Recirculation Ventilation System Maintenance: Keep Your Commercial Kitchen Safe & Compliant

🛠️Recirculation Ventilation System Maintenance: Keep Your Commercial Kitchen Safe & Compliant

A recirculation ventilation system is a smart solution for many commercial kitchens, especially those in buildings where ducted extraction isn’t feasible. However, to keep it operating efficiently and legally, regular maintenance is essential. At Via Equip, we help our clients understand not only how to install these systems—but how to keep them performing at their best.

🔄 What Is a Recirculation Ventilation System?

Unlike traditional ducted systems, a recirculation ventilation system filters cooking air and returns it to the kitchen. It uses multi-stage filters (including grease, carbon, and HEPA options) to purify the air and control odours, smoke, and grease particles.

✅ Why Maintenance Is Critical

1. Fire Safety: Grease buildup in filters increases fire risk. Regular cleaning or replacement of grease filters ensures your kitchen remains safe and compliant with fire safety regulations.

2. Air Quality & Hygiene: Dirty filters can reduce the effectiveness of air purification, leading to poor air quality, odours, and airborne grease particles that affect kitchen hygiene.

3. System Efficiency: A well-maintained recirculation unit maintains strong airflow and energy efficiency, which is crucial for staff comfort and equipment performance.

4. Compliance with UK Regulations:

   
   

   

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   Environmental Health Officers often inspect these systems. Poor maintenance can lead to warnings, fines, or even temporary closures.

   
   

🧼 How Often Should You Maintain It?

• Grease filters: Clean weekly or more often for high-use kitchens

• Carbon filters: Replace every 3–6 months depending on usage

• HEPA filters: Inspect and replace per manufacturer guidelines

• Full system check: Recommended every 6–12 months by a professional technician

  
  

🔧 Via Equip’s Expert Tip

Always keep a maintenance log for your recirculation ventilation system. This helps demonstrate due diligence during inspections and keeps your team on schedule with servicing.

🛠️ Need Help with Your Ventilation System?

Via Equip can supply, design, and maintain recirculation ventilation systems for restaurants, cafés, and commercial kitchens across the UK. We also offer custom service plans and filter replacements tailored to your kitchen’s needs.

📲 Contact us today for a free consultation!