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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£430
  • Avg. price in US: ~$440
  • No. of place settings: 15
  • Energy efficiency class: C
  • Noise level: 42 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

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%

8.3

Technical Score

20.0%

9.2

User score

Excellent
8.3

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%

8.0

Performance

30.0%

7.9

Features

25.0%

9.7

Programmes

10.0%

7.2

Design

Excellent
9.2

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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(41)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 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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Verdict

The Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK is a full-size, fully integrated dishwasher featuring a 15-place setting capacity, a MaxiSpace tub providing 10% more loading room, and an efficient C-class energy rating with a 9.5-litre water consumption per eco cycle. Main pros include its powerful 3D Zone Wash system that delivers targeted cleaning for tough stains, an automatic ActiveDry door-opening mechanism for natural drying, an ultra-quiet 42dB operating volume, and 10 diverse wash programs. However, notable cons include its lack of a dedicated AquaStop flood protection system and higher resource consumption when running its intensive or 3D Zone Wash cycles.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK

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%

8.0

Performance

30.0%

7.9

Features

25.0%

9.7

Programmes

10.0%

7.2

Design

8.3
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a technical score of 8.31 points, which is higher than 72.5% 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%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(41)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.2
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 87.9% of products in this category.
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.
10
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 65.6% 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%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

8.3

Price

8.4
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.4 points, which is higher than 85.2% 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 H7IHP42LUK 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

C
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has washing efficiency class C, which is worse than that of 99.3% of dishwashers and equal to that of 0.3% 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 H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK 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

0.757 kWh
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK uses 0.757 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 H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK 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

210 min
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK completes its Eco wash in 210 min, which is shorter than that of 76.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 5.1% of dishwashers.
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 H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK 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

yes
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a load sensor. This feature is present in 69.6% 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 H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK 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

fully integrated
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 H7IHP42LUK 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

yes
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.4% of dishwashers.
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 H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK vs the average dishwasher

  • 4 more wash programs
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).10 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 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 H7IHP42LUK has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).42 dB vs 44 dB
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
    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

    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).210 min vs 235 min
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).C vs D
  • 1 more place settings
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).15 vs 14
  • 14.5% higher user score
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8).
    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.
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a higher user score than the average dishwasher (9.16 vs 8).9.16 vs 8
  • 2 dB lower noise level
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a lower noise level than the average dishwasher (42 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
  • 4 more wash programs
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 25 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
  • 1 more place settings
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK holds more place settings than the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
  • 3.6 kg lighter weight
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.5 cm shallower depth
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK is shallower than the average dishwasher (55.5 cm vs 56 cm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Programmes
Design
  • Worse washing efficiency class
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a worse washing efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs A).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • 0.01 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • Worse washing efficiency class
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a worse washing efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs A).
    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

    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK has a worse washing efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs A).C vs A
  • Does not have a child lock
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
    What it is: This attribute refers to No. of wash temperatures.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare No. of wash temperatures across dishwashers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).3 vs 4
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK 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 H7IHP42LUK uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.757 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 2.4% more expensive
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£430 vs £420).
    Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£430 vs £420).£430 vs £420
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Overall
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
41 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK?

  • Spacious Maxi Space tub that easily accommodates large pots, pans, and awkward items
  • Generous 15 place setting capacity making it ideal for large households
  • Quiet operation at 42dB with a dedicated floor light indicator to show when it is running
  • Effective natural drying results with the ActiveDry automatic door-opening feature
  • Powerful cleaning performance enhanced by 3D Zone Wash targeted spray arms
  • Great flexibility provided by the adjustable racks and a third cutlery tray

What customers dislike about Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK?

  • Higher energy and water consumption when running full intensive or deep-clean wash cycles
  • Mixed user experiences regarding the initial installation process
  • Supplied waste and mains water inlet hoses are short compared to older models
  • Door tension springs require manual adjustment post-fitting to keep the door from snapping shut too quickly

Expert reviews

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trustedreviews.com
08/07/2024
Summary of the review
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK Review: Lots of space, excellent cleaning
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trustedreviews.com
08/07/2024
Summary of the review
Hotpoint H7IHP42LUK Review: Lots of space, excellent cleaning.
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