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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 kitchen.

One way to make your commercial kitchen safer is by partnering with Flue Steam. Our mission is to make cooking commercial kitchens safer and more efficient. We offer various services to commercial kitchen to achieve this important goal including:

• Complete commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning (including hand scraping and steam cleaning of fans, hoods, and ducts)
• Grease filter exchange services
• Exhaust fan maintenance
• Automatic fire suppression system service
• Portable fire extinguisher sales and service

Set up exhaust system cleaning services today

One of the most essential steps you must take to make sure your commercial kitchen is safe and protected from the risk of flash fires to sign up for kitchen exhaust system cleaning services on a regular basis. We provide both hand scraping and steam cleaning services for commercial kitchens throughout Southern California. Hand scraping is an effective, affordable way of removing grease deposits in your exhaust system, whereas steam cleaning is a bit more of an investment, but it provides a thorough cleaning. We recommend businesses sign up for hand scraping on a monthly basis and steam cleaning on a quarterly basis. We’ll be happy to discuss your kitchen’s needs and your preferences to set up an ideal cleaning schedule to protect your kitchen well. Call us at 800-700-FLUE or email contact@fluesteam.com to setup cleaning services for your kitchen exhaust system with Flue Steam.

Grease filter exchange services

Having to change the grease filter in your commercial kitchen is cumbersome, time-consuming, and it can be very messy. Skip the hassle by signing up for grease filter exchange services from Flue Steam. A quality technician will deliver fresh, clean filters right to your business at preset intervals of your choice. The technician will install these new filters for you and haul away the old ones for cleaning. This will reduce your risk of fire and free up your staff for other, more interesting tasks. We recommend that most restaurants have their grease filters replaced every 2 weeks. Simply call us at 800-700-FLUE or email us at contact@fluesteam.com to initiate services today.

Exhaust fan maintenance

Since the safety and efficiency of your kitchen is important to us here at Flue Steam, our technician will inspect your exhaust fan every time he or she comes to clean your exhaust system. If your belts are worn out and you have a replacement on hand, our technician will gladly install the new belt for you at no additional charge.

Automatic fire suppression system and portable fire extinguisher sales and services

Because preventing fires in commercial kitchens is our mission, we also provide automatic fire suppression system services and portable fire extinguisher sales and services throughout Southern California. We hope you’ll never need them, but just in case, it’s essential that you call Flue Steam or email contact@fluesteam.com to make sure they’re in solid working condition.

Contact us today and enjoy a safer commercial kitchen tomorrow.

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 be trapped by the grease filter, but the rest of It passes through that filter and attaches to the walls of the exhaust duct and the blades of the exhaust fan. As time goes on, the grease builds up more and more, and the efficiency of the exhaust system gets worse and worse. Temperatures start to increase, to the grease deposits liquefy. If the grease gets hot enough, a flash fire can occur.

What happens during a flash fire

If the flash fire springs from the grease filters or the area right behind them (the plenum), the automatic fire system will automatically discharge to put the fire out. But if the fire occurs above the automatic fire system’s sensors, then the fire department will have to be called. On average, it takes the fire department about 6 minutes to arrive in a metropolitan area. During those 6 minutes, serious damage to your property can result. You may have to close to make repairs, losing precious income and putting your bottom line at risk.

Flue Cleaning Services from Flue Steam

Dramatically lower your risk of flash fires by partnering with Flue Steam. Our primary focus is on flue cleaning – we offer both hand scraping and steam cleaning services. Hand scraping is the most common method using for flue cleaning because it’s the simplest. It involves physically scraping the accumulation of grease from the walls of an exhaust system. This method is effective but it’s also limited by the technician’s ability to access every inch of the flue. Steam cleaning, on the other hand, is more labor-intensive, but it’s also more thorough. A technician will set up specialized equipment and use high-pressure hot water to reach every inch of your flue.

We recommend that most restaurants have the flue cleaned at least every 3 months, though fast food restaurants and other restaurants that fry and charbroil frequently will need to be cleaned monthly. Plenty of restaurants sign up for monthly hand scraping and steam cleaning every 3 months.

Ready to sign up?

Now is the perfect time to begin your partnership with Flue Steam. Give us a call at 800-700-FLUE. We’ll gladly talk to you about your commercial kitchen and recommend the best plan for optimal safety of your kitchen. We’re on a mission to prevent flash fires throughout Southern California – partner with us today!

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 have your exhaust system cleaned at regular intervals. Can’t you just wipe the outside of the vents and be done with it? Actually, no – it’s essential that you have your exhaust system cleaned at regular intervals to prevent flash fires and all the accompanying costs. If commercial kitchen exhaust systems are cleaned often, then they will be safe and work efficiently. If not, grease will build up over time, and eventually, a flash fire will probably result. Consequences of a flash fire include damaged equipment (which is costly to replace), the temporary closure of your business (lost revenue), and potential injuries to anyone close by when the flash fire erupted. Avoid all these costly problems by scheduling regular commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services with Flue Steam.

Why partner with Flue Steam

Flue Steam has been servicing commercial kitchens throughout Long Beach and surrounding areas for over 55 years. During that time, we’ve perfected our techniques to reach every inch of your exhaust system and deliver a genuinely clean system, every single cleaning. We’re not like other exhaust system cleaning companies that do a slipshod job – we strive to reach every nook and cranny of your system to provide the most thorough cleaning possible.

Hand scraping and steam cleaning

We highly recommend that you sign up for regular hand scraping and steam cleaning of your commercial kitchen exhaust system. Hand scraping is just what it sounds like – basic, effective, and affordable hand scraping of your exhaust system to remove all accessible grease deposits. Steam cleaning cost more because it requires more specialized equipment and set-up time, but it’s also more thorough. To get the most bang for your buck without sacrificing a thoroughly clean exhaust system, we recommend you sign up for monthly hand scraping services and supplement these with 1-2 steam cleanings per year.

Depending on how much grease you use in your commercial kitchen, we may recommend more or less frequent cleanings. For example, a fast food restaurant that utilizes grease all day, every day, will require to most frequent cleanings, but a sushi restaurant which uses much less grease will necessitate less frequent cleanings. Give us a call at 800-700-FLUE and we’ll gladly discuss your commercial kitchen and give you personalized recommendations.

Contact us today

Now is the perfect time to begin your partnership with Flue Steam. You won’t have to worry about meeting code requirements or putting your kitchen at risk of a flash fire. Call us at 800-700-FLUE to set up a regular cleaning schedule today.

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 flue — with disastrous results.

Neglecting to have your flue thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis makes your entire system run less efficiently – and it can even be dangerous. In dirty flues, grease will build up and eventually, a flash fire could result. Consequently, the fire department will have to be called, your business may have to shut down (costing you valuable income), and you may even have to replace some parts of your commercial kitchen (further hurting your bottom line).

Kinds of flue cleaning

Now that you know how key flue cleaning is for your commercial kitchen, we at Flue Steam would like to educate you on the types of flue cleaning available to you. Partner with Flue Steam and you’ll never have to worry about your flue being properly clean on a regular basis again.

Flue cleaning is accomplished through hand scraping and steam cleaning. We recommend signing up for both hand scraping and steam cleaning services on a consistent schedule. Hand scraping involves simply scraping the built-up grease off the fans, hoods, ducts, and any other area of your exhaust system that’s accessible. Steam cleaning, on the other hand, is more expensive, but it’s also more thorough. During steam cleaning, hot, pressurized water effectively removed built-up grease. Many businesses sign up for monthly steam cleaning and steam cleaning 2-4 times per year.

Certificate of Performance

We’re not like some other flue cleaning companies that don’t clean your flue thoroughly. We strive to reach every inch and crevice of your exhaust system. We even provide “Certificate of Performance” stickers after each job as proof that you have fulfilled your NFPA code obligations. These stickers keep inspectors satisfied, plus they can even help lower your insurance bills.

Bonus services

Every time we come to clean your flue, we’ll also be happy to inspect your exhaust fan. We’ll check the belts and other parts and grease the fan bearings. If your belts happen to be worn out and you have a replacement on hand, we’ll gladly install them for you at no additional charge. It’s just one more way we make sure your exhaust system works as well as possible for as long as possible.

Call us!

Ready to establish your partnership with Flue Steam? We’d love to work with you! Add your business to our ever-growing list of clients today by calling 800-700-FLUE. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting your flue cleaning needs.

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 kitchen lacks some access panels, don’t panic – just call Flue Steam. Our expert technicians can install access panels for you in accord with NFPA 96 and California Mechanical Code approved methods and materials. We follow all rules and regulations when installing access panels, and since we clean commercial kitchen exhaust systems every day, you’ll be able to rest assured that your access panels will be installed perfectly for optimal access.

Exhaust system cleaning services

While you’re at it, why don’t you sign up for regular commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning services? We’ll be happy to put you on a regular schedule, so you won’t ever have to wonder whether your system is clean and up to code. We provide 2 primary methods of cleaning for kitchen exhaust systems including:

• Hand scraping
• Steam cleaning

Hand scraping is the most common method of exhaust cleaning because it’s the simplest and most affordable. When it’s time for your exhaust system to be hand scraped, one of our technicians will physically scrape the accumulation of grease from the walls of your exhaust system. This method is effective at removing grease build-up, but it’s necessarily limited by how much of your system the technician will be able to access. Our technicians strive to access every possible area of exhaust systems, but cleaning every inch is impossible.

That’s why we also recommend signing up for steam cleaning at regular intervals. This method cost more and requires more effort, but it’s also much more thorough. High-pressure hot water reaches into every inch of your exhaust system to deliver a more effective cleaning.

We recommend that most commercial kitchen be hand scraped once a month, and steam cleaned on a quarterly basis. Sign up for monthly hand scraping and quarterly steam cleaning, and your exhaust system will always be in good shape without you having to incur exorbitant costs.

Other services from Flue Steam

We’re well-known for our exhaust system cleaning services, but we also provide various other essential services for commercial kitchens. Our technicians can help with key maintenance tasks such as checking belts, greasing bearings, and replacing parts. We can also provide all the ancillary fire safety services you need to maintain maximum safety standards in your commercial kitchen including grease filter exchange, installation and service of automatic fire suppression systems as well as portable fire extinguishers.

Count on us for all your emergency repair needs, too.

We can provide emergency repair services for your fan motor, swamp cooler, automatic fire suppression system and automatic gas shutoff valve anytime 24/7. Emergency cleaning services are also available.

Get started now – give us a call at 800-700-FLUE!