CMA E-AH-EXT
#6 in Door-typeFull review
A low-temp door-type dishwasher that plugs into a 115 V circuit and has the tallest door here, for kitchens that wash big pots. It trades water use for a low price.
Amazon $5,613$5,613
The CMA E-AH-EXT and the Eurodib Lamber L21EKDPS are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.3. The CMA E-AH-EXT leads on value, throughput and door opening. The Eurodib Lamber L21EKDPS wins on ENERGY STAR, water use and pumps. The CMA E-AH-EXT costs $4,317.71 less ($5,613 vs $9,930.71).
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Eurodib Lamber L21EKDPS
#8 in Door-typeFull review
A high-temp pass-through hood dishwasher that sips water and carries a 2-year warranty, for mid-size restaurants. It is slow for a door type.
Amazon $9,930.71$9,930.71
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CMA E-AH-EXT for value ($140.32 per rack an hour ($5,613, 40 racks/h) vs $331.02 per rack an hour ($9,930.71, 30 racks/h)), throughput (40 racks an hour vs 30 racks an hour) and door opening (20.5 in door opening vs 16.3 in door opening).
- Choose the Eurodib Lamber L21EKDPS for ENERGY STAR (ENERGY STAR certified vs not currently ENERGY STAR certified), water use (0.6 gal per rack vs 1 gal per rack) and pumps (built-in chemical pumps, drain pump vs built-in chemical pumps).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every door-type commercial dishwasher; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CMA E-AH-EXT | Eurodib Lamber L21EKDPS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $140.32 per rack an hour ($5,613, 40 racks/h) | 14 $331.02 per rack an hour ($9,930.71, 30 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 50 40 racks an hour | 25 30 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 49 1 gal per rack | 90 0.6 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 0 not currently ENERGY STAR certified | 100 ENERGY STAR certified |
| Door opening 10% | 100 20.5 in door opening | 63 16.3 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 50 built-in chemical pumps | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| CMA E-AH-EXT | Eurodib Lamber L21EKDPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Door-type | Door-type |
| Sanitizing | Low-temp (chemical) | High-temp |
| Racks per hour | 40 racks/h | 30 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | 90 s | 120 s |
| Water per rack | 1 gal | 0.6 gal |
| Door opening | 20.5 in | 16.3 in |
| Rack size | 20 x 20 in | 19.6 x 19.6 in |
| Wash tank | - | 8.9 gal |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 115 V, 1-phase, 16 A | 208-240 V, 1-phase, 28 A |
| Built-in booster | No | Yes |
| Booster heater | - | 6 kW |
| Tank heater | - | 2 kW |
| Wash pump | 1 hp | 0.9 hp |
| ENERGY STAR | No | Yes |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | Yes |
| Drain pump | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Width | 25.8 in | 26.7 in |
| Depth | 25.8 in | 28.5 in |
| Height | - | 57.4 in |
| Weight | 262 lb | 262 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |