In part one of this blog series we discussed the basics of restaurant exhaust fans as well as the two most commonly used upblast exhaust fans — belt drive and direct drive. Today we’ll be going over exhaust fan cleaning and general maintenance.
Restaurant Exhaust Fan Cleaning
Exhaust fans require cleaning on a regular basis in order to keep grease, dirt, and other contaminants from building up in the hood and ductwork, and a greasy exhaust fan will clog up the works in more ways than one.
Regular exhaust fan cleaning is necessary in order for your exhaust system to run efficiently and keep it in good working order. And one of the most important reasons to keep your exhaust fan clean is to reduce your risk for fire. In addition, exhaust fan cleaning is required by NFPA fire codes and may also be enforced by state and local laws. Continue reading
