What Is A Ductmate Circular Clean-Out Access Doors?
Ductmate circular clean-out access doors are an important part of your commercial ventilation system. They provide access to hard-to-reach areas such as the makeup air return and supply ducts for inspection and cleaning by regulatory compliance inspectors and duct cleaning contractors.
Clean out access panels are designed for a leak proof fit to prevent any air from escaping. There are many different types and sizes of doors are available. The Ductmate clean-out access doors are designed to fit flat ducts and are available in insulated or uninsulated models.
When it comes to the safety of your commercial facility, you need to have duct access doors installed. They help keep your air cleaner and your ductwork cleaner and a cleaner ventilation duct will help keep the rest of your kitchen hood and ventilation system working better as well.
Without the proper clean-out access panels installed, regular maintenance, inspection and cleaning would be impossible. If ducts are not clean, debris and dust will eventually build up and can cause a variety of safety and health issues.
Why You Should Keep Ductwork Clean & Maintained?
If you have no way of inspecting the condition of your ducts, you have no idea if there are any problems such as damage or holes that could allow leaks or provide entry for vermin and other pests. Unmaintained, unclean ductwork is also very vulnerable to bacteria and mold growth.
Here are just a few issues you might deal with due to dirty air ducts:
• Dust allergies
• Bacteria and mold
• Clogged ducts
• Pest infestation
• Air flow leakage
How to Keep Your Ventilation Air Ducts Clean?
In order to keep your ducts clean and well maintained, you must provide proper access to them. This is the reason that sandwich clean-out access doors can be so helpful and important in a commercial hood ventilation system with a lot of ductwork running inside of its walls and ceilings. Ducts can be hard to reach and will often have many twists and turns as well as odd angles making it even more difficult to get to. These hard to reach areas are often the ones that are most prone to debris buildup as well as mold and bacteria growth. By adding clean-out access panels along various points along your duct system, you will enable workers to easily clean, inspect and maintain the ventilation system.
Use Ductmate Clean-Out Access Doors To Provide Easy Access To Ducts
Ductmate clean-out access doors can increase the overall safety of your facility – and the people in it – and are an essential part of your ventilation system. Ductmate access doors feature a rugged advanced pressure vessel design and quality galvanized steel construction. They are made with two layers of precision stamped, hot-dipped galvanized steel and feature a UL listed closed cell neoprene gasket, zing plated springs. The circular shape provides a more effective access area and provides effortless opening and closing using the included zinc-coated wing nuts.
They are designed for fast, easy, and secure installation. There is no frame to install, and with the self-adhesive template, no measuring is needed. They are an ideal choice for both new construction as well as remodel and retrofit projects. This is one of the most cost effective access doors we carry and it has been tested to 20” W.G. and negative 10” W.G. with no leakage noted. It is important to keep in mind that Ductmate circular clean-out access doors are not for use with grease applications. If you need an access door that is approved for use with cooking applications that produce grease and smoke, you can easily find one from the wide selection of grease duct access doors that we carry on our website.
If You Can’t See It, You Can’t Clean It
Ductwork may not be at the forefront of you mind because it is often hidden behind walls and ceilings, but it is very important not to overlook the importance of installing clean-out access panels. Keep your business, your employees, and your patrons safer and more comfortable by making sure that you have enough sandwich clean-out access doors in your ductwork.
Watch this short video to learn more about the Ductmate circular clean-out air duct access door.
Don’t compromise the safety of your ventilation system. Install access panels to help facilitate cleaning, inspection, repair, and troubleshooting inside of your ductwork. Ductmate clean-out access doors are a great choice for air duct applications. It is durable, lightweight and easy to install.
HoodFilters.com offers a variety of different clean-out access panels to meet the needs of different duct styles. All of our clean-out access panels will provide a tight, leak proof seal without affecting the flow of your air system. Have questions about clean-out air duct access doors? Just give us a call at 877.394.9731, send us an email, or chat with one of our product specialists online.