Best laundry center  If you have the space for a 27-inch wide
laundry center, then the GE GTUN275EMWW ranks among the best
choices. Though small compared to individual washers and dryers,
there is enough capacity to wash and dry the typical laundry
loads produced by a small family. Some user complaints emerge,
but those are dwarfed by happy owners and this GE Spacemaker
laundry center gets better feedback than other full-sized
options. A gas version, the GE GTUN275GMWW (Est. $1,500), is
also available. See our full review  Whirlpool LTE5243DQ
Whirlpool LTE5243DQ  Best compact laundry center  If you're
short on space, the 24-inch-wide Whirlpool LTE5243DQ is a
laundry center worth considering. However, it has a small
capacity -- only 1.5 cubic feet for the top-loading washer and
3.4 cubic feet for the dryer. The unit is not Energy Star-
certified, and its dryer lacks a moisture sensor, a useful
feature that saves energy and can prevent overdrying. Overall,
most say the Whirlpool LTE5243DQ is a reliable if basic