Hobart Centerline CDL-1
#1 in Door-typeFull review
A low-temp door-type dishwasher that washes 51 racks an hour from a 120 V plug, for busy kitchens without a high-amp circuit. It is the value pick among door types.
Amazon $5,868$5,868
The Hobart Centerline CDL-1 is the better commercial dishwasher overall, rated 4.1 to 3.3. The Hobart Centerline CDL-1 leads on ENERGY STAR, value and throughput. The CMA E-AH-EXT wins on door opening. The CMA E-AH-EXT costs $255 less ($5,613 vs $5,868).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hobart Centerline CDL-1 for ENERGY STAR (ENERGY STAR certified vs not currently ENERGY STAR certified), value ($115.06 per rack an hour ($5,868, 51 racks/h) vs $140.32 per rack an hour ($5,613, 40 racks/h)) and throughput (51 racks an hour vs 40 racks an hour).
- Choose the CMA E-AH-EXT for door opening (20.5 in door opening vs 18 in door opening).
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 | Hobart Centerline CDL-1 | CMA E-AH-EXT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 90 $115.06 per rack an hour ($5,868, 51 racks/h) | 76 $140.32 per rack an hour ($5,613, 40 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 78 51 racks an hour | 50 40 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 64 0.9 gal per rack | 49 1 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 0 not currently ENERGY STAR certified |
| Door opening 10% | 80 18 in door opening | 100 20.5 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump | 50 built-in chemical pumps |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Hobart Centerline CDL-1 | CMA E-AH-EXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Door-type | Door-type |
| Sanitizing | Low-temp (chemical) | Low-temp (chemical) |
| Racks per hour | 51 racks/h | 40 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | - | 90 s |
| Water per rack | 0.9 gal | 1 gal |
| Door opening | 18 in | 20.5 in |
| Rack size | 19.75 x 19.75 in | 20 x 20 in |
| Wash tank | 4 gal | - |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 120 V, 1-phase, 17.1 A | 115 V, 1-phase, 16 A |
| Built-in booster | No | No |
| Tank heater | 2 kW | - |
| Wash pump | 0.5 hp | 1 hp |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | Yes |
| Drain pump | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Width | - | 25.8 in |
| Depth | - | 25.8 in |
| Height | 62.9 in | - |
| Weight | 199 lb | 262 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |