Mostly for top load machines adding in some room above will help when opening closing the lid.
Standard width of front load washer and dryer.
To determine the exact dimensions of the washer and dryer models you re interested in look up the model number online to review specs or ask your local sales representative for assistance.
Finding your washer dryer sizes.
Choose a slim dryer that connects to wi fi to watch your laundry from afar.
As you shop for a stacking front load washer and dryer don t forget that low profile can still be high tech.
A front load washer or dryer is basically one that has a door on the front.
The washer and dryer size guide above represents a maytag front load laundry pair.
The whirlpool front load washer dryer set can be arranged side by side with a combined width of 54 137 cm or stacked on top of each other for a total height of 78 198 cm.
You want to be sure the doors will clear any walls or door jambs.
Front load washers are easy to use for those in a wheelchair or those who need to be seated due to balance issues front load washers require bending to load and unload just like a dryer unless support boxes are made or purchased to raise the washer opening to waist level.
Attached units like a laundry center cost around 1 200 but these are likely to be smaller capacity and with fewer features.
You can even stack your washer and dryer yourself with our selection of washer dryer stacking kits.
The cost for a stackable washer and dryer set depends on the front loading washer and matching dryer you select but a typical set will cost anywhere from 1 500 to 2 000 or more.
Top loading machines are typically around 36 inches in height while front loaders have more variance usually between 34 and 39 inches.
For standard pairs you ll need a space about 40 high x 56 wide x 31 34 deep.
When determing the dimensions of a washer dryer combo always add in about 3 to 4 feet in front of the pair for loading and unloading.
Washer dryer combo dimensions tend to be in the range of 27 inches wide by 29 inches deep by 38 inches tall.
To learn more check out our washing machine buying guide.
To load or remove clothes from the units you need to open them from the front.
Washers vary between 25 and 28 inches in depth while dryers can be between 25 and 32 inches deep.
You can also add a pedestal to front load washers and dryers to load and unload without bending down which can increase height by about 15 inches.
The height of a washer or dryer typically ranges from 38 to 43 inches while the depth varies between 28 and 34 inches.