Pollution Control4 min readMar 29, 2026
Smoke Hog Not Working? Troubleshooting Your Kitchen ESP
Red light on your Smoke Hog? No indicator at all? Here's what each problem means and whether you need service.
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Practical guides to commercial kitchen airflow, exhaust, makeup air, controls, and capture problems.
Ventilation6 min readMar 28, 2026
Makeup Air Unit Not Working? What Every Restaurant Owner Should Know
Your makeup air unit is broken and your kitchen is freezing, doors won't open, and energy bills are through the roof. Here's what's happening.
Ventilation5 min readMar 28, 2026
Why Is My Restaurant Kitchen So Hot? The Air Balance Problem Nobody Talks About
Your kitchen is 100°F+ and your staff is miserable. The problem probably isn't your AC: it's your ventilation balance.
Ventilation6 min readMar 28, 2026
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Repair Cost: What Changes the Price
Commercial kitchen ventilation repair cost depends on the exhaust fan, makeup air, controls, access, parts, and airflow testing required.
Ventilation4 min readMar 28, 2026
Exhaust Fan Making Noise? 5 Causes and When to Call for Service
Your kitchen exhaust fan is squealing, grinding, or vibrating. Here's what each noise means and how urgent it is.
Ventilation4 min readMar 28, 2026
Restaurant Dining Room Smells Like the Kitchen: It's a Ventilation Problem
Customers complaining about kitchen smells in the dining room? The cause is almost always a kitchen air balance issue. Here's how to fix it.
Ventilation5 min readMar 28, 2026
Kitchen Hood Not Capturing Smoke: What's Wrong and How to Fix It
Smoke is escaping your kitchen hood even though the fan is running. The 4 most common causes and what each fix costs.
Ventilation4 min readMar 18, 2026
5 Signs Your Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Needs Service
Smoke in the dining room? Kitchen too hot? Grease buildup? Here are 5 warning signs your kitchen ventilation system needs professional attention.
Ventilation5 min readMar 3, 2026
CaptiveAire Hood Systems: Complete Maintenance and Repair Guide
Everything you need to know about maintaining and repairing CaptiveAire commercial kitchen ventilation systems. Filters, fans, makeup air, and fire suppression.