FRONT LOADING DISHWASHERS

We stock a whole range of commercial, front loading dishwashers so we guarantee we’ll be able to find the one that’s right for you. Generally speaking, front loading dishwashers are ideal for all kinds of people, from caterers, cafes and restaurants to hairdressers, care homes and churches. If you’ve got lots of washing up to do – we can help!

Don’t forget, there’s a big difference between a commercial dishwasher and the kind of machine you’ve probably got at home. Commercial dishwashers are designed to get through a wash cycle very quickly, usually between 1 – 4 minutes, and they can handle multiple loads of washing up, even if you need to run it continuously throughout the day.

And that’s the kind of speed and efficiency you need when you have customers depending on you!

If you’d like to have a chat about what kind of dishwasher may be best for you, simply call us and we’ll be happy to help. We understand choosing the right machine is a big decision, not only because it’s an investment, but because it’s going to be an essential part of your organisation.

To help you, we’ve put together a guide to front loading dishwashers, together with a few things to bear in mind if you’re considering buying one.

A quick guide to front loading dishwashers

Front loading dishwashers are around the same size as domestic dishwashers but that’s where the similarity ends!

Front loading dishwashers can get through a load of washing up in 1-3 minutes.

They can be fitted below a worktop or on a stand, raised to worktop height.

If you have your dishwasher fitted at worktop height you won’t have to bend down to load or unload it – making life easier for your staff.

If you’re looking for a dishwasher you can run continuously, choose one with powerful heaters for continuous hot water.

If you’d prefer to have your dishwasher installed under a worktop it may need to be fitted with a drain pump, if it’s below the height of your drains. But don’t worry; our specialist engineers will be able to advise you if you have any questions about fitting or where to put your dishwasher.

In addition, our specialist engineers are always on hand to answer plumbing and electrical related queries and will ensure that your new dishwasher is plugged into the correct power supply etc.

Do you live in a moderate or hard water area? If so, we’d recommend you use a water softener to get the best results from your dishwasher and to protect against lime scale. Extras like these are all part of the Dishwashers Direct service, and we’ll be happy to discuss the options with you. For instance, some dishwashers come fitted with integral water softeners or you can add a manual water softener.

What’s the difference between a dishwasher and a glass washer?

You may be wondering which would suit you best – a dishwasher or a glass washer. The answer to that depends on the kind of business you’re running and what you’d like to use your machine for. Feel free to call us if you’d like to discuss your options.

In a nutshell, the difference between a dishwasher and a glass washer lies in the design of the washing arm. A dishwasher has two washing arms, one at the top and one at the bottom so it can wash things like plates and dishes really thoroughly. For this reason, a dishwasher is the best choice for a café, restaurant or small catering firm etc.

Whilst a glass washer generally has just one washing arm, located at the bottom of the machine. This is fine if you want to wash things that don’t need a lot of washing. For instance, glasses or cups and plates that have just been used for sandwiches or a cake. The advantage is, that because glass washers only have one rotating washing arm at the bottom they are more compact and fit more easily behind a bar for example. Some glass washers also have a cold rinse facility so you can serve cold drinks immediately, without having to wait for your glasses to cool down. So if you’re predominantly looking to wash glasses, it’s well worth investing in a specialist glass washer.