13 Best Matching Washer and Dryer Sets of 2025

These washer/dryer pairs from LG, Miele, and Samsung combine great performance with energy and water efficiency

By Keith Flamer
Home & Appliances Writer

Updated by Daniel Bortz and Justin Krajeski

Updated November 25, 2025

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LG WM8900HBA washing machine and DLEX8900B/DLGX8901B dryer in room with yellow walls and white door — This duo from LG, which garners great scores for washing and drying, is one of more than 75 sets tested by CR.

You could play matchmaker when shopping for new laundry machines, but it’s hard to know whether washer A and dryer B are a perfect pair. That’s why manufacturers market appliances in sets that are similar in appearance, price, and compatibility.

But are these models truly better together? We examined performance tests of more than 75 washer-dryer sets to determine whether their combined scores added up to a match made in heaven.

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Best Washer and Dryer Sets: Front-Load HE Top-Load Agitator Top-Load Compact
How CR Tests Washers and Dryers

Best Front-Load Washer and Dryer Sets

The front-loaders here deliver top-notch cleaning, and their matching dryers do a solid job as well. You’ll hear these machines working, but none make a loud, sustained noise. Most washers are gentle on fabric. They’re also water- and energy-efficient, with several earning CR’s Green Choice designation.

Wash times in our tests are based on the normal wash/heavy-soil setting, generally ranging from 70 to 120 minutes. A bonus with front-loaders is that they extract more water than other washers, trimming dryer time and saving energy.

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Keith Flamer

Keith Flamer has been a multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports since 2021, covering laundry, cleaning, small appliances, and home trends. Fascinated by interior design, architecture, technology, and all things mechanical, he translates CR’s testing engineers’ work into content that helps readers live better, smarter lives. Prior to CR, Keith covered luxury accessories and real estate, most recently at Forbes, with a focus on residential homes, interior design, home security, and pop culture trends.