1970s hood on an old duct
Many 1970s kitchens still have the original hood on a small duct. We often replace both, so the new hood isn't held back by the old pipe.
Serving Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Range Hood Installation in Roselle, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Roselle, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Serving Roselle ZIP 60172
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range hood installs we handle in Roselle
Swapping a tired hood for a new one can be a short job, and adding a hood where there was none takes more planning. Either way, we work out in Roselle where the duct can run, what the wiring needs and whether the village wants a permit, before you order.
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.
Hood that vents into the attic or soffit
We sometimes find an old hood ending in the attic with no cap at all. The duct is carried through to the outdoors and fitted with a damper.
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.
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.
Duct too small for the new hood
Many older hoods ran on a small round or rectangular duct. A stronger hood often calls for a larger duct, and squeezing it into the old one makes it loud and weak.
No hood over the range at all
If your range sits under bare cabinets, we can install a new hood with a new duct, a new exterior cap and a switched circuit.
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.
What the install includes
- Site check and sizingWe measure the cooktop, the space above it and the possible duct routes, then size the hood.
- Permit and approvalsPermits, condo approvals and any makeup-air requirement are confirmed up front.
- Removing the old hoodWe take out the old unit and check what is behind it before the new one goes up.
- Duct runRigid smooth metal duct sized to the hood outlet, joints sealed with foil tape and supported.
- Electrical connectionThe hood connected to a suitable circuit; new wiring or switches are run by an electrician.
- Recirculating setupDuctless installs get the maker's charcoal filter kit and a clear plan for replacing it.
- Test and cleanupEvery fan speed and light tested, the damper checked from outside, the area cleaned up.
What to pick before the install
Wall chimney hoodsA canopy on the wall with a chimney cover hiding the duct up to the ceiling.
Ducted vs recirculatingVenting outdoors removes heat and moisture; ductless filtering is the fallback when no duct path exists.
Internal and remote blowersMost hoods carry the fan inside; some use an inline or exterior blower to cut noise in the kitchen.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods for cooktops in an island, usually wider than the cooking surface.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount under a wall cabinet, with the duct running up through the cabinet or out the back.
Kitchens like yours in Roselle: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailRoselle kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: range hood installation
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Roselle. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: an old hood that was loud and pulled very little air. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered site check and sizing, permit and approvals, plus test and cleanup.
Before
AfterRange Hood Installation in a 1980s two-story, Bloomingdale
This one is a 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The reason for the call: cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered site check and sizing, permit and approvals, plus electrical connection.
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Before
AfterA Schaumburg 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Olde Schaumburg Centre, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. What bothered the owners most: a decades-old hood that blew grease back into the room. Finished kitchen: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant duct run, electrical connection, plus recirculating setup.
Range Hood Installation in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Roselle
Cabinets in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Roselle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Roselle
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Roselle →How the install goes
- Photos and modelSend photos of the range wall, the old hood and the cabinet above, plus the model you like.
- Duct route and sizingOn site we size the hood, pick the duct route and check permits and makeup air.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate for the hood install, duct, exterior cap, wiring and any permit.
- Install and testHood mounted, ducted and wired, then every speed tested and the damper checked.
Range Hood Installation questions from Roselle homeowners
How much does range hood installation cost?
It depends on the hood type, whether a new duct and exterior cap are needed, wiring and any permit. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
What size range hood do I need?
Cover the full cooktop and size the fan to your range and duct. Island hoods usually need extra width.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Roselle?
Possibly. High-CFM hoods can trigger a makeup-air requirement under local code. We check with the village before you pick the hood.
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
There's no single number. We mount it at the height the hood and range makers call for, adjusted for your ceiling and your height.
Who installs a range hood: a plumber, an electrician or a contractor?
A contractor who handles ducting and mounting is the right call. Plumbers don't usually do hoods; new circuits go to an electrician.
What does Roselle ask for on electrical work?
Plumbing, electrical and roofing contractors must hold either a state or local license; general contractor and all subs must hold a Village license. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Does range hood installation need a Roselle building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning), phone 630-671-2821. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Roselle?
Fire Prevention Bureau, (630) 671-2843 (some pages list 671-2842). We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Roselle contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village via Cloudpermit and be licensed: surety bond, certificate of insurance naming the Village, $75 fee. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation in Roselle?
It depends on the scope. Roselle's rule in short: Permit required for projects including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical and plumbing work; also water heater, roof, HVAC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- A lot of Roselle kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Roselle homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60172
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Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.