Commercial Glasswashers
Commercial glasswashers are dedicated machines for washing bar and drinking glassware to a spot-free, hygienic finish, essential for pubs, hotels and cafes serving drinks where presentation and speed of glass turnaround directly affect service. Basket capacity and cycle time decide the fit, since busy bars need rapid glass turnaround during peak service.
Key specifications
Commercial glasswashers typically run short cycles of 90 seconds to 2 minutes, processing one basket of around 16-25 glasses per cycle, and mostly connect to a standard 13A single-phase supply, with larger models needing a 16A connection. Water consumption is usually 2-3 litres per cycle, with a built-in rinse aid dosing system standard to prevent streaking and ensure glasses dry clear. Most models carry a 1-2 year warranty, and softened or filtered water feed is often recommended in hard-water areas to protect results and machine longevity.
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Commercial Glasswashers — FAQs
How many glasses can a commercial glasswasher clean per hour?
A typical bar glasswasher with a 90-second to 2-minute cycle can process around 500-700 glasses per hour running continuously, comfortably covering a busy pub or hotel bar’s peak-time demand.
Do commercial glasswashers need softened water?
In hard-water areas a water softener is strongly recommended, as untreated hard water causes limescale spotting on glasses and reduces machine lifespan, even though it isn’t strictly required for the machine to run.
Brands typical of this category include Winterhalter leading the range, with Hobart and Classeq also well represented, all well suited to pub and hotel bar service.