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Whirlpool WED8509T

Ranked #11 of 40 in Best Clothes Dryers (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#11

Whirlpool WED8509T

Best for: Official CEF 3.93, 7.5 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

3.8/10

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Score breakdown

Combined Energy Factor (CEF) 36%

Certified drum capacity 32%

Estimated annual energy use 32%

Combined Energy Factor (CEF)	3.93
Certified drum capacity	7.5 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use	608 kWh/year
Combined Energy Factor, CEF (ENERGY STAR)	3.93
Certified drum capacity (ENERGY STAR)	7.5 cu ft
Estimated annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)	608 kWh/year
Annual energy use per cubic foot (computed)	81.1 kWh/year per cubic foot, computed as official annual energy use ÷ official cubic foot
Product type (ENERGY STAR)	Electric Standard Vented
Fuel type (ENERGY STAR)	Electric
Vented or ventless (ENERGY STAR)	Vented
Energy test cycle time (ENERGY STAR)	73 min
Energy test cycle information (ENERGY STAR)	Normal, High Temp, Normal Dryness Level
Dimensions (ENERGY STAR)	41 in H × 27 in W × 29 in D
Additional dryer features (ENERGY STAR)	Drum light,Steam cycle,Time remaining display,Audio Level, Reduce Static, Steam Iron, Remote Enable, Dry Damp Signal, Dryness Level, Timed Dry Adjust, Temp, Wrinkle Shield
Connected (ENERGY STAR)	No
Paired ENERGY STAR washer available (ENERGY STAR)	No
Meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria	No
Certified model number	WED8509T**
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record	Whirlpool
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How it compares

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LG SIGNATURE WM9998HA

#1 · Official CEF 7.6, 5.8 cu ft drum capacity, 315 kWh/year

Beko HPD24414W

#2 · Official CEF 11, 4.5 cu ft drum capacity, 217 kWh/year, ventless

Beko HPD24414W3

#3 · Official CEF 11, 4.5 cu ft drum capacity, 217 kWh/year, ventless

Miele PDR908 HP

#4 · Official CEF 9.75, 4.6 cu ft drum capacity, 245 kWh/year, ventless

Electrolux EFME427

#5 · Official CEF 3.93, 8 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

GE GFD35ESY

#6 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.8 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

GE GFD55ESN

#7 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.8 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

Samsung WH46DBH50E

#8 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.6 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

Samsung WH53DBH7E

#9 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.6 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

Samsung DVE50BG83

#10 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.5 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

Electrolux ELVE7400AW

#12 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

GE Profile PTD80EBT

#13 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

#14 · Official CEF 3.94, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 607 kWh/year, vented

#15 · Official CEF 3.94, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 607 kWh/year, vented

Samsung DVE52B76

#16 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

Whirlpool WEF5727T

#17 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

GE Profile PTD90EBT

#18 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

Maytag MED5630H

#19 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

Maytag MED8630H

#20 · Official CEF 3.93, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

#21 · Official CEF 3.94, 7 cu ft drum capacity, 607 kWh/year, vented

Kenmore 405.9227

#22 · Official CEF 3.48, 8.1 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

GE GFD35GSY

#23 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.8 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

Electrolux ELVG7400AW

#24 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

Electrolux ELVG7700AB

#25 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

GE Profile PTD60GBR

#26 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

GE Profile PTD80GBT

#27 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

Whirlpool WGD8509T

#28 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.5 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

Whirlpool WGD9620H

#29 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

Whirlpool WGF5727T

#30 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.4 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

GE Profile PTD90GBT

#31 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

#32 · Official CEF 3.49, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 685 kWh/year, vented

Maytag MGD5630H

#33 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

Maytag MGD8630H

#34 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

Midea MLTG54N5CHG

#35 · Official CEF 3.48, 7.3 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

GE GUD27EEN

#36 · Official CEF 3.93, 6 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, vented

LG WC6907HA

#37 · Official CEF 3.94, 5.5 cu ft drum capacity, 607 kWh/year

Samsung WD90F53V

#38 · Official CEF 3.93, 5.3 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year

GE GUD27GEN

#39 · Official CEF 3.48, 6 cu ft drum capacity, 687 kWh/year, vented

Electrolux ELFE4333AW

#40 · Official CEF 3.93, 4.4 cu ft drum capacity, 608 kWh/year, ventless