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2.6 | 37 Reviews

4.3 Cu. Ft. 24" Small Space Ventless Dryer

Name: 4.3 Cu. Ft. 24" Small Space Ventless Dryer
Brand: Whirlpool
Price: -1.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 2.6 (37 reviews)

Whirlpool WCD3090JW

Features

Fits your clothes and your space
Baffles help clothes tumble freely for thorough drying
Thoroughly dry bulky items like bedding
Help protect delicate fabrics with reduced drying temperatures

Quick Specs

Type: Dryer
Style: Portable
Fuel: Electric
Width: 23.5"
Height: 34"
Depth: 26"
Energy Star Rated: Yes
Laundry Capacity: 4.3 cu. ft.
High Efficiency: No
WiFi Connected: No

4.3 Cu. Ft. Capacity At 4.3 cu. ft., this compact small space dryer has the capacity to fit your clothes while still being able to fit your living space.

Baffles Baffles help clothes tumble freely instead of getting stuck against the drum, providing a thorough dry for both small and large loads.

Bulky Items Cycle Thoroughly dry blankets and bedding with the Bulky Items Cycle.

Delicates Cycle Reduced temperatures provide the right dry for delicate loads.

ENERGY STAR® Certified ENERGY STAR® Certified models exceed government standards to help save money on your utility bills.

Energy-Efficient Small Space Dryer Technology Save energy and help reduce utility costs with our Energy-Efficient Small Space Dryer Technology. The ventless design with condensing technology recycles air and captures moisture inside the unit instead of using an outside exhaust vent, so you can dry clothes more efficiently.

Our Most Space-Saving Front Load Pair Available Install almost anywhere with Our Most Space-Saving Front Load Pair Available. The ventless design and compact 24" width of the dryer make it easy to fit laundry into tight quarters.

Refresh Cycle Help release wrinkles from clean, dry clothes so they re ready to wear without needing to be rewashed. Simply add a wet towel or clothing item to a small load before running the cycle.

Whites Cycle Dry a small load of cotton items in under an hour with increased temperatures, so clothes are ready when you re on a tight schedule.

Wool Cycle Help protect dryable wool fabrics from damage with the Wool Cycle that evaporates water faster, reducing drying time.

Wrinkle Shield™ Option Help keep wrinkles from setting into clean, dry fabrics with the Wrinkle Shield™ Option. It keeps clothes tumbling for up to 2-1/2 hours after the cycle ends or until you open the door.

Features

Fits your clothes and your space
Baffles help clothes tumble freely for thorough drying
Thoroughly dry bulky items like bedding
Help protect delicate fabrics with reduced drying temperatures
ENERGY STAR Certified to help save money on utility bills
Save energy with our ventless small space dryer technology
Fit laundry in tight quarters with a small space front load pair
Help release wrinkles and revive clothes without rewashing
Dry a small load of cotton items fast with increased temperatures
Help protect wool fabrics with a cycle designed to prevent damage
Help keep wrinkles from setting with continued tumbling

Certifications
Ada Compliant	ADA Height and Operation Compliant
Cee Tier Rating	Tier I
Energy Star Qualified	ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Prop65	CA
Ul	Yes
Controls
Automatic Temperature Controls	Yes
Control Location	Front
Control Type	Electronic
Eco Monitor/efficiency Monitor	No
End of Cycle Signal	Yes
Feedback-status Indicators	Bottom Filter Clogged; Delay Start; Door Filter Clogged; Water Tank Full
Cycles
Drying Cycles Selections	Bulky; Colors; Cotton; Delicates; Dress Shirts; Jeans; Normal; Quick Dry; Refresh; Silk; Sports; Synthetics; Towels; Whites; Wool
Number of Dryer Cycles	15
Details
Automatic Dry Control	Yes
Cycle Time Remaining	Yes
Door Opening Direction	Right
Dryer Interior Light	No
Drying Rack	No
Ecoboost Energy Saver	No
Fuel Type	Electric
Hoses Included	No
Lint Filter Indicator	Yes
Lp Convertible	No
Maytag Commercial Components	No
Moisture Sensor	Yes
Pedestal Options	WFP24JW
Quad Baffles	No
Secondary Lint Filter	Yes
Selection of Drying Levels	Less; More; Normal
Sound Package	No
Stackable	Yes
Steam Hose Y Connector	No
Dimensions
Product Height	34.0
Door Opening Height	14.94
Capacity Iec Canada	5
Carton Height	34
Gross Weight	96
Carton Depth	27
Carton Width	26
Product Depth	26.0
Door Opening Width	15.38
Net Weight	93.25
Product Width	23.5
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree	43.313
Exterior Details
Door Style	Side Swing
Reversible Door	Yes
Window	Yes
General
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree (fract)	43 5/16"
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree (metric)	110.02
Door Opening Height (fract)	14 15/16"
Door Opening Height (metric)	37.95
Door Opening Width (fract)	15 3/8"
Door Opening Width (metric)	39.07
Installation Considerations
Flat Back	No
Long Vent	No
Venting Direction	Bottom, Rear
Ventless	Condensing
Interior Details
Dryer Drum Material	Stainless Steel
Lint Screen Location	Front
Modifiers
Number of Dryness Levels	3
Number of Temperatures	3
Temperature Selections	High; Low; Medium
Options
Dryer Option Selections	Control Lock; Delay Start; Dryness Level; End of Cycle Signal; Timed Dry; Wrinkle Shield™
Number of Dryer Options	6
Performance Details
Motor Horsepower	1/4 HP

Quick Specs

Appearance
Type: Dryer
Style: Portable
Fuel: Electric
Dimensions
Width: 23.5"
Height: 34"
Depth: 26"
Features
Energy Star Rated: Yes
Laundry Capacity: 4.3 cu. ft.
High Efficiency: No
WiFi Connected: No

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2.6 out of 5

35% of reviewers recommend this product.

very happy

robb 12/3/2025

Very happy with my new dryer. Easy to use and clean the lint out is simple
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Negative 10. Horrible!

Marronem 10/30/2025

If I could give it a negative 10 I would. Probably worse than my older dryer I bought to replace. It says clean both filters every 2 cycles. (Not just the lint filter, that™™s every cycle obviously). Every cool down it makes a terrible noise. It sucks it™™s sucks it sucks
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

drys very slowly, now wont turn on after one year

Whirlpool small dryer 10/28/2025

Purchased 7/2024 and has had some small issues that I was able to troubleshoot over the past year. NOw the machine completely does not turn on. It's barely over one year old! I was told it only has a one year warrenty. So frustrated and cant reach a human at whirlpool to attempt troubleshooting further.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Compact but powerful

nicoleo 8/18/2025

compact but powerful, this small dryer does an amazing job
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

Incentivized Review

Terrible dryer and failed after 2 years

Laundry lady 6/10/2025

Dryer is 2 years old and Whirlpool authorized technician says it isn't worth repairing. Needs a $ 600 repair. When it worked it had more than one service call in the 2 years of use, and took a very long time to dry a small load of clothes. Whirlpool unwilling to stand behind their product in any way. I will not buy another Whirlpool product.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Horrible Dryer!

KD13 4/15/2025

Horrible dryer!! Does not even do anything, repeatedly tried to contact a REAL person at whirlpool and get no where! Everytime we try to turn it on, It goes through weird modes, and gets stuck on buttons and won't change and then we can't even push the start button. If we do get to, it starts for like 30 seconds and then pauses itself. We have to restart the dryer 200 times for one tiny load!! Piece of junk. Do NOT BUY this!!!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Important Tips for Using This Dryer

Noah 2/16/2025

Since it doesn't seem to say these things literally anywhere in the user manual, I'm going to provide this information as I learned it through trial and error: Pay attention to the three red indicators in the middle of the control panel near the control knob. The top indicator with the water droplet means you need to empty the water tank (the panel on the top left). If your water tank is full, the dryer will automatically shut off after 5 or so minutes. The other two indicators refer to the lint trap and filter (inside the drum and bottom left panel, respectively). I haven't figured out which one is which, so I just check them both whenever I see one of the indicators light up. I don't even bother with any of the programming options. I do a timed dry every time. You have to turn the knob so that the "timed dry" setting is indicated, then press the "timed dry" option on the right side of the options ribbon at the bottom to set the time. For half a drum full of clothes, or for things like towels, I will usually dry for 3 hours and then check. Depending on the material or other things like ambient humidity, I might need to add another 30 mins or so. I only wash my own laundry in this unit, so I can usually go through 3-5 days worth of clothes and get them all dry in one night. I don't recommend drying pillows, comforters, or anything particularly bulky in this dryer - I have never gotten it to dry any of those items completely. This is not a good dryer by any stretch of the imagination, but ventless dryers typically suck and take forever to dry. I guess they're supposedly energy efficient. I can't really see how an appliance running for 3-5 hours 2-3 times a week will positively impact my electric bill, but I suppose that will become evident when my next bill comes in. It dries my clothes (eventually) and that's the only endorsement I can really give it.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Buyer Beware. Do not buy this dryer

Fitzy 1/28/2025

I purchased this dryer to match my washing machine, and it was the size I needed for my laundry room. I did not realize that it was a ventless model. When I ordered this, I added delivery and installation. The dryer was delivered on 1.16.25. basically, they brought my dryer in my laundry room as there is no installation required so I am not sure why I was charged. On 1.18.25 I dried my first load of laundry 4 bath towels and two hand towels. Put it on the towels setting and after the 2+ hour cycle my towels were still not fully dried. It took a total of 3.5 hours for one load. I thought I must be doing something wrong but nope, my next load 2 pair of jeans, 4 shirts on "jeans cycle" took between 3-4 hours to fully dry. Being very disappointed with the time it takes to dry and thinking of how expensive my electric bill is going to go up I called customer service in Benton Harbor MI on 1.21.25 only to get my call pushed to 4 different support members and an hour and 15min of my time, to only become more irritated with the end results. I was told because I used the dryer two times the appliance is now "USED" and I could not return or exchange it for a vented dryer....If I had not used it, how would I have known that this was going to take 3-4 hours per load and that it is not going to work for my household. They said I am probably putting too much laundry in or not cleaning the lint trap. On 1.24.25 they sent out a tech. to service my new dryer to make sure it is heating like it should. He walked in and looked at it and said these ventless dryers are known to take a long time to dry and would not recommend them. Dryer was heating like it should so there was nothing more he could do. This tech that came out was the only positive thing about this situation. He listened, understood my frustration and was very polite. I will NEVER buy or recommend anyone to purchase from Whirlpool. Terrible customer support, Terrible product and most of all horrible return policy. I have NEVER made a purchase and if there was a problem or if I was not satisfied with it was not able to return it after 5 days. Totally Unacceptable.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Unreliable dryer

Sean 12/3/2024

Purchased the washer and dryer stack set with the condo we bought and the dryer brokedown only after 1 year 10 months of use. Of course, after the the 1 year warranty expired. Would not purchase this dryer from Whirlpool if I were you! 2 error codes, under 2 years use. Ridiculous!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

Works fine

Lib52 9/3/2024

This dryer was delivered August 13,2024. It works fine for a compact dryer. My previous dryer was a Maytag compact dryer that was still working after 181/2 years but had to replace because the washer quit working. I ordered stacking kit bracket set (W11404611) from Whirlpool.com. It was shipped by FedEx and I never got it. I paid $48.64 for two brackets and screws. FedEx rep I talked to said to contact Whirlpool and let them file a claim on their end. I finally talked with a lovely lady in direct care and said would send bracket replacement. No brackets yet. Also got my first alert to clean the bottom air filter. Got my trusty book out to follow directions to clean and pulled out the case as directed and there was no foam filter in the case. So I did a chat and another lovely person said they would send out a replacement filter ( order number 1538965275). The people I have all talked or chatted with have tried to be helpful but not sure if they will follow through with what was discussed.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Avoid!!!

Bella 8/27/2024

The dryer was brand new when I moved in my home 3+ years ago. It barely worked for a year an has not worked since. Does not dry anything. Ventless mechanism does not help. No repair person could figure out how to fix it and frankly, it's been a pain. The matching washing machine has been on the fritz too (almost flooded my space). Please avoid this set. It is expensive to replace and costs even more to repair and the bad thing is, even after spending the money, it won't work. I thought I was the only one who was experiencing this. I've had other Whirlpool products that lasted decades so I know this brand can do better. This product should be recalled and replaced with something that not only works but that won't create serious problems because of a faulty appliance. From my experience I'd rate this a dud. Worse dryer and set in Whirlpool history.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

Attractive, efficient, compact!

Judelu 6/11/2024

An ideal application for a ventless renovation of our fabric care center
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Hard to believe how bad it Is

Peacock 6/7/2024

No model number on it, hard to look up. The settings get stuck and are a mystery. Press the large black circle and then move the white ring around it forward and start and the machine will power on. Discovered by accident but seriously necessary. Can't change the dryer temperature to high, the icons are tiny, and I don't know what they mean.. Hate it, really hate it.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Space saver

Lynnann 12/10/2023

I purchased this dryer to make a stacking space saving washer and dryer set. It works and drys. The clothes. It a little more work then and ordinary dry. I have to empty a water tank every load and clean the extra filter every couple loads a long with the lint trap that is any dryer. Pro™™s is it doesn™™t have to be vented to the outside, heats and drys well and takes a lot less space then a normal washer and dry over all. I am pleased with the dryer.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Units stink

Intro Cleveland 11/18/2023

These appliances are garbage. Most of them have already needed service or replaced
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Makes a loud squealing noise

ROB222 9/12/2023

The water pump makes a loud squealing noise. Seems to be pumping with no water in the reservoir.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Slightly flawed machine

Squeelee 6/9/2023

This stackable machine fits into my limited appliance space but the sloshy water tank is hard to manipulate. I have dropped it several times , with water spilling everywhere. Part of the plastic handle broke and I am awaiting a replacement.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

High Quality and Easy To Use

Chase 3/17/2023

Everything I had hoped for. Relatively quiet, easy to use, effective at drying, and easy to clean. My friend who knows the appliance industry told me Whirlpool products are amazing and it™™s true!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Soft dry clothes!

Trinannie 2/25/2023

Took a while to get it installed after delivery (waiting on the hubby) . But first day in, I did 3 loads. Heavy and light things dried equally well, and it didn™™t heat up or steam up the small area it™™s installed in. I think it™™s going to meet our needs well.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Ventless dryer

Carol 2/3/2023

Didn't even know you could get ventless dryers. We moved my laundry to a back bedroom so I did not have to go down the basement stairs. This dryer is perfect for that. No need to put a vent in outside wall. Works great.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Two stars for terrible WP customer service

Nomore 12/30/2022

Writing to let others know that because of no customer service response from whirlpool I can not use the whirlpool dryer purchased from a whirlpool seller. The technical anomaly is the drain hose on the non vented dryer is too short to reach either the floor drain oir the washing machine drain. My messages left with whirlpool customer service inquiring about a replacement drain hose have produced no responses or reply™™s from whirlpool; therefore, within two days I will request a full purchase return from whirlpool.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Grateful

Gerianne 10/25/2022

I am grateful to have a working dryer! This dryer has a big drum, which is nice for a small space dryer. The panel is challenging to operate; it seems quite sensitive, and we spend a lot of time trying to figure out how long to push a button to make it work!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Perfect fit

Eve67 7/31/2022

I love the feature of the water extraction with this dryer!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Disappointment as Always

c.smith 7/28/2022

I recieved the dryer from the delivery man thats associated with Tribles, then installed it in the residents unit. After the install was complete i proceeded to test the dryer and to my disbelief it started winding up very loud as if it was a turbine motor. I quickly unplugged the unit then called the sales rep to have immediate service for this resident. This is not the first time I have received faulty appliances from whirlpool. which is why Im trying to take my business else where if this is not fixed.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Squeeks

Gramma 7/23/2022

I bought this for a closet laundry. 1st time I used it had a little squeak. Now is a loud scrape.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Terrible

Abbot Mill 3/24/2022

Purchased 102 units from Whirlpool for a new construction project, at least 70% fail rate with ZERO support from Whirlpool customer support. Will never buy Whirlpool again
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Incentivized Review

love my new Whirlpool Dryer!

Elaine S 3/19/2022

I have a small laundry area and this dryer fits perfectly. It is easy to use and is very effective at drying all size loads.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Need stacking kit

Dunns 3/4/2022

The dryer works great but the stacking kit wasn™™t delivered with the washer and dryer. It™™s tough bending so far to use the dryer. The ventless system works terrific. I recycle the pulled water in my garden.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Nice apt size ventless

LSSV 2/18/2022

Never had one before but was pleasantly surprised Saves going to laundromat
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

Incentivized Review

Perfect fit

TheRonster 12/28/2021

I needed to add a 2nd laundry room to our home. There were space limitations and a vent for the dryer was nearly impossible to install. The heat pump ventless dryer was our only option. Once we learned how to properly use the laundry system, it has exceeded our expectations.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

THE WORST!!!!

Alyssa 11/16/2021

My dryer is 3 years old, I have had repair men in and nobody could figure out what the problem is. It is cleaned, 4 inches from back, door open and It DOES NOT DRY clothing. It takes HOURS to dry 1 load, And I balls up a large sheet in the dry so the middle of the sheet NEVER DRYS. It is the WORST dryer. I am so upset.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Environmental improvement

Cookie 11/13/2021

Perfect size for my kitchen closet! Being a single person it suits me well. Love the fact that it™™s environmentally friendly.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Incentivized Review

Poor

Noper 10/23/2021

Wow Expensive! Reviews are All negative. Shame on Whirlpool for overpricing. Higher electric bills and poor quality appliances. Shame.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

So many problems

Hk1358 10/18/2021

The dryer has been taking hours to dry a simple load. And like another reviewer stated, we cannot find a replacement for the filter, and we™™re supposed to clean the water tank before each cycle?!!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Dissapointed

Bonita 7/10/2021

We bought the set because we had no choice for our space . The dryer takes double of the time to dry everything comes out damp, in addition to having to empty the water reseivor very often , the filter replacement is imposible to find . Not what I expected.
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Wost Dryer

Benford 6/28/2021

This is the worst dryer on the market. I've had error codes after error codes. Now that my warranty has expired, I will be looking at getting something else. This was an awful product by WhirlPool!
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Longtime to Dry

Ryan 2/1/2021

I bought the dryer year or two ago didn™™t realize it was a ventless that takes super long to dry. The dryers for our cabin, so we bring our clothes home to wash now kind of a bummer
Originally posted on Whirlpool.com

No, I do not recommend this product