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Jun 07, 2023

6 Best Washer

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A moderately priced washer-dryer combo with a few special features like steam sanitize and an automatic detergent dispenser. Read More

This highly efficient Energy Star-certified washer-dryer combo comes with a large mold-resistant drum, high-end features, and an excellent warranty. Read More

An affordable, no-frills combo that does a decent job with daily cleaning, this is a good unit for those who want good cleaning that's not too spendy. Read More

With a large higher-capacity drum and high speed washing, this all-in-one unit comes with lots of perks and special features. Read More

A futuristic-looking washer-dryer combo that achieves great things, this unit is full of smart features. Read More

Updated June 9, 2023

Ever walked back into your apartment after a trip to the laundromat and found yourself wishing you could fit a washer-dryer in that little space under the counter? With the new wave of washer-dryer combos, you just might be able to.

These handy all-in-one hybrids save space by providing a washer with ventless drying built right in. A design long used in Europe, the best washer-dryer combos are built to tuck away into nooks and corners where it would be inconceivable to fit a laundry center.

Most combos run on 110V power, and use condenser or heat-pump systems that can dry your laundry without requiring an outside vent. Just don't get impatient; most of these hybrids work great when you learn them, but they dry more slowly and in smaller volumes than traditional units.

To help you find the best washer-dryer combo, we dug through spec sheets and read through thousands of reviews, factoring in both the innovative and the bad.

Well apportioned to hide under a kitchen counter, and reliable enough to live with for years, the GE GFQ14ESSNWW is a remarkable washer-dryer combo unit perfectly targeted for the average user.

It features 2.4 cubic feet of capacity, enough to clean and dry a good week's worth of T-shirts. While its condenser isn't a heat pump, it does a good job at moderate-sized loads, even if you don't want to fill the drum entirely. Fourteen cycles ensure you’ll have the right setting for each load.

The machine features a few tricks up its sleeve, like steam mode for sanitizing and wrinkle control. It also features an auto dispenser that releases loaded detergent at the right moment. With nearly 500 reviews, this washer-dryer has some of the best ratings among owners. And it comes with a one-year limited warranty for the entire appliance.

Solid performance

1-year warranty

Steam mode

Slow drying if overloaded

Quite new on the market, the GE Profile PFQ97HSPVDS is a larger heat-pump washer-dryer combo with remarkable efficiency. The only unit on this list to receive an Energy Star award, its heat pump delivers efficient drying cycles that will save you both energy and money over the long term.

The GE's benefits don't stop with efficiency, however. A 4.8-cubic-foot capacity is available in the large Microban-primed, mold-resistant drum—double the amount of space provided by many of the other washer-dryers on this list.

This is especially useful in a washer-dryer combo, as many of these will do their best when filled only halfway to wash capacity, meaning this machine is capable of handling at least twice their load size. Just note, with an above-average height of 46.7 inches, this unit might not fit under a counter quite as well as others on this list.

GE SmartHQ will keep your unit connected and keep you in control of some of its smart features, like an auto-dispenser for detergent, anti-wrinkle steam drying, and more. With a five-year limited warranty on the drying system and a 10-year limited warranty on the motor, we think this new high-end combo is here to stay.

It's expensive, but if you’re looking for an efficient heat-pump system that can wash and dry in one, it's got maybe the most impressive feature set on the scene.

Extremely energy efficient

Great warranty

Smart features

None that we could find

Maybe you can afford around $1,000 for a washer-dryer, but can't go much higher. If that's the case, the Magic Chef MCSCWD27W5 is a good bet. The affordable appliance brand offers a washer-dryer combo unit with 2.7 cubic feet of capacity.

This Magic Chef model has a basic feature set. A condenser system, it delivers ventless drying with 16 wash cycles. Don't expect de-wrinkling steam or premium app connectivity, but you can rely on it for small daily laundry loads.

Small enough to fit in an RV or trailer, the MCSCWD27W5 is a compact device with features that will fit into lots of homes. The unit comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Extra affordable

Decent capacity

No smart features

No steam

Single unit, high capacity: that's the LG WM3998HBA. This all-in-one washer-dryer combo offers a full 4.5 cubic feet of capacity, but costs under $2,000.

The LG WM3998HBA is a combo unit that's built for speedy wash cycles, with a proprietary Turbowash feature that aims to outpace the competition on wash times. But this LG is no one-trick pony; it also sports more delicate modes with multiple wash motions, as well as dander control, via an allergen-busting steam mode that's AAFA certified. That steam feature can also be used to sanitize.

True to brand reputation, the WM3998HBA also links in with smart devices for timely notifications via LG's ThinQ. The appliance comes with a significant warranty: 10 years on the Inverter and DirectDrive Motor, three years for the drum, and one year parts and labor.

Nice smart features

Great warranty

Allergy mode

None that we could find

High-end and capable, the LG Signature LUWM101HWA is a powerful heat-pump washer-dryer that doesn't skimp on aesthetics. A sleek circular face and a bright LCD panel dominate the center of the machine, presenting a suave exterior that would perfectly accent a Scandinavian mountain house or chic Manhattan apartment.

The unit features ThinQ app controls that let you control parts of the process from anywhere, and the app sends notifications when loads have completed. The machine also monitors each load and doses its own detergent. Like the LG WM3998HBA, this model includes a high-speed TurboWash, which is one among a total of 17 programs.

This LG comes with a stellar warranty, including a lifetime drum warranty, 20 years on the inverter and direct drive motor, and a one-year limited parts and labor warranty. If you’re unconstrained by budget and want a washer-dryer combo that's as sleek as it is high-tech, this 120V LG model may very well be the one for you.

Excellent warranty

Smart features

Chic design

Lower capacity

The RV-ready Equator Pro Compact 110V EZ 4400 N is a small washer-dryer unit that's hardy enough for your summer cabin. And it stands out well among the competition, with bright color options like red and pink.

The EZ 4400 N features ventless (or ventable) drying with three dry programs. Its quiet mode, which runs under 60 decibels, ensures you can run it while you sleep—even in a tight cabin or RV unit. The unit can also be winterized with antifreeze.

At 33.5 (H) by 23.5 (W) by 22 (D) inches, the Equator is one of the smallest units out there. If you’re looking for a tiny unit, then that shallow depth will be appealing. However, its capacity is only 1.59 cubic feet, meaning you’ll have to keep loads quite light.

If your whole family will be relying on it daily, you may need to adapt. Still, for the right space, this unit is perfectly adapted.

Can be winterized

Runs quiet

Small size

Lower capacity

Washer-dryer combos are an achievement of engineering that can often eliminate the need for a laundry room. However, most washer-dryer combos are capable of less volume and speed than a traditional washer and dryer set.

If you have limited space, this tradeoff might very well be worth it, but it's important to manage your expectations. For them to be effective, most combos will require that you spend some time learning both their accomplishments and their limitations—once you do, most of these units can be made to do a great job.

Generally we recommend combos for couples or single people living in smaller homes. Families, or anyone who often dries larger batches of clothing should carefully consider whether washer-dryer combos are capable of the volume that they require.

Most likely, when you think of a dryer you think of a classic American vented dryer. These dryers work by heating air from the room they inhabit and blowing it across tumbling clothes. This hot air is then vented and blown outdoors.

With nowhere to vent hot air to, ventless dryers instead use a different principle: condensation.

Ventless condenser dryers work by passing warm air through the laundry tub, they then use a coolant to condense moisture from the air. This condensation is then usually stored in a reservoir. Once the reservoir is full, it needs to be removed and drained.

Some condensing units use a system called a heat pump. These efficient systems use refrigerative condensers that achieve very cold temperatures. Think of a heater and an air-conditioner working hand in hand to wick the moisture out of your clothes. Unlike traditional condensing dryers they don't exchange much heat with the surrounding room, yielding superior efficiency.

Since AC units are often such energy hogs, it may seem counterintuitive that a system which uses a more powerful condenser to better refrigerate would have superior energy efficiency. However, heat pump systems achieve just that, recycling the internal air of the dryer repeatedly to yield maximum drying efficiency.

While heat pumps are a nice feature that will save you money via better efficiency, for the time being they’re generally only available in more expensive models.

Washer-dryer combos work similarly to standard laundry machines. Most allow you to select from multiple wash and dry cycles for different soil levels. Many machines will select the appropriate dry cycle based on your wash load.

Often these machines are more capable of washing a given amount of clothing in a reasonable time than they are of drying that same amount of clothing. So we recommend that to start you should begin with a small load and pay careful attention not to overload your device.

Generally, combo units take a longer time to complete their cycles than standard washing machines and dryers, so allot more time. However, though they take longer, they eliminate the inconvenience of having to move your laundry out of your front loading washer and into your electric dryer.

For specific instructions, we highly recommend that when you invest in a new combo unit, you thoroughly read the instruction manual, since most of us will bring habits we’ve picked up from standard washers and dryers.

Yes. Generally, washer-dryer combos are much more efficient than traditional top and front load washers and dryers, though by just how much varies. Heat pump models will save even more energy than traditional condensers.

The only Energy Star-certified unit on this list is the GE Profile PFQ97HSPVDS, but according to Energy Star that model's estimated energy usage is less than one fourth of the energy usage of an Energy Star certified traditional dryer, the LG DLEX3700W—which doesn't even figure in the energy usage of its paired washer.

Gabriel Morgan

Staff Writer, Home

Gabriel Morgan is a staff writer on Reviewed's home team, where he covers consumer education topics such as earthquake preparedness, radon in the home, and concerns about health and wellness in product design. He also writes product reviews and how-to articles on appliances, smart home technology, and goods for the home.

@gabriel.l.morgan [email protected]

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