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Whirlpool W7FHS41 Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550No. of place settings:15Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:41 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Whirlpool W7FHS41 Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

80%

8.1

Technical score

20%

6.9

User score

â–²Better than 54% of dishwashers
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

8.9

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

â–²Better than 63% of dishwashers
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on 13 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 93% of dishwashers
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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Whirlpool W7FHS41

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

35%

8.3

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

8.9

Programmes

10%

6.8

Design

8.1
User score
User score
6.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on 13 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Whirlpool W7FHS41 has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is higher than 68.6% of products in this category.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

7.8
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
â–² Better than 54% of models
This dishwasher has energy efficiency class C, better than that of 53.9% of dishwashers and the same as that of 20.8% of dishwashers.
Washing efficiency class
A
Washing efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has washing efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Drying efficiency class
A
Drying efficiency class
A
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has drying efficiency class A, better than that of 1.1% of dishwashers and the same as that of 98.9% of dishwashers.
Noise emission class
B
Noise emission class
B
â–² Better than 45% of models
This dishwasher has noise-emission class B, better than that of 44.6% of dishwashers and the same as that of 54.1% of dishwashers.
Energy consumption per cycle
0.76 kWh
Energy consumption per cycle
0.76 kWh
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is 0.76 kWh; it is higher than that of 52% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5% of the dishwashers.
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No. of wash programs
8
No. of wash programs
8
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 8; it is higher than that of 64.1% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 20.3% of the dishwashers.
Quick wash program
yes
Quick wash program
yes
Category Benchmark
This dishwasher has a quick wash programme. Overall, 99.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Quick wash time
30 min
Quick wash time
30 min
â–² Better than 34% of models
Market range: <28 min – >60 min
This dishwasher completes the quick programme in 30 min; it is shorter than that of 34.3% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the programme on 42.9% of the dishwashers.
Eco wash time
210 min
Eco wash time
210 min
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <190 min – >280 min
This dishwasher completes the Eco programme in 210 min; it is shorter than that of 76.4% of the dishwashers and takes as long as the Eco programme on 5.1% of the dishwashers.
Delicate wash program
yes
Delicate wash program
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This dishwasher has a delicate wash programme. Overall, 60.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Automatic door opening
yes
Automatic door opening
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This dishwasher has an automatic door-opening feature. Overall, 65% of dishwashers have this feature.
Touch screen
no
Touch screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This dishwasher does not have a touch screen. Overall, 10.9% of dishwashers have this feature.
Load sensor
yes
Load sensor
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This dishwasher has a load sensor. Overall, 69.8% of dishwashers have this feature.
Overflow protection
yes
Overflow protection
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This dishwasher has overflow protection. Overall, 97.1% of dishwashers have this feature.
Adjustable water softener
yes
Adjustable water softener
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This dishwasher has an adjustable water softener. Overall, 99% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Type of installation
freestanding
No. of place settings
15
No. of place settings
15
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <10 – >15
The number of place settings on this dishwasher is 15; it is higher than that of 88.7% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 5.9% of the dishwashers.
Cutlery basket
no
Cutlery basket
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
Height adjustable top basket
yes
Height adjustable top basket
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This dishwasher has a height-adjustable top basket. Overall, 91.7% of dishwashers have this feature.
Digital display
yes
Digital display
yes
â–² Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Whirlpool W7FHS41 vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 3 dB quieter
    Noise level
    41 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
    41 dB vs 44 dB
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 25 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    210 min
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
    210 min vs 235 min
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • 5.74x more popular
    Whirlpool W7FHS41 is more popular than the average dishwasher (5.74 vs 1).
    5.74 vs 1
  • 5.74x more popular
    Whirlpool W7FHS41 is more popular than the average dishwasher (5.74 vs 1).
    5.74 vs 1
  • 3 dB quieter
    Noise level
    41 dB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (41 dB vs 44 dB).
    41 dB vs 44 dB
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 2 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    8
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
    8 vs 6
  • 25 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    210 min
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <190 min – >280 min
    This dishwasher has a shorter Eco programme than the average dishwasher (210 min vs 235 min).
    210 min vs 235 min
  • 1 more place settings
    No. of place settings
    15
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <10 – >15
    The number of place settings on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (15 vs 14).
    15 vs 14
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 20.1% heavier
    Weight
    47 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    47 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher 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 more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.76 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.76 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • 15.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
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    the average dishwasher
    Whirlpool W7FHS41 has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (6.90 vs 8.000).
    6.9 vs 8
  • 31% more expensive
    Whirlpool W7FHS41 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 vs £420
  • 15.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Whirlpool W7FHS41
    the average dishwasher
    Whirlpool W7FHS41 has a lower user score than the average dishwasher (6.90 vs 8.000).
    6.9 vs 8
  • 31% more expensive
    Whirlpool W7FHS41 is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£550 vs £420).
    £550 vs £420
  • 0.9% worse value for money
    Whirlpool W7FHS41 offers worse value for money than the average dishwasher (7.79 vs 7.9).
    7.79 vs 7.86
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 °C – >75 °C
    The maximum cleaning temperature of this dishwasher is lower than that of the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
    65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 0.01 kWh more energy per cycle
    Energy consumption per cycle
    0.76 kWh
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0.543 kWh – >0.937 kWh
    The energy consumption per cycle of this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (0.8 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
    0.76 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a cutlery basket, while the average dishwasher has a cutlery basket. Overall, 57.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • No child lock
    Child lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This dishwasher does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. Overall, 52.6% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 20.1% heavier
    Weight
    47 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% heavier: this dishwasher is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    47 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.3 m – >1.75 m
    This dishwasher has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
    1.3 m vs 1.5 m

Expert reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on 13 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Whirlpool W7FHS41

  • Large MaxiSpace interior tub fits up to 15 place settings and bulky items like 32cm pizza plates
  • PowerClean Pro high-pressure water jets effectively clean stubborn, baked-on food stains
  • Extremely quiet operation at just 41 dB, making it perfect for open-plan kitchens
  • NaturalDry automatic door opening at the end of the cycle enhances overall drying results
  • Flexible storage configurations including a large third rack for cutlery, cups, and bowls
  • 6th Sense technology automatically adjusts water, energy, and cycle time based on soil level

What we don't like about Whirlpool W7FHS41

  • Energy efficiency is only rated as Class C, which is less efficient than top-tier Class A alternatives
  • Requires manual filter cleaning to prevent bad odors and maintain washing performance
  • Heated drying performance can occasionally lag behind when drying plastic dishes

Verdict

The Whirlpool W7FHS41 is a 60 cm freestanding dishwasher featuring an extra-large MaxiSpace tub with a generous 15-place setting capacity, an energy efficiency rating of Class C, and a quiet 41 dB operational noise level. Key advantages include 6th Sense dirt-sensing technology that optimizes resource consumption, PowerClean Pro intensive water jets to eliminate pre-rinsing, a flexible third cutlery drawer, and a NaturalDry automatic door-opening system that boosts drying performance. However, some users have noted that the control panel can be difficult to read in certain lighting conditions, and the touchscreen buttons are highly sensitive to accidental presses.

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