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is-wysiwyg\">\n        <p>Pollution Control Units (PCUs) filter grease and smoke particles from your commercial kitchen&#8217;s exhaust air stream \u2014 helping your facility stay compliant with air quality regulations and reducing fire risk. But a neglected PCU is worse than none at all: clogged filters choke airflow, grease accumulates in the system, and fire hazard grows fast. Across Dallas-Fort Worth, municipalities including the City of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Tarrant County enforce local air quality ordinances that require functional, well-maintained PCUs \u2014 and a failed inspection can mean immediate shutdown.<\/p>\n<p>Kitchen Guard of Dallas-Fort Worth&#8217;s NFPA 96-certified technicians service all types of PCUs \u2014 from electrostatic precipitators and catalytic converters to industrial air scrubbers and carbon-filter units. Every service includes full photo documentation and a same-day compliance certificate your fire marshal and insurer will accept.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCU_Types_We_Service_in_DFW\"><\/span>PCU Types We Service in DFW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not all PCUs are built the same, and not all service providers know how to work on every configuration. Kitchen Guard&#8217;s technicians are trained across every major PCU type used in Dallas-Fort Worth commercial kitchens:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs)<\/strong> \u2014 These units use high-voltage electrical fields to trap grease and smoke particles on collector plates. ESPs require regular plate cleaning and cell inspection to maintain efficiency and prevent fire risk from grease buildup on charged components.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catalytic Converters<\/strong> \u2014 Common in high-volume fry and grill operations, catalytic PCUs oxidize grease particles at high temperatures. Regular cleaning prevents catalyst degradation and keeps combustion efficiency within safe operating parameters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carbon-Filter Units<\/strong> \u2014 Used primarily for odor control, carbon-filter PCUs require scheduled filter replacement as saturated media can no longer absorb cooking odors and may restrict airflow, creating back-pressure in the exhaust system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industrial Air Scrubbers<\/strong> \u2014 Wet scrubbers and multi-stage air scrubbers are common in large cafeteria and institutional kitchen settings. Kitchen Guard services the full unit \u2014 water systems, mist eliminators, and drain lines \u2014 to keep scrubber performance at spec.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCU_Deep_Cleaning\"><\/span>PCU Deep Cleaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We use commercial-grade hot water pressure equipment to thoroughly clean every component of your PCU \u2014 ductwork, chambers, baffles, and the full filter system. Our technicians are trained on the specific cleaning requirements for all major PCU brands and configurations used across DFW. After cleaning, every accessible surface is inspected and photographed, and any components showing wear or damage are flagged in your service report so you can plan ahead \u2014 no surprise failures at inspection time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCU_Filter_Replacement_Exchange\"><\/span>PCU Filter Replacement &amp; Exchange<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most PCUs rely on multiple filter stages that require regular replacement to remain effective. Clogged filters don&#8217;t just reduce performance \u2014 they create fire risk and can void your insurance coverage. Kitchen Guard offers scheduled filter replacement and exchange programs tailored to your unit&#8217;s make and model, so your PCU is always running at full efficiency. We stock replacement media for the most common PCU brands across DFW, and for specialty units, we source and pre-order filters in advance so your service visit never gets delayed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCU_Inspection_Maintenance\"><\/span>PCU Inspection &amp; Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our technicians inspect every accessible component for signs of grease buildup, wear, or damage during each service visit. We check electrical connections on ESP units, verify airflow through filter media, inspect ductwork for grease accumulation, and test drain systems on wet scrubbers. As a result, you receive a detailed inspection report documenting the condition of your PCU \u2014 exactly what your fire marshal and compliance officer require \u2014 along with a recommended service schedule to keep your unit operating between visits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCU_Compliance_in_Dallas-Fort_Worth\"><\/span>PCU Compliance in Dallas-Fort Worth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dallas Fire-Rescue and Tarrant County fire inspectors regularly check PCU condition as part of commercial kitchen inspections. A clogged, non-functional, or undocumented PCU can result in a failed inspection, a notice of violation, or \u2014 in serious cases \u2014 a temporary closure order. Kitchen Guard provides the documentation you need: a same-day NFPA 96 compliance certificate, timestamped before-and-after photos, and a written service record that satisfies both local fire authority requirements and insurance carrier documentation standards. We also coordinate service timing around your inspection schedule so your records are never out of date when the inspector arrives.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Dallas-Fort_Worth_Kitchens_Choose_Kitchen_Guard_for_PCU_Services\"><\/span>Why Dallas-Fort Worth Kitchens Choose Kitchen Guard for PCU Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NFPA 96-Certified Technicians<\/strong> \u2014 Every tech is trained and certified to the NFPA 96 standard, the same code your fire marshal enforces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Same-Day Compliance Certificate<\/strong> \u2014 We provide full documentation the same day as service \u2014 ready for your next fire marshal visit or insurance audit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photo Documentation<\/strong> \u2014 Before-and-after photos of your PCU are included with every service, giving you a complete maintenance record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All PCU Types Serviced<\/strong> \u2014 Electrostatic precipitators, catalytic converters, carbon-filter systems, air scrubbers \u2014 we service them all.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scheduled Service Programs<\/strong> \u2014 We build your PCU cleaning schedule around your NFPA 96 cleaning frequency so you&#8217;re never caught unprepared for an inspection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>24\/7 Emergency Service<\/strong> \u2014 PCU failure doesn&#8217;t keep business hours. Neither do we.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"c-block__btn\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/dfw\/contact\/\"  class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right \"><span class=\"c-btn__txt\">Get a Free Quote<\/span><span class=\"c-btn__ico\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow6 \" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow6\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-accordion \"  style='background-color: #f3f8ef;'>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"m-accordion__container container-narrow\" style=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"l-accordion l-accordion-v1 order-default js-acc-wrapper\" style=\"--c-block-gl: 0px;--c-block-gr: 0px;--c-block-gt: 0px;--c-block-gb: 0px;\"  data-animation=\"js\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"l-accordion__col l-accordion__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"c-heading -h4 \">\n\t\t\n\t\t            <div class=\"c-heading__pre\" >\n\t\t\t\tFrequently Asked Questions            <\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4  class=\"c-heading__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCU_Services_in_Dallas-Fort_Worth_%E2%80%94_Your_Questions_Answered\"><\/span>PCU Services in Dallas-Fort Worth \u2014 Your Questions Answered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-accordion c-accordion-v1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item is-active\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Pollution_Control_Unit_PCU_and_does_my_kitchen_need_one\"><\/span>        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a Pollution Control Unit (PCU) and does my kitchen need one?        <\/button>\n\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>A PCU is a device installed in your kitchen exhaust system that filters grease particles, smoke, and odors from the exhaust air before it&#8217;s released outside. In Dallas-Fort Worth, PCU requirements vary by municipality \u2014 the City of Dallas and Fort Worth both have local air quality ordinances that require PCUs for certain high-volume or open-flame kitchen operations, and Tarrant County fire inspectors routinely check PCU condition as part of routine kitchen inspections. If your kitchen is in DFW and operates high-heat or high-volume cooking equipment, there&#8217;s a good chance you&#8217;re required to have one. Kitchen Guard can assess your system and confirm whether a PCU is required for your facility under your local jurisdiction&#8217;s code.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_does_a_PCU_need_to_be_cleaned\"><\/span>        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow often does a PCU need to be cleaned?        <\/button>\n\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>PCU cleaning frequency depends on your cooking volume, menu type, and the specific unit installed. Most high-volume commercial kitchens in Dallas-Fort Worth require PCU cleaning every 1\u20133 months \u2014 the same interval as their NFPA 96 hood cleaning schedule. Dallas Fire-Rescue and Tarrant County inspectors look for current service records, so staying on schedule is important. Kitchen Guard will assess your operation and set up a recurring service program that keeps your PCU compliant and performing at full efficiency \u2014 and we&#8217;ll coordinate timing so your records are always current before your next inspection.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_PCUs_does_Kitchen_Guard_service\"><\/span>        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat types of PCUs does Kitchen Guard service?        <\/button>\n\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our NFPA 96-certified technicians are trained to service all major PCU configurations used in Dallas-Fort Worth commercial kitchens, including electrostatic precipitators (ESPs), catalytic converters, carbon-filter units, and industrial air scrubbers. We work on units in restaurants across Deep Ellum, hotel kitchens in Uptown Dallas, institutional cafeterias in Fort Worth, and everything in between. If your unit has a make or model you&#8217;re unsure about, contact us and we&#8217;ll confirm serviceability before scheduling.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Kitchen_Guard_provide_documentation_after_PCU_service\"><\/span>        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWill Kitchen Guard provide documentation after PCU service?        <\/button>\n\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes \u2014 every PCU service from Kitchen Guard includes a same-day compliance certificate and timestamped before-and-after photo documentation of your unit. This documentation is specifically formatted to satisfy Dallas Fire-Rescue, Tarrant County fire inspectors, and Fort Worth fire authority requirements, as well as insurance audits and brand-standard compliance reviews for hotel and franchise operators across DFW. You&#8217;ll receive your certificate the same night as service, so you&#8217;re never waiting on paperwork.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-accordion__item js-acc-item\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3  class=\"c-accordion__title-wrap -h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Kitchen_Guard_also_replace_PCU_filters\"><\/span>        <button class=\"js-acc-button c-accordion__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDoes Kitchen Guard also replace PCU filters?        <\/button>\n\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\n    <div class=\"js-acc-content\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                <div class=\"is-wysiwyg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Filter replacement and exchange is one of our core PCU service offerings across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We stock replacement filters for the most common PCU models used in DFW commercial kitchens and can set up a scheduled filter exchange program so your unit never runs with a clogged or degraded filter. For specialty units or less common configurations, we source and pre-order filters in advance so your service visit isn&#8217;t delayed. 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