Best Stackable Washers and Dryers

Depending on your square footage, standard-sized units might not fit, even when stacked. In that case, you might try compact machines, as a CR reporter, Allen St. John, did. “My set was for a confined space in the mudroom/utility room of a small lake house,” he says. “The washer and dryer had to fit between a doorway and the water heater. So we got compact, stackable models.”

CR members can find stackable washers and dryers in our ratings. Look at our tested compact or front-load washers, then filter the list to see which ones are stackable before searching for a companion dryer. Or you can search our ratings of washer and dryer pairs, which display compatible models with costs, features, and performance ratings. If you go that route, make sure to check the model page specifications to confirm that the pair you choose is stackable.

Or read on for the best options. Below are 11 highly rated stackable washer and dryer pairs. Some are full-sized front-load washers with matching electric dryers, others are front-load washers with matching gas dryers, and the last group has compact front-loaders with electric dryers.