Venting limits in a Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Mount Prospect, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Mount Prospect homes.
- Installers working in Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Mount Prospect
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 Mount Prospect kitchens, and we'll tell you honestly when a cleaning or a repair is all it takes.
1960s hood on a small old duct
Original 1960s hoods often sit on a small, greasy duct with a damper that no longer closes. A new hood usually needs the duct upgraded too.
Range Hood Installation →Greasy, sticky filters
When filters feel tacky, airflow drops. A deep cleaning brings metal filters back.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Loud rattling or grinding hood
Rattles often come from a loose blower wheel, filter or damper; grinding usually means worn motor bearings. Both are repairs.
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
If your stove sits under bare cabinets, we can install a hood and a new duct to the outside.
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 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 →What we hook up and check
- Diagnosis on siteA visit to decide whether the hood needs cleaning, repair or replacement.
- Ductwork and exterior capsRigid smooth metal duct to a wall cap or roof jack with a backdraft damper.
- Permits and makeup airMechanical permits for new duct penetrations and makeup-air checks for high-CFM hoods.
- 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 dampersLight and damper repairs that stop dark cooktops and cold drafts.
- Deep cleaningA full hood cleaning down to the fan and the reachable duct.
Models, parts and fittings
Inserts and linersThe working part of a decorative hood.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods vent outdoors; recirculating hoods filter through charcoal and return the air.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount below a wall cabinet above the range.
Install, repair or cleanGrease: clean. Broken part: repair. Wrong hood or no duct: install new.
Wall chimney hoodsHoods for range walls without cabinets above.
What the work looks like in Mount Prospect homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: an old hood with greasy filters. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterA Des Plaines two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Des Plaines. What we started with: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: an old hood with greasy filters. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1950s ranch: cabinet refacing
What changed: new five-piece shaker doors in soft white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Mount Prospect →How the install goes
- 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 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 Mount Prospect homeowners
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the hood's airflow and local rules. We confirm before you choose a hood.
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Ducted removes the air; ductless cleans and returns it. We recommend ducted wherever possible.
How often should a range hood be cleaned?
It depends on your cooking. We suggest a schedule after a first cleaning.
Should I repair or replace my range hood?
Repair when a single part has failed on a hood that vents well. Replace when it's undersized, recirculating or parts are no longer made.
Do I need a permit for a new range hood?
It depends on the work; new ductwork is what usually triggers a permit.
Can you do kitchen ventilation project in a Mount Prospect 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.
Mount Prospect contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Mount Prospect building permit for kitchen ventilation project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services, phone (847) 870-5675. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What does Mount Prospect ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors need the Village contractor license and must submit their state license/registration. A licensed electrician is required in multi-family buildings (condos, townhomes, 3-flats). New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.