It doesn't look like they could service the water or the dryer vent without taking the set out, or having an access area on the other side of the wall. In your case, would you want to have access in the closet. I don't know about that. Here is my solution:

Below, bottom shelf of the open cabinet has a false back that breaks down to access the vent for clean out, and the water valves for shut off. I shut it off during time away from home, but not daily:

pic during install of cabinet before the electrical outlet was in place on the right side. (This outlet is used for iron and led light on the top shelf that I installed after the fact):

Enduring : I love these pics everytime I se them, you have it beautiful made, and working for you.

Hope everythings ok on your end with puppy and car.....

Thanks Bjorn! Puppy is growing and full of it. I ordered my car! I need to post on my thread.

I have seen something similar. The counter top was built out an additional 6 inches from the standard depth and the additional six inches at the back was piano hinged so you could quickly flip it forward and gain access to the electric and plumbing connections. I would require unblocked access in case of a plumbing event.

MRB

I'd like to have a pedestal and I'm pretty sure I'll want cabinets above. We'll have a separate counter for DH to fold. (I'll fold in the closet where I can put things away as I go--different approaches)

False fronts make sense!

If they are on pedestals, they should hide the hookups.

But you need ACCESS to turn off water in event of flooding...the set I just got rid of had bad shocks on washer which we had replaced once...I ordered a new set and was using the old until the washer developed a problem--water kept running even when door was open---

had to turn off at wall to stop water...and just didn't use any more after that...

Personally I would like a water/electrical connection on the wall beside the w/d-- so you could get to it and turn it off lot easier than reaching behind the washer/dryer...we go out of town for longer periods of time. I would like to be able to turn off my water to washer w/o having to move the washer out of way.

I have a stacked set in a tight closet, so I added electronic valves with an automatic shutoff with moisture detector. It also turns off in case of a power failure. I just reach up and push a button every time I am done using the washer. I never have to worry if my 4th floor washer will flood the apartments below.