Venting limits in a Lombard 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 Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Lombard, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Lombard homes.
- Installers working in Lombard ZIP 60148
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Lombard
A kitchen that stays smoky, smells of last night's dinner or leaves grease on the upper cabinets has a ventilation problem. In Lombard we install new hoods with proper ductwork, repair the ones that stopped working and deep-clean the ones choked with grease.
1960s hood on a small old duct
Many 1960s kitchens still have the first hood. We replace it with a properly sized hood and duct.
Range Hood Installation →Grease buildup above the stove
Grease collected in a hood is fuel right above the burners. Regular cleaning keeps that fire risk down.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Cold draft from the hood
If winter air comes in through the hood, the damper isn't closing. That's a quick repair.
Range Hood Repair →Hood that vents into the attic
We sometimes find hood ducts ending in a soffit cavity. That gets rerouted to a real exterior termination.
Range Hood Installation →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 →Fan stopped working
Most fans that stop are repairable with a new switch, board or motor.
Range Hood Repair →Hood lights out
Dead hood lights are usually a bulb, socket or switch. We replace the right part for your hood.
Range Hood Repair →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.
- Hood sizing and selectionWidth, fan capacity and duct size matched to your cooktop and kitchen.
- 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 repairMotors, blower wheels, switches and control boards replaced.
- Lights and dampersBulbs, sockets and LED modules replaced; dampers freed or replaced.
Options to choose from
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.
Ducted vs recirculatingOutdoor venting removes heat and moisture; ductless is the fallback.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount below a wall cabinet above the range.
Island hoodsWider hoods suspended from the ceiling framing.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods before and after — Lombard homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Lombard
The site: a 1980s two-story in Lombard. 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: an old hood with greasy filters. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn. Before: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: an old hood with greasy filters. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterA Lombard 1960s ranch: before and after
Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →
Before
AfterA Lombard postwar bi-level: before and after
New five-piece shaker doors in soft white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Lombard →Install day
- 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 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 Lombard homeowners
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
We cover commercial hoods as a separate service.
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Ducted removes the air; ductless cleans and returns it. We recommend ducted wherever possible.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Lombard?
If the hood is large enough, makeup air may be required. We look up the Lombard rules for your address.
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
Each hood specifies its mounting height. We follow it and adjust for your ceiling.
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 Lombard-registered contractor for kitchen ventilation project?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do kitchen ventilation project in a Lombard 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.
What is the Lombard building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What does Lombard ask for on electrical work?
Registration requires a copy of a current electrician license from a testing municipality plus a certificate of insurance. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. 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.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
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Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.