1960s hood on a small old duct
Many 1960s kitchens still have the first hood. We replace it with a properly sized hood and duct.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Addison, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Addison homes.
- Installers working in Addison ZIP 60101
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Addison
Good ventilation is mostly about the right hood on the right duct, kept clean. We put in new hoods, fix motors, controls and dampers, and clean out built-up grease in Addison kitchens, and we'll tell you honestly when a cleaning or a repair is all it takes.
Hood that only recirculates
Ductless hoods filter grease and some odor but return heat and moisture to the room. Where a duct route exists, we convert to a hood vented outdoors.
Range Hood Installation →Fan stopped working
Most fans that stop are repairable with a new switch, board or motor.
Range Hood Repair →New range, old hood
Upgrading to a gas or pro-style range is a good time to upgrade the ventilation. The hood should cover the whole cooking surface.
Range Hood Installation →Greasy, sticky filters
When filters feel tacky, airflow drops. A deep cleaning brings metal filters back.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Grease buildup above the stove
Built-up grease in the hood and duct is a hazard. Cleaning removes it before it becomes a problem.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Cold draft from the hood
Grease or a bent flap keeps the damper from sealing. We free it or install a new one.
Range Hood Repair →Hood that vents into the attic
Kitchen exhaust must end outside, never in an attic, soffit or joist space. We extend the duct to a proper wall cap or roof jack with a damper.
Range Hood Installation →Included with the install
- Hood sizing and selectionWidth, fan capacity and duct size matched to your cooktop and kitchen.
- Ductwork and exterior capsNew or upgraded ducts run as short and straight as the house allows.
- Permits and makeup airMechanical permits for new duct penetrations and makeup-air checks for high-CFM hoods.
- Hood installationNew hoods installed at the maker's mounting height and tested.
- Fan and motor repairMotors, blower wheels, switches and control boards replaced.
- Lights and dampersLight and damper repairs that stop dark cooktops and cold drafts.
- Deep cleaningA full hood cleaning down to the fan and the reachable duct.
Models, parts and fittings
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount below a wall cabinet above the range.
Install, repair or cleanClean when it's greasy, repair when a part fails, replace when it's undersized or not vented.
Wall chimney hoodsHoods for range walls without cabinets above.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Ducted vs recirculatingOutdoor venting removes heat and moisture; ductless is the fallback.
Kitchens like yours in Addison: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Addison
The site: a 1980s two-story in Addison. Before: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was an old hood with greasy filters. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Itasca
A 1990s two-story colonial near North Side, a typical kitchen for Itasca. Before: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: a smoky kitchen and a hood that barely worked. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Itasca →
Before
AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. Before: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: an old hood with greasy filters. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Addison
Finished: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1960s ranch, Addison
The same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Addison →From the old unit to the new one
- Send photos or callShow us the hood, the label inside and what it's doing, or not doing.
- Look on siteA visit to see whether cleaning, repair or replacement fits.
- Written estimateA clear written price with what's included.
- We do the workThe work is done with the kitchen protected and the hood tested afterward.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods questions from Addison homeowners
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Venting outside works better. Ductless is the option for condos or kitchens with no path out.
Should I repair or replace my range hood?
If the hood worked well before, repairing it usually makes sense. If it never cleared smoke, replacement is better.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Addison?
Possibly. High-CFM hoods can trigger a makeup-air requirement under local code. We check with the village first.
How often should a range hood be cleaned?
It depends on your cooking. We suggest a schedule after a first cleaning.
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
Residential hoods here; commercial kitchen ventilation has its own page.
What is the Addison building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building & Zoning), phone (630) 693-7530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Addison-registered contractor for kitchen ventilation project?
Addison does not require contractor registration, but trade licenses and a Letter of Intent must be submitted with each permit application. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60101
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods nearby
Other kitchen services in Addison
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.