We had been considering stacking our washer/dryer, but that would have put the dryer controls out of reach of my wife. LG solved this bigtime with this WashTower unit. We have been using the WashTower about a month and are really happy with it. My wife is happy with the cleanliness of the clothes and how well both units work. The controls are simple without too many worthless options. Plus it is significantly quieter than the old washer/dryer we replaced. LG gets an A+ for this one!