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7 Reasons You NEED a Make Up Air Unit

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If you have a restaurant in the Missouri area , and you don’t know what a make up air unit is, we can help. Your make up air unit for your kitchen adds replacement air for what’s being drawn out of the kitchen by your exhaust hoods. These units will pull air into your space from the outdoors and it conditions it to the indoor temperature. Here are seven reasons that your St. Louis restaurant needs a make up air unit, and how Fast Fix LLC can help. Unpleasant Odors A make up air unit gives you the option to better control the airflow in your kitchen. Which also allows you to direct cooking odors away from where your customers are trying to enjoy their meal. This in and of itself is an excellent reason to make sure that you have a make up air unit installed, and that it’s working properly. Negative Air Pressure Air balance problems happen because the replacement air from your exhaust isn’t adequate. This can cause HVAC issues in your restaurant and will result in drafts, door...

Beat the Heat Part 2: Maintaining Your Restaurant's Air Conditioning System

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During the heat of the summer, it can be difficult to keep your restaurant cool. With ovens and other restaurant equipment running all day, air conditioners in restaurants have to work extra hard to keep the place cool. Therefore, it's imperative that restaurant owners keep their air conditioners maintained. Proper service and maintenance of air conditioners in Missouri restaurants will ensure your system is working efficiently. Benefits of Maintaining Your Restaurant AC  1. Extended Life - Central air conditioners will typically last from 10 to 15 years. Due to the added heat in restaurants, this can significantly increase if your unit is not properly maintained. If your restaurant AC is not serviced regularly, you can expect issues to arise within 10 years. 2. Avoid Costly Repairs - By catching small issues before they turn into larger problems, you can reduce the risk of costly repairs. Did you know that 62% of repair calls could be avoided if the AC system was regu...