Looking to buy a stackable washer and dryer online?

Stackable washer and dryer units are becoming more and more popular because they take up less space.  ‘Stackable’ units are just one way to make the most of your laundry space. There are actually three main options and they are defined as follows:

• Stackable washer and dryer – This is comprised of a full size front load washer and dryer that are labeled as “stackable” and can be stacked safely with a kit that comes from the manufacturer.

• Stacked washer and dryer, or laundry center – These terms represent a single unit, usually consisting of a top load washer with a front load dryer securely attached on top.  These units are typically smaller in both height and width than a full sized set that has been stacked with a kit.

• Washer-dryer combo, or combo unit – This describes a single unit that washes and dries your laundry.  It does not require an external venting source, and is therefore not tied to a specific location in your home or apartment that has a dryer vent.

Each of these options has its pros and cons, which you will find on this site.  Navigate through by clicking on the brand names in the menu bar.  Here, you will only find stackable, stacked or combo unit washers and dryers.  You won’t see clock radios, cell phone accessories or anything else.   This site is dedicated to helping people research and buy the laundry appliances they need, nothing more.

We have done the time consuming legwork of searching through all of the major reputable online retailers of stackable, stacked and combo units in order to provide a huge selection with the pros and cons of each appliance.   We weed through all of the details, features, specifications and reviews to provide you with a snapshot of each product so that you can quickly browse and identify the ones that meet your criteria.  When you spot items that you want to know more about, all you have to do is click on them and you get all of the details, specs, reviews, and more.    Enjoy shopping and please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Pros and cons of the stackable washer and dryer

This option is popular among those who want the most capacity.  You get the full size capacity of 3.5 to 4.5 cubic feet for the washer and 7 to 7.5 cubic feet for the dryer, meaning you don’t have to do as many loads of laundry.  Another benefit is that if one unit goes out before the other you can replace it separately.

The downsides to this choice deal with the size and height.  The height of the full size machines can be up to 80 inches and may be too high for some to easily operate and load the dryer.  Also, it may be too high for the space that is available, and depending on the unit, the width may be too wide.  Those two potential setbacks would need to be analyzed by the buyer, however if the space can accommodate the full sized stacked units and the individuals would not have issues reaching the dryer then this would be an excellent choice.  The washing and drying capacity are not compromised, and there aren’t limitations on features.

Pros and cons of the stacked washer and dryer, or laundry center

The stacked units are more compact than the stackable full size units, and therefore are great when you are really limited on space.  The standard widths are 24 and 27 inches.  Full size models are also 27 inches wide; however the stacked units are not as tall ranging in height from 70 to 75 inches.  The benefits there are that they are better suited to fit in a small space, and they are easier load and operate controls.

Being a bit smaller can be a negative in that you lose capacity, meaning more loads of laundry.  In some situations though, due to space restrictions you may not have a choice.  In this case you shop by dimensions and try to get the best features for the best price.   Features can be another downside to the stacked units because they typically don’t have all of the bells and whistles of full size units.

Pros and cons of washer dryer combos, or combo units

Combo units are the most compact option out there and the fact that they don’t require external venting and use a standard 120 volt power supply means that you put them virtually anywhere that you have standard power and a drain, sink, or tub.  Combo units can have full size capacity, although many don’t.   Many have some pretty fancy features such as sanitary cycles, anti-vibration systems to minimize noise, and LED control panels.

This option does have many drawbacks, and seems meant for those that for whatever reason don’t have the option of using a full size stackable set or a stacked laundry center.  They can take as long as 6 hours to wash and dry clothing.  Also, there are many complaints in the reviews that the units lose their ability to dry and leave clothing damp.

All in all, what matters are your needs, and what things you must have and what things you can live without.

Considering an extended warranty?

Warranties are an area that many people fret over.  What parts are already under warranty, for how long, and should they buy extended warranties.  On such an expensive purchase, this is a valid concern.

Most experts agree that extended warranties are not worth their money.  The appliances rarely break during the warranty period, and often times if something does break , the warranty would have cost as much as the repair.

As explained in a great article Extended Warranties: Should You Take the Bait, by Investopedia.com, extended warranties are like an insurance policy, where the company has weighed the chances of the product actually breaking in the warranty period.  With those statistics in mind, they come up with an amount that customer’s pay that would provide the insurance company with money to cover payments to the number of customers who actually had claims AND provide the insurance company with a profit.  ON TOP OF THAT, the retailer tacks on a hefty profit.

As you can see, these policies are not designed in your favor, however some consumers do feel that the cost of the warranty of worth their peace of mind.  If this is the case, then go for it.  The purpose of this article was to inform customers of expert opinions when it comes to purchasing an extended warranty on stackable, stacked or combo washer and dryer units, and also to expose the breakdown of how those warranties costs are determined as well as the likelihood of the appliance actually breaking within the extended warranty period.