Commercial Restaurant Odor Control in Los Angeles

In the greater Los Angeles area, restaurant ventilation is mission-critical: neighbors are close, codes are strict, and cuisines from BBQ to wok cooking generate heavy smoke and strong aromas. #1 AC Guys builds reliable odor abatement systems that integrate with your hood, duct, fan, and make-up air to eliminate nuisance smells while maintaining safe capture and comfortable dining rooms.

What We Engineer for Commercial Odor Control

• Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP) to remove grease and fine smoke at high efficiency, protecting carbon media and fans.
• Multi-stage activated carbon modules sized for airflow, residence time, and specific odor compounds (seafood, charbroil, curry, etc.).
• Complete Pollution Control Units (PCUs) combining spark arrest, prefilters, ESP, and carbon for NFPA 96 alignment.
• Right-sized exhaust fans with VFDs for quieter, energy-smart operation and consistent duct velocity.
• Make-up air units designed to balance pressure, temper outside air, and stabilize hood capture.
• Acoustical silencers and vibration isolation to meet strict urban noise limits.
• Airtight ducting, curb adapters, and roof details that survive grease and weather.

Our engineer-led team uses field measurements, duty-cycle analysis, and performance modeling to select the correct ESP cell area, carbon bed depth, and fan static pressure. The result: measurable odor reduction at the property line and fewer complaints—without sacrificing kitchen throughput.

Compliance and Documentation

We design for NFPA 96, Los Angeles Mechanical Code, and local AQMD expectations, including nuisance odor mitigation. We generate submittals, cut sheets, pressure loss calcs, and shop drawings your landlord, GC, and plan checker can sign off on. We coordinate with health department notes and fire/life safety requirements to keep your project moving.

Our Process

• Site survey and odor source profiling (appliances, fuel type, cook hours, peak loads).
• Airflow and static pressure measurement on existing systems; hood capture review.
• Solution options and ROI models (ESP + carbon PCU vs. carbon-only, fan/VFD upgrades, make-up air balancing).
• CAD/BIM drawings, permit set, and submittals.
• Installation, commissioning, and ASHRAE-style functional testing.
• Staff training, filter/ESP maintenance schedule, and handover manuals.

Speed matters in hospitality. We leverage AC PRO for rapid access to filters, fan components, housings, and controls—helping reduce lead times and downtime during retrofits and maintenance.
Our goal is simple: restore clean, healthy air fast and keep your kitchen operating at full capacity.

Maintenance and Monitoring

Odor control works best with proactive care. We set service intervals based on cuisine and hours: prefilters weekly to monthly, ESP cell cleaning monthly to quarterly, and carbon replacement per measured breakthrough. We can add differential pressure gauges, service lights, and remote alerts so you know exactly when performance shifts—before guests or neighbors notice.

Who We Serve

• Full-service restaurants, ghost kitchens, and food halls
• Korean BBQ, charcoal/wood grills, and charbroilers
• Wok-heavy and fryer-heavy lines
• Seafood, steakhouses, bakeries, coffee roasters
• Mixed-use and high-rise kitchens with sensitive neighbors

As a fourth-generation family of engineers with 80+ years of engineering expertise, #1 AC Guys is built for complex projects and tight sites. Our engineers trained at the factories of Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Elektrik (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Hier (China), bringing disciplined, manufacturer-level know-how to every installation.

Why #1 AC Guys

• Engineer-led design-build focused on measurable odor reduction
• NFPA 96/AQMD-aligned solutions and complete documentation
• ESP, carbon, PCUs, fans, and make-up air engineered as one system
• AC PRO-sourced parts and filters for faster turnarounds
• 24/7 emergency response and guaranteed follow-up

Service Area

• Los Angeles County
• Orange County
• Ventura County
• Western Riverside County

Ready to solve odor complaints and protect your brand? Schedule a site visit today. We’ll deliver a clear scope, timeline, and performance targets—so you open on time and stay compliant with clean, healthy air for staff and guests.