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80%
Fan energy reduction
during quieter periods
50–60%
Typical average savings
across a full day
1-2
Days to install
new build or retrofit
THE PROBLEM
Traditional kitchen ventilation is designed for the worst case - and runs that way all day.
Commercial kitchen extract systems are typically designed for maximum cooking loads. But in reality, kitchens operate with highly variable demand throughout the day. Between services, during prep, and in quieter windows, traditional systems often:
Run at full speed unnecessarily
Fixed-speed systems don't respond to demand. Whether you're at full Saturday night service or mid-morning prep, the fans run the same way.
Consume excessive energy
Over long operating hours, running at full or near-full speed accounts for a significant and avoidable portion of your energy bill.
Rely on manual adjustment
Where speed controls exist, staff are expected to manage them. In practice, fans set to maximum are left there all day.
Operate on static BMS timers
Time-based schedules assume constant demand. They can't respond to what's actually happening in the kitchen right now.
How Cheetah works
Continuous, automatic control - matched to real cooking demand.
Instead of operating at fixed speeds or bulk time schedules, Cheetah ensures ventilation output matches actual load in real time. Fan speeds increase instantly when demand rises and reduce whenever demand falls — automatically, with no reliance on staff.
Intelligent sensors
Cheetah monitors cooking activity and environmental conditions within the kitchen, building a continuous picture of real demand.
Dynamic fan modulation
Based on sensor data, fan speeds are continuously adjusted. Over-ventilation during low-demand periods is eliminated.
Full capacity on demand
Full extraction is always available the moment it's required. Safety, compliance, and performance are never compromised.
BENEFITS
Energy, cost, noise, and compliance, all improved.
Significant energy reduction
Up to 80% fan energy reduction during quieter periods. Typical average savings of 50–60% across a full day's operation - often thousands of pounds annually.
Reduced noise
Lower fan speeds for extended periods reduce mechanical and aerodynamic noise - improving working conditions and comfort in adjacent areas.
No manual control needed
Once installed, Cheetah optimises ventilation automatically. Consistent performance without operational burden on kitchen teams.
Fully compliant
Supports UK Building Regulations Part F and Part L. Fail-safe operation - reverts to full speed in the event of a fault. Safety always maintained.
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Common Questions
Most installations achieve average ventilation energy reductions of 50–60%, with up to 80% savings during low-demand periods. We provide site-specific ROI calculations based on your actual operation, ensuring savings estimates are realistic and verifiable.
Yes. Cheetah is designed for both retrofit and new build. We assess your existing extract configuration and tailor the system to integrate seamlessly — whether you operate a single canopy or multiple extraction zones. In most cases it works with your existing fans, controls, and ductwork.
Cheetah is a fail-safe system. If a sensor or control component fails, the system automatically reverts to full-speed fan operation - ensuring kitchen safety, ventilation performance, and regulatory compliance are never compromised.
Most Cheetah installations are completed within one to two days. Installation is planned to minimise disruption, and scheduling is coordinated to suit your service patterns wherever possible.
Yes. Cheetah includes data logging and monitoring capability providing visibility of fan speeds, temperatures, airflow behaviour, and energy consumption — supporting performance verification, proactive maintenance, and long-term optimisation.
Yes. Cheetah supports compliance with UK Building Regulations Part F and Part L. Variable speed drives are mandatory for larger extract fans — Cheetah provides safe, efficient fan speed control, improving part-load performance while maintaining full ventilation capacity when required.
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