Product review (5 stars): Out of the box the machines look great. My first couple of loads of laundry have ...
Out of the box the machines look great. My first couple of loads of laundry have been well cleaned and the drying time is great. Will have to see as time goes on the longevity. I purchased these pieces primarily since they stack, and nearly every review of stacking dryers I researched were lackluster at best. I figured a standard dryer that stacks would be the solution. So far so good
A couple of items of note:
*Since the dryer is a standard full sized, the location of the electrical connection is at the top of the dryer. When you stack the units, a 6 foot appliance cord was not long enough to reach where my receptacle was located. I have had to order a 10' cord, just be aware.
*Total stacked height is 6'-6" to the top of the dryer (and the dials are at the top) be careful of the depth when stacking as well. the dryer overhangs the back of the washing machine when stacked. Per Samsungs website, the depth of the unit when stacked is 38" (plus the dryer vent pipe) mine sits 43" off the back wall.
*I am 5'11" and I cannot read the whole dial on the dryer due to the angle on the front of the dryer and the height. I just found these units setup at my local Home Depot. If you have the opportunity go to a HD or Lowes and see these in their stacked configuration. I don't feel it is an issue, but someone shorter than 6' might be unpleasantly surprised after you hoist the dryer up on its new home.
*The washing machine is low to the ground. Many people have written reviews that the washer needs a pedestal, but if you are stacking you are well out of luck. Just get used to bending down low to load and unload the washer.
*The correct stacking kit is the SK-5A. When you go to that product's webpage (on Amazon) and put in your model it will say that this is not the correct kit. However it is the right one. My combo did not come with the kit and I ordered it separately (after the units arrived I saw that there was not kit.) The Questions and Answers section was not really clear, so I waited to see if this was included after delivery. I ordered my from Home Care Company.