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Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC Review | 59 Data compared

Avg. price:~£520No. of place settings:15Energy efficiency class:CNoise level:40 dBOverflow protection:yesHeight adjustable top basket:yes

Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC Review: Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

8.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

▲Better than 68% of dishwashers
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

7.6

Design

▲Better than 66% of dishwashers
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £520

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Technical Specifications of dishwasher Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

35%

8.1

Performance

30%

7.7

Features

25%

9.2

Programmes

10%

7.6

Design

8.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Overall score

40%

7.8

Price

8.1
Energy efficiency class
C
Energy efficiency class
C
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
10
No. of wash programs
10
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <5 – >10
The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is 10; it is higher than that of 92% of the dishwashers and equal to that of 6.1% 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
built-in
No. of place settings
15
No. of place settings
15
▲ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ Better than 10% of models
This dishwasher has a digital display. Overall, 90.2% of dishwashers have this feature.
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Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC vs the average dishwasher

246810TotalPerformanceProgrammesFeaturesDesign
  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • 4 dB quieter
    Noise level
    40 dB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
    40 dB vs 44 dB
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 25 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    210 min
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    35.5 kg
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 2.7% better value for money
    Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.07 vs 7.9).
    8.07 vs 7.86
  • 2.7% better value for money
    Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC offers better value for money than the average dishwasher (8.07 vs 7.9).
    8.07 vs 7.86
  • 4 dB quieter
    Noise level
    40 dB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <42 dB – >49 dB
    This dishwasher is quieter than the average dishwasher (40 dB vs 44 dB).
    40 dB vs 44 dB
  • Better energy efficiency class
    Energy efficiency class
    C
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This dishwasher has a better energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (C vs D).
    C vs D
  • 4 more wash programmes
    No. of wash programs
    10
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >10
    The number of wash programmes on this dishwasher is higher than that of the average dishwasher (10 vs 6).
    10 vs 6
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Quick wash program
    yes
    Category Benchmark
    This dishwasher has a hygiene programme, while the average dishwasher does not have a hygiene programme. Overall, 34.3% of dishwashers have this feature.
  • 25 min shorter Eco programme
    Eco wash time
    210 min
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
  • 9.3% lighter
    Weight
    35.5 kg
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30.2 kg – >49.7 kg
    40% lighter: this dishwasher is lighter than the average dishwasher (35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg).
    35.5 kg vs 39.15 kg
  • 16 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    8 h
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (8 h vs 24 h).
    8 h vs 24 h
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 23.8% more expensive
    Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£520 vs £420).
    £520 vs £420
  • 23.8% more expensive
    Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC is more expensive than the average dishwasher (£520 vs £420).
    £520 vs £420
  • 5 °C lower maximum wash temperature
    Max cleaning temperature
    65 °C
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 16 h shorter maximum delay
    Maximum delay duration
    8 h
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <9 h – >24 h
    This dishwasher allows a shorter maximum delay than the average dishwasher (8 h vs 24 h).
    8 h vs 24 h
  • No cutlery basket
    Cutlery basket
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    Cable length
    1.3 m
    ▼ 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

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What we like about Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC

  • Whisper-quiet operation at only 40 dB, making it barely audible during use
  • Large MaxiSpace tub capacity accommodating up to 15 place settings
  • Efficient NaturalDry system that automatically pops the door open at the end of the cycle to improve drying
  • PowerClean Pro targeted high-pressure jets that effectively remove stubborn food residue without manual pre-washing
  • 6th Sense technology that intelligently adjusts water consumption, temperature, and cycle time based on soil level
  • Highly flexible loading with an adjustable upper rack and a dedicated third cutlery tray
  • Convenient 'Light on Floor' indicator to signal when a cycle is currently running

What we don't like about Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC

  • Integrated layout means the control panel is hidden on top of the door, making it hard to see the remaining time without opening it
  • Delivered without a front furniture panel, requiring a custom kitchen cabinet front
  • Eco and intensive cycles can have long program runtimes to maximize efficiency
  • Plastics may still retain some moisture despite the automatic door-opening feature

Verdict

The Whirlpool W7IHP40LSC is a 60 cm fully integrated dishwasher featuring a large MaxiSpace tub with a generous 15 place setting capacity, a 3rd cutlery rack, and 10 wash programs. Notable technical specifications include a C-class energy efficiency rating, a low noise emission level of 40 dB, and a water consumption rate of 9.5 liters per cycle. Main pros include its intelligent 6TH SENSE technology that automatically adapts cycles based on soil level, powerful PowerClean Pro jets for stubborn residue, and a NaturalDry automatic door-opening system that enhances drying efficiency. Potential cons include a mid-tier C energy rating instead of an A or B, which increases lifetime operating costs, and the lack of advanced smart connectivity features.

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