1950s hood on an old duct
Many 1950s 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 Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Range Hood Installation in Elmhurst, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Elmhurst, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Installers working in Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Range hood installs we handle in Elmhurst
A range hood only works as well as the duct behind it. In Elmhurst 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.
Custom hood cover that needs an insert
If your cabinetmaker built a decorative hood, the working part is a hood insert. We fit it, duct it outside and wire it to the switch.
Island hood over a new island cooktop
An island hood hangs in open air, so it needs a wider canopy, solid ceiling blocking and a duct route through the joists. We plan the route before the ceiling is opened.
Duct too small for the new hood
The maker's instructions list the duct size the hood needs. If the existing duct is undersized, we enlarge the run rather than reduce at the hood.
Old hood that only recirculates
A hood that blows air back into the room through a charcoal filter catches some grease but leaves heat, moisture and smoke inside. When a duct route exists, we convert it to vent outdoors.
Hood that vents into the attic or soffit
We sometimes find an old hood ending in the attic with no cap at all. The duct is carried through to the outdoors and fitted with a damper.
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.
High-CFM hood and makeup air
A big fan in a well-sealed home can backdraft a water heater or furnace flue. We confirm what your village requires and plan makeup air when it applies.
What the install includes
- Site check and sizingWe measure the cooktop, the space above it and the possible duct routes, then size the hood.
- 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 jackThe duct ends outside under a damper that closes when the fan is off.
- Recirculating setupWhere ducting outside isn't possible, a recirculating kit with charcoal filters is installed.
- Test and cleanupEvery fan speed and light tested, the damper checked from outside, the area cleaned up.
Options to choose from
Wall chimney hoodsA canopy on the wall with a chimney cover hiding the duct up to the ceiling.
Duct, caps and dampersRigid galvanized or stainless duct, wall caps and roof jacks with backdraft dampers.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods send air outside; recirculating hoods filter it through charcoal and return it to the room.
Inserts and linersThe working core of a decorative hood, ducted like any other hood.
Under-cabinet hoodsThe most common style, tucked under the upper cabinet above the range.
Kitchens like yours in Elmhurst: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailAn Elmhurst 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Elmhurst, a typical kitchen for Elmhurst. What we started with: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included removing the old hood, recirculating setup, plus test and cleanup.
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, 1980s two-story: range hood installation
A 1980s two-story in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. What we started with: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: an old hood that was loud and barely pulled any air. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered removing the old hood, duct run, plus test and cleanup.
Range Hood Installation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a suburban townhome in Lombard
The site: a suburban townhome in Lombard. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and oak flat-panel cabinets. The main complaint was cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included site check and sizing, duct run, plus wall cap or roof jack.
Range Hood Installation in Lombard →
Before
AfterAn Elmhurst 1950s ranch: before and after
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Elmhurst
What changed: 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 Elmhurst →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 sizingOn site we size the hood, pick the duct route and check permits and makeup air.
- 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 Elmhurst homeowners
Can I duct a hood outside in my Elmhurst condo?
Sometimes. It depends on the association's rules and the building's walls or shafts. We check before planning a duct.
Do I need an electrician to install a range hood?
Only if new wiring is needed. Connecting to an existing hood supply is part of our install.
How many CFM does my range hood need?
There's no one answer. Gas, pro-style burners and heavy searing push it up; induction and light cooking need less.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Elmhurst?
If the hood's rated airflow passes the local limit, makeup air may be required. We confirm the Elmhurst rules first.
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.
Elmhurst building permit for range hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building), phone 630-530-3030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation in Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60126
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Other kitchen services in Elmhurst
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.