[quote=SmellsFeeshy]From a purely financial perspective I think buying a used washer/dryer pair for around $500 would be the best bet, however I’d have to find someone to deliver them and help me move them upstairs so that’s a big factor as well. If I buy a new pair do they usually do free delivery/installation?[/quote]

If you hire professional movers just have them pick up your used pre-purchased washer/dryer on the day of the move. Our move included some unused stuff we had in an offsite storage locker. Worked out just fine.