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Whirlpool WHD5090G series
4.3 cu ft · Compact Ventless 240V electric dryer
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About the Whirlpool WHD5090G series
The Whirlpool WHD5090G series is a 4.3 cu ft compact ventless 240v electric dryer certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 229 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $42 a year, or $542 over a typical 13-year life.
Among 45 compact ventless 240v models it ranks #17 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $253 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 Bosch WQB245AXUC uses 122 kWh a year and would save about $253 over 13 years.
Listed features: ventless.
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.
| Bosch WQB245AXUC | 3.9 cu ft | $22/yr | saves $253 |
| Bosch WTW87NH1UC | 4 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $246 |
| Samsung DV25B69**H* family | 4 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $246 |
| Samsung DV25FG50*0** family | 4 cu ft | $23/yr | saves $246 |
Specs
| Brand | Whirlpool |
| Model | WHD5090G** |
| Type | Compact Ventless 240V |
| Energy use | 229 kWh / year |
| Size | 4.3 cu ft |
| Width | 24 in |
| Features | Ventless |
| Dryer type | Electric Compact Ventless 240V |
| Vented or ventless | Ventless |
| Efficiency (CEF) | 3.71 |
| Height | 34 in |
| Depth | 25 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 WHD5090G series cost to run?
About $42 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 229 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 WHD5090G series cost in electricity over its life?
About $542 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 WHD5090G 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 Bosch WQB245AXUC uses 122 kWh a year, about $253 less in electricity over 13 years.
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