Range / Kitchen Hoods

The first day of Spring was last week and as the days get a little longer, so does your cleaning list until you take the time to do something about it. Spring is the best time to conduct your annual kitchen audit and ensure that everything is clean and safe. Before you get started, check out these helpful commercial kitchen Spring cleaning tips:

Complete your yearly audit

First, there are a few important things that all restaurant owner/operators need to be checking on an annual. . .

According to a recent report, the commercial kitchen ventilation system market is set for major growth over the next decade. As technological advancements improve, employees demand better working conditions, and environmental regulations tighten, the demand for ventilation systems will only grow.

Proper air flow in your restaurant kitchen

If you already own a restaurant or are looking into setting up a restaurant kitchen for the first time, you are well aware of the importance of. . .

New Years Resolutions are commonly about improving one’s health. Why not make a resolution to improve your commercial kitchen’s health?

Our Healthy Kitchen Checklist is a quick guide to preventative maintenance to help you troubleshoot weak points and prevent breakdowns before they happen.

1.  Have the fan belts inspected for brittle areas caused by heat and grease that can break.

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Caring for commercial kitchen equipment is essential in ensuring that your kitchen stands the tests of wear and time. And one of the most vital pieces of kitchen equipment that always needs to be running is your commercial kitchen hood. By managing your energy consumption with regular kitchen hood maintenance, you'll not only make sure your kitchen is running in top shape all year round, but you'll also save money in the process.

By establishing a regular . . .

Energy consumption is one of the few costs business owners have control over every year. Being a green business doesn’t just help you save the environment – it can help you save dollars as well!

Kitchens and restaurants are no exception to the green trend. Many companies are continually looking for ways to save money, and energy reduction is a great place to start. Did you know that reducing your kitchen’s consumption can start with regular. . .

In the fast-paced world that surrounds your restaurant, preventing fires may not be your biggest concern on a daily basis. Though it isn’t front-of-mind when you’re managing front-of-house, an accidental fire in your kitchen could cost you more than customers. Between the downtime, cleaning, and rebuilding costs that come with a commercial kitchen fire, the recovery could be devastating.

In this situation, regular service for your kitchen is your best part. With a continual . . .

One of the common questions that we get from kitchen managers is how to tell if their commercial range hood needs serviced. Your range hood is an essential part of keeping your restaurant functioning day after day. A failure of this part could cost you more than a service call – your kitchen could be out of commission until it gets fixed. Here are four ways to tell if your commercial range hood is starting to go out:

• Is your fan not working as hard as it used. . .

As talk of the “polar vortex” and winter storm warnings go away, Americans prepare to once again be active in their communities. The National Restaurant Association estimates that there is a 20% difference in restaurant business between winter and spring, with the busiest seasons being summer. As restaurants become busier, the options for customers increase as well. Estimates suggest while 40% of Americans consider restaurant service an essential part of their lives, 50% would make a different choice. . .

Many restauranteurs attempt to cut the astronomical cost of starting a restaurant by purchasing used restaurant equipment. However, it is important to purchase used equipment from a reliable commercial restaurant supply company that will stand behind the products they sell. That’s where CPS comes in! We not only distribute top-of-the-line OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts, but we also offer a superior warranty service program so that our customers can always be confident that their. . .

The flame on your gas stove or grill isn't something you think about too often. That's okay; they don’t think about you too often, either. So don’t be offended if your commercial gas range is behaving poorly – it’s not like it knows what it’s doing. In fact, most burners that aren't working right can be fixed with a little human elbow grease.

Healthy Flame
A normal, healthy flame on your burner will be mostly blue. Only the tiniest amount of yellow flame should be. . .