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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09 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Duct Exhaust Cleaning for Restaurants in All Five Boroughs

From a slice shop in the Bronx to a seafood kitchen on Staten Island, every restaurant cookline sends grease up the same path: the duct exhaust hood and grease filters, the plenum, the ductwork and the rooftop exhaust fan. Allen’s Duct Systems has cleaned that path for New York City restaurants since 1998, in every borough and north into Westchester County.

Full-service restaurants, quick-service kitchens, pizzerias, delis, cafés, hotel and event kitchens, institutional kitchens and commissary kitchens all get the same process, starting with the cookline covered and ending with a final review and a service sticker. Careful preparation is part of the service — not an optional extra. Allen’s is FDNY Approved Company #065, with emergency and weekend service around the clock.

Meet the family behind the work: https://allensductcleaning.com/about-us/

For a free estimate, call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

08 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Why the Plastic Goes Up Before the Cleaning Starts

Before Allen’s Duct Systems cleans a single filter, the cookline goes under clear plastic. The sheeting is clamped in place and shaped to carry grease and water down into a container, so the stoves and equipment underneath stay protected while the work is done.

With the kitchen covered, our technicians remove the grease filters and clean the duct exhaust hood, the plenum behind the filters, the connected ductwork that can be reached, and the rooftop exhaust fan. Removing accessible grease buildup helps support the ongoing fire-safety maintenance of a commercial kitchen exhaust system. Here is how the full system is cleaned: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/full-system-kitchen-exhaust-cleaning/

Allen’s Duct Systems is family owned and FDNY Approved Company #065, serving NYC and Westchester County since 1998. For a free estimate, call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

07 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Why the Cookline Gets Covered First

Before any grease filter comes out, Allen’s covers the cookline in clear plastic sheeting. The ranges, griddles and backsplash under the duct exhaust hood stay protected while degreaser and hot water do their work above. Careful preparation is part of the service — not an optional extra.

When the cleaning is finished, the plastic comes down and the stainless is polished to a clean shine. More about our restaurant duct hood cleaning: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/restaurant-duct-hood-cleaning/

Allen’s Duct Systems is FDNY Approved Company #065. For a free estimate, call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.

06 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Duct Hood Cleaning Beyond the Polished Stainless

The visible stainless steel duct hood over the cookline is one component of a larger exhaust path. Grease also collects on the interior canopy surfaces, on the grease filters and in the accessible area behind them, where vapors and buildup gather out of sight.

Allen’s Duct Systems cleans that whole path in six stages: protect the cookline, remove the filters and open available access, apply degreaser, remove heavy grease, give the accessible areas a hot-water wash, then reassemble, polish and review. Removing accessible grease buildup helps support the ongoing fire-safety maintenance of a commercial kitchen exhaust system. See how we clean the duct hood: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/restaurant-duct-hood-cleaning/

Allen’s is family owned and operated, FDNY Approved Company #065 and fully insured, serving restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Westchester County.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.
Save 10% on qualifying jobs over $600 with code Allens10.

05 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Why We Take the Grease Filters Out to Clean Them

Why We Take the Grease Filters Out to Clean Them

A grease filter can look clean from the front while grease stays around its frame. That is why Allen’s Duct Systems removes the filters before cleaning them. With the cookline protected, the crew applies degreaser, cleans both sides of each filter, then cleans the tracks and frames that hold the filters and the accessible area behind them. Each filter is inspected before it goes back in.

Restaurants often call us when they see visible grease on filters, when high-volume cooking loads the filters faster, or when heavy buildup collects around the tracks. Removing accessible grease buildup helps support the ongoing fire-safety maintenance of a commercial kitchen exhaust system. More on grease filter cleaning: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/restaurant-grease-filter-cleaning/

Allen’s Duct Systems is FDNY Approved Company #065, licensed and insured, and family owned since 1998, serving restaurants in all five boroughs and Westchester County.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.
Save 10% on qualifying jobs over $600 with code Allens10.

04 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

When Was Your Restaurant’s Rooftop Exhaust Fan Last Cleaned?

Many restaurant owners never go up to see their rooftop exhaust fan. It works out of sight up top, and months can pass without anyone checking on it. If nobody on your team can say when the fan was last cleaned, that’s worth a call. So is a coat of grease on the fan, its base or the roof curb under it.

Allen’s treats the rooftop exhaust fan as the endpoint of the connected exhaust path that begins at the duct exhaust hood in your kitchen, and cleans it along with the rest of the system. Learn more about our rooftop exhaust fan cleaning: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/rooftop-exhaust-fan-cleaning/

We’re FDNY Approved Company #065, licensed and insured, and family run since 1998, serving restaurants across New York City and Westchester County, 24/7.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.
Save 10% on qualifying jobs over $600 with code Allens10.

03 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

What Happens When the FDNY Issues a Duct Exhaust Violation

If the FDNY issues a violation against your restaurant’s duct exhaust system, Allen’s Duct Systems offers violation removal: we perform the cleaning and service needed to clear that violation.

That cleaning starts at the duct hood, the visible stainless steel over your cookline. The connected path behind it runs through the grease filters and the accessible plenum and ductwork, and ends at the rooftop exhaust fan. Read about our duct hood cleaning: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/restaurant-duct-hood-cleaning/

Removing accessible grease buildup helps support the ongoing fire-safety maintenance of a commercial kitchen exhaust system.

FDNY Approved Company #065, licensed and insured, family owned since 1998, serving restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Westchester County, with emergency and weekend service as part of our 24/7 availability.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.
Save 10% on qualifying jobs over $600 with code Allens10.

02 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Plenum and Ductwork Cleaning for NYC Restaurants

Grease-laden air does not stop at the front of the duct hood. It moves behind the filters, through the plenum, into connected duct sections, and toward the rooftop exhaust fan.

Allen’s Duct Systems cleans those accessible hidden areas: the filter-back area, the interior plenum surfaces, the exhaust openings and the accessible duct sections, reached through available access points, followed by a final interior review. Visible buildup on interior surfaces once the grease filters come out, busy kitchens, scheduled full-system cleaning and an unknown service history are all common reasons restaurants call us. Read more about plenum and ductwork cleaning: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/plenum-ductwork-cleaning/

Removing accessible grease buildup helps support the ongoing fire-safety maintenance of a commercial kitchen exhaust system.

FDNY Approved Company #065, licensed and insured, family owned since 1998, serving restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Westchester County, 24/7.

Call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887.
Save 10% on qualifying jobs over $600 with code Allens10.

01 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Free Estimates on Grease Filter Cleaning and Replacement

Allen’s Duct Systems offers restaurants both a free estimate and a free consultation, and both cover grease filters.

Visible grease on filters and heavy buildup around the filter tracks are reasons restaurants call us for cleaning. We remove the filters, clean their front and rear surfaces and the tracks, rails and frames they sit in, clean the accessible plenum behind them, and inspect each filter before reinstalling it. Filters that are damaged, warped, missing, deteriorated or incorrectly sized are replaced, and new filters are available at competitive rates. To see where filters fit into a full cleaning, read about our cleaning process: https://allensductcleaning.com/services/our-cleaning-process/

A free estimate gives you pricing information for a specific restaurant exhaust-cleaning or grease-filter service. A free consultation is a chance to discuss your duct exhaust system, its maintenance history, filter condition, access, or the best service direction. Fill out the estimate form on our Free Estimates/Consultations page or call Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887. Mrs. Allen follows up with you directly, and the final service scope depends on your restaurant and system.

Removing accessible grease buildup helps support the ongoing fire-safety maintenance of a commercial kitchen exhaust system.

FDNY Approved Company #065, licensed and insured, family owned since 1998, serving restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Westchester County, 24/7.

Save 10% on qualifying jobs over $600 with code Allens10.

01 Oct 2026
By Ducter Kitchens

Talk Directly With the Family Behind Allen’s

Allen’s Duct Systems was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Allen in 1998 and incorporated in 2002. It’s still family owned and operated.

When you call about your restaurant’s duct exhaust system, you talk directly with Mrs. Allen at (917) 930-5887. Ask for a free estimate. More about our family business: https://allensductcleaning.com/about-us/

Removing accessible grease buildup helps support the ongoing fire-safety maintenance of a commercial kitchen exhaust system.

FDNY Approved Company #065 and licensed and insured, we serve restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Westchester County, with emergency and weekend service as part of our 24/7 availability.

Save 10% on qualifying jobs over $600 with code Allens10.