Enter your washer dimensions and elevator measurements — the app checks door opening, cab fit, and dolly clearance.
Whether it fits comes down to the measurements most people skip.
Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.
Verdicts compare all six item orientations against the space using verified building standards. See our methodology
“Showed the delivery guy the measurements. He agreed — we used the freight elevator instead.” — Apartment dweller
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Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
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Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
Frequently asked
Yes — a standard washer (27" wide × 28–34" deep × 36–43" tall) fits easily in a residential elevator (36" door × 80" height). On a dolly, the total height is about 42–49" — well within the door opening. The main concern is weight (150–200 lbs) and building moving rules.
01A stacked unit (27" × 30–34" × 73–77") fits in the elevator cab, but on a dolly (+6–8") the total height reaches 79–85" — very tight or impossible for a standard 80" elevator door. Move the washer and dryer unstacked, then stack at the destination. Or use the freight elevator if available.
02Many residential buildings require freight or service elevator use for appliance deliveries. Contact building management 24–48 hours in advance. Freight elevators have larger doors (48–60") and higher weight limits. Some buildings also require floor protection mats in the hallway.
03Use elevator padding on all walls and the door frame. Place a rubber mat on the elevator floor to prevent scratches. Keep the washer on the dolly centered in the cab to avoid tilting. Many buildings provide elevator pads during reserved moving windows; ask management.
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