Choosing the Right Hobart Dishwasher for Your Business
Choosing the right commercial dishwasher can have a huge impact on your kitchen’s efficiency, hygiene, and long-term running costs.
Hobart produces one of the most comprehensive dishwasher ranges in the industry, from entry-level undercounter models to high-capacity rack systems used in large catering operations.
This guide will help you understand the key dishwasher types and ranges so you can select the right model for your business.
1. Understand Your Business Needs
Before choosing a machine, think about how your kitchen operates day to day. The best dishwasher for your site will depend on:
- Wash volume – how many racks or covers you handle in a typical service.
- Space available – undercounter machines require less dedicated area, while pass-through or rack systems need defined wash-up zones.
- Workflow – how items move from service to wash-up and back again.
- Operation type – restaurants, schools, hotels, and care homes all have different throughput and hygiene priorities.
Taking time to identify these factors ensures your investment matches your workload, staffing, and layout.
2. Dishwasher Formats Explained
Undercounter Dishwashers
Undercounter dishwashers are the most common choice for small to medium-sized commercial kitchens. They offer fast, efficient cycles and fit neatly beneath standard worktops using a 500 × 500 mm rack.
They’re ideal for:
- Restaurants, pubs, and cafés with steady service periods.
- Kitchens with limited space.
- Operations needing simple one-person loading and unloading.
Pass-Through (Hood) Dishwashers
Pass-through dishwashers, also known as hood-type dishwashers, are designed for higher throughput and improved ergonomics.
Although they can be operated by a single person, they make that person’s job significantly easier, especially when paired with a pre-rinse spray arm and tabling system.
The operator can pre-rinse the loaded rack and then slide it directly into the hood for washing.
Best for:
- Medium-to-large restaurants, hotels, schools, and care homes.
- Kitchens needing fast rack-to-rack turnover.
- Workflows where pre-rinse and cleans stations sit side by side.
Pass-through machines improve efficiency and comfort by maintaining a steady working height and reducing handling strain.
Rack Dishwashers
Rack dishwashers are continuous, conveyor-fed systems built for the highest-volume operations.
Racks automatically travel through multiple wash zones, and in busy sites they’re typically operated by two people — one loading and one unloading — to keep up with demand.
Best for:
- Hospitals, central production kitchens, and large educational or catering sites.
- Environments running continuous washing throughout service.
- Facilities requiring maximum output with minimal manual handling.
Rack systems deliver maximum efficiency, with energy recovery and water-saving technology built into Hobart’s top-tier models.
3. Choosing the Right Hobart Range
Hobart Ecomax Range
The starting point of Hobart’s professional dishwasher line-up. Built for value and simplicity, Ecomax dishwashers combine reliability with efficient operation.
Ideal for smaller kitchens that need robust performance without advanced features.
Hobart Ecomax Plus Range
The Ecomax Plus range adds engineering refinements designed for busier kitchens.
Double-skinned construction reduces heat loss, keeping the wash chamber and water warmer for better energy efficiency, while also lowering noise levels and improving the working environment.
These machines feature smaller wash tanks, uprated pumps, and refined wash cycles for greater overall efficiency.
The perfect fit for medium to high-demand kitchens where reliability and energy efficiency are key.
Hobart Profi Range
Profi dishwashers are designed for continuous, heavy-duty use. They combine Hobart’s advanced engineering with innovative wash systems to deliver exceptional results, even under constant operation.
Ideal for large restaurants, hotels, and catering facilities where reliability, speed, and hygiene compliance are essential.
Hobart Premax Range
At the top of the range, Premax dishwashers represent Hobart’s most advanced technology. They offer ultra-efficient operation with features such as integrated energy recovery, auto-clean cycles, and intelligent control systems.
These machines are built for the most demanding commercial kitchens where throughput, energy saving, and hygiene are non-negotiable.
4. Key Buying Considerations
When comparing Hobart models, look beyond size and capacity. Consider these essential factors:
- Water quality: Specify an internal softener or fit a water softener to prevent scale build-up and maintain consistent wash results.
- Hygiene: Hobart’s Hygiene cycle combined with Hyline Hygiene Tablets automatically clean the wash chamber and filters every 1,500 cycles, maintaining internal hygiene, removing impurities and scale, extending the life of your machine, and preventing bad odours.
- Cycle speed: Check wash duration and recovery time to match your service pace.
- Energy efficiency: Smaller wash tanks, intelligent rinse systems, and double-skinned cabinets help reduce running costs.
- Heat and noise: Heat retention from double-skinned design improves energy efficiency and keeps kitchens cooler.
- Workflow design: Consider tabling with a pre-rinse station for smoother operation.
- Service access: Choose machines that are easy to maintain and backed by reliable service support.
5. Reliability, Service and Support
Every Hobart dishwasher is engineered for long-term commercial use and supported by a UK-wide network of Hobart engineers and approved partners.
We supply a full range of Hobart accessories, Hygiene Tablets, and compatible professional detergents and rinse aids, all suitable for Hobart machines and designed to maintain performance and hygiene.
Regular maintenance, including regeneration of your water softener, will maximise machine lifespan and ensure consistent wash results.
Final Thoughts
The best Hobart dishwasher for your business depends on your kitchen’s scale, workflow, and performance expectations.
- Choose Ecomax for reliable day-to-day washing in smaller commercial sites.
- Choose Ecomax Plus for greater efficiency and all-day performance.
- Choose Profi or Premax for large-scale, high-demand environments needing advanced features and continuous operation.
Whichever model you choose, every Hobart dishwasher combines engineering excellence, energy efficiency, and the reliability trusted by professional kitchens worldwide.
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