Delfino Refrigeration specializes in commercial exhaust fan repair, maintenance, and installation for restaurants, commercial kitchens, food manufacturing facilities, and any business that requires proper ventilation. Commercial exhaust fans and makeup air units are critical for maintaining safe air quality, meeting fire code requirements, and keeping your kitchen and facility operating in compliance with local health and safety regulations. When your commercial exhaust fan fails or your makeup air unit isn’t balancing properly, Delfino Refrigeration delivers fast, expert repair service.
Proper commercial kitchen ventilation is not optional — it’s required by building codes, fire codes, and health department regulations across both Illinois and Wisconsin. A failing commercial exhaust fan creates dangerous conditions including grease buildup, smoke accumulation, excessive heat, and potential fire hazards. Delfino Refrigeration’s technicians understand the critical relationship between exhaust fans and makeup air units, and we ensure your entire ventilation system works as an integrated whole.
Makeup air units replace the air that commercial exhaust fans remove from your kitchen. Without adequate makeup air, your commercial exhaust fan creates negative pressure inside the building, which can cause doors to slam or be difficult to open, pull fumes into the kitchen, reduce exhaust fan efficiency, and increase energy costs. Delfino Refrigeration ensures your commercial exhaust fan and makeup air system are properly balanced.
Commercial exhaust fans in kitchen environments should be professionally serviced at least twice per year. This includes motor inspection, belt replacement if worn, bearing lubrication, blade cleaning, and airflow testing. Regular commercial exhaust fan maintenance extends equipment life and helps maintain fire code compliance.
Yes. Delfino Refrigeration’s technicians are familiar with Illinois and Wisconsin commercial kitchen ventilation codes and can ensure your commercial exhaust fan and makeup air system meets all requirements. We can also perform ventilation assessments and make recommendations for bringing non-compliant systems up to code.
Contact Delfino Refrigeration today for a free estimate on any of our commercial or residential HVAC and refrigeration services. Our EPA-certified technicians are ready to help with repairs, maintenance, and installations across our full service area from Chicago to Milwaukee.