Commercial hood cleaning is the professional removal of grease, oil, and carbon buildup from kitchen exhaust hoods, filters, ductwork, plenums, and exhaust fans. Regular cleaning helps maintain proper kitchen ventilation and supports compliance with NFPA 96 and the Alberta Fire Code.

Any food-service business that operates commercial cooking equipment — including restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, food trucks, and institutional kitchens — requires regular hood and exhaust cleaning.

We serve Red Deer and surrounding communities throughout Central Alberta. Contact us to confirm service availability in your area.

Cleaning frequency depends on the volume and type of cooking. NFPA 96 provides general guidance: high-volume operations may require monthly cleaning, while lower-volume kitchens may require quarterly or semi-annual cleaning. Hood Masters Alberta can assess your kitchen and recommend an appropriate schedule.

Grease and buildup accumulate over time in hoods, ducts, and exhaust components. This can restrict airflow, reduce ventilation efficiency, and may result in non-compliance with NFPA 96 and the Alberta Fire Code. Regular maintenance helps keep your kitchen operating properly.

Our exhaust cleaning service covers accessible hood surfaces, filters, ductwork, plenums, and exhaust fan components. We use professional equipment and commercial-grade degreasers to thoroughly remove grease and buildup.

Yes. We clean grease and buildup from commercial kitchen exhaust fans and accessible fan components, including fan blades, housing, and surrounding areas.

Yes. Hood Masters Alberta has a certified commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning and inspection professional trained through MSF in Sanford, Florida. Our inspector assesses accessible hood canopy, grease filters, plenum chamber, ductwork, and exhaust fan components, and provides a written inspection report documenting findings and maintenance concerns. This is a professional inspection service — not a government authority inspection, and it does not guarantee Alberta Fire Code compliance or approval by any government authority. Learn more about our Exhaust Inspection service or request an inspection.

Hood Masters Alberta removes grease and buildup from commercial kitchen exhaust components and accessible surrounding areas. We use professional equipment and take care to protect kitchen surfaces and equipment during service.

We use appropriate coverings and take care to protect nearby surfaces, equipment, and food-prep areas throughout the cleaning process.

Yes. We remove and thoroughly clean commercial hood filters, removing grease and buildup before returning them to service. Clean filters support proper airflow through your exhaust system.

Clogged or heavily soiled filters restrict airflow, cause grease to accumulate faster in ducts, and can put additional strain on exhaust fans. Regular filter cleaning is an important part of kitchen exhaust maintenance.

The plenum is the chamber above the filters that connects to the ductwork. Grease and buildup accumulate in the plenum over time. Hood Masters Alberta cleans accessible plenum and ductwork surfaces as part of our exhaust cleaning services.

We use professional cleaning methods and equipment to remove grease and buildup from accessible ductwork. The extent of cleaning depends on duct configuration and accessibility.

Yes. Our certified professionals follow applicable NFPA 96 and Alberta Fire Code requirements for commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning. After service, we provide documentation and service stickers for your records. Compliance requirements can vary by kitchen and authority having jurisdiction.

Yes. Hood Masters Alberta is NFPA 96 Certified and Alberta Fire Code Certified. We follow professional standards in all of our commercial hood and exhaust cleaning services.

NFPA 96 is the Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. It provides guidelines for the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of commercial cooking exhaust systems. Many insurance providers and local authorities reference NFPA 96 compliance requirements.

The Alberta Fire Code sets out requirements for fire safety in Alberta, including maintenance of commercial cooking exhaust systems. Businesses are responsible for maintaining their kitchen exhaust systems in compliance with applicable codes.

Yes. Hood Masters Alberta provides service documentation after each cleaning, which can be kept on file for inspection, insurance, or compliance purposes.