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Whirlpool YWED9290FW*

Electric · 7.4

Summary

The Whirlpool YWED9290FW* is an electric with 7.4 capacity that uses 531 kWh per year, costing approximately $84.96annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $849.60 in energy costs alone. It is ENERGY STAR certified, meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements.

Ranked #112 out of 614 clothes dryers by annual running cost, it costs $6.04 less per year than the category average of $91.

$84.96
per year to run
50
efficiency score /100
$849.60
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Clothes Dryers

Ranked #112 out of 614 in the clothes dryers category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$84.96 vs avg $91
$6.04/yr cheaper
Energy Use
531 kWh vs avg 571
40 kWh less
Efficiency Score
50 vs avg 50
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use531 kWh/year
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$84.96
Monthly Cost (estimated)$7.08
Capacity7.4
BrandWhirlpool
TypeElectric
Date Certified2016-04-28

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$7.08
1 Year
$84.96
5 Years
$424.80
10 Years
$849.60

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The Whirlpool YWED9290FW* is cheaper to run than the average clothes dryer in its category. At $84.96/year, you'll save approximately $60.40 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

Its efficiency score is moderate — solid but not top-tier. It balances upfront cost with reasonable energy savings.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a clothes dryer. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.