As you may be aware, “Commercial Dishwashers” is a category of foodservice equipment that can be certified efficient by Energy Star.  The Energy Star seal of approval (the blue star logo) denotes equipment that is significantly more efficient than other similar products.  And that means it may save you money in the long run through energy savings.

When it comes to commercial dishwashers, you can choose Energy Star units of two basic styles: high temperature wash or low temp chemical wash.  The high temperature units generally use more energy than low temp, but they spare you the expense of chemical cleaning agents—which low temperature warewashers require.

For those interested in more information about commercial dishwashers, Fast Casual’s website is featuring a good article on the topic.  You can also find more extensive restaurant equipment information right here in Serv-U’s Restaurant Equipment Information Center.  As the Fast Casual article notes, many prominent manufacturers will be appearing at the NRA Show in May; attending the show means you may get a first glimpse at some cutting edge innovations.  Example: You might get to see a warewasher with a built-in heat recovery system (meaning tons of energy savings), and insulated doors.  (Anyone feeling the pinch of rising energy costs can understand why innovative designs like that are worth talking about!)

If you have questions about commercial dishwashers, please email me or call your Serv-U sales representative for more information.