Hoods

HOODMART BLOG

Spotting A Grease Leak In Your Exhaust Hood
• January 09, 2024
Categories: Hoods
Imagine starting your day in the kitchen, eager to prepare delicious meals for your customers. As you walk in, you notice a peculiar brownish liquid dripping from your exhaust hood. It's a concerning sight, but don't worry; we're here to guide you through the steps to identify and resolve the issue.
So You’ve Spotted A Leak - Here’s What to Do Next
The first step when you notice something 'leaking' from your exhaust hood is to determine whether it's grease or water. If your exhaust hood has recently been cleaned, there's a possibility that the liquid is water. During the assembly of exhaust hood systems, welding is used to create a water-tight seal. However, this seal isn't always foolproof. Before passing inspection, fire marshals often perform a light test to check for any light passing through the welds. If they find light leakage, the hood fails inspection, and the weld must be redone. Nevertheless, even with these tests, human error can lead to issues. Therefore, when cleaning the ducts, water may accumulate and seep through these leaks in the days following the cleaning.
Pinpointing the Source of a Suspected Grease Leak
Grease leaks occur similarly to water leaks. If you're certain it's not a water leak, the next step is to examine the weld points to identify the weak weld that's causing the issue. You can spot a grease leak by the thicker consistenc...

learn more

Exhaust Hood Not Working? Here's What To Do Next
• January 05, 2024
Categories: Hoods
Troubleshooting Your Exhaust Hood When It Stops Working In the fast-paced world of commercial kitchens, the last thing you want is your exhaust hood to throw a wrench into your operations. It's one of those unfortunate moments when your exhaust hood...

learn more

Commercial Kitchen Design Considerations | HoodMart
• December 26, 2023
Categories: Hoods
Running a successful restaurant is no small feat, and a crucial aspect of ensuring its success lies in the effective setup and maintenance of a high-quality commercial kitchen. In the fast-paced world of food service, making the right choices w...

learn more

What to Look for in a Commercial Hood Manufacturer
• December 15, 2023
Categories: Hoods
The backbone of any successful restaurant or food service business is a well-functioning kitchen. And at the heart of every efficient kitchen lies a reliable commercial hood system. When it comes to sourcing this vital component for your establishmen...

learn more

Commercial Vent Hoods: Tips for Proper Maintenance and Longevity
• December 11, 2023
Categories: Hoods
Whether you operate a restaurant, a chain of eateries, or a public institution, the longevity and performance of your kitchen's ventilation system depend on one critical factor—proper maintenance. In this article, we'll delve deeper into the nu...

learn more