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Commercial HVAC Services for Ontario Kitchens

Commercial kitchens generate heat, grease, and odors. Your HVAC system works harder than any other part of the building. When it fails, temperatures spike, smoke lingers, and staff can’t work. You might be wondering who handles that—Power Hoods keeps your kitchen ventilation running right.

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Kitchen HVAC Demands Specialized Service

Commercial kitchen ventilation differs from office HVAC. Exhaust systems pull large volumes of greasy air, and make-up air units must keep pace. The balance between supply and exhaust affects cooking performance and even door operation.

Power Hoods specializes in commercial kitchen HVAC. We understand how exhaust hoods, make-up air units, and rooftop systems work together. Our licensed technicians service, repair, and install complete kitchen ventilation systems, and we coordinate with your existing HVAC so the whole building performs well.

Complete Kitchen HVAC Services

Make-up air unit service and repair
Rooftop unit maintenance and installation
Exhaust fan service and balancing
Supply and exhaust air balancing
Filter replacement programs
Emergency repair service (24/7)

Make-up air unit serving commercial kitchen ventilation system

Benefits

Why Kitchen HVAC Service Matters

Poor ventilation creates immediate problems and expensive long-term consequences.

Energy Efficiency

Kitchen HVAC systems use significant energy because they heat or cool large volumes of make-up air while exhausting the same amount. Proper maintenance reduces energy waste by 15-30%, which adds up to thousands annually.

Lower monthly utility bills
Optimized system performance

Code Compliance

Ontario building codes require specific ventilation rates for commercial kitchens. Air must be balanced between supply and exhaust. Improper balance causes door slam, temperature problems, and code violations. We ensure your system meets requirements.

Proper air balance ratios
Code-compliant ventilation rates

Kitchen Comfort & Safety

Poor ventilation makes kitchens unbearable—excessive heat, lingering smoke, and grease vapor everywhere. Staff can’t work effectively. Good HVAC removes heat and contaminants while supplying comfortable, tempered air.

Comfortable working conditions
Proper smoke and heat removal

Preventive Maintenance

HVAC failures during service are disasters. Preventive maintenance catches belt wear, motor problems, and refrigerant issues before they cause shutdowns. Scheduled service prevents emergency situations.

Early problem detection
Avoid emergency breakdowns

Our Process

Our HVAC Service Process

We inspect, recommend, and deliver quality service from maintenance to complex repairs.

Step Process

System Assessment

We evaluate your complete kitchen HVAC system—make-up air, exhaust, and their relationship to building systems. We measure airflow and identify problems.

Detailed Recommendations

You receive clear options for repair, maintenance, or upgrade. We explain trade-offs and help you prioritize based on budget and urgency.

Scheduled Service

We schedule work to minimize disruption—often during closed hours. Emergency repairs happen whenever needed.

Professional Work

Licensed technicians complete all work to code and manufacturer specifications. We handle permits for major work.

Testing & Documentation

We test all systems, verify proper airflow and balance, and provide documentation for your records.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Kitchen HVAC systems work harder than standard commercial HVAC and need more frequent service. We recommend quarterly inspections and maintenance for most operations. High-volume 24-hour kitchens may benefit from monthly service. Minimum is twice yearly—before heating and cooling seasons.

A make-up air unit (MAU) supplies fresh air to replace air exhausted by your hood system. Without adequate make-up air, exhaust fans work harder, doors are difficult to open, and air gets pulled from unwanted sources like bathrooms or outdoors. Most commercial kitchens require MAUs by code.

This indicates negative air pressure—your exhaust is removing more air than your supply is providing. The building is trying to pull air from anywhere it can, creating pressure differences at doors. Air balancing corrects this by matching supply to exhaust volume.

Basic maintenance visits typically run $200-$400. Repairs vary widely—belt replacement might be $150, while motor replacement could be $800-$2,000. Air balancing services run $400-$800. New equipment installation ranges from $5,000-$25,000+ depending on size and complexity. We provide detailed quotes before any work.

Yes. Our technicians are trained on all major commercial HVAC brands including Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, York, Daikin, and others. We also service specialty kitchen ventilation equipment from CaptiveAire, Greenheck, and similar manufacturers.

Air balancing measures and adjusts the volume of supply air versus exhaust air. Proper balance prevents negative pressure, ensures hood capture efficiency, and meets code requirements. Imbalanced systems waste energy and create operational problems.

Often yes. Hot kitchens usually result from inadequate supply air, faulty make-up air units, or poor air distribution. We assess your system, measure airflow, and identify why heat isn’t managed. Solutions range from simple repairs to system redesign.

Yes. Our preventive maintenance contracts include scheduled quarterly inspections, filter changes, belt and bearing inspection, refrigerant checks, and priority emergency service. Contracts typically save 15-20% versus individual service calls and prevent most emergency situations.

We offer 24/7 emergency service. For kitchen ventilation emergencies that prevent cooking operations, we typically respond within 2-4 hours during business hours and same-day for after-hours calls. Call 647-382-6490 for immediate assistance.

Yes. We design and install make-up air systems for new kitchens and retrofits. We handle equipment sizing, ductwork design, utility connections, controls, and permits. We coordinate with your contractor and ensure the system integrates with existing building HVAC.

Make-up air units should run whenever exhaust fans run—that’s normal. If it runs when exhaust is off, the controls may be faulty. If it seems to be working harder than usual, it may need maintenance, have a refrigerant issue, or be undersized for your exhaust volume.

Minor repairs and maintenance don’t require permits. Major work like new installations, significant modifications, or electrical changes typically do. We handle permit applications for all work that requires them and ensure installations pass inspection.