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Whirlpool WHD3090G series: $42 a year to run
This electric dryer uses 229 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $42 a year and $542 over a typical 13-year life. It ranks #16 of 45 compact ventless 240v models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $542 of electricity over 13 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
229 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 compact (under 5 cu ft) model ranked.
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Specs
| Brand | Whirlpool |
| Model | WHD3090G** |
| Type | Compact Ventless 240V |
| Energy use | 229 kWh / year |
| Width | 24 in |
| Features | Ventless |
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.
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