Best Matching Washer and Dryer Sets of 2025 - Consumer Reports

Mar 12, 2025

CR's tests help you choose a winning pair that earns high marks for performance and efficiency

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You could play matchmaker when shopping for new laundry machines, but it’s hard to know whether washer A and dryer B are a perfect pair. That’s why manufacturers market appliances in sets that are similar in appearance, price, and compatibility.

But are these models truly better together? We looked at the performance tests we did on almost 70 washer-dryer sets to see whether their combined scores added up to a match made in heaven.

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Compatibility can include the option to stack a pair of machines using a special hardware kit. It could also mean machines sync up with each other to optimize performance.

“Pairs come in a variety of styles,” says Allie Chilicki, a CR market analyst. “Most pairs have similar cycles, so if the washer has a casual or wool setting, the dryer will, too. But brands like GE, LG, and Samsung make smart washers, some with artificial intelligence. These advanced models work in tandem. The dryer may automatically detect the wash cycle and adjust its settings accordingly.”

Top-rated doesn’t necessarily mean the most expensive; you can find solid washer-dryer pairs that are a good value. Those on our list range from around $1,100 to $3,800. Some retailers offer sales a few times a year, and you can sometimes find a decent discount if you buy your laundry appliances as a set. There are fewer dryer models on the market, but you’ll find that some match up with multiple washing machines. So CR recommends shopping for your washer first, then finding a compatible dryer.

Read on for an alphabetical list of the washer-dryer sets that earn an impressive combined Overall Score in our tests. LG dominates the top ratings for front-loaders, HE top-loaders, top-load agitators, and dryers based on the performance of its appliances in our lab tests and because of the brand’s excellent reliability ratings for its front-loaders, HE top-loaders, and dryers.

CR members can click on each model here for detailed ratings or read on for full reviews of each of the matching sets. And check out our washing machine buying guide and clothes dryer buying guide to learn more about the different types.

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Keith Flamer

Keith Flamer has been a multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports since 2021, covering laundry, cleaning, small appliances, and home trends. Fascinated by interior design, architecture, technology, and all things mechanical, he translates CR’s testing engineers’ work into content that helps readers live better, smarter lives. Prior to CR, Keith covered luxury accessories and real estate, most recently at Forbes, with a focus on residential homes, interior design, home security, and pop culture trends.