If you're shopping for kitchen air balancing in New Jersey, here's what you should expect to pay — and what you should get for that price.
Kitchen Air Balancing Pricing
We price per hood system, not hourly — so you know the cost before we show up. Contact us for a quote.
Every service includes:
- Full CFM measurement (exhaust + supply)
- Damper adjustment and MAU verification
- Smoke capture test
- Written balance report with before/after readings
- Energy savings assessment
Larger kitchens (multiple hoods, hotels, institutions) get cross-system balancing, coordinated fan speed adjustment, and detailed engineering reports.
What Else Might You Need?
If we find a broken component during the balance — a worn fan belt, failing motor, or clogged MAU filter — we'll tell you before we fix it. No surprises. Additional repairs are quoted separately on-site.
How Fast Does It Pay for Itself?
The energy savings from proper air balancing depend on how far out of spec your system is. A restaurant with a completely failed makeup air unit can waste over $5,000/year in excess HVAC costs. Even a slightly underperforming MAU wastes hundreds per year.
These numbers are based on a 10-foot, 2,750 CFM hood system in NJ using commercial utility rates. Your numbers may vary — we include an energy assessment with every air balance so you see your specific savings. Try our free energy calculator to estimate your waste.
What You Should Get in a Balance Report
A professional air balance report should include:
- Exhaust CFM per hood (measured, not estimated)
- Supply CFM per makeup air unit
- Supply-to-exhaust ratio
- Face velocity readings at the hood
- Smoke capture test results (pass/fail)
- Before and after readings (if adjustments were made)
- Energy waste estimate
- Recommendations for any needed repairs
If a company gives you a number without showing you the data, they didn't actually balance anything.
Why Per-System Pricing (Not Hourly)
We charge per hood system, not by the hour. You know the cost before we show up. We don't benefit from taking longer.
Hourly pricing incentivizes slow work. Per-system pricing incentivizes getting it right and moving on.
True Commercial Service provides transparent, per-system air balancing for commercial kitchens across Union County, NJ. No hidden fees. Written report with real numbers. Schedule at choosetrue.com.
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