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Whirlpool WFW4720 washer

A front load washer, sold in Canada and the US. The rating label may show a manufacture date or a supported serial date code. A model introduction date does not establish when your individual unit was built.

How old is my Whirlpool WFW4720?

The version ENERGY STAR lists today has been on sale since August 2024. Earlier versions of the WFW4720 may be older.

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Brand: Whirlpool · Model: WFW4720

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WFW4720 details

Listed since
August 2024
Type
Front Load
Capacity
4.5 cu ft
Energy use
140 kWh a year
Water use
4248 gallons a year
Sold in
Canada and the US

Model numbers: WFW4720R**. A * stands for one letter or digit, usually the colour or finish.

Source: ENERGY STAR certified product data, 2026-10-08.

Where is the serial number on a Whirlpool WFW4720?

Top-load models: under the lid, on the rim of the tub. Front-load models: inside the door, around the edge of the door opening.

Whirlpool’s guide to the model and serial number

How long does it last?

Washers typically last 10 to 13 years. Replace rubber fill hoses with braided steel ones and leave a front-loader door open to dry between loads.

Whirlpool WFW4720 parts

Parts that wear out most often:

  • Drain pump
  • Door or lid switch
  • Inlet hoses
  • Drive belt
  • Door boot seal
  • Shock absorbers

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Whirlpool official parts

Recalls

A check on Appliance Age compares this model with Health Canada, U.S. CPSC and U.S. NHTSA recall notices.

Questions

How old is my Whirlpool WFW4720?
Check the serial and any printed manufacture date on the rating label. Appliance Age checks supported date formats; the version listed by ENERGY STAR has been sold since August 2024, and earlier versions may be older.
Where is the serial number on a Whirlpool WFW4720?
Top-load models: under the lid, on the rim of the tub. Front-load models: inside the door, around the edge of the door opening.
How long does a Whirlpool washer last?
Washers typically last 10 to 13 years with normal use and maintenance.

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