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posted on June 02, 2009 at 11:38AM Inappropriate?

Hi.  I have a limited floor space for my washer and dryer but don't want to purchase a traditional stacked set.  Are there regular front loading washers & dryers which could be stacked? 

Thanks, jen

replies: 7 latest post: September 07, 2009 at 01:58AM by AdamO
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posted on June 02, 2009 at 11:42AM
 

All front-loaders (with the exception of Bosch) can be stacked. Is this going to be a second-floor installation?

posted on June 02, 2009 at 08:36PM
 

no

posted on June 02, 2009 at 08:44PM
 

What?

posted on June 03, 2009 at 10:19AM
 

I am in a third floor condo.  There are two units below me.  As for the Bosch, they make a wonderful Axxis washer & dryer that are stackable.  In fact they sell a small part to make them stackable.  I was under the impression that with other regular washers & dryers you would need to build some support system to use them stacked.  Also, many are too tall once stacked to reach the top buttons.  Any suggestions for specific models? Thank you.

posted on June 03, 2009 at 10:37AM
 

Right, the Axxis. I always forget the Axxis. They're ok. Kind of overpriced for what they are, but specialty appliances do tend to have higher prices. The Nexxt series is not stackable. There's nothing special you have to build to stack a washer and dryer (you just use the stacking kit that's either sold separately or included).

What kind of floor/subfloor do you have? If it's concrete, you can use anything. If it's wood, I'd suggest something with vibration control, like Electrolux or Samsung.

The Frigidaire Gallery series machines are on the shorter side, which may be useful for you. The Kenmore 48102/88042 washer/dryer set are the same machines with some cosmetic changes. They have the same dimensions. Frigidaire machines tend to be shorter than other machines. Most machines have similar heights.

posted on September 06, 2009 at 10:33PM
 

The Frigidaire Gallery series and the Kenmore 48102/88042 will probably not work for anyone with limited space for laundry.  When we say limited, we mean LIMITED.  27" Wide is TOO big.  We need 24" wide or less.  I realize that compared to the rest of the US we are in the minority, but I've spent over a week researching Energy Star rated options for my limited space constraint (24"W x 78"H x 26.5"D) and my head is about to explode!

I won't bore you with the trials and tribulations of my search, but I will say this.  If you need a user friendly website to search out your options when space is an issue?  www.ajmadison.com.  Fantastic way to find out what's in the marketplace.

Since I work for Sears Holdings I am not anxious to purchase from anywhere else and so the 24"W options you find below are all sold at Sears.  (BTW Labor Day 2009 3-Day sale - 20% off Energy Star appliances!).

Reviews are even more difficult to find, but if you search long enough you will find a few.  The Maytag was a definite NO from the reviews I found.  Not much to be found on the Whirlpool.  The Axxis systems people seem to either love or hate depending on how familiar they are with Front Load, how it works, what it's limitations are, etc.

These are the washers only, but each one has a matching dryer that can be stacked on top using a separately purchased stacking kit.

My ajmadison search was narrowed down by selecting Front Load and creating a custom range for width from 19" to 24" (since the doorway to the utility closet is only 25" wide). (Here are my search results: http://bit.ly/QZ1HV)

Maytag MAH2400AWW:   http://bit.ly/18x8qB

Whirlpool WFC7500VW:  http://bit.ly/NdsFY

Bosch Axxis Models

 

  • Bosch WFL2090UC (2.1 cu ft): http://bit.ly/mF7tS
  • Bosch WAS20160UC (3.4 cu ft - 1000RPM spin): http://bit.ly/g0gwB
  • Bosch WAS24460UC (3.4 cu ft - 1200RPM spin): http://bit.ly/OEWJ
After a weeks worth or searching, Googling, visiting Sears and a local appliance store (because Sears doesn't have the Axxis models on the floor), my limited space, front loading choice is the Axxis WFL2090UC.

Now my dilemma for this week:  The default settings on the myenergystar.com savings calculator (adjusted only for the purchase price of the new washer) says I will just about break even in 11 years if I do at least 3 loads of laundry per week. (link to savings calculator: http://bit.ly/169Ray) Is the extra $500 worth it for a condo I may not be in in 11 years?

If anyone has purchased and used any of these models or has other recommendations I would LOVE to hear from you!
posted on September 07, 2009 at 01:58AM
 

Great info!

Thank you for the post.

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