1950s hood on a small old duct
A 1950s hood is often both weak and worn out. Replacement is usually the better investment.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Skokie, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Skokie homes.
- Installers working in Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Skokie
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 Skokie crews handle all three kinds of fix and start by figuring out which one your kitchen needs.
New range, old hood
When the range gets bigger, the hood and often the duct should too. We size both to the new cooktop.
Range Hood Installation →Greasy, sticky filters
Filters coated in brown grease choke the fan. We degrease them or replace damaged ones.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →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 →Loud rattling or grinding hood
A noisy hood usually has something loose or a motor wearing out. We find the source and fix it.
Range Hood Repair →Fan stopped working
When the fan quits but the light still works, the switch, control board or motor is usually at fault. We diagnose and replace the part.
Range Hood Repair →Grease buildup above the stove
A heavily coated hood can catch fire from a pan flare. We degrease it down to the metal.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →No hood over the range
Kitchens without ventilation collect grease on cabinets and ceilings. A new ducted hood sized for the range is the fix.
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 capsNew or upgraded ducts run as short and straight as the house allows.
- 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 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.
Island hoodsWider hoods suspended from the ceiling framing.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount below a wall cabinet above the range.
Ducted vs recirculatingOutdoor venting removes heat and moisture; ductless is the fallback.
Install, repair or cleanGrease: clean. Broken part: repair. Wrong hood or no duct: install new.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods before and after — Skokie homes
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a 1980s two-story, Skokie
This one is a 1980s two-story in Skokie. The kitchen as it was: 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.
Before
AfterKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a brick bungalow from the 1920s, Evanston
This one is a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Evanston. What we started with: white enamel gas range and a white refrigerator and 1960s birch cabinets painted cream over the years, chipped door edges, old brass hardware. The reason for the call: a gas range with a hood too weak to keep up. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Evanston →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Park Ridge
A 1980s two-story in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was a smoky kitchen and a hood that barely worked. Finished kitchen: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Skokie
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Skokie →
Before
AfterA Skokie postwar bi-level: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Skokie →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 Skokie homeowners
How often should a range hood be cleaned?
It depends on your cooking. We suggest a schedule after a first cleaning.
What type of professional installs a range hood?
Ventilation installers and remodelers, not plumbers. We handle it end to end.
What does range hood work cost?
Cleaning, repair and installation are priced very differently. You get it in writing after we see the hood.
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
Residential hoods here; commercial kitchen ventilation has its own page.
Do I need a range hood?
Most kitchens benefit from one, especially over gas. Local code and the range maker's instructions may also call for ventilation.
Skokie contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Many contractors must be registered and insured with the Village each year; permits are not issued unless all listed contractors are registered and insured. We take care of that before work starts.
Skokie building permit for kitchen ventilation project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division (www.skokiepermits.com), phone (847) 933-8223. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Skokie?
It depends on the scope. Skokie's rule in short: Electrical work and plumbing or electrical system changes need a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division.
Do you work in my part of Skokie?
Yes. Our crews work across Skokie — ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203 — and nearby Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview.
Working in Skokie
- A lot of Skokie kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Skokie homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Skokie
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.