Venting rules in a Arlington Heights condo
In condo buildings, new holes in exterior walls usually need association approval, and some buildings allow only recirculating hoods. We check the rules with you first.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Range Hood Installation in Arlington Heights, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Arlington Heights, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Serving Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range hood installs we handle in Arlington Heights
Most kitchen ventilation complaints come from the install, not the hood: a duct that is too small, a long run full of elbows, or a fan that blows grease into the cabinet above. Our Arlington Heights installers set the hood, the duct and the exterior cap as one system.
1970s hood on an old duct
A 1970s hood swap usually turns up a small, greasy duct and a damper that no longer closes. Those get replaced with the hood.
No hood over the range at all
Kitchens without a hood often have greasy upper cabinets and lingering smells. A new ducted hood, sized for the cooktop, takes care of both.
High-CFM hood and makeup air
Bigger isn't always better. Above a certain airflow, many codes call for makeup air, so we size the hood to what you actually cook.
Swapping an over-the-range microwave for a hood
Many owners trade the microwave above the range for a proper hood. The cabinet above may need trimming and the duct usually needs upgrading.
Flexible foil duct behind the old hood
If the old hood was hooked up with flexible foil, that duct comes out. Smooth metal duct moves more air and is easier to keep clean.
Long duct run with many elbows
Run length and turns matter as much as fan size. We map the route before choosing the hood and keep the path short and smooth.
Custom hood cover that needs an insert
Built-in hood covers look like cabinetry, but the insert inside still has to be sized and ducted properly. We handle that part.
What the install includes
- Permit and approvalsWe find out whether the village needs a mechanical permit for a new duct penetration and pull it when it does.
- Blocking and mountingSolid wood blocking added in the wall or ceiling so the hood is anchored to framing.
- Duct runA short, direct duct with as few elbows as possible.
- Wall cap or roof jackExterior wall cap or roof jack with a backdraft damper, flashed and sealed against weather.
- Electrical connectionPower brought to the hood and connected per the maker's instructions.
- Recirculating setupWhere ducting outside isn't possible, a recirculating kit with charcoal filters is installed.
- Test and cleanupWe run the hood, confirm the damper opens and closes, and haul away the old unit.
What to pick before the install
Island hoodsHoods suspended above an island, supported from the ceiling framing.
Inserts and linersFan units built into a custom wood, plaster or metal hood cover.
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted hoods with a tall cover, often used where there is no cabinet above the range.
Duct, caps and dampersSmooth metal pipe and a damper-equipped exterior termination.
Ducted vs recirculatingVenting outdoors removes heat and moisture; ductless filtering is the fallback when no duct path exists.
Before and after: kitchens near Arlington Heights
Before
Installed
DetailArlington Heights kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: range hood installation
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included blocking and mounting, electrical connection, plus test and cleanup.
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, townhouse from the 1990s: range hood installation
The site: a townhouse from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. Before: white appliances and oak flat-panel cabinets. The reason for the call: a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. Finished kitchen: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant wall cap or roof jack, electrical connection, plus recirculating setup.
Range Hood Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: range hood installation
A 1990s two-story colonial in Buffalo Grove, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: a decades-old hood that blew grease back into the room. Finished kitchen: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included wall cap or roof jack, recirculating setup, plus test and cleanup.
Range Hood Installation in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Arlington Heights
What changed: 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 Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterAn Arlington Heights 1960s ranch: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Arlington Heights →How the install goes
- Photos and modelTell us what you cook on and show us the space; a model number helps.
- Duct route and sizingWe decide where the duct can run and which hood fits that route.
- Written estimateA clear written price with duct and electrical work listed separately.
- Install and testHood mounted, ducted and wired, then every speed tested and the damper checked.
Range Hood Installation questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Do I need an electrician to install a range hood?
If power is already at the hood location, no. If it isn't, an electrician adds it before we hang the hood.
Can I duct a hood outside in my Arlington Heights condo?
Many condo boards must approve any exterior penetration. If it's not allowed, a recirculating hood is the option.
Can I install a range hood myself?
Some do. The hard parts are cutting through the exterior, sealing the cap and sizing the duct, and those are the parts that cause leaks and weak airflow.
How much does range hood installation cost?
Duct length, wall or roof penetration, electrical work and the hood style drive the price. We put it in writing after we see the kitchen.
How many CFM does my range hood need?
There's no one answer. Gas, pro-style burners and heavy searing push it up; induction and light cooking need less.
Does Arlington Heights require a licensed electrician for range hood installation?
Electrical permit application must include a copy of the electrical license. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do Arlington Heights condo associations need to approve range hood installation?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Arlington Heights building permit for range hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Life Safety Department, phone (847) 368-5560. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Arlington Heights contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
Range Hood RepairFans, motors, switches, lights and rattles on kitchen range hoods.
Oven, Range & Cooktop InstallationGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops, safely connected.
Kitchen Electrical WorkNew circuits and outlets for kitchen appliances.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.