Commercial Cooker Extractor Hood Installation
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We have extensive experience in Commercial Cooker Extractor Hood installation.
One of our key advantages is our experienced team, which includes professionals who have worked for a leading manufacturer of extraction canopies and managed a national ductwork maintenance and cleaning company. This extensive experience allows us to foresee and prevent potential issues effectively.
We're here to keep your commercial kitchen clean
With an efficient extractor hood, you not only enhance air quality but also prolong the life of your kitchen equipment, creating a safer and more pleasant workspace for your staff.
We are partnered with industry-leading commercial extractor hood suppliers
Our collaborations ensure that you receive top-tier extractor hoods renowned for their durability, efficiency, and superior performance. These advanced systems are expertly installed by our skilled technicians, providing your kitchen with exceptional smoke, grease, and odor removal.
FAQs
Can you cook in a commercial kitchen without a hood?
In short, yes, but it is advisable that you install a hood for improved air quality in your kitchen.
One of the key regulations governing commercial kitchen extraction is the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. These regulations legally require employers to provide adequate ventilation in all enclosed workplaces, including kitchens.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advises the use of mechanical extraction systems to achieve effective kitchen ventilation. Ideally, a canopy hood should be installed over all cooking appliances to remove vapour, fumes, and heat, which could otherwise pose health risks to employees.
Is it illegal not to have a cooker hood?
Legally, a cooker hood is not mandatory for ventilation, but adequate ventilation is required. Kitchen extractor fans, specifically designed for this purpose, offer the most straightforward and effective solution.
What is the difference between a Type 1 or Type 2 hood?
Type 1 hoods are designed to remove grease, heat, smoke, and moisture, making them essential for kitchens with pizza ovens, fryers, and grills. Type 2 hoods, on the other hand, are intended to remove only moisture and heat, making them suitable for coffee machines, non-conveying pizza ovens, and commercial dishwashers.
Type 2 hoods are more efficient at capturing and filtering bad air and work well with home exhaust systems to eliminate excess heat. Conversely, Type 1 hoods excel at removing grease from the atmosphere and equipment.
Type 1 exhaust hoods are fully welded, wall-mounted units that require regular cleaning to prevent grease buildup and fire hazards. Type 2 hoods are not fully welded and can be constructed from standard galvanised ductwork without a grease filter.
What happens if a kitchen has no ventilation?
Kitchens can be hotspots for condensation build-up, food odours, smoke, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cleaning appliances.
Appliances such as dishwashers, kettles, hobs, and even taps produce steam and add humidity to the air.
Condensation easily forms when this steam comes into contact with windows, ceilings, or walls.
This dampness can lead to mould growth, corrosion, or wood rot, all of which can weaken structures and damage your kitchen.
Moreover, toxins from mould and VOCs can cause or exacerbate health issues such as allergies and asthma.
Cooking odours and harmful gases like carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen dioxide can also pose risks to both people and pets.
Does a cafe need an extractor fan?
It depends if you are using the kitchen to cook food. If you are, then it is likely you need a commercial extractor fan installed in your cafe.
What type of vent system is mostly used for commercial kitchens?
Type 1 commercial hood systems are primarily used for commercial kitchens. This is because they specialise in the removal of smoke, grease-laden air, and byproducts of combustion. Almost all gas equipment will require a Type 1 hood, as will electric equipment that creates smoke during the cooking process.