Laundry Centers, Stackables, and Combos: Which Washer/Dryer Setup is Best For You?

Laundry day is always a bit of a slog, but being able to take care of it at home makes it so much easier. Having a washer and dryer in your living space is a true modern miracle, but space considerations may lead you to believe you can't have them both available in your home. Not so! We're here to give you a breakdown of the most compact setups possible for in-house laundry:

• Stackable Washers and Dryers
• Laundry Centers
• All-In-One Washer Dryer Combos

Stackable Washers and Dryers

As you can probably tell from the name, these are just dryers and front load washers that can be stacked vertically with a laundry stacking kit. (Kindly note that top load washers are not stackable, for obvious reasons!) Stackable sets are available from today's top brands in a variety of sizes to suit the laundry needs of any household. For supremely-compact stackable models, check out the category of apartment size stackable washers and dryers.

Stackable Washers and Dryers are best for:

• Households requiring large-capacity laundry units
• Homes with ceilings that are high enough to offer generous vertical room
• Spaces with enough clearance to open two front-load laundry doors

Laundry Centers

If you're into the vertical build but aren't keen on stacking two separate machines, a laundry center is the way to go. They're technically one unit, but have a separate washer and dryer compartment. These units have a smaller footprint than stacking separate washers and dryers. Most are made with a top-load washing machine, but there are also washtower styles that offer washer and dryer compartments that are both front-loading.

Laundry centers are best for:

• Households that are fine with smaller-capacity laundry units
• Homes with ceilings that may not be high enough to accommodate a stacked setup
• Committed fans of the top-load washing machine

All-In-One Combos

Are your ceilings a little too low to accommodate a vertical laundry build? There's a solution for you too! For a washer and dryer with the smallest possible profile, the answer lies in an all-in-one combo washer and dryer. These fantastic machines will automatically wash and dry a load of laundry in the same machine, with no need to transfer. You don't even need an exterior vent for the dryer - most models operate with a ventless dryer, giving them even more versatility for placement in your home.

All-in-one washer dryer combos are great for:

• People in need of laundry appliances with the lowest possible profile
• Homes with a laundry area that can't vent outside
• Anyone who appreciates a hands-off laundry experience!

There are so many better ways to spend your time than waiting around a laundromat - and let's face it, better ways to get your steps in than lugging around a bag of dirty laundry - so why not take a look at your options for a space-saving washer and dryer at home? You'll see for yourself just how much easier laundry day can be!