Commercial Restaurant Odor Control in Fullerton

Trusted Odor Abatement for Busy Fullerton Kitchens

Persistent kitchen odors, smoke, and aerosolized grease can trigger neighbor complaints, impact staff comfort, and complicate inspections. Our mission is healthy air for a healthy life—and that starts with commercial-grade odor control that captures pollutants before they leave the duct. We engineer systems to meet restaurant demands in Fullerton, considering hood type, duty level, heat load, duct routing, and local requirements.

What We Engineer and Install

• Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) for high-efficiency smoke and grease capture
• UV-C/photocatalytic stages to break down odor-causing compounds
• Multi-stage activated carbon for robust odor adsorption
• Demand-Controlled Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) with VFDs for energy savings
• Balanced make-up air to stabilize pressure and prevent odor back-drafting
• High-temp rooftop fans, silenced ducting, and proper grease pre-filtration
• Airflow testing and balancing to verify real-world capture performance

Each solution is tailored to cooking load (light, medium, heavy, extra-heavy solid fuel), hood geometry, and duct constraints—so you get dependable results without overpaying on energy or maintenance.

Our Proven Process

• On-site assessment: hood capture, exhaust velocity, make-up air balance, neighbor exposure
• Engineering & code strategy: designed to align with NFPA 96, UL 710, and SCAQMD expectations
• Right-sized equipment selection: ESP cell sizing, UV-C/PCO intensity, carbon dwell time
• Design-build execution: layout, rigging, electrical, controls, and curb/roof coordination
• Commissioning: step-by-step performance tests and airflow balancing
• Maintenance plans: ESP cell cleaning, carbon replacement, sensor checks, and documentation

Why #1 AC Guys

• 4th-generation, family-owned HVAC engineers with 80+ years of engineering expertise
• Factory-trained at Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Electric (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Haier (China)
• Specialists in large and complex commercial projects, including retrofits and multi-tenant facilities
• Fast response across Fullerton and Orange County; also serving Los Angeles, Ventura, and Western Riverside Counties
• Health-first mindset: cleaner air for guests and staff, quieter systems, lower energy waste

Who We Serve in and around Fullerton

• BBQ, charbroil, and wood/coal concepts
• Seafood and wok-heavy kitchens
• Ghost kitchens, food halls, and shared commissaries
• Cafés, bakeries, and dessert concepts
• Breweries, hotels, campuses, and corporate dining

We understand the constraints of downtown Fullerton sites, mixed-use buildings, and close-proximity neighbors. Our designs emphasize capture efficiency, odor neutralization, and acoustic comfort to help you maintain good community relations and smooth inspections.

Maintenance that Keeps You Ahead

Odor control performance depends on maintenance. We set clear service intervals: ESP cell cleaning, prefilter swaps, carbon stage rotation, and verification of fan curves and make-up air. Plans can include monthly, quarterly, or semiannual visits based on cooking volume, with logs to support inspections. Proactive care reduces complaints, stabilizes airflow, and extends equipment life.

Smart Controls and Energy Savings

Demand-controlled kitchen ventilation modulates exhaust and make‑up air based on heat and effluent, cutting energy costs while maintaining capture and odor control. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and pressure/temperature sensors help fine-tune performance during peak and off-peak hours.
Result: cleaner air, lower utility bills, and quieter kitchens.

Compliance and Documentation

Our team designs systems to align with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 96 and UL 710, and addresses local air quality expectations (including SCAQMD considerations). We provide commissioning reports, balancing data, and maintenance documentation to support your operations and inspections.

Get Your Fullerton Odor Control Assessment

Whether you operate a neighborhood café, a high-volume BBQ spot, or a multi-vent ghost kitchen, #1 AC Guys is ready to engineer a solution that works on day one and for the long haul. As a family-owned company serving Fullerton and the wider Southern California region, we stand behind our work with data-driven design, meticulous installation, and disciplined maintenance. Let’s protect your reputation, your permits, and your guests’ experience with clean, healthy air.

Contact #1 AC Guys today to schedule a commercial restaurant odor control evaluation in Fullerton. We’ll review your current setup, model airflow and capture needs, and present a clear scope, timeline, and maintenance plan tailored to your kitchen.