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  1. How Many CFM Do You Need for a Commercial Ventilation Hood? | Hoodmart

    What is a CFM rating, and why is it important when selecting a commercial ventilation hood? Learn the CFM basics from the experts at Hoodmart!

    Commercial ventilation hoods are a crucial component of any commercial kitchen, as they help to remove smoke, steam, and other harmful cooking gasses. They also prevent the buildup of grease and smoke that can affect the air quality in the kitchen and create unsafe working conditions. But how do you determine which commercial exhaust hood is best for your restaurant or commercial kitchen ventilation needs? When selecting a commercial ventilation hood, the CFM rating is one of the most important factors to consider.

     

    CFM, or cubic feet per minute, measures the air volume that the ventilation hood can move in a one-minute increment. The CFM rating of a commercial ventilation hood determines its ability to remove smoke, steam, and other harmful gasses from the kitchen. If a ventilation hood has a low CFM rating, it may not be able to adequately remove low-quality air from a large kitchen, resulting in a buildup of heat and potentially harmful gasses. Conversely, a ventilation hood with a high CFM rating too high for a given space may create a vacuum effect that can lead to drafts, affecting the kitchen's temperature and poten...

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  2. Why are Commercial Fire Suppression Systems Important? | Hoodmart
    A commercial fire suppression system is a safety essential in any commercial kitchen; learn more from the experts at Hoodmart! Anyone working in or managing a restaurant knows that commercial kitchens can be dangerous. With all the heat, flames, and...

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  3. What Kind of Venitlation Hood do you Need for a Food Truck? | Hoodmart
    A ventilation hood is just as important in a food truck as it is in any other commercial kitchen - learn more from the experts at Hoodmart! Selecting an Exhaust Hood Your Food Truck is Important A ventilation or exhaust hood is an essential piece o...

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  4. Kitchen Hoods: Why They are Essential to a Commercial Kitchen
    In any kitchen, there are many potential hazards that could lead to fire or other safety issues. Installing a kitchen hood is one of the most important ways to prevent these hazards. Kitchen hoods provide ventilation and are essential components ...

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  5. How to Vent a Commercial Exhaust Hood
    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 ho...

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