4.3 cu.ft Compact Ventless Heat Pump Dryer with Wrinkle Shield™ Option

4.3 cu.ft Compact Ventless Heat Pump Dryer with Wrinkle Shield™ Option is rated 2.4 out of 5 by 44.

Model #: WHD5090GW

MSRP

$1,299.00

Our Most Space-Saving Design Available
Our Most Efficient Compact Dryer Technology
Wrinkle Shield™ Option

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Features

Additional Features

Our Most Space-Saving Design Available

Our compact dryer has a 24" width and ventless design. It is flexible enough to install virtually anywhere, making it our most space-saving design available.

Our Most Efficient Compact Dryer Technology

Our most efficient compact dryer technology uses a ventless heat pump design to take the next step in energy efficiency. It recycles air and captures moisture so you can enjoy a more efficient and perfect drying experience.

Wrinkle Shield™ Option

Help prevent wrinkles even on a hectic schedule with the Wrinkle Shield™ option. Intermittent tumbling helps keep wrinkles from setting into clean clothes for up to 12 hours after the cycle ends.

Refresh Cycle

Refresh your load using the Refresh cycle, so dry, clean clothes are ready to wear without needing to be rewashed.

Baffles

Care for each garment with baffles that provide balanced tumbling for gentle, perfect drying.

Wool Cycle

Keep cozy, dryable wool fabrics fluffy and smooth with the Wool cycle that uses a gentle drying process.

Bulky Bedding Cycle

Wrap up in a warm, fresh-from-the-dryer comforter. Perfectly dry your bedding or other bulky items with the Bulky Bedding cycle.

Air Dry Cycle

Help prevent heat damage to fabrics. The Air Dry cycle is great for airing, refreshing and loosening up loads without added heat.

4.3 Cu. Ft. Capacity

This compact-sized dryer has a 4.3 cu. ft. capacity provides room to fit your clothes while still being able to fit your space.

Gentle Dry

Get gentle drying for delicate loads with Gentle Dry that reduces the drying temperature.

X-Dry

Dry a small load quickly when you're on a tight schedule with X-Dry.

Specifications

Dimensions

Depth

25-3/4 in
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree

43-5/16 in
Minimum Height

33-5/8 in
Width

24.0 in

Configuration and Overview

Fuel Type

Electric
Prop 65

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UL

UL

Appearance

Door Style

Side Swing
Reversible Door

Yes
Window

Yes

Controls

Automatic Temperature Controls

Yes
End of Cycle Signal

Yes

Details

Automatic Dry Control

Yes
Drum Material

Stainless Steel
Drying Rack

No
Interior Light

No
Lint Screen Location

Front
Moisture Sensor

Yes
Secondary Lint Filter

Yes
Steam Hose Y Connector

No

Cycles and Options

Cycle Time Remaining

Yes
Lint Filter Indicator

No
Number of Dryer Cycles

10
Number of Dryness Levels

3

Ventilation System

Ventless

Heat Pump

Certifications

Energy Star® Qualified

ENERGY STAR® Certified

Electrical

Power Cord Included

No
Volts

240/208

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 2 out of 5 by BecLee from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly I have had this dryer (and matching washer) for a little over a year. Just before Christmas the full reservoir light would come on and the dryer would not work more than three minutes, despite the reservoir being empty. I have had a tech here 6 times since to try to get it to work. Run all the diagnostics, replace the float, etc. He discovered water in the lower area with the pump, cleaned it out and checked the pump (which works).But it still was not pumping water out of the lower reservoir. Yesterday we found lint, mold and gunk in the lower reservoir so he cleaned that out, the water was pumped and we thought it was fixed. I did a load of towels, put them into the dryer. It ran close to an hour, then the full reservoir light again came on. The top one was still empty. So another call for my long suffering repairman is forthcoming. My guess is something is still plugging the pump but the real issue is ease of repair. Could you not design a machine that is easy to take apart to actually SEE THE PARTS!!!!! Another issue is the lower filter. It won't stay on the holder in the dryer, I have to put rubber bands around it or it comes off during drying with lint getting past into the works. It is coming apart on one end and the foam is disintegrating. I have ordered a new one, which is completely outrageous at a price of $41.00 US, but they are out of stock. My sister spent years in Europe, using this type of dryer and loved them. I was excited to get one but now I am very frustrated, both with the problems and the design issues that fail.

Date published: 2019-01-22

Rated 1 out of 5 by AreUkidding from The worst The salesman didn't tell me....must empty a water chamber after every load. There are two lint filters that also have to be cleaned after each load. The computerized settings are too hard to figure out. The book is no help. It is very loud. Takes twice as long to dry anything. It is 220. Expensive unit and expensive to run.

Date published: 2019-01-11

Rated 1 out of 5 by Laurie W1966 from Terrible product I bought this and had it professionally installed two weeks ago. The residual drain/filter on the washerWFW5090GW now fills up and has to be drained after every wash. The dryer makes loud banging noises and takes ridiculous amount of time to dry even a small load. I have had technicians over twice to fix it and now they are coming again tomorrow to replace the entire set. I have taken time off of work and spent money at the laundromat because of this product. Someone needs to retrain the Quality control dept. Whirlpool used to be the best but not anymore.

Date published: 2018-10-26

Rated 1 out of 5 by 1a2b from Bad Product and Customer "Service" This product and Whirlpool's service for it are both nightmares. This machine does not work. The electronic components go bad and show an F01 error code and few if any technicians service that part(s). My family has had this machine for one year. One broke, and whirlpool replaced it. That broke, and we have been without a dryer for the better part of a year, getting the run around from the service department. Horrible treatment and a bad product. Don't buy.

Date published: 2018-10-14

Rated 4 out of 5 by Mom-808 from Works but reading manual is essential I'll cut to the chase: dryer does work but reading the manual is crucial. Most important things I learned: 1. Timed Dry uses LOW heat and is for damp (not wet) items. So we never use Timed Dry and MUST rely on the Auto Cycles like Normal, Mixed, Heavy Duty, and Bulky/Bedding. This is OPPOSITE of every other dryer I've owned. 2. Water conductivity setting likely needs to be changed so clothes dry. Default is "3". Ours needed to be at "4" for the dryer to stop when clothes were dry and not before. When we changed this setting, suddenly the dryer worked: it stopped when clothes were dry. If dryer stops with damp clothes, I suggest changing this setting. A few other things I found out that are helpful: 3) if I want HIGH heat, the only setting with HIGH heat is Heavy Duty (perhaps Bulky/Bedding too but manual is unclear). Drying wet jeans on Normal requires Extra Dry option. But jeans in Heavy Duty cycle needs only the Dry option. 4) On an Auto Cycle, the dryer periodically changes the amount of time left (it is NOT a clock/timer). Every so often it takes a moisture reading and it re-adjusts the time left. In other words, if it says 1:30 first, it may say 0:45 about 15 minutes later. and then 0:20 after another 10 minutes pass. Really, not kidding. 5) The bottom filter needs attention every 5 loads and if we pause the dryer that seems to count as a new load; if we clean the filter while the dryer is off, it doesn't know we cleaned it. Now, I clean it only when the dryer is on so it knows I've done it and I try not to pause unless necessary. And the rest all buyers will already figure know. The benefits of this dryer are the compact size, it is ventless, can stack; can be hooked up to the washer's drain, and it does dry clothes. The con of this particular ventless dryer is that reading the manual and understanding the settings are required. We hated the dryer until we read the manual. (Other cons are not really cons because we all know that heat pump dryers do take a bit longer to dry clothes and are slightly louder). Finally, for those of you in hot, humid climates like me and no AC: the dryer does kick out a LOT of heat in the back but in our house the heat stays in the closet and doesn't heat the surrounding area; it takes 8-15% longer than our old-school vented dryer with a long run which isn't bad considering the 90 degree weather with 90% humidity.

Date published: 2018-09-29

Rated 1 out of 5 by Disgusting from Unacceptable Performance I’ve just finished reading all the reviews and yes the washer ROCKS!!! but the heat pump dryer SUCKS!!! Like other reviews, the ACU died (seems it’s also happened to everyone else who provided reviews...it’s a joke) ...dryer does not DRY!!! Any electronic replacement is going to be expensive....some quoted $500/$600 which is more than 1/2 the cost of a new unit!!!!! Did not Whirlpool pool test this system prior to putting out into the market? Obviously NO!!!!! Whirlpool please don’t bother cutting & pasting the same reply response you gave everyone else...it just a waste of both my time & your once loyal customers who all work hard for their $$$! UNACCEPTABLE PRODUCT, YOU BE ASHAMED OF PUTTING SUCH A LENO PRODUCT IN TBE MARKET!!!!

Date published: 2018-09-21

Rated 4 out of 5 by DCskyhouse from Good dryer for a limited space I was searching for a stackable washer and dryer that fit into a tiny little laundry closet. I chose Whirlpool over a couple of other options based on reviews and reputation. I’m happy with my choice even going from a vented to a ventless dryer have had its own learning curve. Cons are the noise level and it’s upkeeping after each laundry day. Pros are that the door of dryer is reversal, it has a good selection of settings, and it does a good job!

Date published: 2018-08-28

Rated 1 out of 5 by regretsthispurchase from DO NOT BUY THIS DRYER IT IS THE WORST I just got this dryer less then 24 hours ago w/the washer I CAN'T EXPRESS ENOUGH HOW MUCH I REGRET THIS PURCHASE! 1. Difficult to use 2. takes forever to dry 3. constant maintenance for every load you do 4.You have to be a master mind to get the thing just to stay turned on. I am 56 this is one of the worst purchases I've ever made in my life I predict there will be many issues w/this machine in the future and that it will not last. I hope I helped you not to make this purchase DON'T you will have thrown your money away and you'll be crying like me :(

Date published: 2018-08-24

Rated 1 out of 5 by alext from It doesn't deserve one star. We have used this machine for two months after it was installed in our new condo. Regardless of the cycle you choose, the machine's sensor that detects whether the clothes are dry deems the cycle complete before the clothes are dry. The dryer says "END" on the display panel, but the cycle clearly hasn't ended because there is moisture dripping down the inside of the door and the clothes are wet.

Date published: 2018-08-24

Rated 2 out of 5 by carmic74 from second review, poor design update This is my second review. I thought I'd check through them to see if the product is getting better reviews. I am an architect and need to specify ventless dryers for many projects. You may notice a pattern of reviews - all positive reviews are followed by 'won sweepstakes, product...' All negative reviews do not get free product :) I followed up with Whirlpool after my negative review thinking they could help since they sent such a nice response. But there is no broken part, no technical issue, it is just a matter of a very poor design. They only way I can get my clothes to dry every time is to clean out BOTH filters. The main one, but also the bottom filter. You have to clean it EVERY time. You have to wash the spongy thing every 5th time, sometimes more. But the stupid part of the design is that the lint gets trapped in the space behind this bottom filter which prevents the coil from functioning. So, you must also stand on your head and clean off this screen with your finger and compressed air to get the lint off that screen so the coil can function. I'm crossing my fingers the spongy thing never tears because they don't sell a replacement. And you also can't put it in wet, so remember to wash it and let it dry before you need your washer!! This could be a great dryer if Whirlpool took the time to listen and redesign this product and provide better customer support.

Date published: 2018-08-14

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