LARUE TOTAL EXHAUST CLEANING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LTEC is proud to provide commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning and maintenance services to our community. Please see below for a list of frequently asked questions or contact us for assistance.
By law, all restaurants in the United States and Canada must have their kitchen exhaust systems cleaned on a regular schedule. Grease build up inside of a commercial kitchen exhaust system must be removed to prevent fires. Restaurant owners and managers understand that kitchen hood cleaning is government mandated and enforced by local fire inspectors as well as the insurance companies. (Philacklandtraining.com)
Lower risk of financial loss caused by fire, removal of fire hazards, removal of health/sanitation hazards, removal of food sources for insects and rodents, compliance with local fire and health regulations, compliance with insurance requirements, improved internal and external appearance, and improved operation of mechanical systems.
If upon inspection, the exhaust system is found to be contaminated with deposits from grease-laden vapors, the contaminated portions of the exhaust system shall be cleaned by a properly trained, qualified, and certified person(s) acceptable to the authority having jurisdictions (NFPT 11.6.1.1).
The National Fire Protection Agency is a global self-funded nonprofit organization, established in 1896, devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. They deliver information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy. (nfpa.org)
Prices are dependent on system size, type/complexity of the system, frequency of scheduled maintenance, etc. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate.
Table 11.4 below from NFPA Code 96 details the minimum standards for how often your kitchen exhaust system should be professionally cleaned based on cooking volume:
We cannot provide estimates over the phone due to the variety of system options. It’s necessary for us to inspect your system in order to provide you with a customized estimate. Contact us to schedule your appointment today!
Total kitchen exhaust cleaning per NFPA 96 industry standards. We also offer an assortment of products to update and maintain your system. Including: fan belts, grease filters, hinge kits, and hood accessories (I.e. globes, light bulbs, drip pans, etc). We can also install access panels, fan hinges, fan access ports and more. Find out more on our Services Offered page.
Hood filters should be cleaned 1-2 times per week to maintain the efficiency and cleanliness of the exhaust system. This regular maintenance is typically performed by restaurant staff.
We do preventative maintenance and repairs. See our services page for a list of services we provide, or contact us with your questions.
No, electrical components should be installed and maintained by a licensed electrician.
LTEC operates 7 days a week. Work is scheduled at your convenience. Contact us for a free estimate.
Service contracts offer you an opportunity to have regularly scheduled preventive maintenance which makes your system run more efficiently. Customers who sign a 12 month Service Agreement will get a discounted rate for each cleaning following the initial service.
Yes, we carry general liability and worker’s compensation.