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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£420
  • Avg. price in US: ~$430
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Hotpoint HFC3C26FX 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%

6.4

Performance

30.0%

7.3

Features

25.0%

9.2

Programmes

10.0%

6.1

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

  • 5.1
    Efficient operation

    Score components:

    35.0%

    1.0

    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%

    1.0

    Energy consumption per cycle

    10.0%

    10

    No. of place settings

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £420

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Hotpoint HFC3C26FX is a 60cm freestanding stainless steel dishwasher featuring a generous 14 place setting capacity, 7 wash programs including a 30-minute Rapid cycle, an E energy efficiency rating, and a quiet 46 dB inverter motor. Key advantages include its innovative 3D Zone Wash technology for targeting baked-on food with 40% more cleaning power, a Flexiload system with adjustable baskets for versatile loading, and an ActiveDry natural airflow feature that automatically opens the door post-cycle to improve drying results. On the downside, some users find the included drainage hose challenging due to its relatively short length, and larger or non-flat dinner plates may occasionally catch on the upper spray arm unless stacked carefully.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Hotpoint HFC3C26FX

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 HFC3C26FX has a technical score of 7.34 points, which is lower than 68.7% 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 HFC3C26FX 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%

8.3

Price

7.6
Hotpoint HFC3C26FX has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 67.9% 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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

0.95 kWh
Hotpoint HFC3C26FX uses 0.95 kWh per cycle, which is higher than that of 93% of dishwashers and equal to that of 4% 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

7
Hotpoint HFC3C26FX offers 7 wash programs, which is more than that of 52.4% of dishwashers and equal to that of 11.6% 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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

200 min
Hotpoint HFC3C26FX completes its Eco wash in 200 min, which is shorter than that of 84% of dishwashers and equal to that of 2.9% 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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

no
Hotpoint HFC3C26FX does not have a cutlery basket. This feature is present in 58.5% 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Hotpoint HFC3C26FX vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 35 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (200 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 HFC3C26FX finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).200 min vs 235 min
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 more wash programs
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 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 HFC3C26FX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).7 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. 32.2% of dishwashers have a hygiene programme.
  • 35 min shorter Eco wash time
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (200 min vs 235 min).
  • Has a pause option
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 1 more wash programs
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (7 vs 6).

Total
Programmes
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • 1 fewer wash temperatures
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX offers fewer wash temperatures than the average dishwasher (3 vs 4).
  • Does not have a delicate wash program
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX 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 load sensor
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX 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 cutlery basket
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 3 cm deeper depth
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX is deeper than the average dishwasher (59 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • 0.2 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 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 HFC3C26FX uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (1 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.95 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Does not have a load sensor
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 delicate wash program
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX 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 HFC3C26FX has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • Does not have a cutlery basket
    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a 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

    Hotpoint HFC3C26FX does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. 58.4% of dishwashers have a cutlery basket.
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What customers like about Hotpoint HFC3C26FX?

  • Excellent cleaning performance powered by 3D Zone Wash technology for baked-on food
  • Generous 14 place setting capacity providing plenty of room for large families
  • Whisper-quiet operation suitable for open-plan living areas
  • ActiveDry automatic door opening system that improves natural drying
  • Highly flexible loading options with an adjustable upper basket and collapsible prongs

What customers dislike about Hotpoint HFC3C26FX?

  • Standard and everyday washing cycles can take a long time to complete
  • The layout and angle of some rack dividers make it difficult to securely stack certain bowls or baking trays
  • The external metal casing feels somewhat thin and flimsy to some users
  • The supplied waste water pipe is relatively short
  • Drying efficiency can sometimes be inconsistent on regular programs if ActiveDry is not fully utilized

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