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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£350
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • No. of place settings: 14
  • Energy efficiency class: E
  • Noise level: 46 dB
  • Overflow protection: yes
  • Height adjustable top basket: yes

Whirlpool WRFC3C26 review. Compare 59 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Dishwashers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

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%

7.6

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.6

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%

6.2

Performance

30.0%

7.8

Features

25.0%

9.8

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

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~ £350

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Whirlpool WRFC3C26 is a standard 60 cm freestanding dishwasher offering a spacious 14 place setting capacity, an inverter induction motor, and 8 wash programs operating at a moderate 46 dB noise level. Its primary advantages include intelligent 6th Sense sensors that automatically optimize water, time, and temperature (45°C to 65°C) based on soil level, alongside resource-saving options like Multizone half-load washing, a 30-minute quick wash, a 24-hour delayed start, and an adjustable upper basket for loading flexibility. However, it lacks a dedicated third cutlery drawer, utilizing a traditional basket instead, does not feature smart home app connectivity, and its newer E energy rating reflects standard rather than top-tier modern efficiency.

Technical Specifications of dishwasher Whirlpool WRFC3C26

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%

?

Performance

30.0%

?

Features

25.0%

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Programmes

10.0%

?

Design

7.6
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a technical score of 7.57 points, which is lower than 58.3% 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

7.9
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 48.6% 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

yes
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

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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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a digital display. This feature is present in 90.3% of dishwashers.
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Whirlpool WRFC3C26 vs the average dishwasher

  • Has a hygiene programme
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).190 min vs 235 min
  • 2 more wash programs
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).8 vs 6
  • Has a pause option
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.
  • 20% cheaper
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£350 vs £420).
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 is cheaper than the average dishwasher (£350 vs £420).£350 vs £420
  • Has a hygiene programme
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 finishes the Eco wash sooner than the average dishwasher (190 min vs 235 min).
  • 2 more wash programs
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 offers more wash programs than the average dishwasher (8 vs 6).
  • Has a pause option
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a pause option, while the average dishwasher does not have a pause option. 43.6% of dishwashers have a pause option.

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Overall
Programmes
  • Uses a different motor type
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).
  • Worse noise emission class
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).
  • Does not have a child lock
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
  • 4 cm deeper depth
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 is deeper than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 56 cm).
  • 7.9 kg heavier weight
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 is heavier than the average dishwasher (47 kg vs 39.1 kg).
  • 0.2 m shorter cable length
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a shorter cable than the average dishwasher (1.3 m vs 1.5 m).
  • 0.2 cm wider width
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 is wider than the average dishwasher (60 cm vs 59.8 cm).
  • Uses a different motor type
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.
    What it is: This attribute refers to Motor type.
    When it matters: This matters if you have a preference for this specification.

    Importance: HIGH

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 uses induction, while the average dishwasher uses inverter.induction vs inverter
  • 0.18 kWh higher energy consumption per cycle
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 uses more energy per cycle than the average dishwasher (0.9 kWh vs 0.75 kWh).0.93 kWh vs 0.75 kWh
  • Worse noise emission class
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a worse noise emission class than the average dishwasher (C vs B).C vs B
  • Worse energy efficiency class
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a worse energy efficiency class than the average dishwasher (E vs D).E vs D
  • 5 °C lower maximum cleaning temperature
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 reaches a lower cleaning temperature than the average dishwasher (65 °C vs 70 °C).65 °C vs 70 °C
  • 2 dB higher noise level
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 has a higher noise level than the average dishwasher (46 dB vs 44 dB).46 dB vs 44 dB
  • Does not have a child lock
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 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

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 does not have a child lock, while the average dishwasher has a child lock. 52.4% of dishwashers have a child lock.
  • 3 cm taller height
    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).
    What it is: This attribute refers to Height.
    When it matters: This matters if you want to compare Height across dishwashers.

    Importance: LOW

    Whirlpool WRFC3C26 is taller than the average dishwasher (85 cm vs 82 cm).85 cm vs 82 cm
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Whirlpool WRFC3C26?

  • Very quiet operation, especially when utilizing the dedicated 39dB night cycle program
  • Generous 14 place setting capacity with spacious and functional interior basket layout
  • Automatic door opening mechanism (NaturalDry/Auto-open) at the end of the cycle which effectively releases steam and enhances drying performance
  • Highly flexible space management due to an adjustable upper rack height and foldable tines
  • Excellent value for money offering high-efficiency 6th Sense sensor cleaning at an affordable price point
  • Clear digital countdown display that communicates remaining cycle times accurately

What customers dislike about Whirlpool WRFC3C26?

  • Drying performance on plastic items can leave residual water droplets on surfaces
  • Lower basket design limitations, such as non-foldable side sections on certain component iterations making large pot placement difficult
  • Lacks a dedicated high-temperature antibacterial or sterilization cycle program
  • Long running times on heavy-duty and eco cycles, occasionally exceeding 3 hours
  • Noticeable build-up of grease and slime inside the filtration system requires frequent manual cleaning and maintenance
  • Material finishes and interior plastics can feel less robust or premium compared to higher-end European brands

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