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Best stackable washer and dryer of 2026: WashTower, compact, and stacked pairs
LG’s WashTower is the best stacked laundry center. For 24-inch closets, Miele and LG compacts lead, and a stacked front-load pair still saves the most money.
Our pick: LG WashTower (WKEX200HGA) for most closets; WKHC202HBA if you can’t vent
LG
WashTower (WKEX200HGA)
8.8$1,699
Single-unit stacked laundry with controls at the middle, steam, and TurboWash 360.
Pros
- • 4.5 cu ft washer / 7.4 cu ft dryer
- • Center controls within reach
- • 30.16 in deep
Cons
- • No auto dispenser (except Studio)
- • Washer door not reversible
LG
Ventless WashTower (WKHC202HBA)
8.5$1,799–$1,899
The same tower with a 7.2 cu ft heat pump dryer and no vent needed.
Pros
- • Ventless heat pump dryer
- • 50–60% dryer energy savings (LG)
- • Install anywhere with power and water
Cons
- • Longer dry times
- • First-gen heat pump size, limited track record
LG
WashTower (WKE100HWA)
8.2$1,499
The budget WashTower with the basics.
Pros
- • Lowest price
- • Same footprint
Cons
- • Six cycles, nine options
Miele
Miele T1 compact stack (WWB020 + TXR860WP)
8.6Premium
The most reliable 24-inch stack, on 120 V.
Pros
- • Lowest service rates
- • Heat pump dryer on 120 V
- • Built to last
Cons
- • Small 24 in capacity
- • Expensive
The best stackable washer and dryer combo for most homes is LG’s WashTower, a single tall unit with a full-size washer below, a dryer above, and controls in the middle where you can reach them. Shoppers searching “stackable washer and dryer combo” usually want one of three things: a WashTower-style laundry center, a compact 24-inch stack for a closet, or a regular front-load pair with a stacking kit.
| Model | Washer / dryer | Dryer type | Notable | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKE100HWA | 4.5 / 7.4 cu ft | Vented electric | Basic: 6 cycles, 9 options | $1,499 |
| WKEX200HGA | 4.5 / 7.4 cu ft | Vented electric | Steam, TurboWash 360 | $1,699 |
| WKEX300HBA | 5.0 / 7.4 cu ft | Vented electric | 33 in deep, 26 wash cycles | $1,799 |
| WKHC202HBA | 4.5 / 7.2 cu ft | Ventless heat pump | No vent needed | $1,799–$1,899 |
| LG Studio SWWE50N3 | 5.0 / 7.4 cu ft | Vented electric | Auto dispenser, steel dryer drum | $2,199 |
Best stacked laundry center: LG WashTower
The WashTower is shorter than two stacked full-size machines (74 3/8 inches) and shallow enough for most closets at 30.16 inches deep. Its center control panel means nobody stretches to reach a dryer dial over six feet up. The WKEX200HGA adds steam and TurboWash 360 for $200 over the base model.
Best ventless stackable: WKHC202HBA
If there’s no way to vent, the heat pump WashTower installs anywhere with power and water. Yale notes this size of heat pump dryer is first-generation, so its reliability isn’t yet established.
Best 24-inch stack: Miele T1 or LG compact
For European-size closets, Miele’s T1 washer and heat pump dryer are the most reliable compact pair and run on 120 V. LG’s 24-inch DLHC1455W heat pump dryer is the value alternative, though it needs 240 V.
Cheapest: a stacked front-load pair
Matching front-load pairs like the LG WM4000HWA or Samsung WF50BG8300AV with their dryers and a stacking kit often cost less than a WashTower. The dryer controls end up high, though.
Questions we get
Which brand of stackable washer and dryer is the most reliable?
LG, based on Yale Appliance data: its washers needed first-year service only 2.1% of the time in Yale’s WashTower analysis, and LG front loaders lead the 2026 rankings at 2.7%. Miele leads 24-inch compacts.
How much space is needed for a stackable washer and dryer?
LG’s WashTower is 27 inches wide, about 30.16 inches deep (33 for 5.0 cu ft models), and 74 3/8 inches tall. Add about an inch on each side and several inches behind for hoses and venting. 24-inch compacts fit openings around 25–26 inches wide.
Can I stack my Whirlpool washer and dryer?
Most matching front-load pairs can stack with the manufacturer’s stacking kit. Top-load washers can’t be stacked. Check the model’s manual for the correct kit.
Washer dryer combo vs stackable: which is better?
Stackables wash and dry separate loads at the same time and dry faster. All-in-one combos take half the space and need no vent but run longer cycles. See our best washer dryer combo guide.