1970s hood on an old duct
Original 1970s ventilation was sized for a different era of cooking. A modern hood often needs a larger duct and a new exterior cap.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Range Hood Installation in Elk Grove Village, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Elk Grove Village, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Serving Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range hood installs we handle in Elk Grove Village
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 Elk Grove Village installers set the hood, the duct and the exterior cap as one system.
Long duct run with many elbows
Every elbow and every foot of duct cuts airflow. We plan the most direct route to the outside and use as few turns as the framing allows.
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.
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.
Island hood over a new island cooktop
Island cooktops lose smoke to cross drafts. We mount a ceiling hood sized for the cooktop and run the duct across or between the joists to the outside.
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.
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.
Swapping an over-the-range microwave for a hood
Microwave vents capture far less than a real hood. We remove the microwave, check the duct and install a hood that fits the space.
Included with the install
- Site check and sizingWe measure the cooktop, the space above it and the possible duct routes, then size the hood.
- Permit and approvalsPermits, condo approvals and any makeup-air requirement are confirmed up front.
- 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.
- Electrical connectionThe hood connected to a suitable circuit; new wiring or switches are run by an electrician.
- Recirculating setupWhere ducting outside isn't possible, a recirculating kit with charcoal filters is installed.
- Test and cleanupWe run the hood, confirm the damper opens and closes, and haul away the old unit.
Models, parts and fittings
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted hoods with a tall cover, often used where there is no cabinet above the range.
Inserts and linersThe working core of a decorative hood, ducted like any other hood.
Island hoodsHoods suspended above an island, supported from the ceiling framing.
Internal and remote blowersA remote blower moves the motor away from the cooktop for a quieter hood.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods send air outside; recirculating hoods filter it through charcoal and return it to the room.
Range Hood Installation before and after — Elk Grove Village homes
Before
Installed
DetailRange Hood Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Elk Grove Village
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Elk Grove Village. Before: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered site check and sizing, blocking and mounting, plus duct run.
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story near Nordic Park. Before: 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. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant permit and approvals, blocking and mounting, plus recirculating setup.
Range Hood Installation in Itasca →
Before
AfterRange Hood Installation in a 1980s two-story, Schaumburg
The site: a 1980s two-story near Olde Schaumburg Centre. Before: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: a decades-old hood that blew grease back into the room. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included blocking and mounting, duct run, plus electrical connection.
Range Hood Installation in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village postwar Cape Cod: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village →How the install goes
- 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 Elk Grove Village homeowners
Who installs a range hood: a plumber, an electrician or a contractor?
A contractor who handles ducting and mounting is the right call. Plumbers don't usually do hoods; new circuits go to an electrician.
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
There's no single number. We mount it at the height the hood and range makers call for, adjusted for your ceiling and your height.
Can a range hood vent into the attic?
Never. We carry the duct through to an exterior termination.
How many CFM does my range hood need?
It depends on the range type, the burner output and the duct you can run. Gas ranges need more than electric, and very high CFM can trigger makeup-air rules.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Elk Grove Village?
If the hood's rated airflow passes the local limit, makeup air may be required. We confirm the Elk Grove Village rules first.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
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Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.