1970s hood on an old duct
A 1970s hood swap usually turns up a small, greasy duct and a damper that no longer closes. Those get replaced with the hood.
Serving Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Range Hood Installation in Oak Brook, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Oak Brook, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Installers working in Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Range hood installs we handle in Oak Brook
A range hood only works as well as the duct behind it. In Oak Brook we size the hood to your cooktop, plan the shortest smooth duct path to an outside wall or the roof, mount the hood at the height its maker calls for and test the airflow before we leave.
Island hood over a new island cooktop
Island cooktops lose smoke to cross drafts. We mount a ceiling hood sized for the cooktop and run the duct across or between the joists to the outside.
Custom hood cover that needs an insert
Built-in hood covers look like cabinetry, but the insert inside still has to be sized and ducted properly. We handle that part.
Swapping an over-the-range microwave for a hood
Many owners trade the microwave above the range for a proper hood. The cabinet above may need trimming and the duct usually needs upgrading.
Hood too narrow for the cooktop
A hood narrower than the burners lets smoke roll past its edges. We usually match the cooktop width at a minimum, and go wider over gas or pro-style ranges.
Hood that vents into the attic or soffit
A kitchen hood should never dump into an attic, a soffit cavity or the space between joists. That moisture and grease end up in the framing. We extend the duct to a proper wall cap or roof jack.
High-CFM hood and makeup air
A big fan in a well-sealed home can backdraft a water heater or furnace flue. We confirm what your village requires and plan makeup air when it applies.
Long duct run with many elbows
A duct that snakes across the ceiling to a far wall can starve even a strong fan. We look for a shorter path, sometimes straight up through the roof.
What we hook up and check
- Site check and sizingWe measure the cooktop, the space above it and the possible duct routes, then size the hood.
- Removing the old hoodWe take out the old unit and check what is behind it before the new one goes up.
- Blocking and mountingSolid wood blocking added in the wall or ceiling so the hood is anchored to framing.
- Duct runRigid smooth metal duct sized to the hood outlet, joints sealed with foil tape and supported.
- Wall cap or roof jackThe duct ends outside under a damper that closes when the fan is off.
- Electrical connectionThe hood connected to a suitable circuit; new wiring or switches are run by an electrician.
- Recirculating setupWhere ducting outside isn't possible, a recirculating kit with charcoal filters is installed.
Options to choose from
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods for cooktops in an island, usually wider than the cooking surface.
Inserts and linersFan units built into a custom wood, plaster or metal hood cover.
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted hoods with a tall cover, often used where there is no cabinet above the range.
Internal and remote blowersMost hoods carry the fan inside; some use an inline or exterior blower to cut noise in the kitchen.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount under a wall cabinet, with the duct running up through the cabinet or out the back.
Before and after: kitchens near Oak Brook
Before
Installed
DetailRange Hood Installation in a 1980s two-story, Oak Brook
A 1980s two-story in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. What bothered the owners most: a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. Finished kitchen: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included removing the old hood, electrical connection, plus recirculating setup.
Before
AfterA Villa Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. What we started with: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: a decades-old hood that blew grease back into the room. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered site check and sizing, blocking and mounting, plus wall cap or roof jack.
Range Hood Installation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, townhouse from the 1990s: range hood installation
This one is a townhouse from the 1990s in Lombard. Before: white appliances and oak flat-panel cabinets. The main complaint was an old hood that was loud and pulled very little air. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. Work included removing the old hood, blocking and mounting, plus wall cap or roof jack.
Range Hood Installation in Lombard →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s split-level: before and after
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1970s tract home, Oak Brook
What changed: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Oak Brook →Install day
- Photos and modelSend photos of the range wall, the old hood and the cabinet above, plus the model you like.
- Duct route and sizingWe decide where the duct can run and which hood fits that route.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate for the hood install, duct, exterior cap, wiring and any permit.
- Install and testWe install, test the airflow and clean up the same day in most cases.
Range Hood Installation questions from Oak Brook homeowners
Who installs a range hood: a plumber, an electrician or a contractor?
Usually not a plumber. A hood install combines carpentry, ductwork and electrical work, which is what our crews handle, with an electrician for any new circuit.
What size range hood do I need?
Start with width: match or exceed the cooking surface. Then pick a fan sized for what you cook and the duct you can run.
Can I install a range hood myself?
Swapping a like-for-like under-cabinet hood is a manageable DIY for some people. New ducts, roof or wall penetrations and new wiring are where a pro saves trouble.
Can a range hood vent into the attic?
No. Kitchen exhaust has to go all the way outside through a wall cap or roof jack, never into an attic, soffit or joist space.
Can I duct a hood outside in my Oak Brook condo?
It depends on the building. We review the rules and the existing vent with you first.
Does range hood installation need a Oak Brook building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development Services (Building), phone (630) 368-5101. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Oak Brook-registered contractor for range hood installation?
Oak Brook does not require contractor registration; no village-specific requirements for residential alterations. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Oak Brook require a licensed electrician for range hood installation?
Current license from a testing jurisdiction, or current ICC electrician certification for the scope; other municipalities' business licenses not accepted. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation in Oak Brook?
It depends on the scope. Oak Brook's rule in short: Village publishes a Residential Permit Requirement Listing; its Residential Alteration category requires contract/scope of work, architectural plans and plat of survey. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services (Building).
Do you work in my part of Oak Brook?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Brook — ZIP 60523 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Brook
- A lot of Oak Brook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Oak Brook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Oak Brook
Range Hood RepairFans, motors, switches, lights and rattles on kitchen range hoods.
Oven, Range & Cooktop InstallationGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops, safely connected.
Kitchen Electrical WorkNew circuits and outlets for kitchen appliances.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.