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Kitchen Guard of Northeast Atlanta’s Filter Exchange Program is Easy & Gives You Peace of Mind

Kitchen fires usually start with grease. A clean filter is your first line of defense.

In Northeast Atlanta’s dynamic foodservice environment, keeping filters clean and operational is critical to fire safety and system efficiency. Grease-clogged filters can create serious hazards and ventilation issues—especially in high-traffic kitchens.

Kitchen Guard of Northeast Atlanta offers a proactive Filter Exchange Program for restaurants, schools, healthcare kitchens, and food halls in Duluth, Buford, Norcross, and the greater Gwinnett County area. Our scheduled visits keep airflow optimized and ensure full compliance with Georgia safety standards.

We operate discreetly and on your schedule—often after hours—to avoid disruption. With predictable pricing and full photo documentation, our Filter Exchange Program keeps your kitchen safe without surprises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kitchen Guard of Northeast Atlanta Answers All Your Filter Exchange Questions

Regularly changing your exhaust filters is essential for fire prevention and ventilation efficiency. Here’s what you need to know:

Dirty kitchen hood filters restrict airflow, which can lead to poor ventilation, overheating, and a serious fire risk due to grease buildup. Regular filter exchanges help maintain safe kitchen operations and ensure your business stays compliant with fire safety codes.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 96, Section 12.6.2:

“Hoods, grease removal devices (filters), fans, ducts, and other appurtenances shall be cleaned to remove combustible contaminants prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge.”

“Heavily contaminated” is defined as grease buildup greater than 0.078 inches (5/64”). Staying under this threshold is critical for fire prevention and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Dirty filters are a leading risk for fires due to grease buildup, they can restrict airflow, causing poor ventilation and overheating in your kitchen. Regular filter exchanges help prevent these hazards and keep your business compliant with safety regulations.

No! We swap out your filters after hours to ensure there’s no disruption to your service, allowing you to focus on running your business while we handle your kitchen’s safety needs.

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