If you haven't moved in yet, there's no better time than now to open up the wall and fix the vent and gas line. It's normally not a difficult repair. Why commit yourself to a lifetime of limited washer/dryer options?

Thanks, we are considering that. However, the drain is on the right (2nd floor laundry) and that will be much more difficult to move. I forgot to mention that in our first post.

Miele

What fahrehnheit said....Miele is your answer!! And a great answer, at that!! :))

thanks all - for some reason i thought that it was discontinued in the US. i'll check out pacific sales this week.

What about the drain? Drain hoses are long enough to reach from the wash behind the dryer.

Only the large Mieles were discontinued - the smaller ones are still there.

Yep, agree with others above that Miele will be perfect for that setup. I have had the current W3033 washer since November. Awesome machine despite a few imperfections/quirks. Have not got the dryer, but by all accounts it also is an excellent unit. Good luck!

I have the Electrolux IQ touch front loader. The doors can be reversed. I too needed a washer with a right hinge and a dryer with a left hinge.