Hood Cleaning
A clean commercial hood system is the first line of defense against kitchen fires. Over time, grease builds up inside the hood, ductwork, filters, and exhaust fans — creating a direct path to a flash fire if ignition occurs. Complete Technical Solutions provides thorough, NFPA 96 compliant commercial hood cleaning that removes grease from every component in the exhaust path. Every cleaning is documented with before-and-after photos for your records and your insurance provider.
Understanding what happens when hood cleaning is deferred helps you set the right cleaning schedule for your operation:
Fans Not Mounted on Hinges
An exhaust fan that isn't on a hinge can't be properly cleaned — period. To clean a fan correctly the housing needs to open so the wheel, housing interior, and duct connection can all be accessed and degreased. A fan bolted solid to the roof with no hinge means whoever is cleaning it is wiping the outside and calling it done. Grease accumulates inside the housing and on the fan wheel with every cook cycle. If your fan isn't on a hinge, that needs to be corrected before your next cleaning.
No Grease Collection System
No Access Panels in the Duct System
Incorrect Fan Style for the Application
Vertical and Horizontal Duct Runs Never Cleaned
Fan Failure from Grease Buildup on the Wheel
What a Real Hood Cleaning Looks Like — And What to Watch Out For
Protect your kitchen, your staff, and your business. Call Complete Technical Solutions at 804-594-9663 for professional NFPA 96 compliant hood cleaning across Virginia.