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Plenty of people think they can take care of cleaning their commercial kitchen’s flue on a regular basis on their own. It’s not actually that hard of a task, when you think about it. The problem comes in when kitchen managers and staff have so much to do that taking care of the flue isn’t prioritized. Keeping your commercial kitchen’s flue clean is extremely important – in fact, you’re required to by law. Don’t pile this task on your staff’s already overflowing To Do lists – let Flue Steam take care of your flue cleaning needs so you won’t have to stress out about it anymore.

What is a flue?

Let’s back up for a moment. You may not be totally sure what a flue even is, and if that’s the case, that’s okay. We’re always happy to explain what a flue is and why it needs to be taken care of properly in all kinds of commercial kitchens. The flue is an essential part of your kitchen because it removes hot exhaust gases that are naturally created when cooking. Frying and broiling create a tremendous amount of hot exhaust gases which are trapped by the flue, though other cooking processes also make the flue dirty over time.

Up to 70% of all airborne grease generated by the cooking process is trapped by the grease filter, but the rest of it passes through the filter, attaching itself to the walls of the exhaust duct and the blades of the exhaust fan. Greasy deposits quickly become more and more greasy, and as a result, the exhaust system isn’t able to be as efficient over time. Exhaust temperatures increase and if it gets really hot, the grease deposits can liquefy. Consequently, a flash fire can occur.

If the grease fire occurs within the grease filters or the area right behind the filters, the automatic fire system will automatically dischange and put the fire out. However, if the fire occurs above the fire system’s sensors, then the local fire department will need to be alerted. The average response time in a city for the fire department to arrive is 6 minutes – and during that time, your kitchen may become severely damaged. You may have to close for weeks or months to make repairs, and your bottom line will certainly suffer.

Preventing flash fires

Flash fires are easily preventable in commercial kitchens, though – all you have to do is sign up for flue cleaning services from Flue Steam. We offer both hand scraping and steam cleaning services. We recommend signing up for hand scraping services on a monthly basis and supplementing that with steam cleaning services 2-4 times per year. This will ensure your exhaust system stays clean and safe, and dramatically reduce your commercial kitchen’s risk of flash fires. After each cleaning service, we’ll provide a “Certificate of Performance” on your exhaust system that shows the date of service to keep code inspectors satisfied that you’re doing your part to comply with your code obligations.

Sign up for flue cleaning services from Flue Steam now! Call 800-700-FLUE today.

Do you own or operate a commercial kitchen in Simi Valley, CA? There are so many attractions in Simi Valley that people love to visit, and the one thing that visitors definitely need, no matter where they’re going, is food. That’s where your restaurant comes in! Your restaurant is the perfect place to come to eat after visiting the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Corriganville Movie Ranch, or Grandma Presbrey’s Bottle Village.

Keeping your commercial kitchen running well

There are so many aspects that go into making sure your restaurant runs smoothly every day – from hiring the right staff, making sure your décor and menu are appealing, keeping social media accounts buzzing to keep new customers walking in the door, and so much more. Plus you also have to make sure your commercial kitchen is always kept clean and up to code to keep inspectors happy and to keep your space hygienic each day.

Maintain a clean exhaust system in your commercial kitchen

One important aspect of keeping your restaurant in proper working order and up to code is making sure your commercial kitchen exhaust system is always clean. This can be a cumbersome task, so many commercial kitchen managers in Simi Valley and all of Southern California turn to the experts at Flue Steam. We provide thorough hand scraping and steam cleaning services for commercial kitchens. Our services not only keep code inspectors satisfied, but they also dramatically reduce the risk of flash fires, which can be dangerous and costly.

We recommend signing up for monthly hand scraping cleanings, and supplementing this with 2-4 steam cleanings per year. This will be affordable for you while still providing the key protections provided by having a clean commercial kitchen exhaust system.

Emergency services

If you know that your commercial kitchen’s exhaust system isn’t even remotely clean and a code inspector could stop by at any time, then you need to request emergency service from Flue Steam. Simply call 800-700-FLUE and we’ll send one of our highly qualified technicians to clean your commercial kitchen’s exhaust system from top to bottom so you won’t have to worry about being up to code anymore.

We also provide emergency service for the repair of exhaust fan motors, bearings, pulleys, belts, swamp cooler motors, belts, pads, pumps, float valves, automatic fire suppression systems, and automatic gas shutoff valves. We hope you won’t ever have an emergency situation, but if it happens, we’ll be there to help you out.

Call for commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning services today

We invite you to give us a call at 800-700-FLUE or email contact@fluesteam.com to sign up for regular cleanings of your commercial kitchen exhaust system. We’ll discuss your unique needs for your commercial kitchen and make sure you get the right services for you. Contact us today and enjoy immediate peace of mind that your exhaust system will be taken care of from now on.

Do you operate a commercial kitchen in Granada Hills, CA? Whether it’s a hotel, restaurant, or other commercial entity, you know that it’s a lot of work to keep it operating smoothly. Plenty of people come to Granada Hills, CA, each year to visit its beautiful O’Melveny Park (the 2nd largest part in Los Angeles), the Granada Hills Recreation Center (also known as Petit Park), Zelzah Park, and its many public and private schools. Whether you’re catering to the visiting soccer team or a big family of local residents, you want to make sure they have the best possible experience at your establishment. You can take care of carefully planning the menu, selecting gorgeous décor, and setting reasonable prices, but if you neglect this key area, your visitors’ experience at your restaurant will be a complete disaster.

What could it be?

The cleanliness of your commercial kitchen’s exhaust system. Your exhaust system is an essential part of the successful operation of your entire commercial kitchen. It removes hot air and odors from your kitchen each day, and it safely removes vaporized grease, which is a natural byproduct of cooking. Keeping your commercial kitchen’s exhaust system clean will enable it to do its job effectively. Failing to make sure it’s cleaned on a regular basis puts you at risk of a flash fire within the exhaust ducts. If a flash fire erupts in your commercial kitchen, you’ll have to call the fire department and your entire business will be interrupted. Talk about a costly mistake!

Reduce your risk of flash fires in Granada Hills

Thankfully there’s an easy way to dramatically lower your risk of flash fires in Granada Hills, CA. Partner with Flue Steam for all your commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning needs. We have been providing high quality, thorough, fire-code-compliant cleaning services in Granada Hills, CA, and surrounding areas for over 55 years. We provide both hand scraping and steam cleaning services. Hand scraping involves removing grease deposits from all accessible areas, whereas steam cleaning utilizes hot, high-pressure water to remove grease. During every cleaning visit, our technicians make every effort to reach every inch of your exhaust system including the dust ducts, drip cups, and exhaust fans. We recommend you sign up for monthly hand scraping services and supplement with more thorough steam cleaning services 2-4 times per year.

Certificate of Performance

At each regularly scheduled cleaning visit, we’ll provide you with a Certificate of Performance sticker that indicates that you’ve fulfilled your NFPA code obligations. Not only do our stickers keep code inspectors satisfied, but they may also help you save money on your insurance bills.

Our mission

Our ultimate goal at Flue Steam is to make your commercial kitchen as safe as possible. In this vein, every regularly scheduled cleaning visit also includes an exhaust fan inspection. Our technician will check the belts and other parts as well as grease your fan bearings. If your belts happen to be worn out and you have a replacement on hand, we’ll install it for you at no charge. That’s just one extra way we make sure your system stays cleaner for as long as possible.

Sign up your kitchen in Granada Hills, CA today by calling 800-700-FLUE or emailing contact@fluesteam.com.

Arcadia, CA, is one of the most sought-after cities in Southern California. It’s named after Arcadia, Greece, and it’s located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles county. Plenty of visitors come to Arcadia every year to visit the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden and other attractions. In fact, Bloomberg Business ranked Arcadia as one of the “Best Places to Raise Your Kids” in 2009 and 2010. There are so many reasons to live, work, and visit Arcadia, CA!

Operating a commercial kitchen in Arcadia, CA?

Arcadia, CA, also one of the best places to operate a commercial kitchen. Whether you operate a restaurant, hotel, or any other commercial kitchen, there are so many important tasks that need to be taken care of to keep your business running smoothly. One of the most important areas that need to be handled to maintain the efficiency and safety of your commercial kitchen is maintaining the cleanliness of its exhaust system.

Don’t try to keep tabs of this essential task yourself! Partner with Flue Steam, which provides expert kitchen exhaust cleaning services for commercial kitchens located throughout Arcadia, CA, and you won’t ever have to worry about keeping your exhaust system perfectly clean.

Reduce your risk of flash fires in Arcadia, CA

With regular cleaning services from Flue Steam, you can always be confident that your commercial kitchen is protected from the risk of flash fires. We can schedule hand scraping and steam cleaning services on a consistent basis so your commercial kitchen will always be up to code and running efficiently. Grease won’t have a chance to build up on your fans, ducts, or hoods when you rely on Flue Steam for all your commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning needs.

Are recommendations for commercial kitchens in Arcadia, CA

We recommend scheduling monthly hand scraping cleaning services and supplementing this with steam cleaning 2-4 times per year. We’ll be happy to schedule your cleaning services at regular intervals that work for your routine and unique needs.

Keep Arcadia, CA code inspectors satisfied

After every cleaning service, we provide “Certificate of Performance” stickers that keep NFPA code inspectors satisfied and may even help you save on commercial insurance bills. Our technicians strive to reach every inch of your exhaust system to give you the most comprehensive service possible at every visit.

Safety is #1 in Arcadia, CA

We care about the safety of your commercial kitchen. As a result, we’ll also inspect your exhaust fan, belts, and other parts of your exhaust system at every regularly scheduled cleaning visit. We’ll also grease your fan bearings to make sure your system works as well as possible every day. If your belts happen to be worn out and you have a replacement readily at hand, we’ll install the new belts at no additional charge so your exhaust system remains cleaner longer.

Establish your partnership with Flue Steam today! We serve all of Arcadia, CA. Simply call 800-700-FLUE to get started.

Anaheim is a beautiful city that’s probably best known for its amusement parks, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. It’s part of Orange county, which is a sector of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. There are many benefits to operating a business in Anaheim, especially because it hosts crowds of tourists all year long.

Do you operate a commercial kitchen in Anaheim, CA?

Whether it’s for a restaurant, hotel, or any other establishment, we know that there are so many things you need to keep in mind to keep your commercial kitchen running smoothly and profitably. There is one way to make your life easier and ensure your commercial kitchen stays as safe and efficient – establishing a partnership with Flue Steam. At Flue Steam, our mission is to make your commercial kitchen run as safely and efficiently as possible with our commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning services, grease filter exchange services, exhaust fan maintenance, automatic fire suppression system services, and portable fire extinguisher sales and services. Begin your partnership with Flue Steam today – just call 800-700-FLUE to schedule your first appointment.

Complete kitchen exhaust system cleaning in Anaheim, CA

Take a load off and rest assured that your exhaust system will always be perfectly clean and up to code with exhaust system cleaning services from Flue Steam. We offer hand scraping and steam cleaning services for your complete exhaust system including the fans, hoods, and ducts. Dramatically reduce your risk of a kitchen fire and the costly disruption that accompanies it with exhaust system cleaning services from Flue Steam.

Grease filter exchange services in Anaheim, CA

If your staff is frying and/or broiling food on any kind of consistent basis, you’re going to need a lot of oil, which results in your grease filters often getting clogged. Make your staff’s lives easier with fast, convenient, grease filter exchange services from Flue Steam. We’ll bring you fresh, clean grease filters and remove the old ones at regular intervals so you won’t have to worry about that anymore. Just call 800-700-FLUE to set up for your first service today.

Automatic fire suppression system services in Anaheim, CA

Hopefully you’ll never need to use your fire suppression system, but just in case, it’s essential that you always have it perfectly calibrated and ready to spring into action to keep your employees safe and your equipment protected in the event of a fire in your commercial kitchen. Plus you also need to maintain it to keep your kitchen up to code. Partner with Flue Steam and we’ll make sure your automatic fire suppression system is always in tip-top shape.

Portable fire extinguisher sales and services in Anaheim, CA

Likewise, commercial kitchens need to maintain at least one portable fire extinguisher at all times to be prepared for a fire and to stay up to code. Take this fundamental task off your plate when you rely on Flue Steam for all your fire extinguisher needs in Anaheim, CA.

We’re at your service! Call us today at 800-700-FLUE.