1990s hood on an old duct
Original 1990s ventilation was sized for a different era of cooking. A modern hood often needs a larger duct and a new exterior cap.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Range Hood Installation in Bartlett, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Bartlett, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Serving Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range hood installs we handle in Bartlett
A range hood only works as well as the duct behind it. In Bartlett we size the hood to your cooktop, plan the shortest smooth duct path to an outside wall or the roof, mount the hood at the height its maker calls for and test the airflow before we leave.
Swapping an over-the-range microwave for a hood
An over-the-range microwave is a weak ventilator. Replacing it with an under-cabinet or chimney hood is a common install for us.
Duct too small for the new hood
Putting a powerful fan on a narrow duct mostly adds noise. We size the duct to the hood's outlet and keep it that size all the way out.
Flexible foil duct behind the old hood
Crinkled foil duct traps grease in its ridges and slows the air. We replace it with rigid, smooth metal duct with sealed joints.
Gas range that needs stronger ventilation
Cooking on gas puts more into the kitchen air than electric or induction does. A ducted hood with enough capture area and airflow is the right match.
Island hood over a new island cooktop
Ventilating an island takes more planning than a wall hood: ceiling support, joist direction and the path out all decide where the hood can go.
High-CFM hood and makeup air
Very powerful hoods can pull more air out of a tight house than leaks back in. High-CFM hoods can trigger a makeup-air requirement under local code, and we check that before you choose one.
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.
What the install includes
- Site check and sizingCooktop width, fuel type and duct path are checked before a model is chosen.
- Permit and approvalsWe find out whether the village needs a mechanical permit for a new duct penetration and pull it when it does.
- Removing the old hoodPower off, old hood disconnected and taken down, the old duct inspected or removed.
- Blocking and mountingSolid wood blocking added in the wall or ceiling so the hood is anchored to framing.
- Duct runRigid smooth metal duct sized to the hood outlet, joints sealed with foil tape and supported.
- Wall cap or roof jackExterior wall cap or roof jack with a backdraft damper, flashed and sealed against weather.
- Test and cleanupEvery fan speed and light tested, the damper checked from outside, the area cleaned up.
Options to choose from
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.
Inserts and linersThe working core of a decorative hood, ducted like any other hood.
Internal and remote blowersA remote blower moves the motor away from the cooktop for a quieter hood.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods for cooktops in an island, usually wider than the cooking surface.
Kitchens like yours in Bartlett: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailRange Hood Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bartlett
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included removing the old hood, blocking and mounting, plus wall cap or roof jack.
Before
AfterA Roselle two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. What we started with: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was an old hood that was loud and pulled very little air. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included removing the old hood, blocking and mounting, plus duct run.
Range Hood Installation in Roselle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett
Finished: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bartlett
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bartlett →From the old unit to the new one
- Photos and modelSend photos of the range wall, the old hood and the cabinet above, plus the model you like.
- Duct route and sizingWe decide where the duct can run and which hood fits that route.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate for the hood install, duct, exterior cap, wiring and any permit.
- Install and testHood mounted, ducted and wired, then every speed tested and the damper checked.
Range Hood Installation questions from Bartlett homeowners
How much does range hood installation cost?
It depends on the hood type, whether a new duct and exterior cap are needed, wiring and any permit. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Do I need a permit to install a range hood?
It depends on the work. Many villages require a permit for a new duct penetration, and we pull it when needed.
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
Every hood has a mounting height in its installation guide. Too high and it misses smoke; too low and it gets in the way.
How many CFM does my range hood need?
We size airflow to your cooktop and your duct. Buying the biggest fan made rarely helps if the duct can't carry it.
Can I install a range hood myself?
A simple swap on the same duct can be DIY. When the job involves a new duct route, a roof jack or a permit, it's worth hiring it out.
Bartlett contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be licensed by the Village of Bartlett (per trade); licensing questions via Main Office 630-837-0800. We take care of that before work starts.
Does range hood installation need a Bartlett building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services), phone 630-540-5920. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Bartlett require a licensed electrician for range hood installation?
Electrical work must be performed by a contractor registered with the Village as a licensed electrical contractor (stated in solar guide). New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation in Bartlett?
It depends on the scope. Bartlett's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether done by homeowner or contractor; Remodel is a listed permit type. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Planning & Development Services).
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- A lot of Bartlett kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bartlett homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Planning & Development Services) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Bartlett
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.