3 Essential Troubleshooting Tips for Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hoods

Posted on March 31st, 2023

When the average restaurant owner thinks of commercial kitchen repair, they think of components for cooking, like the stove. However, the ventilation system is often the neglected and forgotten unsung hero of the commercial kitchen. Without proper ventilation, your kitchen would fill with smoke and odors. Features like the exhaust hoods help circulate air, directly impacting indoor air quality. Consider this a wake-up call to remind you to take your kitchen's ventilation system more seriously, and monitor for potential red flags that could mean it's time for maintenance or repairs.

What is Your Ventilation System Trying to Tell You?

Whether you notice something seems amiss with your exhaust system or just want to monitor it for possible signs of trouble, here are three important things to watch for:

Circuit breakers tripping - Your breakers trip as a safety precaution when there's a power surge. While it's normal for a breaker to trip once in a while, if you notice it's happening more frequently, have your system checked out. The longer you ignore a possible problem, the more severe and expensive the damage will become, and the higher the threat of an existing safety hazard becomes.

Strange noises - An overworked fan often makes noises as a sign of strain. Make sure you turn the fans off occasionally for cool-down periods. However, don't ignore any new sounds coming from your exhaust system. This is your ventilation system's way of trying to let you know something is wrong.

Lingering smoke or odors - Two things your exhaust system is meant to do is get rid of smoke and smells. Unfortunately, if your ventilation system is having problems keeping up with the workload, you may begin to notice lingering smoke or odors. If you continue to ignore the problem, soon, your kitchen will continually be stuck with a cloud of smoke and old cooking smells, making it an unpleasant and potentially unsafe working environment.

Choose the Best Company for Exhaust Hoods

When it comes to any commercial kitchen repair, you can rely on Commercial Kitchen Services. Although our company name has only been around since 2019, we have close to 30 years of experience in the industry. We're committed to helping our clients continue to have great success with their restaurants by taking care of the components that create a functional and efficient commercial kitchen.