I’m short so having the controls in the middle as opposed to the top and middle is very helpful and convenient. The washer works well and as does the dryer. The bedding cycle is amazing and the small load is convenient. I do not like the drain on the bottom left that you gave to clean out once a month. This is apparently on all up/downs. No matter what I do it leaks water onto my floor enough to have to get a towel because paper towels aren’t cutting it. I would also see what kind of venting you gave as I had a side by side situation prior to this purchase and I don’t like the way the vent is currently set up for my new up/down set up. So that’s something to consider when changing styles. I love the room it saved and the convenience of the putting the wash directly above. Easy to use.