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 Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Range Hood Installation in Glen Ellyn, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Glen Ellyn, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Installers working in Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Range hood installs we handle in Glen Ellyn
A range hood only works as well as the duct behind it. In Glen Ellyn 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.
No hood over the range at all
Adding ventilation where there was none means finding a duct path, a power source and solid blocking for the hood. We plan all three before cutting anything.
Flexible foil duct behind the old hood
If the old hood was hooked up with flexible foil, that duct comes out. Smooth metal duct moves more air and is easier to keep clean.
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.
Gas range that needs stronger ventilation
Pro-style gas ranges with high-output burners often need a larger hood and a bigger duct. We follow the range and hood makers' guidance.
Long duct run with many elbows
Run length and turns matter as much as fan size. We map the route before choosing the hood and keep the path short and smooth.
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.
Old hood that only recirculates
If your current hood has no duct and just pushes air back toward you, the fix is usually a ducted replacement with a proper exterior cap.
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 approvalsWe find out whether the village needs a mechanical permit for a new duct penetration and pull it when it does.
- 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.
- 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.
Models, parts and fittings
Duct, caps and dampersSmooth metal pipe and a damper-equipped exterior termination.
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.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods for cooktops in an island, usually wider than the cooking surface.
Wall chimney hoodsA canopy on the wall with a chimney cover hiding the duct up to the ceiling.
Before and after: kitchens near Glen Ellyn
Before
Installed
DetailRange Hood Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Glen Ellyn
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn. 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, permit and approvals, plus removing the old hood.
Before
AfterA Wheaton two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Downtown Wheaton, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. Before: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. 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. The job covered permit and approvals, removing the old hood, plus blocking and mounting.
Range Hood Installation in Wheaton →
Before
AfterA Lombard townhouse from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a townhouse from the 1990s in Lombard. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and oak flat-panel cabinets. The reason for the call: a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included permit and approvals, removing the old hood, plus electrical connection.
Range Hood Installation in Lombard →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn →How the install goes
- Photos and modelTell us what you cook on and show us the space; a model number helps.
- 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 Glen Ellyn homeowners
Ducted or ductless: which should I choose?
Ducted hoods remove the air; recirculating ones clean and return it. We go ductless only when the building rules it out.
Do I need an electrician to install a range hood?
Not when a suitable power supply is already there; we connect the hood to it. A new circuit or switch is run by an electrician.
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.
Can a range hood vent into the attic?
Never. We carry the duct through to an exterior termination.
How much does range hood installation cost?
A swap on an existing duct and a new island hood with a roof jack are very different jobs. You get a line-item estimate before work starts.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn Fire Department: glenellynfire.org. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
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.
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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.