Business Details
40 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Services
At Filter Service & Installation, we have dedicated ourselves to excellence in commercial kitchen exhaust system maintenance since 1986. As Pittsburgh's premier hood cleaning specialists, we serve Western Pennsylvania and the Tri-State region with a commitment to safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Our team of certified technicians undergoes rigorous in-house training to deliver NFPA 96-compliant cleaning services that reduce fire hazards and improve kitchen airflow. With over three decades of local expertise, we combine high-pressure power washing and manual grease removal techniques to clean hoods, ducts, and fans down to bare metal. We provide before-and-after documentation, free system inspections, and customized maintenance schedules tailored to each establishment's needs.Our dedication to quality has earned us long-standing relationships with regional hospitality groups and multi-location restaurant operators. We maintain our headquarters in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, just minutes from our original North Side location, while expanding our service capabilities to include Sani-Mist disinfection treatments and comprehensive food truck cleaning solutions. Our mission remains focused on delivering prompt, professional service that prioritizes customer safety and regulatory compliance.
Services
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
Grease Filter Exchange
Dryer Duct Cleaning
Range Cleaning
Grease Trap Maintenance
Smoke Eater Installation
Air Filter Exchange
Pressure Washing
Paint Booth Filter Replacement
Food Truck Cleaning
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Certified technicians trained in NFPA 96 standards
- 30+ years serving Pittsburgh's commercial kitchen industry
- Free system inspections with digital documentation
- Comprehensive cleaning down to bare metal surfaces
- Emergency service available for critical system failures
Associations and certifications
- NFPA 96
What people say
Very professional
Great service
Prompt and reliable
AAA Services
Highly recommended
Services
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
Professional cleaning of commercial kitchen exhaust systems following NFPA 96 standards. Our technicians remove grease buildup from hoods, ducts, and fans using high-pressure washing and manual removal techniques. Service includes before-and-after documentation and system certification to maintain fire code compliance while improving kitchen airflow efficiency.
Grease Filter Exchange
Regular replacement of saturated grease filters to maintain system efficiency and fire safety. Clean filters capture 70-80% of grease vapors, preventing dangerous accumulation in exhaust ducts. We provide scheduled filter exchanges to maintain optimal system performance and reduce fire hazards in commercial kitchens.
Sani-Mist Treatment
EPA-approved disinfection using electrostatic spraying technology to eliminate pathogens including COVID-19. This non-toxic treatment safely sanitizes hard and soft surfaces in commercial environments, providing effective disease prevention for restaurants and food service establishments while maintaining food safety standards.
Food Truck Cleaning
Specialized cleaning for mobile food operations including exhaust hood systems, grease traps, and equipment sanitation. Our technicians address unique compliance challenges for food trucks while maintaining health department standards. Service includes interior/exterior pressure washing and comprehensive system maintenance to ensure safe, code-compliant mobile food service operations.
Dryer Duct Cleaning
Thorough cleaning of commercial dryer exhaust ducts to remove grease and residue buildup. This service reduces fire risks while improving ventilation efficiency and energy consumption. Our technicians use specialized tools to clean hard-to-reach areas, ensuring complete system maintenance that extends equipment lifespan and maintains safe operating conditions.
Questions
Why is restaurant hood cleaning important?
Regular cleaning removes combustible grease buildup that creates fire hazards while maintaining proper airflow for kitchen equipment efficiency and compliance with fire codes.
Can restaurant staff clean their own exhaust systems?
NFPA 96 requires cleaning by certified professionals with specialized equipment to ensure complete system cleaning and safety compliance.
How often should kitchen exhaust systems be cleaned?
Cleaning frequency depends on cooking volume: monthly for solid fuel operations, quarterly for high-volume, semi-annually for moderate, and annually for low-volume establishments.
What areas do you service?
We serve Pittsburgh and the Tri-State region including Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, and Maryland commercial kitchens.
Do you provide documentation after cleaning?
Yes, we provide before-and-after photos and certification documentation confirming compliance with NFPA 96 standards following each service visit.
What additional services do you offer?
Beyond standard hood cleaning, we provide Sani-Mist disinfection treatments, food truck cleaning, pressure washing, and commercial paint booth filter replacements.
