1970s hood on an old duct
A 1970s hood swap usually turns up a small, greasy duct and a damper that no longer closes. Those get replaced with the hood.
Serving Hoffman Estates & nearby Schaumburg, Hanover Park
Range Hood Installation in Hoffman Estates, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Hoffman Estates, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Installers working in Hoffman Estates ZIP 60192, 60169, 60120, 60010
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Range hood installs we handle in Hoffman Estates
A range hood only works as well as the duct behind it. In Hoffman Estates 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.
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.
Hood too narrow for the cooktop
When the outer burners sit beyond the edge of the hood, much of what they produce escapes. A wider canopy captures more of the plume.
High-CFM hood and makeup air
Very powerful hoods can pull more air out of a tight house than leaks back in. High-CFM hoods can trigger a makeup-air requirement under local code, and we check that before you choose one.
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.
No hood over the range at all
If your range sits under bare cabinets, we can install a new hood with a new duct, a new exterior cap and a switched circuit.
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.
Long duct run with many elbows
A duct that snakes across the ceiling to a far wall can starve even a strong fan. We look for a shorter path, sometimes straight up through the roof.
What the install includes
- Site check and sizingCooktop width, fuel type and duct path are checked before a model is chosen.
- Permit and approvalsPermits, condo approvals and any makeup-air requirement are confirmed up front.
- Blocking and mountingMounting points set at the height in the maker's instructions.
- Duct runA short, direct duct with as few elbows as possible.
- 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.
- Test and cleanupEvery fan speed and light tested, the damper checked from outside, the area cleaned up.
Options to choose from
Duct, caps and dampersSmooth metal pipe and a damper-equipped exterior termination.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods send air outside; recirculating hoods filter it through charcoal and return it to the room.
Wall chimney hoodsA canopy on the wall with a chimney cover hiding the duct up to the ceiling.
Internal and remote blowersA remote blower moves the motor away from the cooktop for a quieter hood.
Inserts and linersFan units built into a custom wood, plaster or metal hood cover.
What the work looks like in Hoffman Estates homes
Before
Installed
DetailHoffman Estates kitchen, 1980s two-story: range hood installation
A 1980s two-story in Hoffman Estates, a typical kitchen for Hoffman Estates. What we started with: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant site check and sizing, duct run, plus wall cap or roof jack.
Before
AfterSchaumburg kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: range hood installation
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Olde Schaumburg Centre. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The main complaint was a decades-old hood that blew grease back into the room. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included site check and sizing, wall cap or roof jack, plus electrical connection.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. What we started with: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: an old hood that was loud and pulled very little air. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included permit and approvals, electrical connection, plus test and cleanup.
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Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1970s split-level, Hoffman Estates
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.
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Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1970s tract home, Hoffman Estates
What changed: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hoffman Estates →How the install goes
- 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 testWe install, test the airflow and clean up the same day in most cases.
Range Hood Installation questions from Hoffman Estates homeowners
Can a range hood vent into the attic?
No. Kitchen exhaust has to go all the way outside through a wall cap or roof jack, never into an attic, soffit or joist space.
Do I need a permit to install a range hood?
Replacing a hood in place is usually simple; new ductwork and roof or wall holes are what bring permits into play.
Can I install a range hood myself?
Some do. The hard parts are cutting through the exterior, sealing the cap and sizing the duct, and those are the parts that cause leaks and weak airflow.
How many CFM does my range hood need?
We size airflow to your cooktop and your duct. Buying the biggest fan made rarely helps if the duct can't carry it.
Ducted or ductless: which should I choose?
Ducted, whenever there is a reasonable path outside. A ductless hood with charcoal filters catches grease and some odor but returns heat and moisture to the room.
Do I need a Hoffman Estates-registered contractor for range hood installation?
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.
Hoffman Estates building permit for range hood installation: where do I apply?
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.
Which Hoffman Estates office signs off on hood work?
Fire Prevention Bureau, Fire Marshal Kevin Knoll, 847-781-2642, [email protected], 1900 Hassell Road. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation 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
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.