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HOTPOINT HFC 3C26 W C UK noise level
The HOTPOINT HFC 3C26 W C UK is louder than the category median of 44 dBA. It carries EU energy class E.
Full specifications
| Brand | HOTPOINT |
|---|---|
| Model number | HFC 3C26 W C UK |
| Category | Dishwashers |
| Sound level | 46 dBA on the eco programme (EU energy-label declared) |
| EU noise class | C (scale A–D) |
| EU energy class | E |
| Capacity | 14 place settings |
| Width | 60 cm |
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Frequently asked questions
How many decibels is the HOTPOINT HFC 3C26 W C UK?
The HOTPOINT HFC 3C26 W C UK has a declared sound level of 46 dBA on the eco programme (EU noise class C). That is comparable to light rainfall — audible, but easy to talk or watch TV over.
Is the HOTPOINT HFC 3C26 W C UK quiet?
At 46 dBA, the HOTPOINT HFC 3C26 W C UK is quieter than 22% of the 596 dishwashers with published sound ratings that we track, and louder than the category median of 44 dBA.
Data provenance: Sound levels (dBA) are taken from the EU EPREL energy-label registry, where airborne noise emission is a legally required, regulator-verified field on every dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer sold in the EU. We surface globally-sold brands and link each model to its official EU energy label. Model identifiers follow EU registrations; US model numbers for the same product can differ. Last fetched 2026-07-27. View the official EU energy label for this model. See our methodology for how this differs from our certified fan data.