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4.4 | 29 Reviews

5.9 cu.ft Top Load Gas Dryer with AutoDry™ Drying System - White

Whirlpool WGD4985EW

Features

  • Wrinkle Shield™ Option more Wrinkle Shield™ Option x
  • Wrinkle Shield™ Option
  • 5.9 Cu. Ft. Capacity
  • AutoDry™ Drying System

Quick Specs

  • Type: Top Load Matching Gas Dryer
  • Width: 29"
  • Height: 43"
  • Depth: 26 1/2"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Laundry Capacity: 5.9 cu. ft.
  • High Efficiency: No
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Wrinkle Shield™ Option Help keep wrinkles from setting into your clean clothes with intermittent tumbling after the dryer cycle ends. The process lasts for up to 140 minutes or until you open the dryer door.

5.9 Cu. Ft. Capacity With a 5.9 cu. ft. capacity dryer drum, there's plenty of room to easily handle large loads and bulky items.

AutoDry™ Drying System Help prevent overdrying with the AutoDry™ drying system that senses when clothes have reached the right moisture content and stops the cycle.

Features

  • Wrinkle Shield™ Option more Wrinkle Shield™ Option x
  • Wrinkle Shield™ Option
  • 5.9 Cu. Ft. Capacity
  • AutoDry™ Drying System
Controls
Automatic Temperature Controls No
Location of Controls Rear Panel
Appearance
Door Style Side Swing
Reversible Door Yes
Window No
Dimensions
Poids Brut 124 lbs
Net Weight 113 lbs
Depth 26.0 in
Height 43.0 in
Width 29.0 in
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree 49-1/4 in
Height To Top Of Cabinet 36.0 in
Description
Fuel Type Gas
Certifications
Emerging Technology Award No
Energy Star® Qualified No
Prop 65 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY - WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Configuration and Overview
Fuel Type Gas
Flat Back Yes
ADA Compliant No
UL UL
Cycles and Options
Number of Temperatures 4
Number of Dryer Cycles 14
Number of Dryness Levels 4
Cycle Time Remaining No
Lint Filter Indicator No
Ventilation System
Long Vent Yes
Maximum Vent Length 160
Venting Direction Rear Only
Dimensions
Gross Weight 124.000 lbs
Details
Drum Material Powder Coat
Drying Rack No
Eco Monitor/Efficiency Monitor No
Automatic Dry Control No
Secondary Lint Filter No
Lint Screen Location Top
Moisture Sensor Yes
Steam Hose Y Connector No
Heating Burner 22000
Heating Burner BTU 22000
Quad Baffles No
Interior Light Yes
Refinements
Features AccuDry™ Sensor Drying Technology
Electrical Requirements
Power Cord Included
Hz

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Top Load Matching Gas Dryer

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 29"
  • Height: 43"
  • Depth: 26 1/2"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Laundry Capacity: 5.9 cu. ft.
  • High Efficiency: No
  • WiFi Connected: No

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4.4 out of 5

89% of reviewers recommend this product.

5 Stars

Love It

Mike Hunt 11/11/2019

Dries incredibly fast. Holds a good amount of clothes while leaving a small footprint. Couldn't be happier with this appliance.
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5 Stars

Huge drum

Moose in Utah 10/25/2019

This replaces our last whirlpool Dryer. And once again Whirlpool is the Best. Dry time much faster just what we wanted
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4 Stars

Working great

Greg j 10/14/2019

Still new to review switched from electric to gas. Working great so far
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5 Stars

Great Gas Dryer

alanjones53 9/6/2019

Everything works the way it should, It dries quickly and quietly.
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4 Stars

Pleased So Far

MrsP08 8/27/2019

I've had the dryer for almost a month now, and so far I have no complaints. Most loads are dried within one cycle. I certainly hope it lasts as long as the last Whirlpool dryer, which was over 20 years. I had to wave goodbye to it as it was taken out of the house!
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5 Stars

Great features

Karen3 8/8/2019

The drying options are fantastic. It accommodates large loads of laundry.
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5 Stars

Just what I needed. Large dryer with flat back

Bella girl 01 7/19/2019

As I said this dryer was a flat back which I needed to get into my basement. It is large and quiet.
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3 Stars

fits into a smaller area

mr. red 7/12/2019

it does make more noise then the dryer i had for 23 years.
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5 Stars

Easy to use. Quiet running.

Patti17 5/23/2019

I needed a new dryer that fit into a tight place. This one fit the bill. Runs and dries great!
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5 Stars

Great Features!

Nattie88 4/22/2019

I purchased this a month ago and so far so good! Looks nice.
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4 Stars

Nice dryer!

hmmArthur 3/20/2019

Purchased this about a month ago - nice size! Holds a lot clothes, etc. and dries quickly - very happy purchase!
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5 Stars

My new gas dryer

Tony Camp 2/22/2019

Love the no wrinkle cycle and the flat back design.
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2 Stars

A LEMON - washer not the dryer

Moose01 1/22/2019

I bought almost 2 months ago and I haven't been able to use. A technician has been here 5 times changing the motor and other part, and it is still not working. Another tech will come out this week sometime. We did not bargain for a used washer and Whirlpool won't replace it. It's time to go to Small Claims Court! Tired of it and frustrated.
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5 Stars

short drying time

munchkn803 10/25/2018

doesn't take long to dry even the heaviest of clothing
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5 Stars

Seems to work Ok.

UGP moi 10/24/2018

I bought this unit on 8/27, but it was back-ordered for delivery on 10/10, but then delayed another week, 10/16. Not real good. I was promised a $50 gift card for the most recent delay. Please don't disappoint me. Thanks.
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4 Stars

Fits perfectly in my smaller laundry space

Dawn4444 8/20/2018

After reading other reviews i knew the dryer was going to be a little noisy, other then that this dryer works, looks, and fits great.
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5 Stars

The Dryer you dont have to think about

Dsaia 8/7/2018

I'm very happy with this dryer because I always set it to automatic energy preferred setting and my clothes always come out perfectly dry and never wrinkled. I had my last whirlpool washer dryers for twenty years and they were still looking and running like new. But I gave them to a friend in need and replaced with new whirlpools. Same great construction, same great function, same great quality only simpler and more energy efficient.
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5 Stars

Cool down mode

KellW 6/11/2018

I have the flat back dryer. Which in a smaller home works great. Lots of settings which are perfect for all types of fabrics. My favorite is the cool down. The clothes seem to come out practically wrinkle free even in the high heat setting.
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4 Stars

Small size fits into our limited space

smithie 5/16/2018

We bought this over a month ago and it was out of stock on back order for five weeks. We were pleasantly surprised when it showed up earlier. We had small space in the laundry room so choice of dryer was very limited. I was surprised how much room it has in drying capacity. I guess that Whirlpool has to reduce the insulation to give maximum drying capacity, so this dryer is quite noisy. One thing we were not happy about was Lowe's made us purchase a foil exhaust pipe along with the dryer purchase. However, in the owner's manual, it said the foil exhaust pipe is a fire hazard. We called Whirlpool right away, but we never heard back from Whirlpool or Lowe's about putting back our original exhaust pipe which was made of metal.
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5 Stars

Awesome!

SueHappy47 4/16/2018

I bought this a little over a week ago and it is amazing! I am able to dry loads more quickly anf thoroughly. It is quiet and efficient. I fits beautifully in my condo laundry closet!
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5 Stars

2017 Dryer

Xxxp23 11/14/2017

This dryer is fast, efficient and amazingly precise in it's performance. Could not be happier.
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4 Stars

Priced right. Does the job.

Billy V 7/4/2017

A little noisy. This dryer fits perfectly into the space available and is simple to operate.
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4 Stars

Whirlpool Dryer

6/22/2017

With it being only 26 1/2 inches deep I was able to put in my closet and be able to close the closet doors
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5 Stars

Gets load dry quickly!

3/28/2017

I needed a gas dryer that would fit in my laundry room and was thrilled to find this one! Most of the newer dryers are much deeper and would have blocked the door into the garage. The fact that it was a Whirlpool was very reassuring. Every load I have done has dried much faster that expected.
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2 Stars

TOO LOUD!

3/1/2017

Dries fine. Motor is extremely loud. Wording around dial in shades of white and grey are difficult to read.Door does not feel solid, very light and the door latch seems cheap. Also does not always close the first try. Lint screen - difficult to remove lint, lint sticks
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5 Stars

WHIRLPOOL FLAT BACK WAS A MUST FOR THE OPENING OF MY DOORWAY

LANIE 2/4/2017

MY OLD WHIRLPOOL DRYER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED......ALL NEW ONES WOULD NOT FIT THE DOORWAY.....HAD TO SPECIAL ORDER A FLAT BACK....NEW DESIGN WOULD NOT FIT.....WASHER HAD TO BE ANOTHER BRAND NAME BECAUSE OF DOORWAY ENTRANCE AGAIN......VERY PLEASED WITH THE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE.
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5 Stars

It's small enough to put into my small laundry room

1/9/2017

So far it's wonderful
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5 Stars

Good design, works well

9/23/2016

We bought this model to accommodate a smaller space and are happy with its simple controls and operation. It runs a little bit louder than our last dryer, but since its operation is efficient, it isn't on as long. We like that the lint trap is on the top.
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4 Stars

Just what I expected it to be.

Crisco 9/16/2016

The only problem with this dryer is it is a little louder when running, compared to my previous Whirlpool Dryer. Will only buy Whirlpool products, as they last a long time with no problems. But I am sure that the cellar doesn't mind the slightly louder hum. LOL
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