Equator EW826 Stackable Washer and ED852 Vented Dryer Review

The EW826 washer and the ED852 dryer stack into a single column, and the dryer can also be hung on a wall or set freestanding. The pair is built to stack: the dryer's controls sit at the bottom of its front panel, so the two units are meant to go one above the other or with the dryer on a wall, not side by side.

Both run on standard household current. The washer takes 110V at 15A and the dryer 120V at 12.5A, 1500W, so neither needs the 240V dryer circuit. That is the reason this set exists.

The set includes a free stacking kit and a user manual. Confirm the stacking kit with the seller when you order, because it is the item buyers ask about most and the answer has varied.

The washer spins at 1400 RPM, which pulls more water out of the fabric before the load reaches the dryer. Less water left in the clothes means shorter dryer cycles, and that matters most on a 110V machine.

The ED852 is a real vented dryer with a 3.5 cu ft drum and five cycles: sensor dry, hot, warm, air dry, and time dry. It dries clothes the way a full-size vented dryer does, just slower, rather than the way a slow combo unit does.

The washer gives you 16 programs and 12 wash cycles, including Normal, Prewash, Heavy, ECO, Quick 20, Baby, Delicate, Wool, Sanitize, Quiet, Allergen, and Pet. Sanitize reaches 165°F, and Allergen holds 131°F for 3 minutes to deal with dust mites. The Quiet cycle is rated under 60 dB.

Small-space features are where the EW826 earns its place. It has a child lock, delay start, foam control, an add-a-garment function, an end-of-cycle chime, automatic water level, a built-in surge protector and voltage stabilizer, and 4 memory programs. A Winterize cycle handles RVs, cabins, and seasonal homes. The washer meets the ADA specification and both units are ETL/cETLus listed. Annual energy use is 96 kWh.

Buyers on Amazon are largely positive: the large majority of ratings are four or five stars, with a small share at the bottom. The 1400 RPM spin and the vented design are what this set's engineering buys you at this size.

The ED852 must be vented. It needs a 4-inch duct, sold separately, and the factory guideline is under 10 feet of duct with one bend. If you cannot vent to the outside, this is the wrong product.

Plan on roughly 4 extra inches of depth behind the dryer for the vent hose. Without that clearance the set will not sit flush against the wall.

Capacity is small. The washer holds 1.6 cu ft and the dryer 3.5 cu ft, so comforters and king bedding do not fit. Realistic loads are small, so the set suits one or two people rather than serving as the primary laundry for a family of four.

The dryer is oversized relative to the washer. One wash load dries with room to tumble, but you cannot build up two wash loads and dry them together.

Both units can share one 15A circuit but cannot run at the same time on it. Two outlets let them run together. The warranty is 1 year parts and labor, and the detergent dispenser is a single compartment with no separate softener or bleach sections.

Stacked, the set measures about 24 inches wide, 22 inches deep, and 61.5 inches high, plus about 4 inches of rear depth for the vent. Combined weight is about 208 lb, so plan on two people to move it. The washer door swings about 38.5 inches when opened 90 degrees. Both units have touch controls, a child lock, and a 1-year parts and labor warranty.

Buy the Equator EW826 and ED852 if you have about 24 inches of width, a standard 110V outlet, and a vent path to the outside. The set fits apartments, condos, closet laundry, RVs, tiny homes, and rentals, and it handles laundry for one or two people.

Skip it if you cannot vent, if you need to wash comforters or king bedding, if you need a main machine for a family of four, or if you want to run the washer and dryer at once on a single circuit.

The rest of the market splits into three kinds of machine. Unitized pairs need a 240V circuit and a wider footprint. All-in-one ventless combos wash and dry in one drum but dry slowly. Heat-pump dryers use less energy but cost more and still need a drain or a ventless setup. None of them runs on a plain 110V outlet the way this set does.

• Measure the width, add about 4 inches of rear depth for the vent, and allow about 38.5 inches of door swing.
• Confirm a vent path under 10 feet with one bend, and buy a 4-inch vent hose.
• Check the outlets: you need two to run both at once, or you must run one at a time on a shared 15A circuit.
• Remove the two shipping rods before first use, and level the washer on its 4 legs.
• Clean the coin trap at the bottom right front, and the lint filter behind the drum.
• Use HE detergent only.
• Register the warranty, since the 1-year clock is short.

Buyers on Amazon most often praise how the set fits where nothing else will, and the large majority of ratings sit at four or five stars.

Check for shipping damage such as a dented cabinet at delivery: open the boxes and look the machines over before you sign. One buyer reports that the dryer alone can run past two hours on a heavy load, which tracks with the 90- to 200-minute rating.