Without regular cleaning, commercial kitchen and restaurant exhaust hoods and duct work can become can become clogged with dirt, smoke, and grease buildup which can lead to inefficient hood operation and an increased fire risk.
But because so much of the hood and exhaust system is unseen, it can sometimes be a little hard to understand what’s going on and why hood cleaning is so important. Thankfully, the folks over at Cleaning Services Group have created this helpful infographic to help you see the importance of kitchen extraction cleaning including some signs to look for that your system is overdue for a cleaning, and a few helpful exhaust system maintenance tips. Continue reading
For facility managers at foodservice establishments, ensuring commercial kitchens are in compliance with state and local health regulations is a critical responsibility. A failing health inspection grade not only can halt operations, but it could potentially lead to high repair costs as well as the loss of revenue and reputation. Continue reading
When purchasing an upblast fan for your commercial kitchen, there are several exhaust fan accessories you need. Some are required by law, while others make it easier and safer for personnel to access equipment for routine maintenance and cleaning.
Exhaust Fan Accessories Required By LawWhen installing a rooftop ventilator, you should familiarize yourself with the National Fire Protection Association’s fire code (NFPA 96) and check your local regulations.
The NFPA 96 fire codes require all commercial kitchens install a grease box, hinge kit, and access panel on all upblast exhaust fans.
Exhaust Fan Grease Box
The grease box is installed under the downspout on your exhaust fan. The grease box captures fats, grease, and oil run off from the fan. It is required because it is important to keep grease off of your rooftop. Continue reading
Flame Gard flat duct access doors offer a cost effective and dependable solution for adding access to inspect and clean your commercial kitchen ventilation duct system. If you don’t already have access ports installed, or the ones you have are flimsy and unsafe, it’s time to make a change.
So why is it so crucial to have safe and reliable access to grease ducts? It is important to be able to reach all areas of the ducts to ensure they are completely clean. If there is no way to inspect and access the interior of your ventilation system, then there is no way to make sure it’s clean.
Ductmate ULtimate duct access doors are designed specifically for use in high temperature air duct and grease duct systems. They provide easy access to duct and exhaust systems for thorough cleaning and routine maintenance without compromising the integrity of your exhaust hood and ventilation system. Let’s take a closer look at duct access doors and who should consider using Ductmate ULtimate doors. 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
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