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Customer Reviews for Whirlpool 5.9 cu. ft. 240-Volt White Electric Vented Dryer with AccuDry

Internet #206855036

Model #WED4985EW

Store SKU #1001724613

  • Flat back design helps fit into tight spaces like closets
  • The ACCUDRY sensor drying system help prevent overdrying
  • WRINKLE SHIELD option helps keep wrinkles from setting in

Customer Reviews

  • 4.2
    out of 267 reviews
  • 85% recommend this product
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Great dryer
Had this dryer since buying it new in 2016.. The handle popped off, but nothing a little zip tie action couldn't fix.. Still works like a champ.
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    Whirlpool 5.9
    Fits perfectly in the apartment space provided. This was the only full size dryer I found that would meet my requirements. Works great. I only wish it was quieter. My washer dryer area is close to the livingroom and watching TV while drying clothes is a little distracting.
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    Excellent Dryer for a Small Space
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Looked for a few months at reliable brands that would fit in a small space in a small laundry room, first floor of my house. The dryer with companion washer are easy to use and a good price point. Took a while to receive and install due to many appliances on back order. Controls are simple.
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      • Recommended
      It fits perfectly! Seems like dryers are getting bigger and bigger. My space is not that deep so...
      It fits perfectly! Seems like dryers are getting bigger and bigger. My space is not that deep so I needed a dryer with a flat back. This only one I could find with a medium size capacity. This dryer fits like a glove and it big enough to take care of all of my wash.
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      Great Dryer
      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed a full size dryer with minimal depth and this unit fit the bill. It also is impressive how fast it dries. Along with the matching washer I was able to find a very nice set at reasonable prices.
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        Works Like A Charm
        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is, hands down, the best dryer I’ve ever had. I did not want digital controls so the features were similar to my old dryer. The difference is how must faster it dries. Love the energy preferred setting. Can’t go wrong with this dryer.
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          • Recommended
          Does what it's supposed to
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this dryer when I moved into a new place. It has been reliable and easy to use so far.
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            • Recommended
            Simple and easy to use
            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really don't have much to say about the dryer. Easy to use, but very loud.
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              Works Great
              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had this for 2 years, the unit works well, I have had no problems with it. It's not fancy or a smart unit but it gets the job done and very reliable.
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                • Recommended
                Easy to use and efficient.
                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great dryer. Basic settings which makes it easy to set. Really like the cool down feature. A bit noisy which is controlled by shutting the door to utility room. Love it.
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                  • Recommended
                  Great purchase!
                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this dryer recently and absolutely love it!
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                    • Recommended
                    i needed a dryer that would fit in a certain...
                    i needed a dryer that would fit in a certain space. This was the best option with capacity. It is very noisy but does the job.
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                    Great size for tight laundry space
                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this dryer for the tight laundry room I have. It has a flat back and fit perfectly. While it does its job of drying, it may need an extra cycle to fully dry the clothes. It tends to stop mid cycle, rests, and picks back up again to finish the rest of the cycle. Inconvenience. Repair request in progress. Purchased less than a year.
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                    Response from Consumer CareFeb 20, 2023
                    Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Thfl27. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Private Message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Direct Message on Twitter @WhirlpoolCare so we can look into this matter further for you. When responding please include your contact information and reference Case # 262044. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Marie Q
                      Easy to use at our age
                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After a month of use, we are very satisfied, the drying time is much shorter, saving us utility expenses
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                        • Recommended
                        Exactly Perfect
                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This dryer does exactly what it should do. Perfectly.
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                          • Recommended
                          Great electric dryer
                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Replaced my old gas dryer with this electric dryer, and dries in the same amount of time without the gas smells
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                            • Recommended
                            works great
                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] bought it last month, still doing great...I like it so far how it works....
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                              Only for for tight space
                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've got an extremely shallow laundry area, so this 26" depth was about our only choice. It does what it's designed to do, and drys relatively quickly, but is small, very loud, and for what it is, expensive. For the same money, there are way better options if you have the space.
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                                Economic choice
                                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My old dryer's heating element died. It was at least a decade old, if not more. This was very similar in nature and was a great replacement. Nice that the door was reversible. Also now have control of heat level.
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                                  • Recommended
                                  Excellent Dryer.
                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We purchased this about a month ago & we are so in love with it.
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                                    • Recommended
                                    Dries really fast!
                                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this several weeks ago and it is a good buy. It dries fast and without wrinkles. The only reason I didn’t give it an excellent rating is because it is louder than I would like. When we close the doors though, it doesn’t interfere with any of our activities.
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                                      • Recommended
                                      Fits into small closet space
                                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this unit because it was one of the few that had a shallow enough depth to fit into my closet laundry. It has a large capacity and works well. It is a bit louder than previous unit but not overwhelming.
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                                        Compact Size; Dries Well
                                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this dryer because it was the right depth to fit in my laundry room. The reduced depth means that the drum is less than the normal depth. It does a good job of drying clothes. The control for drying time and temperature lacks tactile feedback. I appreciate the signal when the dryer is finished.
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                                          • Recommended
                                          So far so good
                                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the size and the manual controls and it is quiet. It works good.
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                                            • Recommended
                                            Worrisome sounds
                                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a month ago and it makes a "groaning sound" when it starts with a medium to full load. I probably should call a serviceman but I keep hoping it will go away. It drys the clothes okay and there was a terrible rattle when I first got it but that has gone away.
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                                              dryer review
                                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] so far so good....less than 6 months old...works fine
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                                                • Recommended
                                                Broke in 13 months - service was horrible
                                                Bought the dryer in AUG 2021 and it stopped working on SEP 2022, 1 month after warranty expired. I had not bought the extended wrnty. I called WPL customer support, it took hours to get through. Once connected, the WPL person said that since the unit was just 1 mon. out of wrnty, they were going to fix it at no charge. Bur when we scheduled the repair with their provider, they told us we will have to pay as they had no orders from WPL to cover the repair. We ended CX. Horrible product & service.
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                                                Response from WhirlpoolTeamOct 3, 2022
                                                Thank you for sharing your insights with us, Irene. It's hard for us to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to do our best to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare so we can look into this matter further for you. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand
                                                  Great dryer
                                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So many drying options and cycles to choose from! The anti wrinkle feature is my favorite.
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                                                    works great . . . except for the noise
                                                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] delivered to me about a month ago - size restrictions made it impossible to put a bigger machine it. it dries perfectly but i wish the instruction manual was a bit more comprehensive. big complaint is the noise. i have to give a 20 lb. weight and a 15 lb. weight on top of it to keep it quiet. i've seen this complaint in other reviews. while it's under warranty i'm having a service representative coming to see if anything can be done about the noise.
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                                                      Large capacity
                                                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This dryer holds a lot more than I expected, and it dries perfectly. I'm very happy with it. We needed a smaller dryer because of the space.
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