Whirlpool
Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC
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Released 2023
Best Heat Pump Dryers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP is cheaper at $2899. Every spec and price links to its source.
Whirlpool
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Released 2023
Miele
$2899
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $2899 |
| Brand | Whirlpool | Miele |
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Capacity cu (ft) | 7.4 | 4.02 |
| Width (in) | 27 | — |
| Depth (in) | 31 | — |
| Height (in) | 38 | — |
| Weight (lb) | — | 135 |
| Volts | 240 | 120 |
| Drying cycles | 36 | 19 |
| Energy star certified | Yes | Yes |
| Combined energy factor | 5.2 | — |
| Est annual energyk (Wh) | 460 | — |
| Steam refresh | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi connected | No | Yes |
| Noise (dB) | — | — |
| Ventless | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Whirlpool 7.4 cu ft Hybrid Heat Pump Dryer WHD862CHC: whirlpool.com (verified 2026-06-27). Miele 4.0 cu ft Heat Pump Dryer TXR860WP: mieleusa.com (verified 2026-07-10).
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