--- title: "Whirlpool 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Electric Dryer WED5720RW review" description: "Whirlpool WED5720RW review: a 7.4 cu. ft. smart front load electric dryer with three-sensor drying, Sanitize, Wrinkle Shield and an app. Specs and who it suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/whirlpool-wed5720rw/ language: en-US updated: 2026-11-04 score: 8.3 --- # Whirlpool 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Electric Dryer WED5720RW review > **Our verdict:** The Whirlpool 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Electric Dryer WED5720RW ranks 7th of the 10 clothes dryers we compare, with 8.3 out of 10. No. 7 of 10 in our [clothes dryers ranking](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.3 out of 10** The Whirlpool WED5720RW is a 27-inch, 7.4 cu. ft. electric front load dryer with Wi-Fi, an app and three-sensor drying. It suits shoppers who want remote start and notifications without paying for steam. Why it's here: - Intelligent Dry uses three sensors to adjust time and limit over-drying - Sanitize cycle, Wrinkle Control and an Air Dry option - Wrinkle Shield keeps the drum tumbling for up to 150 minutes - Air Flow Detection warns when the vent is blocked Keep in mind: - Very full loads dry poorly, according to some owners - Newer model, so long-term reliability is unproven - No steam cycle [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTC5JCM6) ## Why the Whirlpool WED5720RW scores 8.3 - How happy owners are: 7th of 10 - How many rated it: 7th of 10 - How new it is: 2nd of 10 ### Level with the Electrolux 600 Series Electric Dryer 8.0 cu. ft. ELFE7637AW The Electrolux 600 Series Electric Dryer 8.0 cu. ft. ELFE7637AW and the Whirlpool 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Electric Dryer WED5720RW score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Electrolux 600 Series Electric Dryer 8.0 cu. ft. ELFE7637AW goes first because it leaves owners a little happier. The Whirlpool 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Electric Dryer WED5720RW is the newer design. ## About the Whirlpool WED5720RW The WED5720RW is a vented electric front load dryer in white, with a 7.4 cu. ft. drum. It is 27 inches wide, about 30 5/8 inches deep and 39 inches tall. It is ENERGY STAR certified and ADA compliant, and it stacks with a separate stacking kit. Pedestals are also sold separately. Intelligent Dry uses three sensors to adjust drying time. The dryer has 12 cycles and 4 temperature settings. Quick Dry, Air Dry and Wrinkle Control are on the dial. Quick Wash & Dry pairs with a Whirlpool washer for a 25-minute wash followed by a 30-minute dry. The Sanitize cycle is listed as eliminating 99.9% of common household bacteria. The EcoBoost option uses less heat over a longer cycle. Four baffles tumble the load, and there is interior lighting. The Wrinkle Shield option keeps the drum tumbling for up to 150 minutes after the cycle ends, or until you open the door. Air Flow Detection alerts you when the vent is blocked. The dryer connects over Wi-Fi to the Whirlpool app. The app starts and pauses cycles, tracks progress and sends notifications. It also has a Stain Guide, Family Share, specialty cycles, custom cycles and up to 10 saved favorites. Voice control works with Alexa and Google Assistant. This model has no steam cycle and no delay start. ### Key specs - Capacity: 7.4 cu. ft. - Dimensions (W × D × H): 27 in. × 30 5/8 in. × 39 in. - Power: 30 amp electric - Type: Front load, vented - Cycles and temperatures: 12 cycles, 4 temperature settings - Drum: Powder-coated, four baffles - Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Whirlpool app, Alexa and Google Assistant - Certification: ENERGY STAR certified - Stacking: Stackable with a stacking kit, sold separately - Warranty: 1 year parts and labor ## What owners report about the Whirlpool WED5720RW We found little owner feedback written about this exact model, so we have no pattern to report on how it dries, how loud it is or how it holds up. It is a newer dryer, and owner reports on this model are thin. Check the owner reviews at the retailer you buy from before you commit. ## Who the Whirlpool WED5720RW suits It fits households that want an app, remote start and cycle alerts on a mid-priced dryer. Intelligent Dry, Sanitize and a long Wrinkle Shield tumble suit people who leave loads sitting. Air Flow Detection helps if the vent run is long or tends to clog. Look elsewhere if you want steam: the Samsung DVE45B6300W and the LG DLEX6500W have it. If you dry very full loads, the Electrolux ELFE7637AW has a larger 8.0 cu. ft. drum. It also needs a 30 amp electric dryer outlet and a vent, so it is not for ventless spaces. The Samsung DV25FG62B0BEA2 is the ventless pick. If you want a track record, a model that has been sold longer is the safer buy. ## Questions about the Whirlpool WED5720RW ### How big is the Whirlpool WED5720RW? It is 27 inches wide, about 30 5/8 inches deep and 39 inches tall, with a 7.4 cu. ft. drum. ### Does the Whirlpool WED5720RW need an electric dryer outlet? Yes. It is electric and runs on 30 amps, and it must be vented. ### Can you stack the Whirlpool WED5720RW on a washer? Yes, with a stacking kit that is sold separately. Pedestals are also sold separately. ### How does the Whirlpool WED5720RW warn about vent problems? Air Flow Detection alerts you when the vent is blocked. If the alert appears, clear the lint and check the vent run for kinks or clogs. ### Does the Whirlpool WED5720RW work with Alexa and Google Assistant? Yes. It has Wi-Fi and works with the Whirlpool app, Alexa and Google Assistant for starting, pausing and checking cycles. ### How long does Wrinkle Shield run on the Whirlpool WED5720RW? It keeps the drum tumbling for up to 150 minutes after the cycle ends, or until you open the door. ## All 10 clothes dryers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Samsung 7.5 cu. ft. Smart Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+ DVE45B6300W](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/samsung-dve45b6300w/) | 8.7 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Maytag Top Load Electric Dryer with Extra Power 7.0 cu. ft. MED5030MW](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/maytag-med5030mw/) | 8.7 | Value for Money | | 3 | [Samsung 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Sensor Dry DVE45T6000W](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/samsung-dve45t6000w/) | 8.6 | | | 4 | [LG 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Electric Dryer with AI Sensor Dry & TurboSteam DLEX6500W](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/lg-dlex6500w/) | 8.4 | Best Premium | | 5 | [Whirlpool 7.4 cu. ft. Front Load Electric Dryer WED4720RW](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/whirlpool-wed4720rw/) | 8.4 | Best Budget | | 6 | [Electrolux 600 Series Electric Dryer 8.0 cu. ft. ELFE7637AW](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/electrolux-elfe7637aw/) | 8.3 | | | 7 | **Whirlpool 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Electric Dryer WED5720RW** (this review) | 8.3 | | | 8 | [Maytag Smart Pet Pro Front Load Electric Dryer 7.4 cu. ft. MED7020RW](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/maytag-med7020rw/) | 8.3 | | | 9 | [Speed Queen DR3 Sanitizing Electric Dryer with Extended Tumble DR3004WE](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/speed-queen-dr3004we/) | 8.2 | | | 10 | [Samsung 4.0 cu. ft. Compact Heat Pump Dryer with AI Smart Dial DV25FG62B0BEA2](https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/#samsung-dv25fg62b0bea2) | 8.2 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 22 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [ShopAppliances: Whirlpool WED5720RW specs](https://www.shopappliances.com/products/whirlpool-wed5720rw) - [ShopAppliances: Whirlpool WED5720RW listing](https://www.shopappliances.com/product/whirlpool-wed5720rw) - [ENERGY STAR: certified clothes dryer WED5720R](https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-clothes-dryers/details/3892632/export/pdf) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/us/household/clothes-dryers/whirlpool-wed5720rw/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md