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 Hoffman Estates & nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Hoffman Estates, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Hoffman Estates homes.
- Serving Hoffman Estates ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Hoffman Estates
Range hood trouble shows up in different ways: a fan that won't start, a hood that roars but barely pulls, filters that drip, or no hood at all. Our Hoffman Estates crews handle all three kinds of fix and start by figuring out which one your kitchen needs.
New range, old hood
Upgrading to a gas or pro-style range is a good time to upgrade the ventilation. The hood should cover the whole cooking surface.
Range Hood Installation →Hood that only recirculates
If your hood blows air back at you through a charcoal filter, venting it outside makes a real difference. We check the route first.
Range Hood Installation →Cold draft from the hood
A backdraft damper stuck open lets outside air drop into the kitchen. We clean or replace it.
Range Hood Repair →Hood lights out
If the lights won't come on, we check the bulb type, the socket and the switch.
Range Hood Repair →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 →Loud rattling or grinding hood
A noisy hood usually has something loose or a motor wearing out. We find the source and fix it.
Range Hood Repair →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 →What the install includes
- 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 airWe confirm village rules before a new duct or a large hood goes in.
- 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.
- Deep cleaningA full hood cleaning down to the fan and the reachable duct.
Models, parts and fittings
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount below a wall cabinet above the range.
Inserts and linersThe working part of a decorative hood.
Ducted vs recirculatingOutdoor venting removes heat and moisture; ductless is the fallback.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Install, repair or cleanGrease: clean. Broken part: repair. Wrong hood or no duct: install new.
Kitchens like yours in Hoffman Estates: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Hoffman Estates
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Hoffman Estates. What we started with: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was an old hood with greasy filters. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterA Schaumburg two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Town Square. Before: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: an old hood with greasy filters. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Hanover Park
A 1990s two-story colonial near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. Before: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was an old hood with greasy filters. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hoffman Estates
What changed: 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 Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1970s tract home, Hoffman Estates
Finished: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hoffman Estates →From the old unit to the new one
- Send photos or callShow us the hood, the label inside and what it's doing, or not doing.
- 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 workThe work is done with the kitchen protected and the hood tested afterward.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods questions from Hoffman Estates homeowners
What does range hood work cost?
Cleaning, repair and installation are priced very differently. You get it in writing after we see the hood.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Hoffman Estates?
It depends on the hood's airflow and local rules. We confirm before you choose a hood.
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.
Do I need a range hood?
If you cook regularly, yes. It keeps grease off cabinets and smoke out of the house.
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Ducted, when a duct path exists. Ductless hoods catch grease and some odor but keep heat and moisture in the kitchen.
Does kitchen ventilation project need a Hoffman Estates building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) (BS&A Online Permit Portal), phone (847) 781-2631. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Hoffman Estates contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register through a BS&A Online Contractor account (annual registration form and documents) and submit the Contractor/Design Professionals Registration Form and a Workers Compensation Affidavit. No fee stated. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Hoffman Estates?
It depends on the scope. Hoffman Estates's rule in short: Kitchen remodels go through the Residential Remodel permit: submit plans (1/4 inch scale) of existing and proposed kitchen showing plumbing fixtures, outlets, appliances and panel, plus a scope of work or contract. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits).
Do you work in my part of Hoffman Estates?
Yes. Our crews work across Hoffman Estates — ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010 — and nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Palatine.
Working in Hoffman Estates
- A lot of Hoffman Estates kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hoffman Estates homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services Department - Code Enforcement (Building Permits) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Hoffman Estates
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.