I've just created a new article by combining and re-writing 3 different ones that were all on the same subject. It looks at the issue of non-standard washing machine heights, widths and depths, which many people find that they need due to having a washing machine space that is too small for a normal sized washer.
The article contains useful tips and possible workarounds on reducing the height of a washing machine. This article is now on my main white goods site (Whitegoodshelp) - Washing machines and associated problems with sizes