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Stacked FL Washer and Dryer - Can I Replace Just the Washer?

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I have a 12-year-old Maytag front-load washer stacked with a matching dryer--the set came with the house. The washer is having problems, and it seems that repair costs on the washer will be high, and I never thought the washer was that great in the first place, that I am thinking I will replace it. However, the dryer works fine. I don't want to spend the money on a new dryer just because I have to replace the washer, plus it would be wasteful to replace a perfectly good dryer.

The washer is on the bottom of the stack. Can I replace it with another brand's washer, and still stack the older dryer above it? If so, what do I need to know or look for in the new washer in order to make sure they can fit together? Or are the sizes for stacked washer/dryers pretty much standard? TIA.

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M Miller
Original Author
7 years ago
I guess I just found answers to my question in this thread. It looks like I will need to buy both units.
enduring
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Or, could you build an opened cabinet for the washer, tall enough to hold a counter, then place the dryer onto the counter. Then they operate separate. The cabinet for the counter would have to be strong enough to hold the weight, but if you used a laminate product I would think that would hold a dryer, they aren't that heavy. Something I had considered several years ago when I was planning my remodel.
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I think I would purchase a set that goes together. The stackable connector is specifically designed to hold each piece in place, if a different brand or even model is used they won't line up properly. When we had our set delivered last week the guy said that a different set of brackets was used on every different model for the pedestals, so the same thing would be in play for the stackable units as well. I also think that just putting a shelf in between wouldn't be safe either, the brackets they use are designed to keep the units from shifting which could be extremely dangerous in the case of stackables. And if either unit was not meant to be stackable to begin with, I would definitely just install them on the floor as recommended. Unfortuantely this is the nature of the beast that is washer/dryer purchasing. I think it could be done, but I would get a contractor who knows engineering to let you know if this would work safely. I don't think just a shelf in between would be the answer. You can purchase a work table to go across both machines and give you a lot of folding or storage space too. Good luck, I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but I would definitely get a professional opinion.
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practigal
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I like enduring's solution.... also my understanding is that if you were to have a service call on the washer, you will be charged for them to take the stacked washer and dryer apart and put them back together... it would be preferable if they could be independently serviced.
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Enduring's solution is a good solution - although I will say that many, many people here in Europe simply place the dryer on top of the washer (even non-matched ones) and call it a day. Appliance collectors even have dishwashers stacked on dryers or vice versa.
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The washer is always on the bottom of a stacked set. Stacked machines are THE WORST for service access. They almost always must be unstacked for even the simplest of repairs on the washer.

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