Service category
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning in Hyattsville, MD
The hood is only the visible part of a kitchen exhaust system. We clean and service the whole path that carries grease out of your restaurant.
What a kitchen exhaust system includes
A commercial kitchen exhaust system is a chain with four links: the hood over your cooking line, the filters inside it, the ductwork that carries air out of the building, and the fan that pulls it all through. Grease collects at every link. If any one of them is neglected, the cleaning you paid for on the others protects you less than you think.
That is why we treat this as one category instead of a list of unrelated jobs. When we visit a kitchen, we look at where the grease has gone, not just at the part you asked us to clean. A hood that is spotless over a duct that has not been opened in years is a fire risk with a clean face.
Around Hyattsville, many restaurants occupy older commercial buildings where the duct runs through walls and up past other tenants before it reaches the roof. Those long, hidden runs are the reason exhaust work here deserves a plan, not a once-a-year scramble before inspection.
Services in this category
Each service has its own page with the process, the signs you need it and the factors that affect price.
Restaurant Hood Cleaning
Degrease the hood canopy and the exhaust path above your cooking line so grease never builds up unseen.
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Exhaust Fan Cleaning
Clean the rooftop fan that pulls grease-laden air out of the kitchen, where the heaviest buildup collects.
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Exhaust Fan Belt Replacement
Replace worn or loose belts so your exhaust fan keeps pulling the air your hood was designed to move.
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Exhaust Fan Motor Replacement
Swap a failing or burned-out fan motor before a dead fan fills your kitchen with heat and smoke.
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Hood Filter Cleaning
Degrease the baffle filters that catch grease first, the cheapest layer of fire protection in your kitchen.
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Grease Duct Cleaning
Clear the ductwork between hood and rooftop, the hidden stretch where most dangerous grease collects.
Learn more →Why one crew for the whole exhaust path
One set of eyes on the full system
The person who cleans your hood also sees the filters, the duct access and the rooftop fan, so problems get noticed in one visit instead of three.
Honest about what we find
Worn belts, tired motors, missing filters and blocked access panels get reported plainly, along with what each one means for your kitchen.
Scheduled around your service
Exhaust work needs the cooking line off and cool. We plan visits around your slow hours so you are not losing a dinner rush.
Kitchen exhaust cleaning questions
Is kitchen exhaust cleaning the same as hood cleaning?
Hood cleaning is one part. Kitchen exhaust cleaning covers the whole system: the hood, the filters, the grease duct and the rooftop fan. A full cleaning addresses all of it, while a hood-only visit leaves the duct and fan untouched.
How do I know which part of my system needs attention?
Grease dripping from the hood or filters points to the front end. Grease on your roof or a squealing fan points to the fan. If nobody can tell you when the ductwork was last opened, start there. We will assess the system and tell you.
Do you service the whole system in one visit?
Often yes, depending on the size of the system and the access to the duct and roof. We scope it with you when we quote, so you know in advance what is covered.
Why does the rooftop fan matter so much?
The fan is where the exhaust ends up, and grease that escapes the filters and duct collects on its housing and drips onto the roof. A fan with heavy buildup or a worn belt also moves less air through your hood.
What does an inspector look at?
Inspectors generally look at the hood, the filters and visible grease buildup, and they may ask for proof of recent cleaning. Rules differ between Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, DC and Virginia jurisdictions, so ask your local fire marshal what applies to you.
Get your kitchen exhaust system looked at
Tell us what you cook and when the system was last cleaned. We will get back to you with a quote.