Venting limits in a Palatine 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 Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Palatine, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Palatine homes.
- Serving Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Palatine
A kitchen that stays smoky, smells of last night's dinner or leaves grease on the upper cabinets has a ventilation problem. In Palatine we install new hoods with proper ductwork, repair the ones that stopped working and deep-clean the ones choked with grease.
1970s hood on a small old duct
A 1970s hood is often both weak and worn out. Replacement is usually the better investment.
Range Hood Installation →Hood that only recirculates
Ductless hoods filter grease and some odor but return heat and moisture to the room. Where a duct route exists, we convert to a hood vented outdoors.
Range Hood Installation →Grease dripping from the hood
Drips onto the cooktop mean grease has built up past the filters. We clean the hood interior, fan and filters.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →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 →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 →Greasy, sticky filters
Filters coated in brown grease choke the fan. We degrease them or replace damaged ones.
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 →What the install includes
- Diagnosis on siteWe look at the hood, the fan, the filters and where the duct goes before recommending anything.
- 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.
- 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 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
Install, repair or cleanClean when it's greasy, repair when a part fails, replace when it's undersized or not vented.
Wall chimney hoodsHoods for range walls without cabinets above.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods vent outdoors; recirculating hoods filter through charcoal and return the air.
Inserts and linersFan units built into custom wood or plaster hood covers.
Island hoodsWider hoods suspended from the ceiling framing.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods before and after — Palatine homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine. What we started with: 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
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
A 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. Before: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: an old hood with greasy filters. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterLake Zurich kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich, a typical kitchen for Lake Zurich. The kitchen as it was: 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. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterA Palatine two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1980s two-story, Palatine
The same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Palatine →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 siteWe check the hood, the fan, the filters and the duct route.
- Written estimateYou get an itemized estimate for the option you choose.
- We do the workThe work is done with the kitchen protected and the hood tested afterward.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods questions from Palatine homeowners
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
This section covers home kitchens. Commercial hood installation and cleaning are separate services.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Palatine?
If the hood is large enough, makeup air may be required. We look up the Palatine rules for your address.
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Venting outside works better. Ductless is the option for condos or kitchens with no path out.
Do I need a range hood?
If you cook regularly, yes. It keeps grease off cabinets and smoke out of the house.
Do I need a permit for a new range hood?
Many villages require one for new duct penetrations. We check and pull it when needed.
Can you do kitchen ventilation project in a Palatine 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.
Palatine building permit for kitchen ventilation project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections, phone (847) 359-9042. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Palatine require a licensed electrician for kitchen ventilation project?
Electrical contractors must register with the Village, post a $10,000 surety bond and submit a copy of an accepted electrical license (Elgin, Libertyville, Schaumburg, Ottawa, Woodstock, Chicago, ICC Master Electrician; Orland Park supervisory certificate only). New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Palatine contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine kitchens date from the 1970s. 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 Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods nearby
Other kitchen services in Palatine
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.