What is recorded for WTB86202UC
Bosch WTB86202UC — Combined energy factor: 2.81 lb/kWh.
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Bosch WTB86202UC
Energy, water & efficiency
Clothes dryer · US market · 44 owner topics
Bosch tumble dryers
Guidance for Bosch clothes dryers. Check the feature and control descriptions against your model.
Specifications & model details
WTB86202UC: model-specific checks
Understand dryer energy use by separating appliance design, household setup, and laundry habits. Compare like with like, then target the factors you can change.
Owner guide: Energy, water & efficiency
Category & symptom guidance
Energy, water & efficiency
Identify the dryer design
Efficiency depends on how a dryer heats and moves air. A vented dryer exhausts warm, damp air outdoors. Electric resistance models use electricity for heat; gas models use gas for heat and electricity for controls and the motor. Compare them using the energy measure and fuel prices that apply to each.
Condenser dryers collect moisture in a tank or drain; heat-pump dryers also collect moisture and reuse heat through a refrigeration system. Heat-pump models generally use substantially less electricity than resistance dryers, while often taking longer. The cited LG DLEX/DLGX examples are vented models, so their figures do not describe condenser or heat-pump dryers.
- Find the exact model’s design, fuel, and energy label or specification sheet.
- Compare like designs and configurations.
- For gas models, include both gas consumption and electrical use in cost estimates.
Read energy ratings in context
DOE test procedures and labels provide a standardized comparison, not a promise about a household bill. Load size, fabric mix, starting moisture, dryness setting, and frequency of use change actual energy use. Check that a figure applies to the exact model and fuel configuration.
The LG DLEX4000/DLGX4001 family sheet lists combined energy factors (CEF) of 3.94 for electric and 3.49 for gas, and identifies ENERGY STAR certification. These model-family values are not an operating-cost estimate. Do not compare CEF directly with another metric or infer annual savings without matching assumptions and utility rates.
- Record the full model suffix and fuel type.
- Check DOE or ENERGY STAR data for that specific configuration.
- Estimate household cost separately using expected use and local rates.
Maintain clear airflow in vented models
A crushed, excessively long, or obstructed exhaust route can extend drying time. Clean the lint screen as the owner instructions direct. Inspect the visible duct and exterior outlet for lint buildup or a flap that cannot open freely. Follow the model’s permitted venting configuration; the LG family sheet describes options for those models, not every home’s duct route.
Gas dryers also need a clear exhaust path. If the machine signals restricted flow or loads stay damp after a normal cycle, do not treat repeated extra-time cycles as an efficiency fix. Follow the exact model’s guidance or seek installation support.
- Clean the lint screen after each load as directed.
- Check for a pinched visible duct and an outlet that can open.
- Arrange duct cleaning for inaccessible routes or as appropriate to the home.
Match cycles to the load
Separate fabrics that need different temperatures or dryness levels. Very small or mixed loads may dry differently from the standardized test load behind a rating. Use a sensor setting when its instructions and care labels suit the load; use timed drying for a known task such as warming or finishing a load, not as a routine extra step.
The LG 4000 family sheet lists sensor-dry and manual-dry programs, temperature choices, and Energy Saver. Those names do not prescribe a setting for every fabric. Start with garment care labels and the exact dryer’s cycle descriptions. Remove items when they reach the needed dryness instead of routinely choosing the highest setting.
- Sort by fabric weight and care requirements.
- Choose the cycle and temperature specified for the items.
- Compare similar loads over several cycles before changing settings.
Reduce moisture before drying
A dryer removes water left in laundry after washing. An appropriate washer spin can reduce drying work when the fabric permits it and the washer operates normally. Follow care labels and washer guidance rather than using a faster spin on delicate or structured items just to save energy.
Room temperature and installation can also affect drying time. Keep the intake and required clearances unobstructed. A specification’s listed closet depth does not prove that every enclosure is suitable; check installation instructions for the exact model and configuration, including any required clearance or air openings.
- Use a washer extraction setting suited to each fabric group.
- Keep dryer intake and installation clearances unobstructed.
- If cycles lengthen, compare load and spin conditions before changing several settings.
Estimate replacement savings
Estimate annual cost for the current dryer and a specific candidate using comparable energy data, your utility rates, and likely loads. Add purchase, delivery, installation changes, and disposal to understand the total difference. The lowest energy estimate may not produce the lowest overall cost for your home.
When comparing heat-pump and vented resistance models, account for cycle duration, location needs, and drain or condensate handling. When comparing electric and gas, include hookup or conversion work and both utility charges. Include expected years of use, but do not project savings from a feature name alone.
- Use the same annual load count for both models.
- Apply each model’s matching published data and your marginal utility rates.
- Add installation and disposal costs before choosing.
What to do with what you find
Drying time has increased and the visible vent path is crushed or lint-covered.
Restricted exhaust airflow may be reducing performance and can create a fire hazard.
The comparison is between gas and electric models, or between vented and heat-pump designs.
A single energy figure does not capture different fuels, metrics, or operating patterns.
Have these details ready
- Exact model and fuel suffix
- Current utility rates and estimated loads per week
- Visible exhaust route and any airflow warning
- Comparable energy data for each candidate
Common questions
Does ENERGY STAR certification guarantee a lower bill in my home?
No. It indicates the model meets a defined efficiency standard, while your bill depends on use, load moisture, settings, installation, and utility prices.
Can I apply the LG family-sheet CEF to a heat-pump dryer?
No. The cited LG examples are vented electric and gas models. Use data for the exact heat-pump model and its matching metric.
General background sources
These sources support the shared guide. Exact model specifications and matched family procedures have their own sources above.
- www.energy.gov/cmei/buildings/consumer-clothes-dryers
- www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Guides/Home-Fire-Electronics-and-Electrical/Overheated-Clothes-Dryers-Can-Cause-Fires
- www.lg.com/us/support/products/documents/DLEX4000_%20DLGX4001_%20Spec%20Sheet.pdf
- gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=2yGdcTa7P2CJgWmTA
- www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2022-08/energy-saver-guide-2022.pdf
- www.epa.gov/recycle/what-you-can-do
Owner guidance by Specs & Parts, drafted with GPT-6 Luna. Sources and scope.
Recorded model facts
Model details relevant to this topic
| Specification | Recorded value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Combined energy factor | 2.81 lb/kWh | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Clothes dryers archive cec-dryers.xlsx; sheet ClothesDryers_12022025; row 770 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
A comparison group built from recorded designs
Bosch electric clothes dryers
12 records in this historical-source group. The group uses the brand, category and recorded design, rather than a guessed series or production year.
4.0–6.4 cu ftcapacity · 12 source values
These are source-record ranges. They do not establish current availability, a shared repair platform or installation compatibility.
Sources for WTB86202UC
California Energy Commission — Clothes dryers archive Observed Oct 27, 2026
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