make your own pedestal?

That is exactly what I had in mind but somebody (who is a kitchen or interior designer, if I am not mistaken) said on the Appliances forum that it'd void the warranty.

I am going to call the manufacturer. I just don't know which one as I cannot decide on the washer. :-)

I do not believe you can stack any washer and dryer that has a pedestal. At least not the Euro ones you are considering, according to your other threads. If there is any way not to stack then that would be the way to go. Good luck.

I've always been told one or the other. Even if you make a platform as sturdy as the original floor, consider that you have to be able to reach into the dryer, see into it to get that last sock, etc. and the things will likely need service someday -- for which you are creating an additional issue.

We can't win, can we? :-(

So, I am not stacking them. My back pain speaks louder than whatever convenience stacking may provide.

Thank you!