Your model appears to be an inexpensive (relatively) top load laundry center. I just replaced a very similar model that was over 25 years old. It was very noisy - yours is probably quieter - but it did shake some during the spin cycle. If the machine is moving at all on the floor or making anything but normal machine-spinning noises call for service. Frigidaire has a front-load laundry center - GLEH1642D - that is highly rated - and not much more money. If you need to replace this bad one you might research this model.

I bought the SQ ATE50 stackable in early 2012 and have nothing but good reports. hvtech42 summed up the unit well. The SQ replaced a twelve year old Maytag Neptune washer whose bearings went out. I just re-cycled the dryer. I paid closer to $2000 for this W/D unit. I shopped around on ID who sold SQ and luckily had one within twenty-five miles who had a very competitive price. It included delivery and installation I believe, just not taxes. You may wish to search around and try to bargain with them. Our SQ ATE50 has been well used and has never required service. Heavy soiled clothes come clean with proper HE efficiency detergent and water choice. For example, I'll bump the dirty whites to "hot/cold" selection and add an additional rinse, while using Tide HE FL to level 2. I may spray with Oxyclean on occasion but usually do fine with the above alone. The whites come out incredibly clean, no holes, nicely spun, nice smell and thus dry faster than my Maytag. It reeves up to 1000 or 1100 rpm on the full cycle, which really wrings the water out. Bulky items go on a lower rpm cycle (600 rpm, I think): this would be a queen comforter or sweaters, large towel load , etc. My machine does not "walk," nor sway even at 1000 rpm. I have never nor would I try to wash a bulky king comforter due to machine interior size. I'm pretty meticulous about drying the rubber with paper towel post use: Maytag instilled that in me. I leave the frond door open for a bit, and always leave the closet door open for make up air when the dryer is on. When nickels or change come out of pockets, none have seemed to escape the steel drum. I check pockets before, but occasionally one will slip in. The electric dryer is good too. In general, clothes need less heat and less time as they are spun of water so well. There is a delicate, permanent press and regular cycle. I shake the wet clothes before putting them in, and I shake them upon finishing the drying and hang shirts, skirts, pants etc right on hangers so many times no touch up is needed. I have had no mysterious holes in any clothes or towels/sheets. We did spend quite some time prepping for the Speed Queen stackable. We made sure our wood floor was level. We thought about re-enforcing it, but nixed that idea and it wasn't necessary to avoid bad vibration. We triple checked the space specs and let the store do this too as we didn't want a return situation. We put in new plumbing prior to use, new valves, new long life hoses, new clip for return water. We did a flush electrical box. We followed manufacturer instructions on the venting to a tee. We were fortunate to have such a good and experienced SQ installer. I called SQ headquarters ahead of purchase. I always call manufacturers to see what customer service is like. I had a question so I talked with technical. I complimented them post purchase so I talked with management. They are great professionals and there to help you. I truly hope the EPA doesn't constrain SQ on water usage in the future. Ours is Energy Saver rated. I say the EPA should leave well enough alone as this machine saves water and electricity by cleaning with HE soap, low water, rare second rinse, high spin and quick dry. Plus it's made to last, needs little service, is obvious how to use and will decrease appliances in land fills. OP, no one likes the idea of $2400 out. Having had the SQ ATE50 now for over two and a half years, with less energy use and greater freedom for work, I can say I would buy it again. It is a true remaining American appliance wonder. Thank you Speed Queen!

It is best to check the manufacturer's spec sheet for these dimensions. They vary quite a bit between brands. You can find the specs on their web sites. It is good if you can take a tape measure and measure the actual units in the store, too. Make the closet as big as you can. I had plenty of room per the specs for an LG FL stacked pair and HD would not install them - said it was too tight. So, I went to Best Buy, got a Whirlpool set and they installed them without a problem. They are a chore to slide in and out though, so having a little wiggle room is helpful. Be mindful of possible vibration issues that can crop up in any house, old or new. Be sure you can return them if they vibrate too much. Good luck with your shopping.

I'd kill for that kind of space. I would put shallow locker-like cabs opposite the washer/dryer so they are right there as you step in the door. I would make that cabinet on the opposite end of the L from the sink a tall mop-n-broom pantry with electrical inside to recharge hand vacs, etc. I would put a rod over the w/d, or try to find a few inches of space for one of these Arrow hangers. Perhaps beside the lockers, directly opposite the dryer. You could put a bench under it for changing shoes. Or boot storage, depending where you live. The Arrow hangers hold a huge amount in very little space, quite strong and sleek. Good luck with your project.