8 Best Matching Compact Washer and Dryer Sets, Tested and Reviewed
Designed for tight spaces, these small laundry machines are often water- and energy-efficient, but our testing shows they have disadvantages, too
If you were to believe TV commercials, laundry rooms are bright, open, and large enough to sing and dance in. But what if you live in an apartment with nothing more than a laundry closet, or a house where your laundry tasks are confined to a tiny nook?
A compact washer and dryer set may be your answer. There aren’t many choices—and most aren’t cheap—but they’re stackable and measure just 24 inches wide. Most compact washers are front-loaders, though a few, like the GE GNW128SSMWW, are available in stores. Compact washers in CR’s ratings range from $830 to $2,900, and many are reliable, gentle on clothes, and water- and energy-efficient (their annual usage cost is only between $23 and $47). Compact dryers in our ratings are all electric and range in price from $690 to $2,900.
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