1970s hood on a small old duct
Many 1970s kitchens still have the first hood. We replace it with a properly sized hood and duct.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Northbrook & nearby Glenview, Highland Park
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Northbrook, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Northbrook homes.
- Installers working in Northbrook ZIP 60062
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Northbrook
Range hood trouble shows up in different ways: a fan that won't start, a hood that roars but barely pulls, filters that drip, or no hood at all. Our Northbrook crews handle all three kinds of fix and start by figuring out which one your kitchen needs.
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 →Cold draft from the hood
Grease or a bent flap keeps the damper from sealing. We free it or install a new one.
Range Hood Repair →Fan stopped working
A dead fan is usually a single failed part. We test the switch, the controls and the motor before suggesting anything bigger.
Range Hood Repair →New range, old hood
Upgrading to a gas or pro-style range is a good time to upgrade the ventilation. The hood should cover the whole cooking surface.
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 →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 →Kitchen stays smoky when you cook
Smoke that spreads through the house points to a hood that doesn't capture or doesn't exhaust. We check the size, the fan and where the air actually goes.
Range Hood Installation →Included with the install
- Hood sizing and selectionWe help choose a hood that fits the range and the route outside.
- 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 repairMotors, blower wheels, switches and control boards replaced.
- Lights and dampersBulbs, sockets and LED modules replaced; dampers freed or replaced.
- Deep cleaningA full hood cleaning down to the fan and the reachable duct.
Models, parts and fittings
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods vent outdoors; recirculating hoods filter through charcoal and return the air.
Install, repair or cleanClean when it's greasy, repair when a part fails, replace when it's undersized or not vented.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Under-cabinet hoodsThe most common hood style in home kitchens.
Wall chimney hoodsHoods for range walls without cabinets above.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods before and after — Northbrook homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Northbrook
The site: a 1980s two-story near Techny. What we started with: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was a smoky kitchen and a hood that barely worked. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glenview
A 1990s two-story colonial near The Park, a typical kitchen for Glenview. What we started with: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: an old hood with greasy filters. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Glenview →
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Northbrook →
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Northbrook →
Before
AfterCabinet Refacing in a postwar Cape Cod, Northbrook
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 Northbrook →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 Northbrook homeowners
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
We cover commercial hoods as a separate service.
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 permit for a new range hood?
It depends on the work; new ductwork is what usually triggers a permit.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Northbrook?
It depends on the hood's airflow and local rules. We confirm before you choose a hood.
Should I repair or replace my range hood?
One broken part: repair. A hood that never did its job: replace.
Northbrook building permit for kitchen ventilation project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Development & Planning Services, phone 847-664-4050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Northbrook require a licensed electrician for kitchen ventilation project?
Electrical contractor license $70; must submit a copy of a valid electrician's registration with the application. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Northbrook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Village contractor license required, good for one year: general contractors $100; electrical $70. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Northbrook?
It depends on the scope. Northbrook's rule in short: Village lists separate permit types: Single Family Alterations - Interior, Electrical (new wiring/outlets), and Plumbing (new fixtures). We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Planning Services.
Do you work in my part of Northbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Northbrook, including Techny, Downtown Northbrook — ZIP 60062 — and nearby Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect.
Working in Northbrook
- A lot of Northbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Northbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Planning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
TechnyDowntown Northbrook
ZIP 60062
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Other kitchen services in Northbrook
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.