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Whirlpool WED9290FW series
7.4 cu ft · Standard Ventless electric dryer
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About the Whirlpool WED9290FW series
The Whirlpool WED9290FW series is a 7.4 cu ft standard ventless electric dryer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 531 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $97 a year, or $1,256 over a typical 13-year life.
Among 42 standard ventless models it ranks #35 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $764 in electricity over 13 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the LG DLHC3602 series uses 257 kWh a year and would save about $648 over 13 years.
Listed features: ventless.
Cost to run where you live
531 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
Or see every large (7 cu ft and up) model ranked.
| LG DLHC3602 series | 7.8 cu ft | $47/yr | saves $648 |
| LG DLHC4002 series | 7.8 cu ft | $47/yr | saves $648 |
| LG DLHC8402 series | 7.3 cu ft | $47/yr | saves $648 |
| Samsung DV45DG60**H* family | 7.5 cu ft | $48/yr | saves $634 |
Specs
| Brand | Whirlpool |
| Model | WED9290FW* |
| Type | Standard Ventless |
| Energy use | 531 kWh / year |
| Size | 7.4 cu ft |
| Width | 27 in |
| Features | Ventless |
| Dryer type | Electric Standard Ventless |
| Vented or ventless | Ventless |
| Efficiency (CEF) | 4.5 |
| Height | 38 in |
| Depth | 31 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
Questions people ask
How much does the Whirlpool WED9290FW series cost to run?
About $97 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 531 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Whirlpool WED9290FW series cost in electricity over its life?
About $1,256 over 13 years, a typical life for a electric dryer. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Whirlpool WED9290FW series energy efficient?
It is ENERGY STAR certified, which means it meets the EPA's efficiency requirements for its type.
Is there a cheaper dryer to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The LG DLHC3602 series uses 257 kWh a year, about $648 less in electricity over 13 years.
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