Do You Need Hood Cleaning In Winston Salem NC?
U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 7,410 structure fires per year in eating and drinking establishments between 2010 and 2014. These fires caused average annual losses of three civilian deaths, 110 civilian injuries, and $165 million in direct property damage each year.
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What Is Hood Cleaning (Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning)
Hood cleaning is the process of removing grease out of a commercial kitchen exhaust system or restaurant kitchen exhaust system, must be done by a professional and knowledgeable company following the local fire codes, NFPA 96, ANSI, and IKECA.
Many cities have different fire codes and are important to be compliant to avoid fines or even closing the facility for a period of time.
The kitchen exhaust system is composed of different sections; the exhaust fan is normally located on the roof, sometimes on the side of the building, and on a few occasions it is located inside the facility but this type of fan is known as Pollution Control Unit (PCU).
Next is the Ductwork (duct system) it normally runs from the roof in a vertical position down to the hood system, many time it may also run horizontally with an access panel (access door) every 12 ft, and sometimes it runs in a combination of vertical, horizontal and even in angles down to the hood system.
Next is the plenum, this is the area behind the hood filters (baffle filters or vent filters), it accumulates the grease-laden vapors and the grease continues up to the ductwork.
Next are the Grease Filters, which are the devices that are installed in the exhaust hood. Grease Filters are designed to remove grease from the exhausted air by entrapment, impingement, adhesion, or other similar mean and allow it to drain into a grease trap.
Grease Drip Catch is a containment normally located inside at the end of the hood system.
Hood System is an air intake device connected to an exhaust ventilation system for the collection and removal of cooking effluents which contain grease, vapors, fumes, smoke, heat, and odors created by cooking equipment. The hood system is located above the kitchen cooking equipment.
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Restaurant hood cleaning for our customers in Cary NC, our service includes the cleaning of the entire hood system (ductwork, exhaust fan, & hood )
Just finished a project nearby, enhancing an exhaust fan's efficiency and longevity. We replaced two bearings for smoother operation and adjusted the fan belts for optimal performance, reducing motor strain.
Just finished a project nearby, enhancing an exhaust fan's efficiency and longevity. We replaced two bearings for smoother operation and adjusted the fan belts for optimal performance, reducing motor strain.
In Youngsville, Fiesta Mexicana's kitchen is getting a full makeover from Elite Hood Service. We're cleaning the entire hood system, including the hood, exhaust fan, ducts, and filters, ensuring a clean, safe environment for delicious Mexican cuisine. #YoungsvilleNC #HoodSystemClean #MexicanKitchenSafety
In Youngsville, Fiesta Mexicana's kitchen is getting a full makeover from Elite Hood Service. We're cleaning the entire hood system, including the hood, exhaust fan, ducts, and filters, ensuring a clean, safe environment for delicious Mexican cuisine. #YoungsvilleNC #HoodSystemClean #MexicanKitchenSafety
Golden Skillet in Henderson shines brighter today, thanks to Elite Hood Service's comprehensive hood system cleaning and hood filter exchange service. A spotless kitchen for golden-fried favorites. #HendersonNC #HoodClean #FilterExchange #FriedDelights
Golden Skillet in Henderson shines brighter today, thanks to Elite Hood Service's comprehensive hood system cleaning and hood filter exchange service. A spotless kitchen for golden-fried favorites. #HendersonNC #HoodClean #FilterExchange #FriedDelights
At Han-Dee Hugo's in Raleigh, Elite Hood Service is delivering our all-in-one service: cleaning the entire pizza conveyor oven and hood system for optimal operation and safety. Here's to delicious pizzas in a spotless kitchen! #RaleighEats #OvenAndHoodClean #PizzaPerfection
At Han-Dee Hugo's in Raleigh, Elite Hood Service is delivering our all-in-one service: cleaning the entire pizza conveyor oven and hood system for optimal operation and safety. Here's to delicious pizzas in a spotless kitchen! #RaleighEats #OvenAndHoodClean #PizzaPerfection
Elite Hood Service is proud to serve Cadence at Wake Forest, showcasing our versatility in cleaning hood systems for any setting - from restaurants to assisted living, daycares, and commercial kitchens. Ensuring clean, safe environments across the board. #WakeForestClean #HoodSystemExpert #SafeKitchensEverywhere
Elite Hood Service is proud to serve Cadence at Wake Forest, showcasing our versatility in cleaning hood systems for any setting - from restaurants to assisted living, daycares, and commercial kitchens. Ensuring clean, safe environments across the board. #WakeForestClean #HoodSystemExpert #SafeKitchensEverywhere
We ensure top-notch cleanliness with our exhaust system service. Here's to safe, efficient kitchens and great dining! #ChapelHillEats #ExhaustCleaning #GrillSafety
This week our team was at Café Bistro, enhancing their kitchen with a full exhaust system clean and ensuring optimal safety and efficiency. Fresh, clean air for the freshest bites. #DurhamDining #BistroClean #KitchenExcellence
Our tech is at Rockin' Roll Sushi Express in Durham, delivering a comprehensive hood system cleaning and updating with a new grease containment pillow. Ensuring a cleaner, safer sushi experience. #DurhamNC #HoodSystemClean #SushiSafety
Our tech is at Rockin' Roll Sushi Express in Durham, delivering a comprehensive hood system cleaning and updating with a new grease containment pillow. Ensuring a cleaner, safer sushi experience. #DurhamNC #HoodSystemClean #SushiSafety
At Fiesta Mexicana, Holly Springs, Elite Hood Service is boosting kitchen brilliance with our exhaust cleaning service. A clean exhaust for the finest Mexican cuisine. #HollySpringsNC #ExhaustClean #MexicanCuisineSafety
FAQ
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Do you have contract available?
Yes, we have a 1-year contract as well as a service-to-service agreement.
How often should the hood be cleaned?
Generally, it is advisable to clean the hood every three months (Quarterly), but it varies by the type of fuel used to cook, for example, if the restaurant uses wood-burning or charcoal-burning stoves it may require to be cleaned as often as every two weeks.
Here is the schedule of inspection for Grease Buildup within a commercial ventilation system:
- Monthly: Solid Fuel Cooking Operations such as Wood or Charcoal.
- Quarterly: High-volume cooking such as 24 hours, char-broil, frying, and oriental.
- Semi-annual: Moderate Volume cooking such as Schools, and some low-volume independent restaurants.
- Annually: Low-volume cooking such as Churches, day camps, daycare, and senior centers. NOTE some fire marshals (AHJ) are starting to request for these types of facilities to be serviced every 6 months instead of 12 months.
While cleaning your hood may sound simple, there is a professional way to do it, not just by simply cleaning the actual hood, but by cleaning the entire system, including the exhaust fan, ductwork (vertical and horizontal), plenum area, and hood system.
In Other words it must be cleaned by professionals, which requires having the knowledge to do it accordingly and following the local and national fire codes.
How much does it cost to clean a kitchen hood?
In 2022 our prices start at $600 but vary by multiple factors including the hood size, number of hood systems, number of exhaust fans (or Pollution Control Unit), if it is a horizontal or vertical duct system, the roof type, the number of floors to get to the exhaust fan.
DO THE KITCHEN VENTS NEEED TO BE CLEANED?
Yes! the kitchen vents or hood filters must be cleaned more often than the hood system. It is recommended to be cleaned at least once per week, some restaurants that use solid fuel must clean the hood filters daily.
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Great service and extremely hard workers!!
El Alebrije - Greensboro, NC 27409
1000/10 they worked very hard and it was a big job.
Excellent
Restaurant 101 - Mocksville, NC 27028
Great service!
St - High Point, NC 27262
Best hood cleaning in the area
Jonny - Charlotte, NC 28277
Elite Hood Service is the best! They are always on top of our service time, and usually call me to setup my next service. They do an excellent job cleaning our hoods is awesome! I would recommend Elite Hood Service over all the rest.
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Restaurant hood cleaning for KinderCare #086068 near 1302 Fleming Rd Greensboro, NC 27410, our service includes hood cleaning, kitchen fan cleaning, and hood duct system. Ask for our Filters Exchange program.
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Restaurant hood cleaning for Sur La Table - Store #038 near 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211, our service includes hood cleaning, kitchen fan cleaning, and hood duct system. Ask for our Filters Exchange program.
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Restaurant hood cleaning for Nakato near 8601 University Executive Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA, our service includes hood cleaning, kitchen fan cleaning, and hood duct system. Ask for our Filters Exchange program.