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Dishwasher Outage Alternative Calculator

Compare outsourced warewashing with temporary in-house recovery costs for an outage.

Project inputs

Change the assumptions to explore an early planning scenario.

Planning result

Enter your assumptions

  • Outsourced event cost
  • In-house recovery cost
  • Difference
  • Lower entered path

How to use this result

Use for continuity planning with food-safety professionals.

Health requirements

Temporary methods must meet local sanitation requirements.

Capacity

A cheaper option may not handle peak service safely.

Important: Costs, utility rates, permits, inspections, environmental duties, health requirements, safety rules and equipment standards vary by country, province or state, municipality, building use, equipment type and project scope. Qualified local professionals and the authority having jurisdiction must determine what applies. Warewashing involves hot water, steam, electricity, chemicals, wet floors, moving equipment and food-safety obligations. Qualified professionals and local health authorities determine installation, sanitation and operating requirements.