Venting limits in a Lisle condo
We work within the building's rules, whether that means ducting outside with approval or installing a good ductless hood.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Lisle & nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Lisle, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Lisle homes.
- Installers working in Lisle ZIP 60532
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Lisle
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 Lisle kitchens, and we'll tell you honestly when a cleaning or a repair is all it takes.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Greasy, sticky filters
Filters coated in brown grease choke the fan. We degrease them or replace damaged ones.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →New range, old hood
When the range gets bigger, the hood and often the duct should too. We size both to the new cooktop.
Range Hood Installation →What the install includes
- Diagnosis on siteA visit to decide whether the hood needs cleaning, repair or replacement.
- Ductwork and exterior capsNew or upgraded ducts run as short and straight as the house allows.
- 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 cleaningFilters soaked, blower and hood interior degreased, charcoal filters replaced.
Models, parts and fittings
Ducted vs recirculatingOutdoor venting removes heat and moisture; ductless is the fallback.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Under-cabinet hoodsThe most common hood style in home kitchens.
Install, repair or cleanClean when it's greasy, repair when a part fails, replace when it's undersized or not vented.
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted canopies with a chimney cover over the duct.
Kitchens like yours in Lisle: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lisle
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Four Lakes Village. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was an old hood with greasy filters. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Downers Grove
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near E.H. Prince Subdivision, a typical kitchen for Downers Grove. 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.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
The site: a 1980s two-story near Wheaton Center. The kitchen as it was: 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.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Wheaton →
Before
AfterLisle kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lisle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lisle
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale mint green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lisle →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 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 Lisle homeowners
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?
Venting outside works better. Ductless is the option for condos or kitchens with no path out.
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
This section covers home kitchens. Commercial hood installation and cleaning are separate services.
How often should a range hood be cleaned?
Filters often, the full hood periodically, depending on how much you fry and sear.
Do I need a permit for a new range hood?
It depends on the work; new ductwork is what usually triggers a permit.
Lisle building permit for kitchen ventilation project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Development Services Department, phone 630-271-4150. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What does Lisle ask for on electrical work?
Electrical permits require a letter of intent and license copy from the electrical contractor; owner-occupants of a primary residence may do the work themselves with an electrical affidavit. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Can you do kitchen ventilation project in a Lisle condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do you work in my part of Lisle?
Yes. Our crews work across Lisle, including Oakview, The Meadows, Four Lakes Village — ZIP 60532 — and nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge, Wheaton.
Working in Lisle
- A lot of Lisle kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
OakviewThe MeadowsFour Lakes Village
ZIP 60532
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Other kitchen services in Lisle
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.