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The 5 best stackable washers and dryers in 2024

By Jason R. Rich

Edited By Leslie Gornstein

Updated on: July 1, 2024 / 2:18 PM EDT / Essentials

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If you live in an apartment, smaller home, or even an RV, you might not have the space for a full-size washer and dryer. And trekking back and forth to a laundromat and having to maintain a stash of quarters is not exactly convenient.

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

Best stackable washer and dryer overall: LG single unit WashTower
Best budget stackable washer and dryer: GE top load washer and electric dryer Laundry Center
Best stackable washer and dryer for an apartment: Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Hub Ultra
Best value stackable washer and dryer: Whirlpool electric stacked Laundry Center
Best premium stackable washer and dryer: LG Studio WashTower

Pro Tip: If you plan to install a stacked washer and dryer in a small space, be sure to measure that space carefully to ensure the appliance will fit. While all of the options featured in this roundup are compact, their sizing varies. Also, make sure the space is equipped with the proper electric, water (and gas, if needed) hookups. Some of the options featured here are available in electric or gas models, but the trend right now focuses on electric units for the added safety.

What is the best stacked washer and dryer for 2024?

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

Best stackable washer and dryer overall: LG single unit WashTower

LG Single Unit Front Load LG WashTower — LG

Model number: WKEX300HBA | Gas/electric: Electric | Washer capacity: 5.0 cubic-feet | Dryer capacity: 7.4 cubic-feet | Dimensions: 27 x 74 3/8 x 32 5/8 inches | Special features: Center LCD control panel; TurboWash 360 feature; Sanitizes clothing using steam

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

Both the washer and dryer are large enough to clean a king-size bedding set, including the comforter, so by being able to wash more clothing at once, you'll need to run fewer loads throughout the week. Controlling the washer and dryer is done using a single LCD control panel located between the two appliances.

We're also fans of LG's ThinQ smart technology that allows you to monitor and control the washer and dryer using a smartphone app. Regardless of the types of fabrics you're laundering, the WashTower offers plenty of wash and dry cycle options to achieve perfect result. The washer comes in black steel. This version offers an electric dryer, but a gas dryer option is available. And to help you save money over the long term, the WashTower is Energy Star certified.

$1,899 at LG

$1,455 at Best Buy

Best budget stackable washer and dryer: GE Unitized Spacemaker

GE Top Load Washer and Electric Dryer Laundry Center — GE

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

Wash cycle options include light, medium, heavy, bulky items, drain and spin, speed wash, delicates 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. Dryer cycle options include cottons, easy care, timed dry, delicates, quick fluff, dewrinkle and optimum.

One convenient feature is that the washer automatically measures the load size and adds just the right amount of water, or you can also choose your own water level. This unit is ideal for a household with just a few people and will appeal to people who don't need smart tech in their laundry appliances.

$1,300 at Best Buy

Best stackable washer and dryer for an apartment: Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Hub Ultra

Samsung Bespoke 5.3 cu. ft. AI Laundry Hub — Samsung

Model number: WH53DBH700EFA3 | Gas/electric: Electric | Washer 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 load washer and dryer; Uses AI technology to adjust settings; Easily accessible onboard controls; SmartThings app compatible

If you're already a fan of Samsung appliances, you know most include cutting-edge 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 a single appliance that's compact. It takes up considerably less space than a stand-alone washer and dryer with a similar capacity.

We like the Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Hub because the control panel is conveniently located between the two appliances, so it's easy to reach. But if you use the AI setting, the machine can analyze fabric types and automatically adjust the proper settings, plus add the perfect amount of detergent and fabric softener to each load.

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

$1,999 at Samsung

Best value stackable washer and dryer: Whirlpool Electric Stacked Laundry Center

This stacked washer and dryer unit uses mostly old-school technology. There's no mobile app or AI to auto adjust the settings. Instead, near the top-front of the unit are traditional dial controls and buttons. The washer uses a traditional dual-action agitator.

Useful features that caught our attention include the unit's automatic load size sensing, advanced vibration control, and bleach and fabric softener dispense system. The washer offers nine preset wash cycles and the dryer offers four preset cycles.

The Whirlpool Electric Stacked Laundry Center is available in solid white. Inside the washer is a white porcelain basket with a durable, scratch-resistant finish. The dryer is equipped with an AutoDry feature that'll help to prevent the accidental over-drying of clothing. Due to its smaller size and capacity, this unit will best serve a smaller household.

$1,248 at The Home Depot

$1,249 at Whirlpool

Best premium stackable washer and dryer: LG Studio WashTower

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

Available in noble 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 higher-end components, along with a contemporary design. The biggest benefit of this WashTower unit is its large-capacity washer and dryer, which are both front-loading.

The unit is loaded with high-tech features, too. Monitor and remotely control the appliance using the LG ThinQ app, and let the advanced AI to automatically set washer and dryer settings based on each load. There's also a TurboSteam cycle for sanitizing clothes and an Allergiene cycle that'll remove common allergens from fabrics.

The AI also measures how soiled clothing is and adjusts the wash cycle as needed. But if you're in a hurry, the TurboWash feature can get a load washed in about 30 minutes. Don't worry about adding the right amount of detergent and fabric softener into each load, either. The AI also handles that task for you.

Another advanced feature is that once the washer determines the ideal wash cycle for a load, it relays that info to the dryer, which then adjusts its own settings. Not only will the large capacity of the washer and dryer meet the needs of an average family, it'll also clean more clothes at once, so fewer loads need to be done each week.

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

$2,499 at LG

$2,499 at Best Buy

For homes that have the space for a full-size washer and dryer, be sure to check out our recently 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 WashCombo, which is a full-size washer and dryer in one unit.

Jason R. Rich

Jason R. Rich (www.JasonRich.com) is an internationally recognized consumer technology expert with more than 30 years' writing experience. He's also an accomplished author and photographer. One of his most recently published books, The Remote Worker's Handbook: How to Effectively Work From Anywhere ($24.99, Entrepreneur Books) is now available from Amazon and wherever books are sold.

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