BLACK+DECKER Portable Washer and Dryer Options for Small Spaces

The BLACK+DECKER Washer and Dryer Combo, model BCW27MW, is a 2-in-1 front loader built for homes with no laundry hookups to spare. It has a 2.7 cubic foot stainless steel tub, handles up to 26.5 lbs for washing and 13.2 lbs for drying, and measures 23.4 by 23.1 by 33.5 inches. The listing suggests installing it in a kitchen like a dishwasher.

Its 16 wash cycles include Quick Wash, Delicates, Wool, Baby Wear, Sanitary, Cold Wash, Tub Clean, Heavy Duty, Bulky, Sports Wear and more, so gym clothes and hoodies get their own setting. The ventless dryer offers Auto Dry and Timed Dry with Normal, Delicate and Extra Dry options, and plugs into a regular 120V wall socket without special wiring. Max spin speed is 1300 rpm, and the listing mentions auto unbalance detection, a child lock and annual energy use of 90 kWh.

The combo suits renters and condo owners who have space for one appliance and do not mind that drying capacity is roughly half the washing capacity, so a full wash load may need splitting before drying. At 160 lbs it is not meant to move around. If you want to wash and dry at the same time, a separate washer and dryer pair is the better setup.

• 2.7 cu. ft. stainless steel tub
• 16 wash cycles, 3 drying options
• Ventless 120V dryer
• 1300 rpm max spin

Best for
Families needing big portable wash loads

The BLACK+DECKER 3.0 Cu. Ft. Portable Washer, model BPW30MW, is the largest washer here, with a 26.5 lb capacity. It is a top loader with a stainless steel tub and a transparent quiet-close lid, three water levels for small, medium and large loads, and cold, warm and hot wash options. Dispenser options cover bleach, detergent and fabric softener.

The feature list names 6 cycles: Normal, Heavy, Delicate, Quick, Bulky and Spin Only, while the description says 8 cycles but lists the same six, so treat six as the reliable figure. Safety features include auto unbalance detection, auto shutoff and a child lock. It rolls on two wheels with side handles, so you can move it from a kitchen or bathroom to a closet, although at 99.2 lbs and 23.7 by 24.8 by 39.4 inches it is the heaviest portable washer here. A noise figure is listed as 72 sones, which appears to be a unit error.

This washer suits families and anyone who washes bedding at home. Pair it with the BCED37 dryer for the closest match in load size. For more washer-only options, our BLACK+DECKER washing machine guide goes deeper.

Best for
Couples in mid-size apartments

The BLACK+DECKER 2.0 Cu. Ft. Portable Washer, model BPWM20W, is the middle option at 15.4 lbs per load. It shares the six cycles, three water levels and hot, warm and cold settings, and adds Delay Start of up to 24 hours, so you can time a load to finish when you get home from work or class. It measures 21.6 by 22.2 by 37.4 inches and weighs 79.4 lbs.

It moves on two rollers with two side handles and has adjustable leveling legs. A quick connect adaptor, water supply hose and drain hose come in the box. Max spin is 760 rpm, and the listing gives a noise level of 72 dB. Specifications call it semi automatic, while the rest of the listing reads like a fully automatic machine, and the description again says 8 cycles while naming six.

This model suits couples or small households who want a meaningful step up from the 1.7 without the bulk of the 3.0. It pairs well with the BCED26 dryer for similar load sizes.

• 15.4 lb capacity
• Delay Start up to 24 hours
• Quick connect adaptor and hoses included
• Adjustable leveling legs

Best for
Dorms and solo renters

The BLACK+DECKER 1.7 Cu. Ft. Portable Washer, model BPWM16W, is the smallest and lightest washer here, at 11 lbs per load and 70.5 lbs total. It measures 21.3 by 21.7 by 36.6 inches, so it slides into a bathroom corner or a dorm closet more easily than the larger models.

It keeps the six cycles, three water levels, three temperatures and Delay Start up to 24 hours. Max spin is 850 rpm, faster than the 2.0’s listed 760 rpm, which can help clothes come out less wet. Auto unbalance detection, auto shutoff and a child lock are listed, as are rollers, handles, leveling legs, a connector adaptor and hoses.

This washer suits students and solo renters who wash a few outfits at a time. It gives way to the 2.0 or 3.0 if you wash towels and bedding at home. If you are still deciding on portable versus full-size, our BLACK+DECKER portable washing machine guide walks through more setups.

Best for
Pairing with a large portable washer

The BLACK+DECKER 3.5 Cu. Ft. Portable Dryer, model BCED37, handles 13.2 lbs per load in a 3.5 cubic foot stainless steel drum. It measures 23.6 by 21.5 by 27.5 inches and weighs 49.5 lbs. It runs on 1500W at 120V and plugs into a standard outlet with a 3-prong plug, with no hard wiring.

Four drying modes are listed: Air Dry, Cool, Warm and Hot, along with overheat protection. This is a vented dryer: it comes with a 4-inch vent hose, an exhaust connector and reusable lint and exhaust filters, so you need a way to route exhaust. Drying times range from 30 to 200 minutes. The listing names W Appliance Company as the manufacturer and gives a 1 year warranty.

This dryer suits readers pairing it with the 3.0 or 2.0 washer, since its load volume is the larger of the two dryers. It gives way to the BCED26 if width is tight or you want Sensor Dry.

Best for
Tight spaces and smaller loads

The BLACK+DECKER 2.65 Cu. Ft. Portable Dryer, model BCED26, is the narrower of the two dryers at 23.6 by 17.1 by 27.5 inches and 48.4 lbs. It takes 8.8 lbs per load in a 2.65 cubic foot stainless steel drum and runs on 1400W.

It adds features the larger dryer does not list: an ECO mode among five modes, and a Sensor Dry function. Like the BCED37, it is vented, with a 4-inch vent hose, exhaust connector, lint and exhaust filters, and adjustable leveling legs. The listing suggests filling it halfway for fluffier results and notes that drying times, from 30 to 200 minutes, may be longer due to its compact size. Voltage is given as 115V in one place and 120V in others.

This dryer suits small apartments and pairs naturally with the 1.7 or 2.0 washer. It gives way to the BCED37 if your washer loads regularly exceed its 8.8 lb limit.