1990s hood on a small old duct
A 1990s hood is often both weak and worn out. Replacement is usually the better investment.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Geneva & nearby Batavia, St. Charles
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Geneva, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Geneva homes.
- Installers working in Geneva ZIP 60134, 60510
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Geneva
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 Geneva crews handle all three kinds of fix and start by figuring out which one your kitchen needs.
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 →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 →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 →Hood that vents into the attic
We sometimes find hood ducts ending in a soffit cavity. That gets rerouted to a real exterior termination.
Range Hood Installation →Cold draft from the hood
A backdraft damper stuck open lets outside air drop into the kitchen. We clean or replace it.
Range Hood Repair →Fan stopped working
Most fans that stop are repairable with a new switch, board or motor.
Range Hood Repair →Loud rattling or grinding hood
A noisy hood usually has something loose or a motor wearing out. We find the source and fix it.
Range Hood Repair →What we hook up and check
- Hood sizing and selectionWidth, fan capacity and duct size matched to your cooktop and kitchen.
- 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 installationNew hoods installed at the maker's mounting height and tested.
- Fan and motor repairFailed fan parts swapped so the hood moves air again.
- Lights and dampersLight and damper repairs that stop dark cooktops and cold drafts.
- Deep cleaningA full hood cleaning down to the fan and the reachable duct.
What to pick before the install
Island hoodsWider hoods suspended from the ceiling framing.
Install, repair or cleanClean when it's greasy, repair when a part fails, replace when it's undersized or not vented.
Wall chimney hoodsHoods for range walls without cabinets above.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods vent outdoors; recirculating hoods filter through charcoal and return the air.
Inserts and linersThe working part of a decorative hood.
Before and after: kitchens near Geneva
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Installed
DetailGeneva kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
This one is a 1980s two-story in Geneva. Before: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: an old hood with greasy filters. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterBatavia kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Batavia. Before: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was an old hood with greasy filters. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Batavia →
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AfterGeneva kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Geneva →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Geneva
The same doors sprayed in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Geneva →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Geneva
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in sage green on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Geneva →From the old unit to the new one
- Send photos or callA few photos and a description usually tell us where to start.
- Look on siteWe check the hood, the fan, the filters and the duct route.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for the option you choose.
- 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 Geneva 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 you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
This section covers home kitchens. Commercial hood installation and cleaning are separate services.
Do I need a permit for a new range hood?
It depends on the work; new ductwork is what usually triggers a permit.
What type of professional installs a range hood?
Ventilation installers and remodelers, not plumbers. We handle it end to end.
What does range hood work cost?
It depends on whether it's a cleaning, a repair or a new hood with ductwork. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
Geneva contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
None: the City does not have contractor registration (contractor name, address, phone and license numbers if required go on the application). We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Geneva building department phone number?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Division (Building Division), 109 James St., phone 630-262-0280. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Geneva?
It depends on the scope. Geneva's rule in short: A building permit is required before any construction or alteration; separate Kitchen Remodel permit form exists. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Zoning Division (Building Division), 109 James St..
Do you work in my part of Geneva?
Yes. Our crews work across Geneva, including Mill Creek — ZIP 60134, 60510 — and nearby Batavia, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Geneva
- A lot of Geneva kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Geneva homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Geneva Historic District and designated Historic Landmarks? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Mill Creek
ZIP 60134ZIP 60510
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Other kitchen services in Geneva
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.