Choosing the right commercial dishwasher is a key choice that impacts your kitchen’s cleanliness, staff productivity, and profits. 

Washing dishes may not be the most exciting part of working in a restaurant. However, keeping quality high and following health rules is very important. Poorly cleaned dishes can result in customer complaints, negative reviews, or health code violations.

On the flip side, a well-chosen dishwasher ensures every plate, glass, and utensil meets your standards with minimal fuss. Let’s break down how to choose the ideal commercial dishwasher for your specific needs.

Why the Right Commercial Dishwasher Matters

A commercial dishwasher is central to kitchen productivity and food safety compliance. When you invest in the right model, you’re also investing in your team’s efficiency and your restaurant’s reputation. Here’s what a top-quality dishwasher can help you achieve:

• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards: Commercial dishwashers use high temperatures and sanitation cycles to meet regulatory health requirements and eliminate harmful bacteria.
• Reduce staff workload: Manual scrubbing takes time and energy. The right equipment reduces this burden, allowing your staff to focus on food prep, plating, and service.
• Improve kitchen workflow: A good dishwasher helps serve customers faster and keeps the dish area tidy.
• Get consistent results: You won’t worry about lipstick on glasses or food on plates. Your dishwasher gives you spotless results every time.
• Enhance your brand’s image: Customers notice the details. Clean, shiny tableware reflects your commitment to professionalism and cleanliness.

Are you ready to transform the way your kitchen operates? It all starts with choosing the right unit.

Types of Commercial Dishwashers

Different restaurants demand different warewashing solutions. Celco offers premium models from trusted brands like Power Soak and Veetsan, ensuring a perfect fit for every food service setup.

Under-Counter Dishwashers

Compact, efficient, and practical under-counter dishwashers are ideal for smaller establishments like cafés, food trucks, and juice bars. These models are designed to slide seamlessly under standard countertops, making them perfect for kitchens with limited floor space.

Hood-Style Dishwashers

For mid-sized to high-volume restaurants, hood-style dishwashers provide serious muscle. They accommodate larger dish racks and allow continuous workflows by integrating them into dish tables. Their open-and-close hood system allows for ergonomic use, reducing the strain on kitchen staff. This is the workhorse you want if your restaurant serves over 100 guests daily.

Continuous Motion Power Soak Systems

Power Soak systems are engineered to clean pots, pans, and heavily soiled cookware with minimal effort. These units use consistent, low-energy agitation to loosen grease and grime, freeing your staff from hours of scrubbing.

Key Features to Consider

When investing in a commercial dishwasher, it’s easy to focus on specs, but features directly influence your bottom line and team efficiency. Here’s what to pay attention to:

Cycle Speed

Fast cycle times mean faster table turnover and fewer dish shortages during rush periods. If you experience back-to-back cycles, look for dishwashers that complete cycles in 1–2 minutes.

Energy Efficiency

Utility savings add up over time. ENERGY STAR® rated dishwashers consume less water and electricity without sacrificing cleaning power. Some machines are designed with smart sensors that adjust water and detergent usage depending on the load.

Size and Capacity

Measure your available space and estimate your average dish volume per shift. A mismatch here causes major problems. Too small? You’ll bottleneck the kitchen. Too large? You waste space and energy. Consider daily throughput and future needs, especially if you’re expanding hours or services soon.

Ease of Maintenance

Downtime is expensive. Choose a dishwasher with intuitive digital displays, removable filters, and built-in cleaning cycles to make maintenance hassle-free.

How much time, money, and stress could you save with a machine that works every time?

Top Brands at Celco

At Celco, we proudly supply two of the most trusted names in commercial dishwashing: Power Soak and Veetsan. Both offer distinctive advantages for different types of operations.

Power Soak

Power Soak’s continuous motion washing systems are purpose-built for intensive, high-volume kitchens. They’re ideal for operations where pots and pans accumulate quickly and need efficient pre-cleaning before sanitization.

Why Choose Power Soak:

• Reduces manual scrubbing and labour intensity
• Enhances employee safety with ergonomic, hands-free operation
• Prolongs cookware lifespan by avoiding aggressive cleaning methods
• Operates continuously without supervision, freeing up staff during prep

Kitchen managers at hotels, universities, and catering halls regularly praise Power Soak for cutting down on dishroom stress.

Veetsan

Veetsan’s lineup includes reliable under-counter and hood-style dishwashers that fit neatly into commercial kitchens of any size. These machines combine durability, performance, and ease of use.

Why Choose Veetsan:

• Short wash cycles ensure fast table turnover
• ENERGY STAR® models help save on operational costs
• Simple interfaces and easy access for maintenance reduce training and repair needs

Veetsan is especially popular in corporate cafeterias, quick-service restaurants, and facilities that need speed and simplicity every shift.

Which brand best suits your team’s pace and dishwashing challenges? Let’s find out.

Pro Buying Tips

Even the best dishwasher won’t perform well if it fits your kitchen’s layout or service demands poorly. Use these tips to avoid costly mistakes:

• Restaurant Size: Small venues might be tempted to overbuy “just in case,” but space matters. Larger operations should avoid underbuying. Doing so will lead to dish backups and slower service.
• Dish Volume: Don’t guess. Track your current volume and add 10–20% if you plan menu expansions or extended hours.
• Installation Requirements: Dishwashers need power, drainage, and water supply lines. Depending on your location, some models also require booster heaters or water softeners.
• Workflow Considerations: Dishwashing should complement your prep and plating areas, not disrupt them. Install dish tables and ensure clear staging zones to streamline dish drop-offs and pickups.

A quick consultation with Celco’s specialists can help you size and spec correctly the first time.

Let’s Get You the Right Machine

You deserve a dishwasher that works as hard as your team. One that keeps up with demand enhances cleanliness and saves you money in the long run. Celco’s commercial Dishwashers are engineered to do just that.

We support restaurants of all types and sizes with trusted brands and reliable service. Explore leading models from Power Soak and Veetsan today.

Your next great kitchen upgrade starts here.