1970s hood on an old duct
Many 1970s kitchens still have the original hood on a small duct. We often replace both, so the new hood isn't held back by the old pipe.
Serving Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Range Hood Installation in Hanover Park, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Hanover Park, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Installers working in Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Range hood installs we handle in Hanover Park
Most kitchen ventilation complaints come from the install, not the hood: a duct that is too small, a long run full of elbows, or a fan that blows grease into the cabinet above. Our Hanover Park installers set the hood, the duct and the exterior cap as one system.
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.
Swapping an over-the-range microwave for a hood
Microwave vents capture far less than a real hood. We remove the microwave, check the duct and install a hood that fits the space.
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
An island hood hangs in open air, so it needs a wider canopy, solid ceiling blocking and a duct route through the joists. We plan the route before the ceiling is opened.
Hood too narrow for the cooktop
A hood narrower than the burners lets smoke roll past its edges. We usually match the cooktop width at a minimum, and go wider over gas or pro-style ranges.
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.
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.
Included with the install
- 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 mountingSolid wood blocking added in the wall or ceiling so the hood is anchored to framing.
- Wall cap or roof jackThe duct ends outside under a damper that closes when the fan is off.
- Electrical connectionPower brought to the hood and connected per the maker's instructions.
- Recirculating setupDuctless installs get the maker's charcoal filter kit and a clear plan for replacing it.
- Test and cleanupEvery fan speed and light tested, the damper checked from outside, the area cleaned up.
Options to choose from
Internal and remote blowersMost hoods carry the fan inside; some use an inline or exterior blower to cut noise in the kitchen.
Island hoodsHoods suspended above an island, supported from the ceiling framing.
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted hoods with a tall cover, often used where there is no cabinet above the range.
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.
Before and after: kitchens near Hanover Park
Before
Installed
DetailA Hanover Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. Before: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. Finished kitchen: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included blocking and mounting, wall cap or roof jack, plus electrical connection.
Before
AfterRange Hood Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Roselle
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Roselle. Before: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. 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 Roselle →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1970s tract home, Hanover Park
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hanover Park
Finished: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hanover Park →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 Hanover Park homeowners
Can I install a range hood myself?
Swapping a like-for-like under-cabinet hood is a manageable DIY for some people. New ducts, roof or wall penetrations and new wiring are where a pro saves trouble.
What size range hood do I need?
Start with width: match or exceed the cooking surface. Then pick a fan sized for what you cook and the duct you can run.
Do I need a permit to install a range hood?
A straight swap on an existing duct often doesn't. A new duct through a wall or roof often needs a mechanical permit; we check with the village.
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.
Can I duct a hood outside in my Hanover Park condo?
Sometimes. It depends on the association's rules and the building's walls or shafts. We check before planning a duct.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Hanover Park?
Fire Prevention Bureau, Hanover Park Fire Department, 2121 W Lake St, 630-823-5600. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Do I need a Hanover Park-registered contractor for range hood installation?
All contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a building permit is issued; apply via Inspectional Services. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need historic review for range hood installation in Hanover Park?
Hanover Park has locally reviewed areas, including historic Commission protects heritage buildings/sites and no specific districts named. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
Does range hood installation need a Hanover Park building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Inspectional Services Division (Hanover Park Fire Department), phone 630-823-5860. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
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Other kitchen services in Hanover Park
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.