NYC Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
Servicing - Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester County
Mrs. Allen (917) 930-5887 - Mr. Allen (646) 891-7019
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29 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

The First Step of Every Duct Exhaust Cleaning

Grease and degreaser come down during a duct exhaust cleaning, and the cookline sits right below the work.

That is why cookline protection is the first step in the Allen’s Duct Systems cleaning process. Stoves, griddles and the backsplash are covered in clear plastic before we remove the filters, apply degreaser, remove heavy grease and hot-water wash the accessible areas. After the work, the system is reassembled, polished and reviewed. See the full process on our full-system cleaning page: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/full-system-kitchen-exhaust-cleaning/

Serving restaurants since 1998. FDNY Approved Company #065.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

28 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

When Cleaning Is No Longer Enough: Grease Filter Replacement

A baffle grease filter can be washed many times, but not forever. Filters that are bent, warped, cracked, missing or the wrong size don’t sit properly in the filter bank.

Allen’s Duct Systems handles grease filter replacement as its own service, separate from cleaning. We review the filters, confirm which ones need replacing, measure the bank, match dimensions, quantity and orientation, then install the new filters and check the fit. Details are on our filter replacement page: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/restaurant-grease-filter-replacement/

Serving NYC and Westchester County since 1998. FDNY Approved Company #065.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

27 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Why Busy Kitchens Need More Frequent Duct Exhaust Cleaning

Why Busy Kitchens Need More Frequent Duct Exhaust Cleaning

The more a kitchen cooks, the faster grease collects in its filters, plenum and ductwork. A pizzeria or an all-day diner loads its system much faster than a small café that closes early.

Allen’s Duct Systems can set up scheduled service that matches how your kitchen actually runs, and our emergency and weekend service covers the times that can’t wait.

Family-owned since 1998. FDNY Approved Company #065.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

26 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

What Happens When the FDNY Issues a Violation

A violation on a restaurant’s duct exhaust system usually means grease has built up past where it should be. Allen’s Duct Systems performs the cleaning and service needed to address it, working through the duct exhaust hood, filters, accessible plenum and ductwork, and the rooftop exhaust fan.

Once the work is finished, the system is reassembled and reviewed, and it gets a new service sticker.

Family-owned since 1998. FDNY Approved Company #065.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

25 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

What Happens at the End of a Duct Exhaust Cleaning?

What Happens at the End of a Duct Exhaust Cleaning

The last steps of a job matter as much as the first. Once the degreasing and hot-water washing are done, Allen’s Duct Systems reassembles the system, returns the filters to their tracks, and polishes the stainless.

After that comes a final review of the work and a new service sticker, so there’s a visible note of when the system was last serviced.

Family-owned since 1998. FDNY Approved Company #065.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

24 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Protecting Your Kitchen Equipment During Duct Exhaust Cleaning

A thorough duct exhaust cleaning loosens a lot of grease, and gravity sends it straight down toward the cookline. That’s why Allen’s Duct Systems covers the equipment below before the first filter comes out. The protection rises up the backsplash and around the sides, so runoff is guided away from the cooking equipment and prep areas instead of onto them.

Once the cleaning, washing, polishing and final review are finished, the covering comes down and the cookline is cleared.

Family-owned, serving NYC and Westchester since 1998. FDNY Approved Company #065.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

23 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

What a Polished Surface Doesn’t Show

A clean, shining duct hood is the end result, not the whole job. Behind it is a connected system — filters, plenum, ductwork, and a rooftop exhaust fan — that all needs regular attention to keep grease-laden air moving safely out of the building.

Allen’s Duct Systems is a family owned and operated company serving NYC + Westchester, including Staten Island, since 1998, with 24/7 availability, including emergency and weekend service. FDNY Approved Company #065. Licensed and insured.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

22 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Why the Rooftop Exhaust Fan Is Part of the Job

A restaurant’s duct exhaust system runs from the cookline all the way to the roof. The rooftop exhaust fan is the endpoint of that same connected path, and grease builds up there the same way it does inside the hood and plenum.

Allen’s Duct Systems services rooftop exhaust fans as part of full-system cleaning, available 24/7 across NYC + Westchester, including Staten Island. Serving since 1998. FDNY Approved Company #065.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

21 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

When a Restaurant Grease Filter Needs Replacing

When a Restaurant Grease Filter Needs Replacing

Grease filters in a restaurant duct hood are working parts of the exhaust system, and cleaning has its limits. Some filters look usable until they’re washed, then show bent frames, corrosion, or loose components. Others were never the right size, or a filter is simply missing. A new restaurant owner may inherit any of these.

Allen’s Duct Systems replaces those filters with properly fitted ones at competitive rates, and can clean the filters that are still serviceable. Available 24/7 across NYC + Westchester, including Staten Island. Serving since 1998. FDNY Approved Company #065.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

20 Sep 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

More Than the Duct Exhaust Hood

Restaurant duct exhaust cleaning covers the rooftop fan and accessible ductwork, not just what’s visible from the cookline — and every completed job gets a service sticker to show for it.

Allen’s Duct Systems serves restaurants across NYC + Westchester, including Staten Island, with 24/7 availability.

Serving since 1998. FDNY Approved Company #065.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.