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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£330
  • Avg. price in US: ~$360
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

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%

7.3

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

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%

6.5

Performance

30.0%

7.7

Features

25.0%

8.3

Programmes

10.0%

6.6

Design

Very good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.3
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    25.0%

    8.3

    Water usage per cycle

    20.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

  • 5.4
    Quiet operation

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Noise level

    20.0%

    6.0

    Noise emission class

    15.0%

    6.0

    Energy efficiency class

    10.0%

    1.5

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £330

Best rankings

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Verdict

The Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X is a full-size freestanding dishwasher featuring a 14 place setting capacity, a quiet 46 dB inverter motor, 7 wash programs, and a dedicated third cutlery rack. Key advantages include its ActiveDry system, which automatically opens the door by 10 cm for efficient natural drying, and 3D Zone Wash technology that increases cleaning power by up to 40% in targeted baskets. On the downside, the appliance has a relatively lower Class E energy efficiency rating, an extended eco cycle runtime of 190 minutes, and some users report that larger plates can catch on the upper spray arm or that the interior divider angles make stacking bulky bowls awkward.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X

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%

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Performance

30.0%

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Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

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Design

7.3
Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a technical score of 7.33 points, which is lower than 69.3% 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

7.8
Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is lower than 51.5% 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

E
Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has energy efficiency class E, which is worse than that of 67.6% of dishwashers and equal to that of 26.5% 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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

C
Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has noise emission class C, which is worse than that of 55.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 40.4% 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

0.93 kWh
Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X uses 0.93 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 84.5% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4.1% 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

8
Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X offers 8 wash programs, which is more than that of 64% of dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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

190 min
Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X completes its Eco wash in 190 min, which is shorter than that of 89.7% of dishwashers and equal to that of 7.7% 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

no
Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a delicate wash program. This feature is present in 60% 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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

freestanding
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

14
Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X holds 14 place settings, which is more than that of 44.9% of dishwashers and equal to that of 43.7% 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 45 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 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 HFC 3C26 CW X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).190 min vs 235 min
  • 2 more wash programs
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 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 HFC 3C26 CW X offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • 27.3% cheaper
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£330 vs £420).
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£330 vs £420).£330 vs £420
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 45 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).

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Programmes
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Does not have a favorite cycle
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a favorite cycle, while the average dishwasher has a favorite cycle. 67.4% of dishwashers have a favorite cycle.
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 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 HFC 3C26 CW X uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a half-load option
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Half load option.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a half-load option, while the average dishwasher has a half-load option. 72.7% of dishwashers have a half-load option.
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a 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

    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a delicate wash program, while the average dishwasher has a delicate wash program. 59.9% of dishwashers have a delicate wash program.
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
    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

    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E 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 HFC 3C26 CW X has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • Does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
    What it is: This attribute shows whether the dishwasher has Tab counter.
    When it matters: This matters if you specifically want this feature.

    Importance: LOW

    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X does not have a detergent tablet counter in the app, while the average dishwasher has a detergent tablet counter in the app. 67.1% of dishwashers have a detergent tablet counter in the app.
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X 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 HFC 3C26 CW X reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 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 HFC 3C26 CW X has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X?

  • Cleans dishes and glasses exceptionally well
  • Operates quietly, making it suitable for open-plan kitchens
  • ActiveDry feature automatically opens the door at the end of the cycle for better drying
  • Highly flexible loading with adjustable basket heights and fold-down racking prongs
  • Spacious interior that accommodates large plates, baking trays, and bulky pots
  • Sleek and attractive physical design

What customers dislike about Hotpoint HFC 3C26 CW X?

  • Outer casing feels somewhat thin and flimsy
  • Standard/everyday programs can take an excessively long time to finish
  • Included waste drainage pipe is relatively short
  • The layout angle of some plate dividers can make stacking specific bowls or trays awkward
  • Occasional complaints regarding inconsistent drying results on specific cycles

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