How to Install Restaurant Hood
Handle with care
It is for sure that your commercial restaurant hood will always come with the whole set of detailed instructions from the manufacturer to let you know how to install restaurant hood. While handling your fan, try not to lift it by the fan hood. You must also avoid lifting your fan in a way that might bend or de-shape any of the fan parts. Try to handle it with care to prevent damage to both your fan as well as your roof.
You probably need a roof curb
In case you already do not have one installed, you will need to install a roof curb all from the scratch. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions for securing the curb to the rooftop. If your ventilation system needs a backdraft damper, your restaurant hood installation guide will discuss how to properly secure it within the curb, to the bottom of the damper box, or to the damper support flanges that are typically located below the roof deck.
Electrical and power
During the process of installation, you may first need to make sure that your power source is compatible with the requirements of your commercial restaurant hood. Always try to make sure that you always disconnect the power supply before starting any work on or near a restaurant hood. It would always be a good idea to secure the power cable in order to avoid any accidental contact with sharp objects or tools. You should also lock and tag the disconnect switch or the breaker to prevent any accidental power-ups.
Restaurant Hood Installation Cost
On average, commercial hood installation costs from $964 to $1,174 per square foot. A 12-foot-long kitchen range good may cost about $12,828 to install. Most commercial hoods measure around 10 to 14 feet long which marks the installation costs at $9640 on the lower side and $16,436 on the higher side. These prices may fluctuate depending on size, material, labor, and location. This means that you may spend even more than the price estimated above if you are considering a high-end commercial range hood for your kitchen.
Also, the amount of cooking you would plan to do would also help to determine the equipment you need to buy for your kitchen. You can always choose to go with a general-purpose commercial range in case you plan to do a lot of cooking and baking which can cost anywhere between $1100 and $10,000. This style and material that is used can also tell how much you can pay for a commercial hood installation. For example, stainless steel and copper tend to be more costly than standard black and white units. You may have to pay around $2,500 or more for high-end stainless-steel island hoods. However, it is possible to cut down on labor costs by installing your hood on an exterior wall as it uses the least number of ducts.
Alturas Contractors provide commercial kitchen hood installation services to restaurants all across Los Angeles
