Glendale Commercial Restaurant Odor Control

Restaurants in Glendale face unique odor challenges: mixed-use buildings, close neighbors, and evolving menus that push ventilation systems to their limits. #1 AC Guys solves these problems with an engineering-first approach, integrating grease capture, odor neutralization, and airflow balance into a single, reliable system that meets code and protects your brand.

Why #1 AC Guys

• 80+ years of combined engineering experience from a fourth-generation family team
• Specialized in complex commercial kitchens, retrofits, and multi-tenant properties
• Factory-trained at Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Electric (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Haier (China)
• Fast parts and equipment sourcing through AC PRO to reduce downtime
• Compliance-focused: NFPA 96, California Mechanical Code, LA County Public Health, and SCAQMD nuisance standards

Odor Control Technologies We Integrate

• Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP): High-efficiency grease and smoke removal to protect ducts, fans, and rooftops.
• Activated Carbon and Blended Media: Adsorbs odor molecules from diverse cuisines, with optimized residence time and media selection.
• UV/Ozone Treatment: Breaks down odor-causing compounds when properly engineered for safety and dosage.
• Demand-Control Ventilation: Modulates exhaust and supply based on load to stabilize pressure and cut energy costs.
• Makeup Air Balancing: Right-sized, tempered air that prevents backdrafts and leakage into dining and common areas.
• Duct Sealing and Pressure Control: Eliminates bypass that spreads odor to corridors and upper floors.

Glendale Codes, Permitting, and Compliance

We design to NFPA 96 and the California Mechanical Code, align with LA County Public Health requirements, and address SCAQMD nuisance expectations (e.g., Rule 402) to help prevent complaints. Our documentation supports permit submittals, and our commissioning verifies performance at real cooking loads.

Our Process

• Assess: Site survey, hood capture analysis, airflow measurement, and neighbor risk mapping.
• Engineer: Load calculations, media selection, fan curves, ESP sizing, and life-cycle cost modeling.
• Install: Clean, code-compliant work with fire-clearances, access doors, and proper condensate and electrical.
• Commission: Grease capture verification, odor walk tests, pressure balance tuning, and sound checks.
• Maintain: Filter changes, ESP cell wash, UV lamp schedules, media replacement, and performance reporting.

Results You Can Measure

Our systems are designed for measurable outcomes: lower complaint rates, cleaner rooftops, stable kitchen pressure, and consistent guest experience. We set maintenance intervals based on cuisine type and hours to maintain performance throughout the year.

AC PRO-Sourced Reliability

Project timelines matter. Our long-standing relationship with AC PRO helps ensure rapid procurement of commercial-grade components, so your kitchen stays operational with minimal disruption. When you need replacements or upgrades, we move fast.

Ideal for

• Full-service and quick-service restaurants
• Ghost kitchens and food halls
• Hotels, venues, and campus dining
• Multi-tenant and mixed-use buildings

Upgrades and Retrofits

We modernize legacy systems with higher-efficiency ESPs, improved media trains, VFDs for demand-control ventilation, and better makeup air heating/cooling integration. Retrofits often deliver quieter operation, lower energy use, and a dramatic reduction in rooftop residue.

Preventive Maintenance Plans

Odor control is not set-and-forget. We tailor PM schedules—ESP cell cleaning, media changeouts, UV lamp replacement, and hood/duct inspections—so performance stays within target. You get clear service logs for health and code audits.

Serving Glendale and Beyond

Based in Los Angeles, we serve Glendale and the wider region: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County. Whether you operate a single location or a multi-site group, we provide scalable standards and consistent results.

Get a Site Assessment

If odors are escaping to the dining room, adjacent suites, or the neighborhood—or if you’re planning a new build—schedule an assessment. #1 AC Guys will engineer a solution that keeps air clean, costs predictable, and inspectors satisfied.

Healthy air is our mission. For dependable, code-aligned restaurant odor control in Glendale, talk to the engineers at #1 AC Guys.