Category: Exhaust Cleaning

Why Regular Kitchen Exhaust Fan Maintenance Matters In The Winter Months

February 12th, 2022
Here in Portland, it can be easy to be lulled into thinking spring has arrived when we get a few sunny, warm days in February. In gardening circles it’s often jokingly referred to as the “spring of false hope” and we could still see some snow and ice be… more »

The Importance Of Exhaust Fan Maintenance

March 19th, 2021
Being mounted on the roof, the kitchen exhaust fan often doesn’t get much attention until something goes awry. Whether the kitchen gets smoky, there’s a loud noise or vibration, or the fan stops working all together, the result is the same – an interrup… more »

Why Does My Service Report Say I Need Hinges?

February 25th, 2021
At some point it’s possible that you will notice that our team has noted on the after-service exhaust cleaning report that you need hinges. While it may seem like a small thing, there are some very important reasons for paying attention to this note and… more »

Common Questions About Hood Exhaust Cleaning

September 12th, 2020
Who? Otter Commercial Services, formerly Metropolitan Services, was founded in 1974 by Dennis Kelley. Now run by his son, Matthew, we are proud to provide the highest quality hood exhaust cleaning, equipment maintenance, carpet cleaning and fire suppre… more »