Upblast exhaust fans may well be the most essential thing in your commercial kitchen. Without one, your kitchen would quickly fill with smoke, steam, heat and grease. So it’s really important to know the basics of what they do, how they work, and what you need to do to keep them in good operating order.
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In order to keep your commercial kitchen or restaurant running smoothly, you need to have a restaurant exhaust fan. They help remove smoke, grease, and odors, improving the overall indoor air quality of both your restaurant dining areas as well as your kitchen. If you find yourself in need of replacing your existing restaurant exhaust fan, you might be concerned that the process is going to be painful. Don’t worry! We’re here to help with the restaurant exhaust fan installation, which isn’t as difficult as you might think. Continue reading
Most of the five basic parts of an exhaust fan are quickly identifiable: bowl, base, blades, motor, and curb. But it’s easy to get confused between the exhaust fan base and curb as well as the roles they play in your commercial kitchen ventilation system. Here’s a quick primer on telling the two apart as well as their purposes. Continue reading
When purchasing a new exhaust fan, one of the most basic decisions you’ll make is whether to buy a downblast exhaust fan or an upblast exhaust fan. Knowing the differences between the way these two fans work and what applications they are best suited for will help you determine which fan is right for your needs and help you avoid potential problems that can be caused by purchasing and installing the wrong exhaust fan. The experts at HoodFilters.com are here to help you learn what you need to know to make an educated decision when you’re faced with choosing between an upblast exhaust fan or a downblast exhaust fan. Continue reading
Rooftop upblast exhaust fans are an important part of your commercial kitchen ventilation system. Located on the roof, they are often overlooked but the work they do is very important: removing smoke, grease, odors, moisture, hot air to improve the indoor air quality for your entire facility. And if you want your commercial kitchen to run smoothly, it is important to know how to install a restaurant exhaust fan properly.
There are two basic reasons you might need to install a commercial kitchen exhaust fan. The first reason is replacing an old fan, and the second most reason is as part of a brand-new commercial kitchen hood system you are setting up. No matter what reason you have for installing a new upblast fan, the more prepared you are, the more smoothly your installation will go. Read on for a few tips and to learn more about installing a rooftop ventilator for your commercial kitchen ventilation system. Continue reading
Every commercial kitchen ventilation system needs a centrifugal upblast exhaust fan. It’s one of three main components of a complete exhaust hood system: a hood, ductwork, and an exhaust fan. Without a fan, your kitchen would be probably become filled with smoke and covered in grease.
You may never even see your upblast exhaust fan, but knowing what it is and understanding how it fits into your exhaust system is still important, especially when it comes to troubleshooting issues and properly maintaining your system.
Roof mounted commercial kitchen exhaust fans are often out-of-sight, out-of-mind, only garnering the attention they deserve when they don’t work. Your rooftop exhaust fan has an important job to do. Don’t wait until it’s broken and your food service operation has to shut down.
As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Learn more about how a little preventive maintenance can help ensure your rooftop ventilation system has a long life and remains fully functioning. Continue reading
Upblast fans are an integral part of your commercial kitchen ventilation system. Without them, your kitchen would be hot, smoky and uninhabitable. Routine care and cleaning helps keep them in good working order but it also exposes them to costly damage. Driploc Exhaust Fan Hinge Kits are a great way to protect your fan as well as ensure the safety of personnel who inspect and maintain it. Continue reading
With so many different features and options, not to mention technical details such as airflow and static pressure, you may be asking yourself “Which commercial kitchen exhaust fan is right for me?” To help you decide, we will take a look at the basics of selecting an exhaust fan for your specific needs.
All fans perform the same essential task – moving air from one place to another. Commercial kitchen exhaust fans are an essential part of your kitchen ventilation system. We depend on them to remove dust, dirt, grease-laden air, and smoke from our kitchens.
There are five main aspects to consider when choosing a commercial kitchen exhaust fan: model, static pressure, air volume flow rate, motor horsepower, and loudness. Understanding how these relate to your needs will help assist you in choosing the exhaust fan that is right for you. Continue reading
The L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit is the most affordable and easy to use hinge kit available for commercial kitchen exhaust fans. If you’re on a budget or just want something simple and durable, this is the hinge kit for you.
Even if you’re a veteran of the commercial kitchen ventilation industry, you may not understand why you need a hinge kit or what benefits an L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit has to offer. Continue reading