Planned Kitchen Extraction Maintenance

Reduce unexpected breakdowns, maintain reliable airflow and protect your commercial kitchen with planned extraction system maintenance tailored to your equipment, cooking activity and operating hours.

Extractor Experts inspects and services commercial extractor fans, motors, controls, canopies, filters and accessible ductwork for restaurants and commercial kitchens throughout London.

Maintenance

Grease build-up is the biggest risk in any commercial kitchen

Grease accumulation in filters, fans and ductwork is one of the leading causes of commercial kitchen fires and airflow loss. Extractor Experts planned maintenance contracts keep your extraction system performing as designed, with a paper trail ready for your insurer or Environmental Health inspection.

A schedule matched to how your kitchen actually runs

Visit frequency shouldn’t be a fixed number on a contract regardless of how the kitchen is used. A high-volume fryer line running twelve hours a day needs a very different schedule to a school kitchen open for a few hours at lunchtime. We agree frequency based on your usage, cooking style and any Environmental Health feedback, then keep it under review.

Every visit ends with a written report, so the compliance evidence is already there the moment your insurer or an EHO asks for it no scrambling to find records after the fact.

What's Included

Every visit covers the essentials

Filter Cleaning & Replacement

Baffle and cartridge filters cleaned or replaced on schedule to keep grease capture and airflow performing correctly.

Fan & Motor Checks

Bearings, belts and motor condition inspected to catch wear before it causes a breakdown mid-service.

Airflow Verification

Extraction rates checked against design figures to confirm the system is still performing as intended.

TR19 Ductwork Cleaning

Coordinated grease removal from ductwork at a longer interval, using the access panels built into a compliant system.

Written Compliance Report

A record of every check carried out, ready for your insurer, landlord or Environmental Health Officer on request.

Priority Call-Out

Contract clients receive priority scheduling for repairs and emergency call-outs ahead of non-contract bookings.

Commercial Kitchen Extraction Maintenance Across London

Extractor Experts supports commercial kitchens throughout London and Greater London, including:

Central London and the City of London
Westminster and the West End
North London
South London
East London and Docklands
West London
Inner London boroughs
Outer London boroughs
Selected surrounding areas, subject to availability

For single-site or multi-site maintenance, send us the premises postcode, operating hours and a brief description of the extraction equipment.

What We Maintain

Commercial Kitchen Extraction Maintenance Services

01

Extractor Fan Inspection

We inspect accessible fan components for wear, contamination, damage, unusual movement and other conditions that may affect performance.

02

Motor Condition Checks

The motor is assessed for signs of overheating, abnormal noise, vibration and visible deterioration.

03

Belt and Bearing Checks

Where fitted and safely accessible, belts and bearings are inspected for wear, tension problems and deterioration.

04

Canopy Condition Checks

We inspect accessible canopy components, filter housings, panels, visible joints and lighting-related issues within the maintenance scope.

05

Accessible Ductwork Inspection

Visible and accessible ductwork sections are inspected for damage, leakage, loose connections and signs of grease accumulation.

06

Maintenance Report

The findings, work completed and recommended follow-up actions can be recorded after the visit.

Maintenance Frequency Should Reflect Kitchen Usage

There is no single servicing interval suitable for every commercial kitchen. A sensible schedule should consider the cooking method, operating hours, grease production, equipment condition and manufacturer recommendations.

A high-output kitchen using fryers, chargrills or solid-fuel appliances may require more frequent attention than a lightly used catering space.
Maintenance and internal ductwork cleaning may also follow different schedules. Your servicing programme should therefore distinguish between:

Mechanical inspection
Filter management
Fan and motor servicing
Performance testing
Internal grease-extract cleaning
Fire-risk review
Required repairs or component replacement

After inspecting the system, we can recommend a practical schedule for the equipment within our service scope. Any cleaning frequency should be agreed following an appropriate grease-hygiene assessment.

Visual suggestion: Usage-based schedule graphic labelled light, moderate and heavy use. Do not publish fixed frequencies as universal requirements.

FAQs

Maintenance questions, answered

How often should a commercial kitchen extraction system be serviced?

The appropriate frequency depends on operating hours, cooking methods, grease production, equipment condition and manufacturer instructions. We can assess the system and recommend a suitable maintenance schedule.

What is included in an extraction maintenance visit?

The scope may include inspections of the fan, motor, belts, bearings, controls, filters, canopy and accessible ductwork. Exact inclusions should be confirmed in the quotation or maintenance agreement.

Is duct cleaning included in routine maintenance?

Internal grease-extract cleaning is usually treated as a separate specialist service because it requires appropriate access, cleaning methods and documentation. It can be coordinated with the maintenance programme where the service is available.

Does maintenance make my extraction system TR19 compliant?

No single maintenance visit automatically establishes TR19 Grease compliance. TR19 Grease relates primarily to the cleanliness and management of grease-extract systems. Mechanical maintenance, risk assessment, cleaning and appropriate records may all be required.

Can maintenance reduce energy costs?

Maintenance may help where restricted filters, worn components, incorrect controls or other defects make the fan work inefficiently. Savings depend on system condition, usage and any corrective work required.

What happens if you find a fault?

We explain the issue, its urgency and the recommended action. Repair or replacement work outside the agreed maintenance scope should be quoted separately unless the contract says otherwise.

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Protect Your London Kitchen With Planned Extraction Maintenance

Tell us about your kitchen, equipment and operating hours. We will review your requirements and recommend a maintenance arrangement suited to the way your business operates.