1990s hood on an old duct
A 1990s hood swap usually turns up a small, greasy duct and a damper that no longer closes. Those get replaced with the hood.
Serving Geneva & nearby Batavia, St. Charles
Range Hood Installation in Geneva, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Geneva, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Serving Geneva ZIP 60134, 60510
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range hood installs we handle in Geneva
A range hood only works as well as the duct behind it. In Geneva 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.
Hood that vents into the attic or soffit
Venting into a soffit or attic space only moves the problem out of sight. The exhaust has to terminate outside the building envelope.
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.
High-CFM hood and makeup air
Bigger isn't always better. Above a certain airflow, many codes call for makeup air, so we size the hood to what you actually cook.
Flexible foil duct behind the old hood
Crinkled foil duct traps grease in its ridges and slows the air. We replace it with rigid, smooth metal duct with sealed joints.
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.
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.
Island hood over a new island cooktop
Ventilating an island takes more planning than a wall hood: ceiling support, joist direction and the path out all decide where the hood can go.
Included with the install
- 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 mountingMounting points set at the height in the maker's instructions.
- Duct runA short, direct duct with as few elbows as possible.
- Wall cap or roof jackThe duct ends outside under a damper that closes when the fan is off.
- Electrical connectionThe hood connected to a suitable circuit; new wiring or switches are run by an electrician.
- Recirculating setupDuctless installs get the maker's charcoal filter kit and a clear plan for replacing it.
Options to choose from
Wall chimney hoodsA canopy on the wall with a chimney cover hiding the duct up to the ceiling.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount under a wall cabinet, with the duct running up through the cabinet or out the back.
Ducted vs recirculatingVenting outdoors removes heat and moisture; ductless filtering is the fallback when no duct path exists.
Island hoodsHoods suspended above an island, supported from the ceiling framing.
Internal and remote blowersMost hoods carry the fan inside; some use an inline or exterior blower to cut noise in the kitchen.
Before and after: kitchens near Geneva
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Geneva
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Mill Creek. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. Finished kitchen: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant site check and sizing, blocking and mounting, plus wall cap or roof jack.
Before
AfterA Batavia two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia. 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. On site this meant site check and sizing, duct run, plus electrical connection.
Range Hood Installation in Batavia →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Geneva
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 1990s two-story colonial, Geneva
What changed: 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 →Install day
- 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 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 Geneva homeowners
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Geneva?
It depends on the fan size and the local code. We look it up for your address and plan for it when it applies.
Can a range hood vent into the attic?
It shouldn't. Grease and moisture in an attic cause damage; the duct must end outside with a damper.
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
Every hood has a mounting height in its installation guide. Too high and it misses smoke; too low and it gets in the way.
Can I install a range hood myself?
A simple swap on the same duct can be DIY. When the job involves a new duct route, a roof jack or a permit, it's worth hiring it out.
Who installs a range hood: a plumber, an electrician or a contractor?
It's mostly a ventilation and carpentry job with an electrical connection. We do the mounting and ducting and bring in an electrician when new wiring is needed.
Geneva building permit for range hood installation: where do I apply?
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.
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.
Do I need historic review for range hood installation in Geneva?
Geneva has locally reviewed areas, including Geneva Historic District and designated Historic Landmarks and historic Preservation Commission review required if exterior affected. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation 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.
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Other kitchen services in Geneva
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.