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Whirlpool WCD5090J**

4.3 cu ft compact electric dryer. Combined energy factor 2.68 lbs per kWh. #40 of 60 compact electric dryers, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Dryers dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$58 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$576 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$129 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr extra vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Whirlpool clothes dryers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• Whirlpool Recalls Stacked Commercial Clothes Dryers Sold Under the ADC Brand Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) (2023-09-07)

• CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Washer and Gas Dryer Units (2002-07-02)

Where it's sold

Whirlpool dryers: Whirlpool.com · Local retailers (Whirlpool store locator)

Confirmed from Whirlpool's own where-to-buy or retailer pages and retailer brand pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Only sellers that list the whole brand are shown here. Not every seller stocks every model, so check the model number with the seller.

Rebates

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average. Gas dryer costs use $1.48/therm and do not change with this slider.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$58 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (59 compact electric models)$45 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified compact electric dryers$58 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
The EPA figure assumes 283 loads a year on the normal cycle. Cleaning the lint filter every load and drying full loads keeps real use close to it.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 883049536415

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2019-10-28. On the market since 2020-04-01. EPA record 2381323.

Energy and specs

TypeCompact Electric
EPA product typeElectric Compact Ventless 240V
FuelCompact Electric
Vented or ventlessVentless
Drum capacity4.3 cu ft
Height × width × depth33.63 × 24 × 25.75 in
Annual energy use317 kWh (283 loads)
CEF (lbs per kWh, higher is better)2.68
Test cycle time39 min
Test cycleNormal, Normal Dryness Level, Temperature Non-Adjustable
FeaturesDrum light, Wrinkle prevention option, Time remaining display
Connected (smart)No
MarketsUnited States

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Clothes Dryers, record 2381323. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified compact electric dryers within 0.5 cu ft of this one (3.8 to 4.8 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

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