PLACENTIA AND SACRAMENTO, American Professional Services (APS-Hoods), a Placentia and Sacramento, hood cleaning company, has focused more attention on its heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems cleaning services, thanks to client requests and safety issues its employees recently observed.

Unhealthy, potential dangerous actions APS-Hoods professionals saw recently make it apparent that the duct and commercial vent hoods cleaning company must expand this service area, said CEO Massoud Farazandeh. APS-Hoods is affiliated with Nationwide Fire Protection Corp., which is licensed through the states of California and Colorado. It operates a fabrication facility in Placentia.

The most notable safety hazard seen recently by Farazandeh was in a hospital.

“I saw maintenance people sanding and cutting metal in a room designated for air circulation for the HVAC,” said the HVAC and commercial kitchen hood installation and cleaning expert. “That means particles created as a result of this type of activity have the potential to spread throughout the ductwork and even into patients’ rooms.”

Hospitals are filled with sick people, and many have weakened immune systems, he said. When germs and other unhealthy particles travel throughout the HVAC system, sick people might become sicker.

“It’s entirely possible that many maintenance employees simply are unaware that these rooms serve air quality purposes,” Farazandeh said. “We hope to provide education in that area, in addition to offering cleaning services.”

Clean and Green

APS-Hoods handles HVAC cleaning in an environmentally friendly way, which is particularly beneficial in hospitals, hotels and other large buildings, he said.

A quality system cleaning involves blower assembly removal; pressure washing the blower wheel and housing; cleaning the cooling coil, drain pan and heat exchanger; vacuuming the unit’s interior.

The goal of HVAC system cleaning is to give customers energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions to potential indoor air quality issues. The benefits of it also include infection control, mold removal and dust containment.

When air pollution is considered, many think about just what goes on outside. But indoor air pollution can cause many illnesses. Most people in the U.S. spend as much as 90 percent of their time indoors. Many spend a most of their working hours inside an office, which makes maintaining good air quality important because of its potential to impact comfort levels, health, productivity and general well-being.

Although nothing replaces the need for routine HVAC system cleaning, people can take measures to promote healthy air quality, said Farazandeh, the hood sales expert. Placing plants inside, emptying trashcans regularly and not allowing food to go bad are a few examples.
APS-Hoods’ renewed focus on HVAC system cleaning means added convenience for existing customers who wish to use one professional to address myriad needs.

“We have a good reputation for providing cost-saving services, so we anticipate that our current customer base will be pleased with this additional service because they can continue to use a professional they trust,” he said.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – American Professional Services (APS) announced that it has expanded their commercial hood cleaning business to Phoenix, Arizona chain restaurants. With headquarters located in Denver Colorado since 1989, APS built a fabrication plant in Placentia, California in 2009 so that they could provide their exhaust hoods cleaning service nationwide.

Making the announcement was APS Chief Executive Massoud Farazandeh who said, “We are very pleased to offer our hood cleaning expertise to restaurants in the Phoenix, Arizona area.” (more…)

VAIL, COLOADO – Whether you are new to the restaurant business or an old hand, you may not be aware of how your hood cleaning method and schedule affect not only your kitchen but your entire business as well.

Chief Executive Massoud Farazandeh of American Professional Services (APS-Hoods), a professional hood cleaning company in Vail, Colorado said, “Knowledge about the importance of how unclean exhaust hoods can affect an entire restaurant business is very important.”

“Restaurant owners and managers,” he continued, “must make sure that hood cleaning occurs on a regular basis. Otherwise, there is a real possibility that the facility will sustain a fire. Hood cleaning simply cannot be overlooked for many other reasons as well.”

Why do clean exhaust hoods matter so much?

Clean exhaust hoods are essential to the health and welfare of your workers and customers. The potential fire hazard posed by unclean hoods is very great because grease, grime, smoke, and dirt build up deposits on the floors, walls, ceiling, roof, and inside the exhaust system. These deposits, which become glue-like, act like kindling for a fire. If the buildup is significant, a fire can spontaneously erupt.

In addition, without a properly working exhaust system, workers and customers will breathe dirty, polluted air, which is a certain health hazard for even the healthiest.

What consequences are there other than fire or polluted air when hoods remain dirty?

Everyone would agree that a fire is the worst-case scenario due to poor equipment maintenance. However, there are other problems and consequences requiring consideration.

• If exhaust hoods are not properly cleaned and maintained, local fire officials can either fine the restaurant or shut it down, or both.
• If hood cleaning is not undertaken regularly, the restaurant is not complying with local safety codes. State and or city officials can fine the restaurant and force it to close.
• If a restaurant is in violation of the fire and safety codes, the liability insurance carrier can drop the facility’s insurance or it can raise its premiums.

Is professional hood cleaning really necessary?

There are no laws saying you must hire a professional hood cleaning company, but it is strongly recommended. Here are some reasons why.

• Hood cleaning is a difficult, dirty, time-consuming job.
• There are nooks and crannies that a non-professional can overlook, which can hold potential fire dangers.
• Non-professionals do not always know how to tell if each part of the exhaust system is working properly. Just one poorly or non-working component of the system is potentially dangerous.
• Professional hood cleaners are very knowledgeable regarding the national code standards as compiled by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and their publication NFPA 96.

“You are not doing yourself any favors by cutting corners and justifying professional hood cleaning as too expensive a cost,” said Farazandeh.

He continued, “Restaurant owners must see professional hood cleaning as part of the investment in their businesses. Health and safety are always good for business.”

Visit www.aps-hoods.com information on professional hood cleaners in Vail Colorado.

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