April 26, 2025
Filtration ROI: How to Justify Your Kitchen Extract Upgrade
Use energy, cleaning and risk reduction to build a credible ROI for kitchen extract upgrades — especially when moving to ESP + carbon (+ ozone if needed).
Filtration ROI: How to Justify Your Kitchen Extract Upgrade
Upgrading filtration isn’t just a hygiene exercise — it’s a financial decision. When you move to ESP + carbon (and ozone where needed), " "you can reduce energy, cleaning and complaint‑related downtime. Here’s a simple way to quantify the return.
Where the savings come from
Energy: ESP has inherently low ΔP compared with dense mechanical filters; the fan does less work.
Cleaning: Effective particulate control keeps ducts cleaner for longer under TR19 regimes.
Complaints/downtime: Better odour control reduces enforcement risk and lost trading hours.
A quick ROI model
Baseline current costs — fan energy (kWh), duct cleaning frequency, odour call‑outs, emergency visits.
Model new ΔP and maintenance intervals with ESP + carbon (+ ozone if required).
Add a reasonable risk reduction value for fewer complaints and disruptions.
Making the brief watertight
State the required performance outcomes (capture efficiency, odour at boundary) rather than brand names.
Include commissioning evidence: airflow, ΔP, interlocks, leakage checks.
Attach a maintenance plan and logs to keep results steady over time.
Tell the full story
Pair the numbers with practical benefits: cleaner canopies and ducts, happier neighbours, and fewer Friday‑night emergencies. "
"For help with a tailored business case, try our ROI calculator or ask for a "
"free odour assessment.
