A restaurant dishwasher is a significant investment for any establishment – and no restaurant owner wants to take that hit to the bottom line without making a good choice. There are three main areas of consideration before you make your purchase: high temp or low temp, calculating how much dishwashing capacity you need, and deciding on the type of unit you want to buy.

A restaurant dishwasher is a significant investment for any establishment – and no restaurant owner wants to take that hit to the bottom line without making a good choice. There are three main areas of consideration before you make your purchase: high temp or low temp, calculating how much dishwashing capacity you need, and deciding on the type of unit you want to buy.

High temp and low temp dishwashers sanitize dishes differently. The first through a hot cycle of water that kills bacteria and the second through a chemical bath. Each method has benefits and drawbacks – and after reading this article you should be able to decide which one works best for you.

Calculating how much dishwashing capacity you need
This is probably the most important decision you make when buying a new commercial dishwasher. The amount of capacity you decide on will inform your decision on which type of dishwasher to invest in, and getting the capacity just right will maximize your dishwashing power without using too much energy.

The last decision – choosing a restaurant dishwasher type
This is probably the easiest decision. That’s because different types of dishwashers have different capacities. If you’ve calculated capacity correctly, then selecting the correct type should be simple, although you will want to consider specializing for certain types of dishes.

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Finally, there are some other factors to consider when installing your new dishwasher that will help ensure a long life of service and improve energy efficiency. Proper ventilation in the dishwashing area, a scale inhibiting water filter, and efficiency best practices will all help you minimize expenses and maximize the lifespan of your restaurant’s dishwasher.

A good commercial dishwasher should last 5 – 10 years, so making the right purchasing decision today will have a lasting effect on your business for a long time to come. Use this guide to narrow your search to the perfect match for your business. That way you can buy with confidence.