackable washer and dryer overall: LG single unit WashTower

Model number: WKEX300HBA | Gas/electric: Electric | Washing machine capacity: 5.0 cubic feet | Dryer capacity: 7.4 cubic feet | Dimensions: 27 x 74 3/8 x 32 5/8 inch | Special features: Central LCD control panel; TurboWash 360 function; Disinfects clothing using steam

LG has packed all the popular features of its full-size and standalone washers and dryers into this single tower unit. It can use AI to analyze fabrics and automatically adjust washer and dryer settings, complete a wash cycle in about 30 minutes with TurboWash, remove common allergens from clothes with the Allergene wash cycle, and take advantage of steam to sanitize clothes.

Both the washer and dryer are large enough to clean a king-size bedding set, including the comforter, so by washing more clothes at once you’ll have fewer loads to run throughout the week. The washer and dryer are controlled via a single LCD control panel located between the two units.

We’re also fans of LG’s ThinQ smart technology, which lets you monitor and control your washer and dryer with a smartphone app. No matter what type of fabric you’re washing, the WashTower offers a variety of wash and dry cycle options to help you achieve perfect results. The washer comes in black steel. This version offers an electric dryer, but a gas dryer option is also available. And to help you save money in the long run, the WashTower is Energy Star certified.

Best budget stackable washer and dryer: GE Unitized Spacemaker

Model number: GUD27ESPMDG | Gas/electric: Electric | Washing machine capacity: 3.8 cubic feet | Dryer capacity: 5.9 cubic feet | Dimensions: 75 7/8 x 26 3/4 x 30 7/8 inches | Special features: Top loading washing machine (bottom), front loading dryer (top)

This washer and dryer unit is designed to fit into more compact spaces. It offers a smaller capacity than some competitors. The washing mechanism is based on a traditional, single-action agitator. There is also a child lock, bleach dispenser and fabric softener dispenser.

The wash cycle options include light, medium, heavy, bulky items, drain and spin, quick wash, delicacy and casuals. There’s no smart functionality built into this unit, so it’s up to you to choose the best washer and dryer settings for each load. The dryer cycle options include cotton, easy care, timed dry, delicacy, quick fluff, dewrinkle and optimum.

Conveniently, the washing machine automatically measures the load and adds exactly the right amount of water, but you can also choose your own water level. This appliance is ideal for a household with only a few people and will appeal to people who do not need smart technology in their laundry equipment.

Best stackable washer and dryer for an apartment: Samsung Custom-Made AI Laundry Hub Ultra

Model number: WH53DBH700EFA3 | Gas/electric: Electric | Washing machine capacity: 5.3 cubic feet | Dryer capacity: 7.6 cubit feet | Dimensions: 74 7/16 x 27 x 34 1/2 inches | Special features: Front loading washer and dryer; Uses AI technology to customize settings; Easy-to-access onboard controls; Compatible with the SmartThings app

If you’re already a fan of Samsung devices, you know that most of them feature advanced technologies that rely on AI and the ability to control the device remotely using the SmartThings mobile app. The Laundry Hub Ultra is no exception. It offers the washer and dryer features most people want, bundled into one compact appliance. It takes up significantly less space than a freestanding washer and dryer of comparable capacity.

We like the Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Hub because the control panel is conveniently located between the two units and therefore easy to reach. But if you use the AI ​​setting, the machine can analyze your fabric types and automatically adjust the right settings, adding the perfect amount of detergent and softener to every load.

The tank holds enough detergent for 34 washes, or can dispense up to 20 loads of fabric softener and detergent. To help reduce your home’s energy bills, the Laundry Hub is Ultra Energy Star certified. And if you’re in a hurry to get a load of laundry done, the Super Speed ​​Wash and Dry mode takes less than an hour. There’s also a handy Steam Wash option that sanitizes clothes. In total, you get 24 preset wash programs and 14 drying options. While it saves on space, this washer and dryer unit should easily meet the laundry needs of an average family.

Best value for money stackable washer and dryer: Whirlpool electric stacked laundry center

Model number: WET4027HW | Gas/electric: Electric | Washing machine capacity: 3.5 cubic feet | Dryer capacity: 5.9 cubic feet | Dimensions: 75 1/2 x 27 1/4 x 32 7/16 inches | Special features: Top loading washing machine, front loading dryer

This stacked washer and dryer unit uses mainly old-fashioned technology. There is no mobile app or AI to automatically adjust the settings. Instead, there are traditional dials and buttons at the top of the unit. The washing machine uses a traditional dual-action agitator.

Useful features that caught our attention include the automatic load size detection, advanced vibration control, and the bleach and fabric softener dosing system. The washing machine offers nine preset wash cycles and the dryer offers four preset cycles.

The Whirlpool Electric Stacked Laundry Center is available in plain white. Inside the washing machine is a white porcelain basket with a durable, scratch-resistant finish. The dryer is equipped with an AutoDry function that helps prevent clothes from accidentally drying for too long. Due to its smaller size and capacity, this device is best suited for a smaller household.

Best premium stackable washer and dryer: LG Studio WashTower

Model number: SWWE50N3 | Gas/electric: Electric | Washing machine capacity: 5.0 cubic feet | Dryer capacity: 7.4 cubic feet | Dimensions: 27 x 74 3/8 x 32 3/4 | Special features: Support for ThinQ mobile app; Large capacity front loading washer and dryer; Integrated AI; TurboWash 360 function; LCD screen with touch control center

Available in stainless steel or essence white, the LG Studio WashTower is part of the company’s premium line of appliances. These offer a wider selection of features with high-quality components, along with a contemporary design. The biggest draw of this WashTower unit is its large capacity washer and dryer, both of which are front-loading.

The unit is also packed with high-tech features. Monitor and control the appliance remotely with the LG ThinQ app, and let the advanced AI automatically adjust the washer and dryer settings based on each load. There’s also a TurboSteam cycle for sanitizing clothes and an Allergene cycle that removes common allergens from fabrics.

The AI ​​also senses how dirty your clothes are and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly. But if you’re in a hurry, the TurboWash feature can wash a load in about 30 minutes. You also don’t have to worry about adding the right amount of detergent and fabric softener to each load. The AI ​​will take care of that for you, too.

Another advanced feature is that once the washing machine has determined the ideal wash cycle for a load, it passes this information on to the dryer, which then adjusts its own settings. The large capacity of the washer and dryer not only meets the needs of an average family, but also washes more clothes in one go, meaning fewer loads per week.

This is an Energy Star certified appliance that offers 26 wash programs and 23 dryer programs. While it offers an easy-to-use interface, the WashTower is packed with advanced features that can streamline your laundry tasks.

For homes that have room for a full-size washer and dryer, be sure to check out our newly updated coverage of the six best washing machines for 2024 and the eight best electric dryers for 2024. We also recently published a full review of the LG Washing Comboa full-fledged washing machine and dryer in one.