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Reasons to Choose Ventless Exhaust Hood Systems: for Homes and Restaurants
• May 31, 2017
Categories: Ventless Hoods
Range hoods are a necessary component of commercial kitchen cooking. However, those who cook at home often favor the use of a hood. As exhaust hoods are able to cleanly and efficiently filter contaminated air and grease out of a kitchen, they are an invaluable asset to any chef.
Though they have been a mainstay of commercial kitchens for some time, ventless hoods are now becoming more popular for home kitchens as well. Here are some steps on decision-making if you are considering buying a ventless range hood:
-Consider your budget. The amount of functionality you get from a hood is, of course, largely a product of how much you have available to spend on it. One important way to optimize the quality of the hood you get, though, is to place a higher value on functionality than on aesthetics. Attractive-looking exhaust hoods are an asset in their right, but you might be able to save a good deal by shying away from the sleek, contemporary models!
-Choose what filter type, charcoal or aluminum, you are looking for. These hoods use one of these filters to pass air through, and either filter type must be periodically replaced. If you cook oils at high temperatures often, then charcoal is preferable. If you use less grease, then aluminum will do the job.
-Decide how aesthetic you want your hood to be. Ventless hoods come in many styles and shapes, and it is good to know your price range and aesthetic values in advance. If you are trying to match a hood to an existing...

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Reasons to Buy an Exhaust Hood Directly from the Manufacturer
• May 31, 2017
Categories: Hoods
There are many well-documented benefits of buying merchandise directly from a company. Cutting out middle man types along the way can save you some hassle and a lot of money. Here are the benefits to buying items, especially ventilation system equipm...

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America’s Wackiest Concession Stand Foods
• May 31, 2017
Categories: Food Trucks
Concession stands and food trucks are known for their creativity and diversity. Freed of many of the conformities of the restaurant industry, freshly cooked food from concessions stands. Many stadiums, theaters, food truck pods, and cities in the Un...

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Spooktacular Savings: HoodMart Halloween Specials are Here!
• May 31, 2017
Categories: News
The end of October is coming. This of course means that holiday season is coming—the Halloween holiday, that is! One of the most fun-spirited holidays on the calendar, the coming of Halloween merits fun for restaurant owners as well. That&rsquo...

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What’s in a Hood: the Varieties of Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hoods
• May 31, 2017
Categories: Ventless Hoods
Perhaps the most ubiquitous of all commercial kitchen necessities, exhaust hoods can vary widely in their purpose and type. Separate types of hoods are required for different types of kitchens, depending on what foods are being prepared, the quantity...

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