pre-1940 hood on a small old duct
A pre-1940 hood is often both weak and worn out. Replacement is usually the better investment.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Highland Park, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Highland Park homes.
- Installers working in Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Highland Park
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 Highland Park kitchens, and we'll tell you honestly when a cleaning or a repair is all it takes.
New range, old hood
A wider or more powerful range often outgrows the old hood. We match the new hood to the cooktop width and the burners.
Range Hood Installation →Hood that vents into the attic
An old hood dumping into the attic puts grease and moisture into the framing. We carry the duct through to the outdoors.
Range Hood Installation →Fan stopped working
When the fan quits but the light still works, the switch, control board or motor is usually at fault. We diagnose and replace the part.
Range Hood Repair →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 →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 →Cold draft from the hood
Grease or a bent flap keeps the damper from sealing. We free it or install a new one.
Range Hood Repair →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 →Included with the install
- Diagnosis on siteA visit to decide whether the hood needs cleaning, repair or replacement.
- Hood sizing and selectionWidth, fan capacity and duct size matched to your cooktop and kitchen.
- Permits and makeup airMechanical permits for new duct penetrations and makeup-air checks for high-CFM hoods.
- Hood installationUnder-cabinet, chimney, island and insert hoods mounted, ducted and wired.
- 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.
- Deep cleaningA full hood cleaning down to the fan and the reachable duct.
Options to choose from
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Install, repair or cleanClean when it's greasy, repair when a part fails, replace when it's undersized or not vented.
Wall chimney hoodsHoods for range walls without cabinets above.
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.
Kitchens like yours in Highland Park: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Highland Park
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near St. John's. 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. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Techny. What we started with: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. 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
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Highland Park
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 Highland Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Highland Park
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Highland Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Highland Park
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in creamy white uppers and navy lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Highland Park →Install day
- Send photos or callA few photos and a description usually tell us where to start.
- 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 Highland Park homeowners
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.
What does range hood work cost?
The hood type, the duct work and the parts drive the price. We put it in writing before we start.
How often should a range hood be cleaned?
Filters often, the full hood periodically, depending on how much you fry and sear.
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
Residential hoods here; commercial kitchen ventilation has its own page.
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Ducted removes the air; ductless cleans and returns it. We recommend ducted wherever possible.
Do I need a Highland Park-registered contractor for kitchen ventilation project?
The City publishes contractor requirements on its Building Division page (new building codes effective March 1, 2026). We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park 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.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
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Other kitchen services in Highland Park
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.