Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

WGF5727T** Clothes Dryers · Whirlpool

WGF5727T** (Whirlpool, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 687 kWh per year, an estimated $116.79/yr to run, ranking 70th cheapest of 80 sampled clothes dryers, 13% above the $103.36/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$116.79/yr
Cheaper than all but 86% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 687 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category70th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 86%
Vs category median13% above ($103.36/yr)
Rank within same status63rd of 73 (Median $103.36/yr)
Rank within similar capacity34th of 44 · drum capacity cu ft 5.92~8.88 (Median $103.36/yr)
Category low to high$21.25/yr ~ $116.79/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
additional model informationTG25VAI17AI0
product typeGas Standard Vented
typeGas
special typeLaundry Center
drum capacity cu ft7.4
height inches39
width inches27
depth inches31
combined energy factor cef3.48
estimated annual energy use kwh yr687
estimated energy test cycle time min68
energy test cycle informationLow Heat Normal, High Temp, Normal Dryness Level, Ecoboost Indicator ON
additional dryer featuresSteam cycle,Drum light,Time remaining display,Wrinkle Shield
vented or ventlessVented
connectedNo
date available on market2026-01-01

Similar models in this category

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ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
ELVG7400AW ENERGY STAR Certified$116.79/yr
MLTG45N6CWW ENERGY STAR Certified$116.79/yr
DLG3421* ENERGY STAR Certified$116.45/yr
DLG3581* ENERGY STAR Certified$116.45/yr
ELVE7400AW ENERGY STAR Certified$103.36/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Whirlpool WGF5727T** per year?

The Whirlpool WGF5727T** is certified at 687 kWh per year, which works out to about $116.79/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Whirlpool WGF5727T** efficient compared with other clothes dryers?

Among the 80 clothes dryers compared on this site, the Whirlpool WGF5727T** ranks 70th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 86% of the cost range. That is 13% above the category median of $103.36/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $21.25/yr and the most expensive at $116.79/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Whirlpool WGF5727T** hold?

The Whirlpool WGF5727T** is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 73 sampled clothes dryers with that status the median running cost is $103.36/yr, and the Whirlpool WGF5727T** ranks 63rd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Whirlpool WGF5727T** compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified drum capacity cu ft value of 7.4, 44 sampled models fall within +/-20% (5.92 to 8.88), and the Whirlpool WGF5727T** ranks 34th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $103.36/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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