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Whirlpool WGD5000DW

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4.2 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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3 stars
16 %
2 stars
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1 editorial reviews
This budget hamper dryer is easy to use, but may damage your clothing.Read more
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Pros

  • drying performance
  • convenience
  • and noise

Cons

  • Filter Indicator There is no visual reminder to change the lint filter
  • costly and difficult to diagnose and repair
  • Full-size heat-pump dryers are also expensive
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Key specs

  • Drop Down
  • Gas
  • no
  • 13
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Whirlpool WGD5000DW - Pros & Cons

Whirlpool WGD5000DW

Pros

  • drying performance
  • convenience
  • and noise
  • well-built and reliably constructed
  • build quality
  • reputation
  • and affordability
  • long-term reliability and satisfaction
  • sturdy
  • affordable
  • no-frills dryer with

Cons

  • Filter Indicator There is no visual reminder to change the lint filter
  • costly and difficult to diagnose and repair
  • Full-size heat-pump dryers are also expensive
  • It s also a little more expensive
  • hamper-style door
  • long-term reliability is suspect
  • bending down to put things in a basket on the floor
  • hamper-style entry point is
  • 4 F way too hot for delicate garments
  • pullout lint trap is definitely an old-school feature
  • unwieldy

Whirlpool WGD5000DW - Full Specifications

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General
Power typeGas
Vent configuration1 Way Venting
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Dimensions
Height42.3 in
Width29.0 in
Depth28.3 in
Depth with door open41.8 in
Weight124.01 lb
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Compatibility
Stackableno
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Design
Door typeDrop Down
Control typeDials
Windowno
Vent SensorNot Available
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Cycle specifications
Number of drying cycles13
Number of temperature settings5
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Features
CertificationsUL
Moisture sensoryes
Steam cleaningno

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Whirlpool WGD5000DW Whirlpool - Editorial Reviews (1)

Whirlpool WGD5000DW Whirlpool WED5000DW Dryer Review
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Published: 17.12.2014
Whirlpool WED5000DW Dryer Review

This budget hamper dryer is easy to use, but may damage your clothing.

By Matthew Zahnzinger
9 minute read

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