Vent Hood Energy Saving Tips!
Commercial kitchen vent hoods can take up about 21% of the energy in a restaurant. Nevertheless, it is a vital piece of equipment in a restaurant’s kitchen. Here are a few ways to save energy and costs in your restaurant establishment.
- Rearrange your equipment so that they are close to the wall. Pushing your cooking equipment back towards the wall will reduce cross drafts and the escape of the heat and fumes.
- Move heavy-duty kitchen equipment towards the center of the hood area to prevent smoke and fumes from escaping.
- Place similar-duty appliances under separate hoods since heavy duty appliances require higher energy use. This will reduce energy consumption overall in the kitchen.
These simple changes could save you up to 60% on costs and also increase good air flow in the building. Employees and customers will appreciate the ease of working and dining out in a well ventilated atmosphere!