Tag: rooftop ventilator

Centrifugal Upblast Exhaust Fan

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.

 

Continue reading →

Driploc Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit

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 →

Restaurant Exhaust Fans Maintenance

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 →

The Complete Guide to Upblast Exhaust Fans

Upblast exhaust fans are an essential part of any commercial kitchen ventilation system. Whether you’re purchasing a new rooftop ventilator, or want to learn more about the proper maintenance and troubleshooting of your existing upblast fan, our new guide is an indispensable tool with all the information you need.

The experts at HoodFilters.com have put together The Complete Guide to Upblast Exhaust Fans to help you with everything from how to select the right type of upblast exhaust fan to proper maintenance, repair tips and answers to frequently asked questions. Best of all, it’s completely free! Continue reading →