Commercial Kitchen

United Kitchen Exhaust provides a number of different services in order to enhance the operation of a kitchen exhaust. United’s emphasis on quality with the provision of end to end user interaction give our clients the ability to rest assured that their investment is safe from fire hazards and functioning at 100% efficiency.

i. United Survey

Part of the United promise to clients is to provide them with a better understanding of their exhaust system and the problems and solutions that accompany it. Below is a brief outline of what the United survey encompasses and why we are the best when it comes to customer satisfaction:

	Experienced and senior technician specialists inspect every foot of accessible duct, hood, and fan.
	Pictures of interior and exterior of entire system.
	Various scrape tests and pictures of fire hazards, liquid and grease build-ups.
	Comprehensive clean-up of kitchen after survey – floors, tiles, ceiling, etc.
	Detailed 3D drawing of kitchen exhaust with reference points to pictures and fire hazards.
	Survey report consisting of:
		United Fact Sheet – who we are, benefits, and the United promise.
		3D Drawing of Exhaust
		Pictures of System with Scrape Tests
	15 Minute presentation and walk through of system.

In most cases, United will provide a survey free of charge to the majority of clients with the understanding that the information provided is confidential and to remain within United’s possession until a contract for United Restoration is signed.

ii. United Kitchen Restoration

United prides itself on being the best and offering the most comprehensive full system restoration to date.  Full system restoration encompasses:

	Complete cleaning of hood and fan using both pressure washer and hand scraping techniques.
	Complete degreasing of exhaust system back to bear metal using a combination of various hand scraping tools and techniques:
		Metal and magnetic hand scrapers.
		Steel wool scrub pads and high quality chemical degreaser.
	Re-gasket all access doors to eliminate future leakage from access points.
	Installation of access doors where required to ensure access to entire exhaust system.
	Lubricate and restore all working components of exhaust system.
	Replace rusted old hardware and missing parts.
	Rebalancing of fan.
	Replacement of fan belts and critical parts.
	Clean ansul (fire sprinkler) system.
	Restoration of water wash nozzles for self cleaning hoods.
	Ensure safe and environmental friendly disposal methods of grease and hazardous materials.
	Comprehensive clean-up of kitchen upon job completion – floors, tiles, ceiling, etc.
	Certification of compliance with NFPA code.
	Completed United Exhaust System Post Verification Report of which includes before and after pictures, recommendations, certificate, and system blueprint.

iii. United Maintenance & Cleaning

Part of the United promise to clients is to give them the resources and service necessary to keep their exhaust systems operating at full capacity and within NFPA codes. United will provide clients with maintenance schedules that encompass:

	Inspections of entire exhaust systems.
	Cleanings of hoods and fans.
	Replacement of parts and accessories.
	Certification of compliance with NFPA code.

The most common cleaning maintenance schedule of kitchen exhausts is every 3 months but schedules can vary depending upon the type of operation. The kitchen exhaust systems that need cleaning most often are those over wood-burning or charcoal-burning stoves. These should be cleaned every month at least, and in some cases as often as every 2 weeks. Below are the various types of cooking establishments and their recommended cleaning frequencies:

	Wood-burning or charcoal-burning stoves, char broilers, 24-hour restaurants, some hamburger places: 30 DAYS.
	Many hamburger restaurants and fast-food locations: 60 DAYS.
	Average restaurant, employee cafeteria, hotel or hospital kitchen: 90 DAYS.
	Pizza places, convalescent hospital, small snack bar, oven hood: 180 DAYS.
	Hoods over non-grease-creating appliances, such as steam kettles, dishwashers, soup vats, etc.: ONE YEAR.

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