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A typical full-size washer is usually about 27 inches wide. Height can range anywhere from 34 to 42 inches. If you purchase optional pedestals that make front-loading washer and dryer pairs easier to load, they will add another 12 inches or so of height. However, the pedestals also serve as drawers, saving other storage space.
In addition, there should be about 1 foot between the washer and the wall behind it. Install the washer into the space, leaving enough room on each side. For instance, a washer that is 27 inches wide and 30 inches deep will need a space requirement of 31 inches wide and be 3 1/2 feet deep.