Washer and dryer dimensions: what the certified models measure
Most full-size washers and dryers on the ENERGY STAR list are about 27 inches wide. Enter your space: the tool counts the washers that fit all three sizes.
Example for a 28 in wide, 32 in deep space — change any figure to see your own result
Washers that fit (all three sizes published)
40
of 91 with height and depth on the list; 257 more fit the width but publish no height or depth
| Typical energy use of those that fit | 110 kWh a year |
| Running cost at the U.S. average price | $20 a year |
| Typical water use | 2,713 gallons a year |
| Typical drum capacity | 2.3 cu ft |
Depth on the list is the cabinet; add the door and the hoses behind (several inches) before you buy.
| Model | W × H × D | Drum | kWh a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE GFW655S*V*** | 28.0 × 39.8 × 32.0 in | 5.0 cu ft | 158 |
| Maytag MFW7020R** | 27.0 × 39.0 × 32.0 in | 5.0 cu ft | 140 |
| Whirlpool WFW6720R** | 27.0 × 39.0 × 32.0 in | 5.0 cu ft | 140 |
| GE GFW550S*R*** | 28.0 × 39.8 × 32.0 in | 4.8 cu ft | 158 |
| GE GFW350S*Y*** | 28.0 × 39.8 × 32.0 in | 4.6 cu ft | 150 |
Compiled by Radif Partners · How the figures are built
Washer and dryer dimensions cluster around one width: the median certified washer and the median certified dryer are both 27 inches wide. Compact models of about 24 inches are the other format: 85 washers and 88 dryers on the ENERGY STAR list of November 12, 2026. Height and depth depend on the type. Front-load washers with all three sizes published stand a median 38 in and reach 32 in deep. Top-load washers are taller, a median 44.60 in to the lid, and need room above to open it. Dryers stand a median 38.70 in and are 30 in deep. One gap in the data matters: only 91 of the 360 certified washers publish height and depth, the rest give only their width. A laundry space 28 inches wide, 40 high and 32 deep takes 40 washers with all three sizes known, 257 more by width alone, and 309 dryers. The median certified washer uses 110 kWh a year.
Washer and dryer dimensions on the certified list
The table gives the median and the range of each size for the certified models whose sizes are published. Width is almost always 27 or 24 inches; height and depth vary with the type and the drum.
| Type | Models with sizes | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front-load washer | 57 | 27 in | 38 in | 32 in |
| Top-load washer | 34 | 27.50 in | 44.60 in | 28 in |
| Dryer | 521 | 27 in | 38.70 in | 30 in |
Side by side or stacked
Side by side, a pair of full-size machines needs about 54 inches of width plus the gaps, and a top-load washer needs the height to open its lid. Stacked, the pair takes one width but needs a front-load washer and a stacking kit, and the height adds up; the stackable page adds the two heights for the pairs ENERGY STAR certifies together. For closets, depth is often the limit: the door of a front-load washer and the duct of a vented dryer both take room.
Dryers that fit your space
Example for a 28 × 40 × 30 inch space — change any figure to see your own result
Dryers that fit
142
of 337 certified electric dryers with their sizes on the list
| Typical capacity of those that fit | 4.5 cu ft |
| Electric models: typical energy use | 317 kWh a year |
| Electric models: cost at the U.S. average price | $58 a year |
| Ventless among those that fit | 83 |
Measure the laundry space
Measure the width between walls or cabinets at the narrowest point, the height to any shelf or cabinet above, and the depth from the wall to the front edge you want to keep, such as a closet door frame. Then subtract the room the installation guide asks for: space behind for hoses and the dryer duct, a little at the sides, and the swing of the doors. A front-load washer door opens toward you and needs the same clearance in front as its width.
Energy and water
Washers on the list also give their yearly water use, from 1,728 to 7,636 gallons. Front-load washers use less of both: the washer electricity page compares them, and the dryer electricity page covers the larger part of the laundry bill. Sizes by type: front-load, top-load and dryers.