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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£540
  • Avg. price in US: ~$530
  • No. of place settings: 15
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 40 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint H7IHP40L review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Dishwashers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Dishwashers category.

Score components:

80.0%

8.1

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Excellent
8.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

7.8

Performance

30.0%

7.3

Features

25.0%

9.8

Programmes

10.0%

7.2

Design

Excellent
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.7
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    5.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    10

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 8.9
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Noise level

    20.0%

    8.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    8.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    5.8

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £540

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Hotpoint H7IHP40L is a 60cm fully integrated dishwasher featuring a generous 15 place setting capacity housed within an optimized Maxi Space tub, a C energy efficiency class rating consuming 76 kWh per 100 cycles, and a quiet 42 dB operating noise level. Main characteristics and pros include its modular third rack system, 10 versatile wash programs (including an intensive cycle and a 30-minute quick wash), an efficient 9.5-liter water consumption per cycle, and an ActiveDry system that automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle for enhanced natural drying. On the downside, the appliance lacks AquaStop leak protection, lacks a child lock safety feature, does not feature single-basket washing flexibility, and running a full intensive cycle can be somewhat expensive to run.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint H7IHP40L

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Dishwashers category across these key areas: Performance, Programmes, Features, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Dishwashers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

35.0%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

?

Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

8.1
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a technical score of 8.08 points, which is higher than 62.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Dishwashers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Dishwashers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Dishwashers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Dishwashers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Dishwashers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Dishwashers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.7

Price

8.0
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 56.5% of products in this category.
Energy efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: HIGH

C
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has energy efficiency class C, which is better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Washing efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has washing efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
What it is: This attribute refers to Drying efficiency class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

A
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has drying efficiency class A, which is better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and equal to that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
What it is: This attribute refers to Noise emission class.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: MEDIUM

B
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has noise emission class B, which is better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 54.2% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

Importance: HIGH

0.76 kWh
Hotpoint H7IHP40L uses 0.76 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 51.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5% of dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

10
Hotpoint H7IHP40L offers 10 wash programs, which is more than that of 91.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 6.2% of dishwashers.
Quick wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Quick wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a quick wash program. This feature is present in 99.6% of dishwashers.
Quick wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Quick wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Quick wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

30 min
Hotpoint H7IHP40L completes its quick wash in 30 min, which is shorter than that of 33.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.6% of dishwashers.
Eco wash time
What it is: This attribute refers to Eco wash time.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Eco wash time across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

?
Delicate wash program
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Delicate wash program.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 59.9% of dishwashers.
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Automatic door opening
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Automatic door opening.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has an automatic door-opening feature. This feature is present in 65.7% of dishwashers.
Touch screen
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Touch screen.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

no
Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a touch screen. This feature is present in 10.2% of dishwashers.
Load sensor
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.7% of dishwashers.
Overflow protection
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Overflow protection.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has overflow protection. This feature is present in 97.1% of dishwashers.
Adjustable water softener
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Adjustable water softener.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has an adjustable water softener. This feature is present in 99% of dishwashers.
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Type of installation
What it is: This attribute refers to Type of installation.
When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

Importance: LOW

built-in
No. of place settings
What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

Importance: MEDIUM

15
Hotpoint H7IHP40L holds 15 place settings, which is more than that of 88.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% of dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Cutlery basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

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Height adjustable top basket
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Height adjustable top basket.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a height-adjustable top basket. This feature is present in 93% of dishwashers.
Digital display
What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Digital display.
When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

Importance: LOW

yes
Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint H7IHP40L vs the average dishwasher

  • 4 more wash programs
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash programs.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash programs across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).10 vs 6
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Noise level.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Noise level across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).40 dB vs 44 dB
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hygiene programme.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Pause option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy efficiency class.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 1 more place settings
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of place settings.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of place settings across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).15 vs 14
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Weight.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Weight across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Depth.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Depth across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).55.5 cm vs 56 cm
  • 4 dB lower noise level
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 4 more wash programs
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 more place settings
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • Does not have a hot-water connection
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. 87.5% of dishwashers have a hot-water connection.
  • 0.01 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Load sensor.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a load sensor, while the average dishwasher has a load sensor. 69.6% of dishwashers have a load sensor.
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Max cleaning temperature.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Max cleaning temperature across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).65 °C vs 70 °C
  • Does not have a hot-water connection
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. 87.5% of dishwashers have a hot-water connection.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Hot water connection.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a hot-water connection, while the average dishwasher has a hot-water connection. 87.5% of dishwashers have a hot-water connection.
  • Does not have a child lock
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Child lock.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Cable length.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Cable length across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).1.3 m vs 1.5 m
  • 0.01 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Energy consumption per cycle.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Energy consumption per cycle across dishwashers.

    Importance: HIGH

    Hotpoint H7IHP40L uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.76 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 28.6% more expensive
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£540 vs £420).
    Hotpoint H7IHP40L is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£540 vs £420).£540 vs £420
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Overall
Performance
Features
Design

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hotpoint H7IHP40L?

  • Extremely quiet operation during wash cycles
  • Generous loading capacity with the Maxi Space tub design
  • Highly efficient drying performance via the ActiveDry automatic door-opening feature
  • Excellent cleaning results on baked-on food using the 3D Zone Wash spray system
  • Versatile and flexible interior layouts featuring adjustable racks
  • Good overall value for money given its feature set

What customers dislike about Hotpoint H7IHP40L?

  • Supplied waste and mains water hoses are shorter than expected by some users
  • Installation instructions and overall setup experiences can be mixed
  • Running a full intensive wash program can become slightly expensive over time
  • The cutlery tray configuration can feel somewhat fiddly to organize for certain loads

Expert reviews

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quechoisir.org
27/03/2024
Summary of the review
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quechoisir.org
27/03/2026
Summary of the review
Hotpoint H7IHP40L Dishwasher Review - Que Choisir
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quechoisir.org
27/03/2024
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