1980s hood on a small old duct
Many 1980s kitchens still have the first hood. We replace it with a properly sized hood and duct.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Lake Zurich & nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Lake Zurich, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Lake Zurich homes.
- Installers working in Lake Zurich ZIP 60047
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Lake Zurich
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 Lake Zurich kitchens, and we'll tell you honestly when a cleaning or a repair is all it takes.
Hood that only recirculates
Recirculating hoods are a compromise. When a wall or roof path is possible, a ducted hood clears the kitchen far better.
Range Hood Installation →Kitchen stays smoky when you cook
If smoke drifts past the hood and sets off the alarm, the hood may be too small, too weak or not vented outside. A properly sized, ducted hood is usually the fix.
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 →Grease dripping from the hood
Grease running down from the hood is a sign of heavy buildup inside. A deep cleaning removes it.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Greasy, sticky filters
Clogged filters are the most common reason a hood seems weak, and the easiest to fix.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Hood lights out
Hood lights fail from heat and grease. A new bulb, socket or LED module brings them back.
Range Hood Repair →No hood over the range
Adding a hood means planning the duct path, the power and the mounting. We handle all of it and pull a permit when the village requires one.
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 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 repairMotors, blower wheels, switches and control boards replaced.
- Lights and dampersBulbs, sockets and LED modules replaced; dampers freed or replaced.
- Deep cleaningFilters soaked, blower and hood interior degreased, charcoal filters replaced.
Models, parts and fittings
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods vent outdoors; recirculating hoods filter through charcoal and return the air.
Under-cabinet hoodsThe most common hood style in home kitchens.
Inserts and linersThe working part of a decorative hood.
Install, repair or cleanClean when it's greasy, repair when a part fails, replace when it's undersized or not vented.
Kitchens like yours in Lake Zurich: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Lake Zurich
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich. What we started with: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: a decades-old hood that barely pulled air. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: a smoky kitchen and a hood that barely worked. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Palatine →
Before
AfterA Buffalo Grove 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove. 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. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich
What changed: cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, Lake Zurich
What changed: the same doors sprayed in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lake Zurich →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 siteA visit to see whether cleaning, repair or replacement fits.
- 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 Lake Zurich 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 a range hood?
Most kitchens benefit from one, especially over gas. Local code and the range maker's instructions may also call for ventilation.
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Ducted removes the air; ductless cleans and returns it. We recommend ducted wherever possible.
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 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 Lake Zurich-registered contractor for kitchen ventilation project?
All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Village before work: form, $120 annual fee (Illinois-licensed plumbers exempt), signed $10,000 surety bond. Village pages show differing fee amounts ($110/$120/$125). We take care of that before work starts.
Does Lake Zurich require a licensed electrician for kitchen ventilation project?
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of an electrical license when registering with the Village. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Does kitchen ventilation project need a Lake Zurich building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department), phone 847-540-1696. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Lake Zurich?
It depends on the scope. Lake Zurich's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling (kitchen, bath, basement). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department).
Do you work in my part of Lake Zurich?
Yes. Our crews work across Lake Zurich — ZIP 60047 — and nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights.
Working in Lake Zurich
- A lot of Lake Zurich kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Lake Zurich homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60047
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods nearby
Other kitchen services in Lake Zurich
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.