HVAC Equipment

Mechanical Ventilation

Mechanical ventilation uses fans and ductwork to move air through a building in a controlled way — supplying fresh air, extracting stale or contaminated air, or both — where natural ventilation alone can't meet air quality, code or comfort requirements. Frosten designs and installs ventilation systems for offices, basements, kitchens and industrial spaces across Kenya.

Key Features

Balanced Supply/Extract Design

Matched airflow rates maintain correct building pressure and air quality.

Variable Speed Fans

Speed control matches ventilation rate to occupancy or demand.

Ducted Distribution

Delivers or removes air precisely where needed across multiple zones.

Low Noise Fan Selection

Fan sizing and mounting selected to meet noise criteria for occupied spaces.

Heat Recovery Options

Recovers energy from extract air to precondition incoming fresh air.

Benefits

  • Maintains healthy indoor air quality where natural ventilation is insufficient
  • Removes heat, odours and contaminants at source in kitchens and industrial areas
  • Supports code compliance for occupied basement and enclosed spaces
  • Heat recovery options reduce the energy cost of fresh air conditioning

Typical Applications

  • Basements & Parking
  • Kitchens
  • Offices
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Laboratories
  • Meeting & Conference Rooms

Available Capacities

  • Sized to room volume and required air changes per hour (ACH)
  • Small room extract: 100–500 m³/hr
  • Large facility systems: 5,000+ m³/hr

Optional Accessories

  • Heat recovery ventilation units
  • CO2/demand-controlled ventilation sensors
  • Fire/smoke dampers for code compliance
  • Duct silencers for noise-sensitive areas
  • Variable speed fan controllers

Brands We Supply

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Installation Options

  • Ductwork designed to required air-change rates per space type
  • Fan selection based on static pressure and noise criteria
  • Fire and smoke damper integration where required by code
  • Commissioning with airflow measurement and balancing

Ventilating a commercial kitchen specifically? See our kitchen extraction & ventilation guide.

Preventive Maintenance

  • Fan and motor inspection every 6 months
  • Duct and grille cleaning annually, more frequently in kitchens
  • Filter replacement per system type and usage
  • Damper and control system function test annually

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty of 1–2 years on fan and control equipment; Frosten workmanship warranty on ductwork and installation.

Industries Served

  • Offices & Corporate
  • Hospitality
  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Real Estate & Construction

Why Choose Frosten

Professional Installation

100% in-house delivery, no subcontractors, from design through commissioning.

Preventive Maintenance

Documented maintenance plans sized to your equipment and site.

Genuine Spare Parts

Parts sourced through authorised brand channels, not grey-market substitutes.

Qualified Technicians

Trained, accountable in-house engineers, the same team from survey to aftercare.

Fast Response

24/7 breakdown response across our service footprint.

Warranty Support

Manufacturer warranty backed by Frosten's own workmanship guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a space needs mechanical ventilation?

If a room is enclosed, below grade, has high occupancy, or generates heat/odours/contaminants that natural ventilation can't clear, mechanical ventilation is generally required; we assess this against required air-change rates during design.

Can ventilation be added to an existing building?

Yes, retrofits are common; the main constraints are available ceiling void or riser space for ductwork and a route for fresh air intake and extract discharge.

Interested in Mechanical Ventilation? Get a free quotation.