A properly installed kitchen exhaust hood removes heat, smoke, and grease while keeping restaurants safe and compliant with fire and health regulations.
Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about great food. A safe, clean, and compliant kitchen is equally important. One of the most critical systems in any commercial kitchen is the kitchen exhaust hood and ventilation system. A properly installed system removes heat, smoke, grease, and odors while helping your restaurant meet fire and health safety requirements.
A kitchen exhaust hood is installed above cooking equipment such as stoves, grills, fryers, and ovens. Its main purpose is to remove smoke and steam, control excess heat and moisture, capture grease particles, and eliminate cooking odors. The system pulls contaminated air through filters and ductwork and releases it safely outside.
Proper ventilation improves fire safety and ensures code compliance. Grease buildup is a major fire hazard, and a well-designed exhaust system helps meet NFPA and local fire codes. It also improves air quality, prevents smoke-filled kitchens, keeps temperatures cooler, and helps restaurants pass health inspections without penalties.
Type I exhaust hoods are designed for heavy-duty cooking equipment that produces grease and smoke, such as fryers, grills, charbroilers, and woks. These are required for most restaurants. Type II exhaust hoods are used for heat and steam with minimal grease, such as dishwashers, ovens, and steamers.
A complete restaurant ventilation system includes an exhaust hood canopy, grease filters, ductwork, exhaust fan, make-up air unit, and fire suppression system. All components must work together to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Common warning signs include excessive smoke, strong cooking odors in dining areas, an overheated kitchen environment, frequent fire alarms, or failed health inspections. If these issues occur, your ventilation system may need servicing or an upgrade.
Poor installation can lead to inefficient airflow, increased fire risk, higher energy bills, and code violations. Professional installation ensures your system is designed correctly for your kitchen layout, equipment, and local regulations.
We provide kitchen exhaust hood installation, commercial ventilation design, exhaust fan and ductwork setup, make-up air systems, maintenance, and consultation for restaurants and commercial kitchens in Detroit and surrounding areas.
Address: 11402 Schaefer Hwy, Detroit, MI 48227. Phone: 313-931-3070. Email: desertinalaska@outlook.com. Whether you’re opening a new restaurant or upgrading your kitchen, the right ventilation system keeps your business safe, efficient, and compliant.