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In the fast-paced world of food service, managing heat in the kitchen can be one of the biggest challenges. Excess heat not only affects energy consumption but also impacts staff comfort and retention. Recognizing this, XLT developed an innovative ventilation system designed to reduce heat spillage, lower energy costs, and improve kitchen conditions.
This breakthrough has made XLT a leader not just in conveyor impingement ovens, but also in kitchen efficiency solutions.
The Challenge: Heat in the Kitchen
As Jim Silcox of XLT explains, heat was a top complaint from pizzeria operators. Traditional ventilation systems, which use open-cap hoods, often fail to contain heat effectively. Air conditioners, make tables, and other equipment cycle more frequently, struggling to maintain a cool environment. This inefficiency drives up energy costs and creates a less-than-ideal workspace for employees.
The XLT Solution: Capture and Contain Ventilation System
In response to this challenge, XLT engineered a revolutionary capture and contain ventilation system. This innovation works by shielding the oven from the rest of the kitchen, minimizing heat spillage and stabilizing the environment. Here’s how it transforms kitchens:
- Reduced Airflow Requirements: By containing the heat, XLT’s system reduces cubic feet per minute (CFM) airflow by 30–60%. This directly decreases the workload on air conditioners and other cooling equipment.
- Energy Efficiency: Lower CFMs translate to significant energy savings. Over 10 years, businesses using XLT’s ventilation system with conveyorized impingement ovens can save from $20,000 to $50,000 on electricity alone, depending on the size and scope of the operation.
- Improved Workplace Comfort: Cooler kitchens lead to happier employees, reducing turnover and saving on training costs. As Jim puts it, “Nobody wants to work in a hot kitchen.”
Bottom Line Benefits
XLT’s ventilation system isn’t just about comfort—it’s about profitability. Lower heat levels mean less cycling for air conditioners, refrigerators, and make tables, reducing wear and extending equipment life. For a pizzeria using two or three conveyor pizza ovens, these savings quickly add up.
Beyond energy efficiency, the improved working conditions foster employee retention. High turnover rates often stem from uncomfortable environments, but a cooler kitchen can help keep experienced staff in place, protecting your investment in training and expertise.
Smart Solutions for Every Kitchen
At XLT, innovation is about more than ovens—it’s about creating holistic solutions for better kitchens. Whether it’s our industry-leading XLT Hood or our advanced conveyor impingement ovens, every product is designed with quality, efficiency and ease of use in mind. By addressing heat management, we’re helping restaurant operators lower costs, improve operations, and create spaces where employees thrive.
If you’re ready to transform your kitchen, contact XLT today – sales@xltovens.com or (316) 943-2751 – to learn more about our ventilation systems and conveyor ovens. Discover how we can help you reduce heat, save energy, and build a more efficient business.
