Previously we had a washer/dryer stackable pair in our laundry room. They were a large pair of appliances that we danced around.  The controls for the dryer were so high up I could not reach all the options without bringing in a 6 foot ladder.  Now with the Electrolux Tower I can easily reach the controls because they are in the middle of the appliance.  The tower takes up less space than the former stackables and my clothes are so clean! Great design!