The Customer's Situation
Encik Hafiz runs a popular nasi kandar restaurant in Kota Damansara serving 200-300 customers at lunch. His previous 3.0HP wall-mounted aircond — installed directly above the wok station — died after 14 months with evaporator coils completely sealed by grease. Staff were threatening to quit over 40°C kitchen conditions.
Our Approach
We calculated the total heat load: 3 gas stoves (12,000W) + 2 deep fryers (6,000W) + body heat = ~20,000W. Far beyond what one 3.0HP unit could handle. We installed two 3.0HP Daikin ceiling cassettes away from cooking stations, with washable grease pre-filters and an upgraded exhaust system. The aircond handles the remaining heat after the exhaust removes 40-50% at source.
For guidance, see our article on installing aircond in kitchens and tips on maintaining units between services.
Results
- Kitchen temperature: 38-40°C → 27-28°C during peak
- Staff satisfaction dramatically improved
- Pre-filters catch 70% of grease — staff clean weekly
- After 6 months of bi-monthly cleaning, both units performing like new
Pricing
- 2× Daikin 3.0HP cassettes (Blue Fin): RM4,800
- Installation + ceiling work: RM1,200
- Exhaust upgrade: RM500
- Pre-filter sets: RM300
- Total: RM6,800
Issues Identified
- 40 sqm kitchen with 3 gas stoves, 2 deep fryers — extreme heat load
- Previous single 3.0HP wall unit broke after 14 months — coils clogged with grease
- Kitchen staff working in 38-40°C during lunch rush
- Undersized exhaust system
- Wall unit positioned directly above wok station
Work Completed
- Installed 2× Daikin 3.0HP ceiling cassettes positioned away from cooking stations
- Added washable mesh grease pre-filters at both intakes
- Upgraded kitchen exhaust with larger hood covering all stations
- Used corrosion-resistant Blue Fin coils
- Set up bi-monthly professional cleaning schedule
- Kitchen temperature reduced from 38-40°C to 27-28°C during peak hours
Customer Feedback
"The previous aircond lasted 14 months. These new ceiling cassettes have been running 6 months and still perform like new thanks to the pre-filters. My cooks are happier and more productive. Best investment for the restaurant this year."
— Encik Hafiz, Nasi Kandar Restaurant, Kota Damansara
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