What are Mechanical Services?

High-volume commercial kitchens often experience equipment failures and maintenance challenges. Melink’s Mechanical Services—expert solutions for repairing, maintaining, and optimizing HVAC and kitchen systems—help reduce downtime and prevent deferred maintenance. When paired with Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system, these services not only extend equipment life but also maximize energy savings and return on investment.

Uncovering Issues through Mechanical Services

Melink’s Intelli-Hood team will conduct a thorough on-site survey to assess your commercial kitchen’s ventilation system. Our experts provide insightful, data-driven recommendations and outline a clear execution plan tailored to your facility. During these surveys, we often uncover common issues such as excessive fan runtimes, lack of demand control, and outdated controls—all of which can lead to unnecessary energy costs and reduced system efficiency.

Below are some common issues discovered through Melink’s Mechanical Services.

Common Issues

• Power loss and tripped breakers
• Reduced airflow and ventilation
• Equipment downtime and malfunctions
• Negative pressure in the kitchen
• Poor ventilation
• Increased energy consumption
• Humidity issues
• Increased maintenance and operational costs
• Health code violations and Fire Hazards
• Doors slamming or getting stuck
• Atmosphere complaints