1970s hood on an old duct
Many 1970s kitchens still have the original hood on a small duct. We often replace both, so the new hood isn't held back by the old pipe.
Serving Bolingbrook & nearby Woodridge, Naperville
Range Hood Installation in Bolingbrook, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Bolingbrook, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Serving Bolingbrook ZIP 60440, 60490
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range hood installs we handle in Bolingbrook
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 Bolingbrook installers set the hood, the duct and the exterior cap as one system.
Gas range that needs stronger ventilation
Pro-style gas ranges with high-output burners often need a larger hood and a bigger duct. We follow the range and hood makers' guidance.
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.
Flexible foil duct behind the old hood
Flex duct sags, collects grease and is a poor choice for a kitchen exhaust. The new run goes in as rigid metal pipe, taped and supported.
Old hood that only recirculates
If your current hood has no duct and just pushes air back toward you, the fix is usually a ducted replacement with a proper exterior cap.
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.
Duct too small for the new hood
Many older hoods ran on a small round or rectangular duct. A stronger hood often calls for a larger duct, and squeezing it into the old one makes it loud and weak.
Hood too narrow for the cooktop
When the outer burners sit beyond the edge of the hood, much of what they produce escapes. A wider canopy captures more of the plume.
What the install includes
- Site check and sizingWe measure the cooktop, the space above it and the possible duct routes, then size the hood.
- 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 hoodWe take out the old unit and check what is behind it before the new one goes up.
- Blocking and mountingMounting points set at the height in the maker's instructions.
- Duct runRigid smooth metal duct sized to the hood outlet, joints sealed with foil tape and supported.
- Electrical connectionThe hood connected to a suitable circuit; new wiring or switches are run by an electrician.
- Recirculating setupDuctless installs get the maker's charcoal filter kit and a clear plan for replacing it.
Models, parts and fittings
Inserts and linersFan units built into a custom wood, plaster or metal hood cover.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount under a wall cabinet, with the duct running up through the cabinet or out the back.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods send air outside; recirculating hoods filter it through charcoal and return it to the room.
Internal and remote blowersMost hoods carry the fan inside; some use an inline or exterior blower to cut noise in the kitchen.
Duct, caps and dampersSmooth metal pipe and a damper-equipped exterior termination.
What the work looks like in Bolingbrook homes
Before
Installed
DetailA Bolingbrook 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story near Colonial Village. Before: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant permit and approvals, blocking and mounting, plus electrical connection.
Before
AfterWoodridge kitchen, suburban townhome: range hood installation
The site: a suburban townhome in Woodridge. Before: white appliances and oak flat-panel cabinets. The main complaint was cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included site check and sizing, removing the old hood, plus duct run.
Range Hood Installation in Woodridge →
Before
AfterRange Hood Installation in a 1980s two-story, Naperville
This one is a 1980s two-story near Downtown Naperville. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: an old hood that was loud and pulled very little air. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered duct run, electrical connection, plus recirculating setup.
Range Hood Installation in Naperville →
Before
AfterBolingbrook kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
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 Bolingbrook →
Before
AfterA Bolingbrook 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bolingbrook →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 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 Bolingbrook homeowners
Do I need an electrician to install a range hood?
Not when a suitable power supply is already there; we connect the hood to it. A new circuit or switch is run by an electrician.
What size range hood do I need?
Start with width: match or exceed the cooking surface. Then pick a fan sized for what you cook and the duct you can run.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Bolingbrook?
It depends on the fan size and the local code. We look it up for your address and plan for it when it applies.
Ducted or ductless: which should I choose?
Venting outside works better. Ductless is the fallback for condos and spots where no duct can run.
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.
Do I need a Bolingbrook-registered contractor for range hood installation?
The Village has a Contractor Registration form on its permit portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Bolingbrook building permit for range hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook, phone (630) 226-8470. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Bolingbrook?
Fire Prevention Bureau, 630/226-8540, 375 W Briarcliff Rd. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation in Bolingbrook?
It depends on the scope. Bolingbrook's rule in short: Permits are required for new construction, renovations, additions, alterations and repairs and must be obtained before work starts. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook.
Do you work in my part of Bolingbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Bolingbrook, including Westbury, Colonial Village, Heritage Creek — ZIP 60440, 60490 — and nearby Woodridge, Naperville, Lisle.
Working in Bolingbrook
- A lot of Bolingbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bolingbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
WestburyColonial VillageHeritage Creek
ZIP 60440ZIP 60490
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Other kitchen services in Bolingbrook
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.