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Clothes Dryers

WhirlpoolWHD3090G**

ENERGY STAR certified · Sep 2016

Annual energy use
229 kWh/yr
Drum capacity
4.3 ft³
Combined energy factor
3.71 lb/kWh

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Where your state sits among all 51

$29.13 Nevada$108.04 Hawaii

Cost to run a clothes dryer in every state

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How this is calculated
  • Annual energy use is the figure ENERGY STAR lists for this model under typical test conditions. It is not measured in your home.
  • Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
  • Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
  • We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 104 ENERGY STAR certified electric models with a similar drum capacity (3.4 to 5.2 ft³), this one ranks 35th lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models
283 kWh/yr
This model vs the median
-19%
Uses less than
63% of them
122 kWh/yr (lowest)608 kWh/yr (highest)

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

Same type and size, lower energy use

ModelkWh/yrDifference
Bosch WQB245AXUC122122 kWh
Bosch WTW87NH1UC125125 kWh
Samsung DV25B69**H*125125 kWh
Samsung DV25FG50*0**125125 kWh
Miele TWF160 WP133133 kWh

Yearly cost by state

Same 229 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-08).

Comparable models

Same type, within 20% of this model’s drum capacity.

Specifications

Annual energy use
229 kWh/yrENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use, typical use (DOE test procedure)
Drum capacity
4.3 ft³Drum capacity
Combined energy factor
3.71 lb/kWhCombined Energy Factor
Fuel
Electric
Product type
Electric Compact Ventless 240V
Venting
Ventless
Height
34 in
Width
24 in
Depth
25 in
Test cycle time
66 min
Features
Time remaining display,Steam cycle,Signal, Cycle Signal, Control Lock, Delay Start, Timed Dry, Dryness Level option, Options
Connected
No
UPC
883049416434
Markets
United States
Available on market
2016-08-26
ENERGY STAR ID
2278428

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the Whirlpool WHD3090G** use?

ENERGY STAR lists 229 kWh per year under typical test conditions, which is calculated with U.S. Department of Energy test procedures. Your use will differ with how many loads you dry, the load size and how wet the clothes are when they go in.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $29.13 in Nevada and $108.04 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-08). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the Whirlpool WHD3090G** compare with similar models?

Among 104 ENERGY STAR certified electric models with a similar drum capacity, it ranks 35th lowest in annual energy use. Its 229 kWh per year is 19% below the median of 283 kWh.

What does the combined energy factor mean?

It is pounds of dry laundry per kilowatt-hour, so a higher number means more clothes dried per unit of electricity. This model is listed at 3.71 lb/kWh. It is a measure of efficiency, not of annual cost.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Clothes Dryers dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period August 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.