How big is a compact washer?#
Compact washers are typically 24 inches wide and 33 to 34 inches tall, with a depth of 22 to 26 inches — short enough to slide under a standard counter. The table below covers the front-load, portable top-load, and stacked-pair configurations for apartments and tight laundry spaces.
Compact washer dimensions by configuration#
| Configuration | Width (in) | Height (in) | Depth (in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact front-load (24-inch) | 24 | 33–34 | 22–26 | closets, condos, and under-counter runs |
| Portable top-load | 20–24 | 34–36 | 22–24 | renters who wheel it to the sink |
| Stacked compact pair | 24 | 66–70 | 24–26 | a full laundry in a narrow closet |
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Installation clearances for a compact washer#
- Under-counter height: 34 in in tall, letting a compact washer slide under a standard 34-inch countertop.
- Door swing: 20 in in of front space a compact washer door needs in a tight closet.
- Ventless friendliness: Many compact washers pair with a ventless compact dryer, so the stack needs no exterior vent duct.
Will your compact washer fit? Clearances and door swing#
A compact washer's 33-to-34-inch height is the key number, because at 34 inches it tucks under a standard countertop where a full-size machine cannot. The door swings about 20 inches out, so leave that clearance in front, and allow room behind for the hoses and drain. Measure the under-counter opening width, depth, and — most importantly — height, keeping the 34-inch under-counter figure in mind. A portable top-load model loads from the top, so it needs open space above instead and cannot go under a counter; a front-load compact is the one to choose for a built-in look.
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Compact washer sizes by type: compact front-load (24-inch), portable top-load, stacked compact pair#
The three compact-washer styles suit different living situations. A compact front-load model, 24 inches wide and 33 to 34 inches tall at 22 to 26 inches deep, offers the best efficiency and slides under a counter or stacks with a dryer. A portable top-load washer, 20 to 24 inches wide and 34 to 36 inches tall, rolls to the sink on casters and connects to a faucet — ideal for a rental with no hookups. A stacked compact pair, 24 inches wide and 66 to 70 inches tall, combines washer and dryer in one narrow column. Pick front-load for a permanent install, portable for flexibility.
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