A door type dishwasher – also called a pass-through or hood-type dish machine – cleans a full rack of dishes in about a minute, making it the workhorse of busy restaurant dish rooms. Babak Food Equipment offers door type commercial dishwashers from Hobart, Jet-Tech, Ecomiser and Centerline for restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, caterers and institutional kitchens across Vancouver and British Columbia. Staff slide a rack in from a dish table, lower the door to start the cycle and push the clean rack out the other side.
Types of door type dishwashers
High-temperature models
High-temp machines sanitize with a final rinse of about 180°F (82°C), usually supplied by a built-in or separate booster heater. Dishes dry faster and less chemical is used.
Low-temperature models
Low-temp machines sanitize with a chemical agent at lower water temperatures, typically about 120–140°F (49–60°C), which lowers energy use and upfront cost.
Straight-through and corner layouts
Door type machines can be installed in a straight line or in a corner configuration between the soiled and clean dish tables to fit your dish room.
How to choose a door type dishwasher

Capacity: door type machines typically handle about 40–65 racks per hour – compare that with your peak covers.
High- or low-temp: weigh energy and chemical costs, drying time and whether a booster heater is needed.
Power and utilities: most high-temp machines need 208–240 V or three-phase power, plus hot water, a drain and often a dedicated circuit.
Ventilation: high-temp machines release steam and may need a hood; some models include heat or vapour recovery – confirm what your local authority requires.
Dish tables: plan soiled and clean dish tables with a pre-rinse sink to keep racks moving.

Why buy your door type dishwasher from Babak Food Equipment?
With more than 20 years in business and a 4.9★ Google rating from 380+ reviews, our team can help you size the machine, choose high- or low-temp and plan electrical, water, drain and ventilation. Delivery and installation options are available across BC – details and costs are discussed when you order. Also see under counter dishwashers and conveyor dishwashers, or ask about used restaurant equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What is a door type dishwasher?
It is a commercial dish machine with a lifting door or hood. A rack slides in from a dish table, the door closes to run a short wash and rinse cycle, and the rack slides out the other side.
How many racks per hour can a door type dishwasher wash?
Most door type machines handle about 40–65 racks per hour, depending on the model, the cycle and how quickly staff load racks.
Is there a ventless door type dishwasher?
Yes. Some door type models use built-in energy or vapour recovery to reduce the steam released. Whether a hood is still needed depends on the model and your local authority.
What is the difference between a commercial and a residential dishwasher?
Commercial machines wash a rack in minutes instead of an hour or more, reach sanitizing temperatures or use chemical sanitizer, and are built for continuous use.
Availability, pricing, warranty terms, delivery and installation are confirmed at the time of purchase – request a quote on any model or call our team at (604) 566-9747.