2000s hood on a small old duct
Many 2000s kitchens still have the first hood. We replace it with a properly sized hood and duct.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Glenview, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Glenview homes.
- Installers working in Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Glenview
A kitchen that stays smoky, smells of last night's dinner or leaves grease on the upper cabinets has a ventilation problem. In Glenview we install new hoods with proper ductwork, repair the ones that stopped working and deep-clean the ones choked with grease.
Hood lights out
If the lights won't come on, we check the bulb type, the socket and the switch.
Range Hood Repair →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 →No hood over the range
If your stove sits under bare cabinets, we can install a hood and a new duct to the outside.
Range Hood Installation →Hood that only recirculates
Ductless hoods filter grease and some odor but return heat and moisture to the room. Where a duct route exists, we convert to a hood vented outdoors.
Range Hood Installation →Greasy, sticky filters
Filters coated in brown grease choke the fan. We degrease them or replace damaged ones.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Grease dripping from the hood
If brown drops fall on the stove, the hood needs a full degreasing, not just a filter wash.
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 →What we hook up and check
- Diagnosis on siteWe look at the hood, the fan, the filters and where the duct goes before recommending anything.
- Ductwork and exterior capsRigid smooth metal duct to a wall cap or roof jack with a backdraft damper.
- 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 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
Inserts and linersFan units built into custom wood or plaster hood covers.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods vent outdoors; recirculating hoods filter through charcoal and return the air.
Install, repair or cleanGrease: clean. Broken part: repair. Wrong hood or no duct: install new.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount below a wall cabinet above the range.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods before and after — Glenview homes
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a 1980s two-story, Glenview
The site: a 1980s two-story near The Park. Before: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was a smoky kitchen and a hood that barely worked. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
This one is a 1980s two-story near Techny. What we started with: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was an old hood with greasy filters. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Northbrook →
Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview →
Before
AfterA Glenview 1960s ranch: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glenview →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a 1960s ranch, Glenview
New five-piece shaker doors in soft white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Glenview →How the install goes
- Send photos or callShow us the hood, the label inside and what it's doing, or not doing.
- Look on siteA visit to see whether cleaning, repair or replacement fits.
- 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 Glenview homeowners
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
Residential hoods here; commercial kitchen ventilation has its own page.
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Venting outside works better. Ductless is the option for condos or kitchens with no path out.
What type of professional installs a range hood?
A contractor who handles mounting and ductwork, with an electrician for any new circuit. That's what our crews do.
How often should a range hood be cleaned?
Wash the filters regularly and have the hood deep-cleaned when grease builds up or the fan slows.
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 Glenview-registered contractor for kitchen ventilation project?
General and demolition contractors register with the Village: $50 fee, $25,000 bond, certificate of insurance and workers comp proof. Unlisted contractor types need no registration. We take care of that before work starts.
What does Glenview ask for on electrical work?
Electricians register with the Village by submitting a copy of their license; no fee or bond listed. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Glenview building permit for kitchen ventilation project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center), phone (847) 904-4330. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Glenview?
It depends on the scope. Glenview's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling/altering a structure, changing the number or location of plumbing fixtures or piping, and new electrical work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center).
Do you work in my part of Glenview?
Yes. Our crews work across Glenview, including The Park, The Glen, The Grove — ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062 — and nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines.
Working in Glenview
- A lot of Glenview kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glenview homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The ParkThe GlenThe Grove
ZIP 60025ZIP 60026ZIP 60062
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Other kitchen services in Glenview
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.