pre-1940 hood on a small old duct
Many pre-1940 kitchens still have the first hood. We replace it with a properly sized hood and duct.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Elgin & nearby St. Charles, Bartlett
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Elgin, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Elgin homes.
- Serving Elgin ZIP 60123, 60124, 60120, 60140
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Elgin
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 Elgin crews handle all three kinds of fix and start by figuring out which one your kitchen needs.
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
Recirculating hoods are a compromise. When a wall or roof path is possible, a ducted hood clears the kitchen far better.
Range Hood Installation →Greasy, sticky filters
When filters feel tacky, airflow drops. A deep cleaning brings metal filters back.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Hood that vents into the attic
An old hood dumping into the attic puts grease and moisture into the framing. We carry the duct through to the outdoors.
Range Hood Installation →Hood lights out
If the lights won't come on, we check the bulb type, the socket and the switch.
Range Hood Repair →Grease dripping from the hood
Grease running down from the hood is a sign of heavy buildup inside. A deep cleaning removes it.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →No hood over the range
Adding a hood means planning the duct path, the power and the mounting. We handle all of it and pull a permit when the village requires one.
Range Hood Installation →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 airMechanical permits for new duct penetrations and makeup-air checks for high-CFM hoods.
- Fan and motor repairFailed fan parts swapped so the hood moves air again.
- Lights and dampersBulbs, sockets and LED modules replaced; dampers freed or replaced.
- Deep cleaningFilters soaked, blower and hood interior degreased, charcoal filters replaced.
Models, parts and fittings
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted canopies with a chimney cover over the duct.
Install, repair or cleanGrease: clean. Broken part: repair. Wrong hood or no duct: install new.
Island hoodsWider hoods suspended from the ceiling framing.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount below a wall cabinet above the range.
Inserts and linersFan units built into custom wood or plaster hood covers.
Before and after: kitchens near Elgin
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elgin
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Gifford Park. What we started with: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: a smoky kitchen and a hood that barely worked. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterA St. Charles 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in St. Charles. What we started with: 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 St. Charles →
Before
AfterKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bartlett
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett. Before: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: a decades-old hood that barely pulled air. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Elgin
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 Elgin →
Before
AfterElgin kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in pale mint green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elgin →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 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 Elgin homeowners
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.
Do I need a permit for a new range hood?
A swap on an existing duct often doesn't. A new duct through a wall or roof often needs a mechanical permit.
What does range hood work cost?
The hood type, the duct work and the parts drive the price. We put it in writing before we start.
How often should a range hood be cleaned?
It depends on your cooking. We suggest a schedule after a first cleaning.
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
Per the installation guide; gas ranges sometimes call for a higher mount.
Elgin contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
City requires a notarized letter of intent from all licensed contractors; general contractors submit one for each licensed subcontractor. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Elgin require a licensed electrician for kitchen ventilation project?
Electrical service upgrades must be done by a licensed electrician; electrical contractors need a license from an Illinois municipality that gives a written exam, plus notarized letter of intent. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Does kitchen ventilation project need a Elgin building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building permits), City of Elgin, 150 Dexter Court, phone 847-931-6001. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Elgin?
It depends on the scope. Elgin's rule in short: No kitchen-specific rule; interior remodeling (including kitchens) uses the general Remodeling Permit Application. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building permits), City of Elgin, 150 Dexter Court.
Do you work in my part of Elgin?
Yes. Our crews work across Elgin, including Gifford Park, West Side, Downtown — ZIP 60123, 60124, 60120, 60140 — and nearby St. Charles, Bartlett, Hoffman Estates.
Working in Elgin
- A lot of Elgin kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elgin homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Spring-Douglas Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Gifford ParkWest SideDowntown
ZIP 60123ZIP 60124ZIP 60120ZIP 60140
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods nearby
Other kitchen services in Elgin
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.