The LG DLEX4000 meets
the Whirlpool WED5010LW
Fast drying, True Steam, and repair parts you can actually find. We tested it head-to-head against the Whirlpool WED5010LW ($630) across 6 key dimensions.
Whirlpool WED5010LW
“Decades-proven reliability with the one smart feature that matters”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
LG DLEX4000
- True Steam refreshes wrinkled clothes in minutes without a full cycle (Pro Picks, Consumer Betterment)
- Uses the most common LG parts, heating element, rollers, door lock stocked everywhere (Bens Appliances and Junk)
- AI sensor dry reads moisture levels to stop at exactly the right time, preventing overdrying (Pro Picks)
- Collects lint around the door gasket. Ben calls LGs 'lint gatherers' requiring regular seal wiping (Bens Appliances and Junk)
- Requires engagement with the ThinQ app ecosystem to access all smart features (Pro Picks)
- Not totally silent, you'll hear the spin cycle if the laundry area is near living spaces (Pro Picks)
Whirlpool WED5010LW
- Auto Dry moisture sensor prevents overdrying, a premium feature at a budget price (Pro Picks)
- Uses universal Whirlpool parts unchanged for years. $30 heating element, repair tutorials everywhere (Boulevard Home)
- Physical dial controls with zero learning curve, plug in and start drying (Pro Picks)
- No steam, no sanitize, no wrinkle care, just basic tumble drying (Pro Picks)
- The matching Whirlpool washer (WTW5057LW) is ranked among the 10 worst washing machines (FRUGAL CHOISE)
- Top-load design cannot be stacked, requires dedicated side-by-side floor space (Pro Picks)
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The LG DLEX4000 earned the top spot through sheer consistency. Every reviewer who tested it praised a different feature, and none of them found a serious weakness.
LG DLEX4000
The LG DLEX4000 earned the top spot through sheer consistency. Every reviewer who tested it praised a different feature, and none of them found a serious weakness.
- Large or busy families running 5+ loads per week who need a fast, high-capacity dryer
- Anyone with allergies, asthma, or pets, the allergen cycle uses steam to eliminate dander and dust mites
- Tech-forward households that want app notifications, voice assistant integration, and remote start
- Buyers with stacking laundry setups, front-load design stacks securely in tight spaces
- People who plan to keep the dryer 10+ years and value easy, affordable parts availability
Whirlpool WED5010LW
The Whirlpool WED5010LW costs $630 and does exactly one thing well: dry your clothes reliably for a decade. No touchscreen, no app, no steam, no Wi-Fi. A physical dial, 11 cycles, and an Auto Dry moisture sensor that knows when to stop.
- First-time homeowners and landlords outfitting rental properties on a budget
- Buyers who hate complicated appliances, physical dials, no apps, no touchscreens
- Anyone with a dedicated side-by-side laundry room (top-load design cannot be stacked)
- Small to medium households doing standard everyday loads
- Owners who prioritize cheap, easy repairs with universal, widely available parts