Advice
on buying a greener machine from the experts at Winterhalter
In the market for a
warewasher? Dishwashers, glass washers
and utensil washers use a lot of energy, so you can save a lot of money if you
invest in an energy efficient model. Plus,
an energy efficient machine is more sustainable and better for the
environment.
There’s never been a better
time to invest in energy-saving equipment.
The super-deduction allowance incentivising
companies to invest in new machinery applies to operators buying the latest
kitchen equipment. The scheme offers a 130% capital allowance and a 50%
first-year allowance for qualifying products, enabling you to cut your tax bill
by up to 25p for every £1 you invest.
The Government’s target of Net Zero Carbon by 2050 is only three kitchen
refurbs away, so you need to be thinking about sustainability. Meanwhile energy prices are rocketing, and
your return on investment is an even bigger incentive for specifying
energy-saving equipment.
So what does an energy
efficient warewasher look like? There
are no energy labels for commercial warewashers yet, so the experts at market-leading
manufacturer Winterhalter have put together a top ten, listing what to look out
for if you want your new machine to be as energy efficient as possible.
1.
Insulation: like a house, the better a machine
is insulated the less energy it consumes, because it holds the heat inside.
Look for machines that have a double skin construction.
2.
Eco modes: premium manufacturers develop
advanced software to operate their machines, so you just choose the appropriate
setting via the control panel and away it goes. Look for software
functions like Eco modes that will alter machine settings to reduce energy
consumption.
3.
Connectivity: a warewasher that’s connected to
the internet can be monitored remotely by managers and service providers. Apps such as Winterhalter’s Connected Wash
will automatically review the data and make operational recommendations that can
have a big impact and reduce energy consumption. For example, they will highlight if there’s a
gap between the time a machine is turned on and its first wash – because during
that gap, energy is being wasted.
4.
Save water: choose machines that have features
that reduce water consumption – before you buy, ask how much water is used for
each wash cycle. Most of the energy used
by a warewasher is for heating water, so if it uses less water it will consume
less energy. However, make sure that the
machine still delivers the best possible wash results.
5.
Heat recycling: look for machines with features
designed to reduce energy consumption.
Systems like heat pumps and heat recovery systems can greatly reduce
energy use, delivering significant savings over the machine’s life.
6.
Ultra-filtration: quality machines will use
sophisticated filtration systems to remove dirt particles and keep the wash
water cleaner for longer. As well as
reducing water consumption, and thus saving energy, ultra-filtration will
deliver consistently high results, removing the need for re-washing.
7.
Water treatment: the right internal or external
water treatment will massively improve wash results. It will also reduce energy costs, in two key
ways. Firstly, by eliminating poor wash results
you save the energy you would have wasted because of the need to re-wash. Secondly, the water treatment system helps
protect the machine from scale build up, which can not only make the machine
use more energy, but also lead to serious damage. Ensure you get advice on the correct
treatment, as some water treatment systems use more water and have higher
running costs than others.
8.
Chemicals: some manufacturers, including
Winterhalter, develop their own chemicals, specifically for use with their
machines and the type of ware being washed. These chemicals will deliver better
results and all but eliminate the extra energy consumption associated with
re-washing.
9.
Service and maintenance: like a car, all
warewashers require looking after.
Through regular servicing your engineer can ensure that it is running at
optimum energy efficiency. Look for a
manufacturer that has its own service provision and packages, that uses genuine
OE parts and can make planned preventive maintenance visits to your premises. Make
sure your staff are trained to look after the machine day-to-day. Service providers like Winterhalter will also
offer training during a service engineer visit, to ensure your staff are using
machines optimally.
10. The
right rack: the design of the rack will make a big difference to the quality of
the wash, and different ware may require different racks. A responsible supplier will be able to give
you the best advice on the correct choice of racks, which is why Winterhalter
offers a wide choice of different rack designs.
Using the correct racks for the items being washed, and ensuring the racks
are in good condition, will deliver the best results and remove the energy
costs associated with re-washing.
Download the Winterhalter
energy saving tips here
Winterhalter provides a total
solution for dishwashing and glasswashing, from pre-sales advice to after-sales
service, training and maintenance.
Alongside its market-leading dish washers and glass washers, the company’s
range includes utensil washers, advanced water treatment machines, and cleaning
detergents and rinse aids. For further
details, call Winterhalter on 01908 359000, visit www.winterhalter.com/uk-en/or email info@winterhalter.co.uk.
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