A washer dryer tower stacks a front-load washer under a dryer in one factory-built cabinet, and each drum runs its own cycle — the washer fills, tumbles, and spins, then you move the load up to the dryer.
For the full breakdown, see our best Washer Dryer Tower guide.
Laundry closets run out of floor long before they run out of wall. That squeeze is why the tower exists: two full-size machines bolted into a single 27-inch-wide body, with one control panel mounted where you can reach it without stooping. Nothing gets shared except the frame and the electronics.
That last point trips up more buyers than any other. A tower is not a combo. The washer and dryer keep separate drums, separate capacities, and separate power needs, so understanding how the two halves actually work together is the difference between a smooth install and a second delivery.
Washer And Dryer Tower Operation, Step By Step
Each half does its own job in sequence: the washer cleans with water and detergent, then the dryer removes moisture with heat and tumbling. The cabinet is only the housing.
- Sort the load, check garment tags, and fill the washer drum without packing it past its rated capacity. Add detergent — or let the dispenser handle it.
- Pick a wash cycle on the central control panel. On Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry Hub, AI OptiWash reads soil and fabric and adjusts the settings itself, and AI Optimal Dry does the same for the drying cycle.
- Start the wash. The washer fills, tumbles, rinses, and spins water out of the clothes.
- Move the wet load up to the dryer when the cycle ends. A standard tower still has two separate drums — there is no automatic transfer on these models.
- Choose a timed or sensor-dry cycle and start it. Sensor Dry is listed across Samsung’s electric and gas Laundry Hub models.
- Pull the lint filter after every dry load, and run the washer-cleaning cycle and detergent reservoir upkeep on the schedule in the owner’s manual.
Models with SmartThings add cycle control, scheduling, and end-of-cycle alerts from your phone.
What A Tower Actually Costs And Measures
Width and height barely move across the range; depth does.
| Model | Key Specs | Listed Price |
|---|---|---|
| WH46DBH100EWA3, electric | 4.6 cu. ft. washer / 7.6 cu. ft. dryer; 27 × 74.4 × 31.3 in. | $1,899.00 |
| WH46DBH100GWA3, gas | 4.6 cu. ft. washer / 7.6 cu. ft. dryer; 27 × 74.4 × 31.3 in. | $1,899.00 |
| WH46DBH500EVA3, electric | 4.6 cu. ft. washer / 7.6 cu. ft. dryer; 34.4 in. depth | $1,999.00 |
| WH46DBH500GVA3, gas | 4.6 cu. ft. washer / 7.6 cu. ft. gas dryer; Flex Auto Dispense | $2,099.00 |
| WH53DBH700EFA3, electric | 5.3 cu. ft. washer / 7.6 cu. ft. dryer; Easy Reach panel | $2,199.00 |
| WH53DBH700GFA3, gas | 5.3 cu. ft. washer / 7.6 cu. ft. dryer; gas hookup required | $2,299.00 |
| WH46DBH100EWA3 energy use | 608 kWh per year | — |
Prices are manufacturer-listed and shift with promotions, finish, delivery, and retailer. The 7.6-cu.-ft. number applies to the dryer only — the washer accepts 4.6 or 5.3 cu. ft., so compare the two ratings separately rather than assuming one figure covers both.
Installation, Power, And Real Limits
A tower needs a water supply, a drain, level flooring, and the right hookup for its dryer type — gas models require a gas line and venting, electric models need their own circuit. Swapping one for the other based on looks alone is a mistake.
Samsung lists the cabinet at 27 inches wide and roughly 74.4 inches tall, but product pages note extra clearance for an open door and for ventilation, so measure the full envelope before ordering. Samsung’s buying guide separates vented from ventless products and notes that ventless models skip the exhaust vent entirely — a benefit that applies to designated ventless units, not automatically to every Laundry Hub.
Smart features have their own requirements: a compatible smartphone, internet, a Samsung account, and SmartThings setup. Remote start can also depend on model, settings, and safety rules, so it is not universal across the line. Read Samsung’s official product pages before you commit to a specific SKU. If you are still weighing options, this comparison of the best washer dryer tower setups covers what each model does well.
Common Questions
Does a tower wash and dry in the same drum?
No. A tower keeps two separate drums — a washer below and a dryer above — so you move the load between them by hand. That differs from an all-in-one combo unit, which washes and dries in a single drum but typically handles smaller loads and takes longer per cycle.
Can I put a tower in an apartment laundry closet?
Often yes, since the 27-inch width fits many standard closets, but height and clearance matter more than width. Measure the full opening, including space for the door swing and any venting, and confirm your closet has the correct gas line or electrical circuit for the model you want.
Why is the dryer capacity bigger than the washer capacity?
Dryer drums are rated by volume and washers by load size, and the two are not measured the same way. A 7.6-cu.-ft. dryer paired with a 4.6-cu.-ft. washer is normal — never load the washer to match the dryer’s number.
Sources
- Samsung US. “Bespoke AI Laundry Hub” Product lineup, specifications, and current US pricing for the washer dryer tower models cited.
- Samsung US. “Bespoke 4.6 cu. ft. AI Laundry Hub with Flex Auto Dispense and 7.6 cu. ft. Gas Dryer” Details the gas model’s capacity, dispenser limits, and control features.