I love the controls in the middle of the dryer and washer. I always owned individual wash and dryer pairs that are side by side. However, when we downsized to a smaller house, it had a stack washer and dryer. I am not very tall. So I had to reach up every time I do laundry for the dryer. Now, with the controls in the middle, it is so much easier for me. I gave it a 4 stars instead of 5 because I wish the washer doesn't push all the laundry in the back. It's kinda tough to have to reach into the back to get the laundry out. As I get older, it's tough on my back. Otherwise, I love this stack design.