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How often should grease filters be replaced?

December 15, 2017

Grease filters are an essential part of your commercial kitchen. Grease filters within your kitchen exhaust system serve to reduce the amount of vaporized grease within your exhaust system ducts, where it can cause a flash fire. When your grease filters are clean, they can trap 70-80% of the grease that passes through them. But […]

Find out how we can make your commercial kitchen safer

November 22, 2017

It’s no secret that commercial kitchens can be pretty dangerous. There are so many people working at once, plus there are sharp knives and hot oil to contend with. If you’re not careful, serious accidents can happen. But there are effective ways of preventing accidents and making sure no one gets hurt in your commercial […]

Prevent Flash Fires with Flue Steam Inc.

November 11, 2017

Did you know that the flue is an integral part of your kitchen? That’s because it removes hot exhaust gases that are created when you cook. When food products are heated up during cooking, natural oils and fats become vaporized and are then drawn into your exhaust system. About 70% of this airborne grease will […]

Best Exhaust System Cleaning Company in Long Beach, CA

October 20, 2017

Do you own or manage a hotel, restaurant, or other commercial property that contains a commercial kitchen? Then you need to find a reputable company to handle all your exhaust system cleaning needs in Long Beach, CA. Why does my exhaust system need to be cleaned frequently? You may be wondering why it’s important to […]

Why you Should Make Flue Cleaning a Priority

October 6, 2017

Did you know that your commercial kitchen’s flue is one of the most important parts of your set up? No matter how big or small your kitchen may be, the flue plays an essential role in keeping your whole system working efficiently and safely. That being said, plenty of people mistakenly neglect their commercial kitchen’s […]

Worried about your commercial kitchen’s lack of access panels?

September 15, 2017

Perhaps you’re renting a commercial kitchen, or you recently bought the property from a previous owner, and you recently realized that it doesn’t have all the necessary access panels. It’s really important for commercial kitchens to have access panels so that their exhaust system can be cleaned properly at regular intervals. But if your commercial […]

Flue Steam Inc.: Serving Southern Californian Commercial Kitchens for Over 50 Years

August 18, 2017

Did you know that has been keeping commercial kitchens running smoothly and efficiently for over 4 decades? That’s right – has been in business for over years, and during that time, we’ve only expanded our offerings to make your busy schedule at least a little less packed. We’re the leader in commercial kitchen air control […]

Tired of Dealing with Dirty Grease in Your Commercial Kitchen? Sign up for Grease Filter Exchange Service from Flue Steam Inc.

August 4, 2017

No one likes having to deal with dirty grease, but it’s a fact of life in a commercial kitchen. Grease is part of the deal, especially if your commercial kitchen cooks plenty of fried and broiled food. Vaporized grease naturally goes up into your kitchen’s exhaust system, which must be cleaned on a regular basis […]

FAQs about commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning

July 21, 2017

Plenty of commercial kitchen owners and managers aren’t aware of their obligations when it comes to properly maintaining their commercial kitchen exhaust systems. Some think they can just clean the range hood and attach a certificate of cleaning — and think they’re off the hook. That’s not the case at all, though – as many […]

Prioritize Your Portable Fire Extinguishers

July 7, 2017

Did you know that your portable fire extinguishers are an incredibly important part of your commercial kitchen? That’s right. Fires in commercial kitchens are all too common. When you make sure your fire extinguishers are working properly, you’ll not only meet your code obligations, you’ll also protect your kitchen from costly damages that could occur […]