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Do you oversee a cafeteria at a school? You might not be maintaining the exhaust system as thoroughly as you should be because there is always so much to do to keep it operating effectively. It’s crucial to keep your exhaust system clean since accumulated grease may quickly catch fire and start a flash fire.

For your culinary staff, the students at your school, the administration, and the teachers, this may be quite risky. Additionally, it could harm your commercial kitchen in an expensive way. Enlist Flue Steam‘s comprehensive exhaust system cleaning services to keep flash fires from ever happening in the commercial kitchen at your school.

It’s crucial to maintain your exhaust system

Every day, the exhaust system in your kitchen is crucial. Cooking by your crew clears the kitchen of hot air and smells. However, its primary function is to properly remove vaporized fat, a normal consequence of cooking. Your exhaust system won’t function correctly if it isn’t kept clean. An unsafe flash fire might start inside the exhaust ducts when too much grease accumulates in your exhaust system.

The care of your kitchen will be excellent

You may have peace of mind knowing that Flue Steam will take good care of your business kitchen. With more than 51 years of experience in the commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning industry, we are well-versed in the best practices for removing grease buildup from every square inch of your exhaust system.

If you contract with Flue Steam for regular cleaning visits, you won’t need to be concerned about a flash fire happening in the kitchen of your school. You may schedule the initial cleaning of your commercial kitchen exhaust system by calling 800-700-FLUE. We’ll be pleased to arrange it for a time and date that work best for your hectic schedule.

Regarding steam cleaning

We employ the steam cleaning technique to thoroughly clean exhaust systems, which uses hot, high-pressure water to remove oil from the exhaust hood, drip cups, and exhaust fans. We advise steam cleaning all school commercial kitchen exhaust systems two to four times annually. Call 800-700-FLUE to request steam cleaning services for your school’s commercial kitchen exhaust system from Flue Steam right now.

Cleaning services that adhere to fire codes

Our professionals issue “Certificate of Performance” stickers as a result of every steam cleaning service as evidence that you have successfully complied with the NFPA code requirements by having your exhaust system cleaned on a regular basis. Our stickers satisfy code enforcers and can even enable your school to receive a discount on its insurance premium.

Since the company’s founding in 1971, Flue Steam has been providing commercial kitchen air management and fire prevention services that are well-known throughout Southern California. Flue Steam has served the air control and fire prevention demands of numerous Southern California commercial kitchen managers for many years.

Read on for more information and then contact Flue Steam at 800-700-FLUE for help.

These systems are crucial for commercial kitchens to have

An automatic fire suppression system is one of the most crucial components that every commercial kitchen must have. Every business kitchen in California is required by law to have one that operates efficiently and continuously. To maintain the security of your commercial kitchen’s personnel, diners, and everyone else nearby, this is highly vital.

Like any safety feature, though, it only functions well if you take adequate care of it. If automatic fire suppression systems aren’t maintained properly, they are worthless.

You can trust us for the best results with your system

Our goal at Flue Steam is to always maintain the highest level of safety in industrial kitchens. We provide a wide selection of fire protection and air control equipment and services for commercial kitchens because of this, including everything you need to install and maintain your automatic fire suppression system.

Sales, installation, maintenance, and repair of automatic fire suppression systems are all provided by Flue Steam. We’ll be happy to assist you in choosing the best automatic fire suppression system for your particular requirements. After that, we’ll help you install it properly for maximum effectiveness. Additionally, we’ll perform routine planned maintenance to keep your system in top shape.

For any commercial kitchen, the ideal situation is that the automated fire suppression system never needs to be used. The ideal result would be that. Ideally, your commercial kitchen’s automated fire suppression system will function flawlessly for years without ever having to put out a fire.

The unexpected does, however, happen, as anybody who has worked in or around a commercial kitchen knows, so it’s always a good idea to be prepared for the worst case situation.

The operation of an automatic fire suppression system

When the sensor senses a specific preset temperature, typically 450 degrees, the automated fire suppression system in your commercial kitchen will turn on in the event of a fire. The system then extinguishes any fires on your appliance and in the plenum by releasing an extinguishing chemical.

The automated shut-off valve turns off your gas supply at that precise moment, significantly lowering the possibility of accidents and significant harm to your kitchen. Commercial kitchens require fire suppression systems primarily for their automatic nature, though all systems also have a manual pull trigger.

There’s no need to act alone

Never attempt to choose, install, or maintain your automated fire suppression system by yourself. Flue Steam will ensure that your system is operating at peak efficiency, conforms with all applicable regulations (including the UL 300 standard), and carries out any maintenance procedures that are mandated by law every six months. Let Flue Steam handle your automatic fire suppression system so you can concentrate on other important tasks. You don’t need to deal with it any longer. You’ll be incredibly happy you did.

Reach out to us right now by dialing 800-700-FLUE. We are eager to make your commercial kitchen a more secure and hygienic environment to operate each day.

You don’t want to take any chances when it comes to the security of your commercial kitchen, of course. Depending on the extent of the ensuing damage, a fire in your exhaust system can force you to go down for weeks or even months. In terms of money loss as well as harm to your reputation and brand name, this will be quite expensive.

Fortunately, regular kitchen exhaust hood cleaning can help to lower the risk of fire in your kitchen exhaust system. Here are some justifications for choosing Flue Steam to handle your service needs. Call us at 800-700-FLUE for help.

We Are a Member of IKECA

Flue Steam‘s dedication to quality and excellence in exhaust system cleaning is evidenced by the fact that we are members of IKECA (International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association). Our specialists possess the knowledge and training necessary to clean your hoods and ducts in accordance with best practices because they have successfully completed IKECA courses on a variety of industry-related topics.

We Offer Hand Scraping and Steam Cleaning

Because we provide both hand scraping and steam cleaning services, Flue Steam is able to provide customers with a good mix of cleaning quality and price. When combined, these two services can produce a very cost-effective strategy for establishing safe kitchen conditions.

Because the kitchen exhaust hood is frequently the area with the most grease buildup, hand scraping is recommended for cleaning kitchen exhaust hoods. It can frequently be hand scraped for a fair price. Steam cleaning should only be used for thorough cleanings many times a year in order to get into the exhaust ducts’ crevices, where grease accumulation happens more gradually.

We Can Assist You to Arrange Cleanings for Maximum Effectiveness

While kitchen exhaust hood cleaning is essential for all commercial kitchens, the frequency of cleaning will vary based on how quickly oil accumulates in the system in each particular kitchen. The kind, amount, and technique of cooking have the most impacts on how quickly grease accumulates. Kitchens that frequently fry meals will inevitably require more cleaning than those that focus on serving raw cuisine or vegetarian fare.

Flue Steam will measure your grease deposits before we clean to ensure that you don’t pay for unneeded cleanings. We should eventually be able to estimate the amount of time it will take for your grease deposits to accumulate to a harmful level so that we can plan cleanings for maximum cost-effectiveness. Call us now to learn about these and our other commercial kitchen services.

Cleaning your grease filters might be a major nuisance if you’ve been running a restaurant for more than a month or two. It might be challenging to remember to clean grease filters on a regular basis when you and your crew are preoccupied with other tasks. However, it’s a necessary activity that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Regardless of governmental rules, clogged grease filters provide a significant fire risk. Grease-soaked filters don’t function correctly, while clean filters can capture up to 70–80% of the grease that goes through them. Your entire cooking system won’t work properly, and the area just above our cooking appliances will have a dangerous buildup of grease. Your entire kitchen might catch fire with just one spark.

Take no chances!

Allow your employees to concentrate on what they do best, which is creating delicious meals for your guests every day. Let Flue Steam handle the grease filter cleaning. Knowing that your grease filters are taken care of without you having to worry about them constantly will give you incredible piece of mind.

the process of grease filter service

For services to clean and replace grease filters, contact Flue Steam at 800-700-FLUE. We’ll talk about your grease filter requirements and establish a routine for you. Afterward, a skilled grease filter expert will deliver immaculate filters to your kitchen at the appointed intervals, just when you need them.

Recommendations

Grease filters at most restaurants tend to collect a lot of grease, thus it’s advised to change them every two weeks. However, filters can be changed every four weeks if your restaurant staff doesn’t use a lot of fat or oil. We can talk with you about your cooking habits and provide you personalized advice on how to take care of your grease filters.

We bring new filters

In addition to cleaning grease filters, we can also supply you with replacement filters if necessary. The majority of sizes of premium Kason and Flame Guard grease filters are available from us. Additionally, because we buy grease filters in bulk, you can save money each time you need a new grease filter. At regular intervals, our technicians will happily inspect your current grease filters to determine whether they need to be updated.

Background of Flue Steam

You won’t ever have to bother about servicing your grease filters again with Flue Steam! When you get in touch with Flue Steam today, you can cross one item off your list of things to do. You can depend on us to consistently provide quality grease filter service because we have been providing this service to Southern California restaurants for more than 40 years. Because it dramatically lowers the chance of exhaust system fires, this service has been discovered to be highly beneficial for restaurants around the state.

Get in touch with us right away

You’re safe and secure with Flue Steam. To schedule an appointment or emergency service right away, call 800-700-FLUE or send an email to contact@fluesteam.com.

Employees, customers, firefighters, and the general public are all in grave danger from grease fires. By establishing your cooperation with Flue Steam right away, you can stop tragedy in your commercial kitchen before it happens. Contact us at 800-700-FLUE to learn more now.

Safety comes first

At Flue Steam, we put a lot of effort into making your commercial kitchen as safe and secure as we can. We provide a range of services for commercial kitchens in Southern California as a result, including:

• Cleaning of fans, hoods, and ducts in the kitchen exhaust system, including hand scraping and steam cleaning
• Service for changing grease filters
• Swamp cooler upkeep
• Upkeep of exhaust fans
• Service for automatic fire suppression systems
• Sales and service of portable fire extinguishers
• Cleaning the kitchen exhaust system

When was the exhaust system in your business kitchen most recently cleaned? This is a safety risk if it has been more than a few weeks. By retaining the services of Flue Steam right away, you can prevent grease fires and expensive code penalties. Both hand scraping and steam cleaning are available from us.

Grease can be readily and affordably removed by hand scraping from places that are simple to reach. We clean the exhaust ducts, drip trays, and exhaust fans after cleaning the hood. We advise hand scraping commercial kitchen exhaust systems once every month. Although steam cleaning costs more than hand scraping, it is more thorough.

We use hot, high-pressure water to flush grease out of kitchen exhaust pipes in all areas. Depending on how much grease your cooks and chefs use when cooking each day, we advise doing steam cleaning anywhere from twice to four times a year.

Get absolute assurance

With Flue Steam as your partner, you will always adhere to all code requirements. After every work, we give out “Certificate of Performance” stickers as evidence that you’ve complied with the requirements of the NFPA code. Our stickers can even help you save money on insurance costs while keeping inspectors happy.

Get complete security

We inspect your exhaust fan every time we visit your business for a routine cleaning visit, check the belts and other components, and lubricate the fan bearings. If you have a spare belt available and your current belts are worn out, we’ll install it for you at no extra cost. It’s simply another way we work to reduce the risk of grease fires by ensuring your kitchen exhaust system stays cleaner for a longer period of time.

Are you prepared to begin?

By dialing 800-700-FLUE, you may start a collaboration with Flue Steam right away. We’re looking forward to making sure your commercial kitchen is as safe as it can be and consistently complies with code.