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Introduction to Your Kitchen Fire Suppression System (Video)

We wanted to put together a video showing how the fire suppression operates in you commercial cooking facility and what to look for in your inspections that are performed every six months. We hope this helps educate your staff. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call […]

A Word About Solid Fuel Cooking – Mitigating Old Hazards in New Kitchens.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Solid fuel cooking is becoming a staple in many kitchens across the nation. Whether it be a wood burning pizza oven, a smoker pit, or even a charcoal fired grill; there are certain hazards that are inherent to this cooking style. In this article by Alex Garrote (a restaurant fire […]

   Importance of a Preventative Maintenance Program for Solid Fuel Cooking Equipment

Cooking with solid fuel such as mesquite, charcoal and other hardwood adds another dimension to restaurant offerings. Wood fired ovens, smoker pits, and wood burning /charcoal grills allow restaurants a wider array of flavor and cooking capabilities. Solid fuel appliances also have the potential for increased safety risks. Restaurants that […]

Importance of Cleaning Kitchen Exhaust System Baffle Filters Between Services

Importance of Cleaning Baffle Filters in Between Services Hood Filters or Baffle Filters in your kitchen exhaust system serve three important functions in your exhaust system. Understanding these functions and setting up a maintenance plan to help assure that they work properly will help to increase the efficiency of your […]

How to select a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Company

       Regular maintenance and cleaning of your Kitchen Exhaust System is one of the most important services provided for your facility, and it is often the most overlooked as well.  Maintaining your exhaust system not only prolongs the life of your system, but more importantly it ensures that […]

The Importance of a Kitchen Exhaust System Diagram

With the turnover rate in most restaurants today, having a kitchen exhaust system diagram on site is a must for restaurant owners. The diagram will allow the Kitchen Manager, General Manager, Maintenance Company, Fire Marshall, and Health Inspectors to have a clear cut understanding of the design of the system […]

Trouble Shooting Your Kitchen Exhaust Fan

Vent hood cleaning can be a very invasive process.  The process includes using power washers and heavy duty degreasers.  Our work includes working on the roof top, in the sub ceiling, and downstairs in the kitchen. From time to time, issues arise after a cleaning has occurred.  The most common […]

The Importance of a Hinge Kit on Your Kitchen Exhaust System

Although kitchen exhaust system fans are supposed to be supplied with a hinge kit when installed, we still see a lot of fans without them. Hinge Kits are an important part of the make up of an exhaust fan although it has become an item that is typically not enforced […]