Despite having a spacious, 4.5-cubic-foot interior, this LG front-load washer has a 30-inch closet-depth design that can be tucked into tight spaces and stacked with a matching dryer.

$908.60 at wayfair.com. 4.5-Cubic-Foot Stackable Front-Load Washer. Despite having a spacious, 4.5-cubic-foot interior, this LG front-load washer has a 30-inch closet-depth design that can be ...

While the majority of traditional front- and top-load washers measure roughly 27 or 28 inches wide and 30 to 35 inches deep, their height dimensions are quite different.

Only front-load machines with control panels on the front of the washer can be stacked. Stackable washers are typically compatible with dryers of a similar model and cycles for optimized performance.

Whirlpool's new Closet Depth Front Load Washer and HybridCare Heat Pump Dryer are slated to hit retail outlets in April, so stay tuned for full reviews. Want more CES? Check here.

Even with this extra capacity, this set doesn’t take up extra space, due to its 30-inch depth that fills in smaller spaces ... and a reasonable price makes the Maytag front-load washer/dryer set a top ...

Size matters. Standard washers are often (but not always) 27 or 27.5 inches wide, with a capacity from 3.1 to 6.2 cubic feet. How much laundry they hold will depend on the style: A front-load ...

Consumer Reports highlights the best matching compact washers and dryers from its latest tests. They're small and expensive—and your only option when space is limited.