1990s hood on a small old duct
Many 1990s kitchens still have the first hood. We replace it with a properly sized hood and duct.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Aurora, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Aurora homes.
- Installers working in Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Aurora
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 Aurora kitchens, and we'll tell you honestly when a cleaning or a repair is all it takes.
Grease buildup above the stove
Grease collected in a hood is fuel right above the burners. Regular cleaning keeps that fire risk down.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Loud rattling or grinding hood
A noisy hood usually has something loose or a motor wearing out. We find the source and fix it.
Range Hood Repair →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 →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 →No hood over the range
If your stove sits under bare cabinets, we can install a hood and a new duct to the outside.
Range Hood Installation →Grease dripping from the hood
If brown drops fall on the stove, the hood needs a full degreasing, not just a filter wash.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →New range, old hood
A wider or more powerful range often outgrows the old hood. We match the new hood to the cooktop width and the burners.
Range Hood Installation →What we hook up and check
- Diagnosis on siteWe look at the hood, the fan, the filters and where the duct goes before recommending anything.
- Hood sizing and selectionWidth, fan capacity and duct size matched to your cooktop and kitchen.
- Ductwork and exterior capsRigid smooth metal duct to a wall cap or roof jack with a backdraft damper.
- Permits and makeup airWe confirm village rules before a new duct or a large hood goes in.
- Hood installationUnder-cabinet, chimney, island and insert hoods mounted, ducted and wired.
- Fan and motor repairFailed fan parts swapped so the hood moves air again.
- Deep cleaningFilters soaked, blower and hood interior degreased, charcoal filters replaced.
Options to choose from
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted canopies with a chimney cover over the duct.
Inserts and linersThe working part of a decorative hood.
Install, repair or cleanClean when it's greasy, repair when a part fails, replace when it's undersized or not vented.
Island hoodsWider hoods suspended from the ceiling framing.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods vent outdoors; recirculating hoods filter through charcoal and return the air.
What the work looks like in Aurora homes
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a 1980s two-story, Aurora
This one is a 1980s two-story near West Side. Before: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: an old hood with greasy filters. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia. Before: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: an old hood with greasy filters. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Batavia →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Aurora
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Aurora →
Before
AfterAn Aurora two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
New five-piece shaker doors in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Aurora →From the old unit to the new one
- Send photos or callA few photos and a description usually tell us where to start.
- Look on siteA visit to see whether cleaning, repair or replacement fits.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for the option you choose.
- We do the workCleaning and most repairs are done in one visit; new hoods are scheduled once the hood and any permit are in.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods questions from Aurora homeowners
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
Per the installation guide; gas ranges sometimes call for a higher mount.
What type of professional installs a range hood?
Ventilation installers and remodelers, not plumbers. We handle it end to end.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Aurora?
If the hood is large enough, makeup air may be required. We look up the Aurora rules for your address.
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
We cover commercial hoods as a separate service.
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Ducted, when a duct path exists. Ductless hoods catch grease and some odor but keep heat and moisture in the kitchen.
Aurora building permit for kitchen ventilation project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora, phone (630) 256-3130. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Aurora contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be registered/licensed with the City (application, required testing if applicable, proof of insurance naming the City as additional insured). Homeowners may act as own contractor if owner-occupied 6+ months with a Homeowner Liability Waiver. We take care of that before work starts.
What does Aurora ask for on electrical work?
City tests electrical contractors (ICC Standard Residential/Master Electrician accepted in lieu of testing). Electrical work over $500 requires a licensed Electrical Contractor, even for owner-occupants. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Aurora?
It depends on the scope. Aurora's rule in short: Interior remodels, structural changes and interior plumbing always need a permit; electrical/mechanical may. We handle the permit when one is needed with Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- A lot of Aurora kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Aurora homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Near EastsideTannerRiddle HighlandsPalace StreetWest SideFar East Side
ZIP 60506ZIP 60502ZIP 60505ZIP 60504ZIP 60503
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Other kitchen services in Aurora
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.