The Best Washer and Dryer Sets of 2026

• Dimensions: Washer: 38” x 27” x 32” Dryer: 38" x 27" x 32" (H x W x D)
• Finish: Titanium, white
• Orientation: Front-load
• Stackable: Yes
• Special Features: Pure Rinse, Smart Boost, Adaptive Dispense, LuxCare Wash System

The Electrolux ELFW7637AT checks all the right boxes. First and foremost, it’s a great washing machine. During testing, we found that it can deal with various stains, from protein to oil. The internal water heater also adds a lot of versatility, allowing you to sanitize clothing of common diseases, like E. coli, get rid of allergens, and help keep your whites as bright as can be.

Secondly, the ELFW7637AT comes equipped with plenty of features that just make life better. For example, instead of tossing Tide pods in the drum where soap won’t get evenly distributed, this washer has a special spot for them in the detergent drawer. There are also options like Extended Refresh that will tumble laundry after a cycle is finished to keep it from getting musty.

Finally, this Electrolux just has a great fit and finish. You can tell that the manufacturing is well done by the clean text on the control panel and the satisfying click on the dial. It has the drum capacity, cleaning performance, and features to cover all the major laundry bases.

The ELFE7637AT dryer has an 8.0 cubic foot capacity, and has features like Balanced Dry which the company says works to eliminate temperature spikes and keep clothing cooler, Predictive Dry which calculates an accurate drying time based on your load, and the LuxCare Dry System which uses a sensor to detect humidity on items to better treat fabrics. It can also run a 15 minute fast dry load if you need those soccer uniforms dry before practice begins.

Read our full review of the Electrolux ELFW7637AT washer

• Dimensions: Washer: 57.5” x 27.5” x 27.5” Dryer: 40.69” x 29” x 28.38” (H x W x D)
• Finish: White, Volcano black
• Orientation: Top-load
• Stackable: No
• Special features: Internal pet hair filter, internal faucet

On our list of best washer and dryer sets, the Maytag Pet Pro MVW6500MBK washer and Maytag MED6500MBK electric dryer come out on top as our best value pick.

This top-loading washer includes a filter inside the pole agitator that is designed to collect pet hair. During testing, it removed an impressive amount of fur off of a pet bed, and the MED6500MBK dryer works in tandem with the washer to ensure your laundry comes out both dry and hair-free. This washer is a little rougher—wear-and-tear-wise—on clothes than we’d like; its Delicates cycle is only slightly more gentle than a Normal cycle.

Because of its top-load orientation, the MVW6500MBK also includes a built-in faucet which is useful for pre-treating stains and helps to save water. In terms of cleaning capabilities, the MVW6500MBK performed well—it did slightly better than average in our testing, and the Heavy and Delicates cycles did particularly well with stain removal.

For its part, the dryer outperformed most other dryers across multiple cycles. With a huge 7 cubic foot capacity, the stainless steel drum can handle large loads, and both the Normal and Bulky settings dried laundry in just under an hour. There's even a Quick Dry setting which only took 16 minutes to remove 68% of the water in a laundry load. And it still includes popular steam features to sanitize and remove wrinkles.

Read our full reviews of the Maytag Pet Pro MVW6500MBK washer and the Maytag MED6500MBK dryer

• Dimensions: Washer: 43.88” x 27.88” x 28” Dryer: 43.88” x 27” x 31” (H x W x D)
• Finish: Grey, Blue Sapphire
• Orientation: Top-load
• Stackable: No
• Special features: Remote start, smart capabilities, steam cycles

If you’re a traditionalist who will always prefer a top-loader, this workhorse washer-dryer pair from GE will be right up your alley.

The PTW900BPTRS washer has a 5.4-cubic-foot drum, and the paired PTD90EBPTRS dryer has a 7.3-cubic-foot stainless steel drum, so this set can handle bulky items or larger laundry loads easily. That means running fewer, larger loads and less time loading and unloading.

Both machines were also solid performers during testing: The PTW900BPTRS outperformed the average top-loader on both the Normal and the Delicates cycle which over time results in clothing looking brighter for longer, while the PTD90EBPTRS dryer got loads 99.11% dry on Normal and Delicate cycles. It also managed to get a comforter 98.08% dry on the Bulky cycle, removing 19% more water than the average dryer.

As part of the Profile line, both machines also offer tech-forward features – On the PTW900BPTRS washer the SmartHQ platform can send notifications when a cycle completes or reminders when tanks are running low, and allows for remote control. Meanwhile the PTD90EBPTRS features a Wrinkle Care option that keeps the drum tumbling and steaming your clothes for up to an hour after a cycle, and a Fabric Refresh mode that allows you to add wrinkled laundry for a freshening up tumble without putting that load through an entire wash cycle first.

Read our full reviews of the GE Profile PTW900BPTRS washer and the GE PTD90EBPTRS dryer

• Style: Front-load laundry center
• Dimensions: 74.4” x 27” x 31.4” (H x W x D)
• Capacity: 4.6 cubic ft.
• Finish: Brushed Black
• Special Features: Pre-stacked, extended tumble, Smartthings app, AI-assisted wash and dry, Flex Auto Dispense
• Energy Star rated: Yes
• Matching dryer: Same unit

One of the best ways to save space with a washer and dryer pair is to stack them. However, some major downsides include the units not being connected correctly and the fact that the dryer controls are now seven feet off the ground. The Samsung Bespoke WH46DBH300EVA3 solves all these problems and more.

The WH46DBH300EVA3 is a laundry hub, meaning that the washer and dryer come pre-connected and the control panel is between the two units at a reasonable height.

This laundry hub excels when it comes to the fundamentals of washing and drying. Its AI Optiwash uses a set of sensors to adjust cycle times to ensure all the stains are lifted from your clothes. The dryer section also has special sensors to help get a perfect dry, including the best time to get out your clothes to iron them.

Our lab tests show that the AI Optiwash and Optimal Dry lived up to the advertisements, providing excellent stain removal results and ready-for-the-closet clothes.

While lots of washers and dryers get the job done, the WH46DBH300EVA3 is particularly good at taking the guesswork out of doing laundry. It has a Flex Auto Dispenser which calculates and distributes the correct amount of soap based on cycle selection and amount of laundry. The Smartthings app lets you know down to the minute when your laundry is going to be done. And there’s even an airflow sensor to let you know it’s time to clean your dryer vents to help prevent house fires.

Overall, if you’re looking for a front-load washer and to save space, the Samsung Bespoke WH46DBH300EVA3 is definitely worth your attention.

• Dimensions: Washer: 33.5” x 23.5” x 25.3” Dryer: 33.5” x 23.5” x 25.4” (H x W x D)
• Finish: White
• Orientation: Front-load
• Stackable: Yes
• Special features: Remote monitoring, auto detergent dispensing

For the very specific consumer who needs a compact washer and dryer set, the Miele WXR860WCS compact washer and the Miele TXR860WP Eco & Steam compact dryer is a solid bet, although you’ll pay for it.

This Miele compact front-load washer has versatility and innovations that we’d normally see on a full-sized flagship model. For example, its TwinDos feature utilizes pre-filled detergent and oxygen bleach cartridges to automatically dispense the correct amount of detergent, giving you the optimum clean.

Its normal cycle is one of the best in its class when it comes to cleaning, combining high-tech features with good-old-fashioned scrubbing.

Miele’s matching dryer features temperatures that are gentle on clothes and 19 specialty cycles to take care of your clothing without adding wear and tear.

All of the cycles we ran lasted over an hour, offering longer drying times than vented dryers, but what it lacks in speed it makes up for in quality.

In the upper left corner of the machine, you’ll find a water jug into which the condensation from your laundry empties. You will have to manually empty it when it reaches maximum capacity.

Read our full review of the Miele WXR860WCS washing machine and the Miele TXR860WP Eco & Steam compact dryer