1980s hood on a small old duct
A 1980s hood is often both weak and worn out. Replacement is usually the better investment.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Buffalo Grove, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Buffalo Grove homes.
- Serving Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Buffalo Grove
Range hood trouble shows up in different ways: a fan that won't start, a hood that roars but barely pulls, filters that drip, or no hood at all. Our Buffalo Grove crews handle all three kinds of fix and start by figuring out which one your kitchen needs.
Greasy, sticky filters
Clogged filters are the most common reason a hood seems weak, and the easiest to fix.
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 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 →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 →Kitchen stays smoky when you cook
A hood that lets smoke roll out from under it is often undersized for the cooktop or recirculating instead of ducted. Replacement solves it.
Range Hood Installation →Fan stopped working
When the fan quits but the light still works, the switch, control board or motor is usually at fault. We diagnose and replace the part.
Range Hood Repair →Hood lights out
Dead hood lights are usually a bulb, socket or switch. We replace the right part for your hood.
Range Hood Repair →What the install includes
- Diagnosis on siteA visit to decide whether the hood needs cleaning, repair or replacement.
- Hood sizing and selectionWe help choose a hood that fits the range and the route outside.
- 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.
Models, parts and fittings
Install, repair or cleanClean when it's greasy, repair when a part fails, replace when it's undersized or not vented.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted canopies with a chimney cover over the duct.
Under-cabinet hoodsThe most common hood style in home kitchens.
Inserts and linersThe working part of a decorative hood.
Before and after: kitchens near Buffalo Grove
Before
Installed
DetailBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
A 1990s two-story colonial near The Highlands, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was an old hood with greasy filters. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
A 1980s two-story in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. 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 Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Lake Zurich
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was a decades-old hood that barely pulled air. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove
Finished: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet painting
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 Buffalo Grove →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 Buffalo Grove homeowners
Do I need a permit for a new range hood?
It depends on the work; new ductwork is what usually triggers a permit.
Should I repair or replace my range hood?
Repair when a single part has failed on a hood that vents well. Replace when it's undersized, recirculating or parts are no longer made.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Buffalo Grove?
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?
Filters often, the full hood periodically, depending on how much you fry and sear.
What type of professional installs a range hood?
A contractor who handles mounting and ductwork, with an electrician for any new circuit. That's what our crews do.
What is the Buffalo Grove building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services (BS&A Online), phone 847-459-2530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What does Buffalo Grove ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors provide a copy of current electrical registration/license; Village honors registrations from Illinois municipalities that require a written exam. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Buffalo Grove contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
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Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
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.