Automate.

Put energy savings on high. Intelli-Hood® patented HVAC kitchen hood controls use optic and smart temperature sensors to monitor the level of cooking activity and automatically adjust your fans to operate at full speed only when your kitchen does.

Automate.

Put energy savings on high. Intelli-Hood® patented HVAC kitchen hood controls use optic and smart temperature sensors to monitor the level of cooking activity and automatically adjust your fans to operate at full speed only when your kitchen does.

Automate.

See why Intelli-Hood® is the DCKV Leader

Put energy savings on high. Intelli-Hood® patented HVAC kitchen hood controls use optic and smart temperature sensors to monitor the level of cooking activity and automatically adjust your fans to operate at full speed only when your kitchen does.

Tell us how many hoods your organization operates and we’ll tell you how much our Intelli-Hood DCKV technology can save you.

Designed to Serve You.

View the main components of the Intelli-Hood® demand control kitchen ventilation system and how our unique design maximizes kitchen energy efficiency.

Now’s not the time to put energy efficiency on the backburner.

Without the Intelli-Hood® demand control kitchen ventilation (DCKV) system, your kitchen is wasting energy, conditioned air and money. A self-learning system, Intelli-Hood® optic and temperature sensors monitor the level of cooking activity, sensing when you’re slow and continually adjusting. Why run fans at 100% speed when your kitchen isn’t? Slow down exhaust and speed up savings.

  • Save up to 66%-78% on fan energy
  • Save 30%-40% on conditioned air
  • Pays for itself in 1-3 years
  • Release fewer carbon gases into the atmosphere
  • Works with new or existing commercial hood systems

Why Intelli-Hood®?

For 30 years, Melink has engineered smart solutions that help energy managers like you reach clean energy goals while reducing kitchen operating costs.

  • Highest Energy Efficiency

    Over 25,000 GWh saved year to date.

  • Autonomous & Self-Learning

    Dual sensing solution learns and automatically controls your fan speeds.

  • Hood Agnostic

    Works on any manufacturer’s hood, new or existing.

  • Improves Kitchen Environment

    Captures and contains effluent, smells, and other cooking by-products.

  • Enhances Fire Safety

    Alerts you when the exhaust air temperature is too high.

  • Ongoing Support

    Melink offers 24/7 staff support, a global technician network, and preventative maintenance and monitoring.

Case Studies

Get the most from your commercial kitchen
with Intelli-Hood®.

Access resources to understand and troubleshoot Melink’s demand control kitchen ventilation system.

How the Intelli-Hood® Temperature + Optic Sensor DCKV System Stacks Up

Damper-Based Controls Temp-Only Controls Melink Temperature + Optic Sensor Controls
Detects temperature, smoke and vapors
Minimal moving parts
No damper clogging risk
Maximum energy savings
UL Listed for any manufacturer's hood
Requires additional cleaning / extra components
Cash and Energy Savings $$ $ $$$
Track Record 10+ Years 15+ Years 30+ Years

Being global makes a world of difference.

Intelli-Hood’s global presence means we can quickly respond to customer needs no matter the location. Our regional and local expertise gives us a true understanding of customer operations and allows us to build strong relationships with every customer.

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