1970s hood on a small old duct
Many 1970s kitchens still have the first hood. We replace it with a properly sized hood and duct.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Glen Ellyn, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Glen Ellyn homes.
- Installers working in Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Glen Ellyn
Good ventilation is mostly about the right hood on the right duct, kept clean. We put in new hoods, fix motors, controls and dampers, and clean out built-up grease in Glen Ellyn kitchens, and we'll tell you honestly when a cleaning or a repair is all it takes.
Grease dripping from the hood
Drips onto the cooktop mean grease has built up past the filters. We clean the hood interior, fan and filters.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →No hood over the range
Kitchens without ventilation collect grease on cabinets and ceilings. A new ducted hood sized for the range is the fix.
Range Hood Installation →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 →Fan stopped working
A dead fan is usually a single failed part. We test the switch, the controls and the motor before suggesting anything bigger.
Range Hood Repair →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 →Grease buildup above the stove
Grease collected in a hood is fuel right above the burners. Regular cleaning keeps that fire risk down.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Loud rattling or grinding hood
We tighten, rebalance or replace the wheel or motor to quiet a hood that has started to roar.
Range Hood Repair →Included with the install
- Diagnosis on siteWe look at the hood, the fan, the filters and where the duct goes before recommending anything.
- Hood sizing and selectionWidth, fan capacity and duct size matched to your cooktop and kitchen.
- Ductwork and exterior capsNew or upgraded ducts run as short and straight as the house allows.
- Permits and makeup airMechanical permits for new duct penetrations and makeup-air checks for high-CFM hoods.
- 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 dampersBulbs, sockets and LED modules replaced; dampers freed or replaced.
Models, parts and fittings
Ducted vs recirculatingOutdoor venting removes heat and moisture; ductless is the fallback.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount below a wall cabinet above the range.
Wall chimney hoodsHoods for range walls without cabinets above.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Inserts and linersFan units built into custom wood or plaster hood covers.
What the work looks like in Glen Ellyn homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was a smoky kitchen and a hood that barely worked. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a 1990s two-story colonial, Lombard
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lombard. 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. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
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Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen remodeling
What changed: 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.
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Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in soft white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Glen Ellyn →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 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 Glen Ellyn homeowners
Should I repair or replace my range hood?
If the hood worked well before, repairing it usually makes sense. If it never cleared smoke, replacement is better.
What type of professional installs a range hood?
It's a mix of carpentry, duct work and an electrical hookup. We do the mounting and ducting and bring in an electrician when needed.
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
At the height in the maker's instructions, often around 24 to 30 inches above the cooktop.
Do I need a permit for a new range hood?
It depends on the work; new ductwork is what usually triggers a permit.
Do I need a range hood?
If you cook regularly, yes. It keeps grease off cabinets and smoke out of the house.
Glen Ellyn contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn 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.
ZIP 60137
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Other kitchen services in Glen Ellyn
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.