Restaurant & cafe HVAC in Al Rimal

Make-up air replaces the volume the hood extracts, its purpose is pressure balance not necessarily cooling. Kitchen air conditioning tackles burner heat and lowers temperature for the staff. Both may be needed, and the site survey determines which your kitchen requires.

Yes. In Jeddah's heat and humidity, fans alone are not enough during peak months. The right option depends on whether the space has an open roof or a partial enclosure and how large the area is. We assess the spot and propose suitable units after the survey.

The first step is design: we position kitchen units in airflow paths away from the grease rising off the burners. In preventive maintenance contracts we schedule pressure coil cleaning before build-up raises stress on the compressor, because early cleaning is simpler and less costly than a repair.

The decision follows a duct inspection: we look for air leaks, grease build-up inside, and sheet corrosion from Jeddah's salty air. If the structure is sound we seal joints with Foster sealants and re-insulate with Kimmco. If not, we fabricate new sections in our workshop and replace the damaged runs.

Yes, every person in the room adds heat and moisture, and this is significant in Jeddah's summer. Design therefore accounts for full occupancy load, not average attendance, and diffusers are positioned to deliver even cooling across all tables. The exact layout is confirmed after the site survey.

We design a pressure-balance system that draws air from the kitchen before it reaches the diners, and supply the hood with make-up air from a controlled source so it does not pull cold air from the guests.

We install balance dampers in the corridors and open spaces to prevent negative pressure that would pull fumes toward diners, and control hood speed to match the make-up air being supplied.

Yes, an open kitchen adds significant heat load to the system. We size the main unit based on heat from equipment, cooking and staff, and make sure the hood does not pull more cold air than is being supplied as make-up.

Doors and curtains help but reduce workflow ease and service. We prefer a balanced airflow solution that keeps staff and guests moving freely while maintaining ideal pressure and clean air throughout.