Hoods

Commercial exhaust hoods are essential pieces of equipment in any professional kitchen. They help remove grease-laden vapors, smoke, steam, and cooking odors from the kitchen, making it a safer and more comfortable workplace. However, a commercial hood is only as effective as its ventilation system. This blog post will walk you through the steps to vent a commercial ventilation hood properly.

Step 1: Choose the Right Location for Your Hood

One key consideration is the distance between the exhaust hood and the cooking surface. The range hood should be close enough to the cooking surface to effectively remove smoke, steam, and odors from the air but not so close that it interferes with cooking activities. A good rule of thumb is to install the hood no more than 78 inches from the floor to the bottom edge of the hood. This will ensure that the hood is close enough to capture the airborne pollutants effectively but not so low that it obstructs your view or gets in the way while cooking.

 Another critical factor to consider when choosing a location for your ventilation hood is the vent placement. An exhaust hood should be located near an exterior wall or roof to make venting easier. This will allow the air to be vented directly outside rather than recirculated back into the kitchen. If the hood is not near an exterior wall or roof, you may need to install ductwork to ch...