Great information. I think after reading between the lines and between them, a combo although tolerable, is not the first choice if you had a choice. I'm going to contact the dealer to find out what they would charge to convert the closet above the combo to allowing for a stackable washer and dryer.
We may want to full time and I can't think of too many other things that would really get on my wife's nerves. Small loads, 2 hour loads and wrinkles would not be to my benefit.
If I could get the job done for a couple grand I'd look at it as a bargain knowing the alternative from my wife. I'll keep the couch for sitting thank you very much! ;)
HJ