Commercial Kitchen Services
Reliable Commercial Kitchen Services in Southern California. We specialize in preventive maintenance for air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment.
In addition, we install commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including exhaust grease ducts, make-up air systems, and swamp coolers. We also install refrigeration equipment, including walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and ice machines. We offer kitchen hood repair, kitchen exhaust blower bearing repair, exhaust fan installation, and swamp cooler repairs.
We Can Service All Your Kitchen Ventilation Needs
Your kitchen ventilation system is one of the most vital equipment in your food service facility. Leaving it in disrepair can result in disaster for your business, creating an unpleasantly smoky atmosphere for your staff and your customers, as well as diminished quality in your product.
Hood Installation
Commercial hood installation differs from domestic kitchen hoods and normally requires expert commercial kitchen hood contractors.
Type I hoods are the right choice for frying, grilling, and broiling stations. Type II hoods are for vapor production stations, like boiling and steaming. If you want to place the line against a wall, over an edge, or anywhere else in your kitchen, you must evaluate and always opt for stainless steel duct hoods.
Also consider the hood’s exhaust style, lighting, fan speed, and air movement method. A vent hood’s performance measures in cubic feet per minute (CFM), which defines how much air moves from the unit to outside in one minute. To calculate, take the square footage of your kitchen and double that amount to determine the CFM you’ll need.
Ventilated Vs Non-ventilated Hoods:
Ventilated Hoods
Ventilated hoods remove irritants entirely from your kitchen and home. If possible, duct the hood outside the building. Ducted hoods, typically used in commercial kitchens with broader ranges, produce more smoke, fumes, or dirty air. In restaurants and commercial kitchen ventilation systems, upblast exhaust fans are particularly helpful in removing everything from stale air, foul cooking odors, and excessive moisture or heat to harmful smoke particulates and grease-laden vapors.
Non- Non-ventilated hoods
When outside ventilation is not an option, non-ventilated hoods are a viable option. This is obviously not the best way to clear the air, but it works well if the air cannot be fully extracted and the makeup air takes the place of the air inside. To ensure the hood works well, it is important to substitute recirculating filters every few months.
Size:
The standard width of a kitchen hood is 30 inches (matching the width of a standard hood range), though wall-mounted and suspended models are available for your respective customized designs.
Maintenance:
Restaurant owners tend to neglect Kitchen hood maintenance. They install the best hood in their kitchen but forget to perform regular maintenance. The oil and grate start piling up, which could lead to significant problems and even cause a fire.
Maintenance Tips:
- Wash the hood surface with soapy water.
- Clean the buildup of dirt and grease on Kitchen hood fans.
- Old grease in the hood system may negatively impact the reverse draw of the exhaust fan. As a result, smoke, soot, and steam gather in the building, increasing the risk of a fire hazard.
Commercial Hood Installation Service
A high-quality commercial exhaust hood installation will ensure fresh, cleaner air inside your restaurant. Our restaurant hood installers are familiar with commercial vent hood installation, Wolf range hood installation instructions, and low-profile restaurant hood installation and cleaning.
We Install and Service All Major Makes and Models
Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Fan Installation, Repairs & Maintenance Service
A kitchen exhaust fan, hood fan, or range hood is essential when cooking in a commercial setting. It removes smoke, fumes, and grease from the air while cooking, keeping the kitchen atmosphere breathable and clean.
Different types of exhaust fans come with various mounting options. Your kitchen exhaust fan installation depends on the kind of fan you want and the setting in which you want it fixed. We provide commercial kitchen exhaust fan installation, repairs, and maintenance services.
Types of Kitchen Exhaust Fans
Ducted Kitchen Exhaust Fan:
This exhaust fan removes air from your kitchen through a duct and releases it outside. It requires running piping and ductwork from your kitchen to the outside area and has limited installation options. However, careful installation is required to find a proper passage and avoid leakage. For that matter, hiring an HVAC technician is suggested for reliable installation.
Ductless Kitchen Exhaust Fan:
A ductless exhaust fan sucks out the kitchen air with the help of a carbon or charcoal filter. It cleans the air from smoke particles or odors and then cycles it back towards your kitchen. These are a bit more expensive as ductless kitchen exhaust fans can be installed anywhere.
Warning Signs of Trouble in Exhaust Fans
It is essential to stay up-to-date with preventive maintenance of your exhaust systems.
Common Signs that it needs Maintenance or Repair
- A rattling noise indicates that certain components are loose or broken and need repair.
- An exhaust fan that is not operating appropriately typically causes an increase in smoke and high temperature under the kitchen exhaust hood.
- Before a motor in an exhaust fan suddenly stops working, it will make strange or unusual noises, which indicate that repair is needed.
It is best to call for repair before the exhaust fan stops working, avoiding unnecessary stress and an inoperable kitchen.
Exhaust Fan Maintenance
Regular maintenance of a kitchen exhaust fan significantly improves air quality, reduces the risk of fires, extends the life of the fan motor, and creates a healthier working environment. It can also potentially lower insurance premiums and comply with fire safety codes.
Key Benefits of kitchen Exhaust Fan Maintenance:
Fire safety: The primary benefit is preventing grease buildup, which can easily ignite, making regular cleaning a crucial fire safety measure.
Improved air quality: Exhaust fans remove smoke, steam, and cooking odors, leading to cleaner air in the kitchen.
Healthier environment: Reducing airborne grease and pollutants benefits the health of kitchen staff.
Fan motor longevity: Regular cleaning prevents the motor from overworking and extends its lifespan.
Compliance with codes: Local fire safety codes often require maintenance on a kitchen exhaust system.
Better insurance coverage: Some companies may offer lower premiums for well-maintained exhaust systems.
Odor control: Efficiently removes unpleasant cooking smells.
Improved ventilation: Proper exhaust fan function ensures better air circulation throughout the kitchen.
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