College Park, MD
HVAC & Make-Up Air in College Park
Professional hvac & make-up air for restaurants and commercial kitchens in College Park, MD. NFPA 96 compliant. Free estimates. 24/7 emergency service.
Typical dispatch under 60 minutes from our Sterling HQ.
How It Works
Our hvac & make-up air process for College Park kitchens
Walkthrough
Make-up air unit, exhaust fan, and HVAC system evaluated. Pressure balance and airflow measured.
Filter replacement
Make-up air filters and return-air filters replaced — typically quarterly for moderate-volume kitchens.
Coil cleaning
Evaporator and condenser coils cleaned to restore heat-exchange efficiency lost to grease and dust.
Belt & motor service
Belt drives tensioned, bearings lubricated, motor electrical connections tightened, no-slip operation verified.
Refrigerant check
Refrigerant charge measured, leaks tested, system pressures verified within manufacturer specification.
Make-up air balance
Exhaust and make-up air balanced so doors close cleanly, the kitchen is not under negative pressure, and dining-room temperatures stay stable.
Documentation
Service report with measured values, photos, and any recommended repairs — useful for warranty and future audits.
HVAC & Make-Up Air in College Park
Professional HVAC & Make-Up Air for College Park businesses
Qwick Services and Solutions provides expert hvac & make-up air in College Park, MD. Our certified technicians serve restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens throughout College Park with reliable, code-compliant service.
Local Compliance: Prince Georges County Fire/EMS Department (PGFD)
Why Qwick for HVAC & Make-Up Air?
- NFPA 96 compliant — every job
- Free on-site estimates
- Nights, weekends & holidays available
- Fully insured and certified technicians
- Serving all of College Park, MD
Part of
Prince George County, MD
Areas We Cover
HVAC & Make-Up Air across College Park
Route 1 / UMD Campus Edge
Student-driven restaurant corridor with late-night pizza, wings, and Asian food serving 40,000 UMD students.
College Park Metro / Riverdale
Growing restaurant development near the Metro station with new fast-casual and full-service concepts.
UMD Campus Dining
Multiple university dining halls and campus food service operations requiring institutional compliance documentation.
Berwyn / Lakeland
Neighborhood restaurants and cafes in the residential areas adjacent to campus.
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FAQ
HVAC & Make-Up Air in College Park — FAQ
Do you adjust cleaning frequency for UMD's academic calendar?
Yes. Route 1 restaurants surge during fall and spring semesters when 40,000+ University of Maryland students are on campus, then drop significantly during summer and winter breaks. We build semester-aware maintenance plans that increase frequency during busy periods and reduce it when campus is quiet — saving operators money during slow months.
Can you service University of Maryland campus dining halls?
Yes. We provide institutional-grade hood cleaning and compliance documentation for UMD food service operations. Our reports include the detailed service records, NFPA 96 references, and photography that university risk management teams and food service contractors require for federal and state compliance audits.
Do you serve the late-night pizza, wings, and Korean fried chicken spots on Route 1?
Yes. The Route 1 student-driven corridor — late-night pizza, wings, Korean fried chicken, bubble tea cafes — is core to our College Park service. These high-grease late-night kitchens benefit from monthly cleaning during the academic year and quarterly during summer breaks.
Do you handle late-night Route 1 restaurants that serve until 2-3 AM?
Yes. College Park's late-night restaurant culture means many kitchens don't close until 2-3 AM during the school year. We schedule cleanings for the brief window between closing and morning prep, working efficiently in compressed timeframes.
Do you serve restaurants near the College Park Metro and the Riverdale area?
Yes. The growing restaurant development near the College Park Metro station and the adjacent Riverdale restaurant cluster are part of our standard service route. We provide pre-opening certifications for new buildouts and ongoing maintenance for the wave of new fast-casual and full-service openings.
What fire codes apply to College Park commercial kitchens?
College Park falls under Prince George's County jurisdiction. The PG County Fire/EMS Department enforces NFPA 96, and the county health department cross-checks cleaning records during food establishment inspections. WSSC Water grease interceptor compliance is also required for all food service establishments.
Do you offer student-area restaurant pricing for College Park?
We run combined service routes through College Park, Hyattsville, and Greenbelt that allow us to offer competitive pricing for Route 1 corridor restaurants. Our efficiency-based approach keeps costs reasonable for the student-area operators who serve this price-sensitive market.
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