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 3.5. The Hobart Centerline CDL-1 leads on value and pumps. The Jackson TempStar wins on throughput. The Hobart Centerline CDL-1 costs $8,286 less ($5,868 vs $14,154).
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Jackson TempStar
#5 in Door-typeFull review
A high-temp door-type dishwasher for high-volume kitchens with three-phase power. It is the fastest door type here at a high price.
Amazon $14,154$14,154
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hobart Centerline CDL-1 for value ($115.06 per rack an hour ($5,868, 51 racks/h) vs $224.67 per rack an hour ($14,154, 63 racks/h)) and pumps (built-in chemical pumps, drain pump vs no built-in chemical or drain pump).
- Choose the Jackson TempStar for throughput (63 racks an hour vs 51 racks an hour).
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 | Jackson TempStar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 90 $115.06 per rack an hour ($5,868, 51 racks/h) | 42 $224.67 per rack an hour ($14,154, 63 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 78 51 racks an hour | 100 63 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 64 0.9 gal per rack | 61 0.9 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 100 ENERGY STAR certified |
| Door opening 10% | 80 18 in door opening | 72 17.2 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump | 0 no built-in chemical or drain pump |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hobart Centerline CDL-1 | Jackson TempStar | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Door-type | Door-type |
| Sanitizing | Low-temp (chemical) | High-temp |
| Racks per hour | 51 racks/h | 63 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | - | 57 s |
| Water per rack | 0.9 gal | 0.9 gal |
| Door opening | 18 in | 17.2 in |
| Rack size | 19.75 x 19.75 in | 20 x 20 in |
| Wash tank | 4 gal | 8 gal |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 120 V, 1-phase, 17.1 A | 208-230 V, 1-phase, 75.2 A |
| Built-in booster | No | Yes |
| Booster heater | - | 10.5 kW |
| Tank heater | 2 kW | 4.1 kW |
| Wash pump | 0.5 hp | 1 hp |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | No |
| Drain pump | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Width | - | 32 in |
| Depth | - | 29 in |
| Height | 62.9 in | 64.4 in |
| Weight | 199 lb | 263 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |