2000s hood on an old duct
Original 2000s ventilation was sized for a different era of cooking. A modern hood often needs a larger duct and a new exterior cap.
Serving Tinley Park & nearby Orland Park, Woodridge
Range Hood Installation in Tinley Park, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Tinley Park, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Installers working in Tinley Park ZIP 60477, 60487
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Range hood installs we handle in Tinley Park
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 Tinley Park where the duct can run, what the wiring needs and whether the village wants a permit, before you order.
Duct too small for the new hood
Putting a powerful fan on a narrow duct mostly adds noise. We size the duct to the hood's outlet and keep it that size all the way out.
Flexible foil duct behind the old hood
Crinkled foil duct traps grease in its ridges and slows the air. We replace it with rigid, smooth metal duct with sealed joints.
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.
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.
Gas range that needs stronger ventilation
Pro-style gas ranges with high-output burners often need a larger hood and a bigger duct. We follow the range and hood makers' guidance.
Old hood that only recirculates
A hood that blows air back into the room through a charcoal filter catches some grease but leaves heat, moisture and smoke inside. When a duct route exists, we convert it to vent outdoors.
Hood too narrow for the cooktop
When the outer burners sit beyond the edge of the hood, much of what they produce escapes. A wider canopy captures more of the plume.
Included with the install
- Permit and approvalsWe find out whether the village needs a mechanical permit for a new duct penetration and pull it when it does.
- Removing the old hoodPower off, old hood disconnected and taken down, the old duct inspected or removed.
- Blocking and mountingSolid wood blocking added in the wall or ceiling so the hood is anchored to framing.
- Duct runA short, direct duct with as few elbows as possible.
- 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.
- Test and cleanupEvery fan speed and light tested, the damper checked from outside, the area cleaned up.
Options to choose from
Duct, caps and dampersRigid galvanized or stainless duct, wall caps and roof jacks with backdraft dampers.
Internal and remote blowersA remote blower moves the motor away from the cooktop for a quieter hood.
Under-cabinet hoodsThe most common style, tucked under the upper cabinet above the range.
Wall chimney hoodsA canopy on the wall with a chimney cover hiding the duct up to the ceiling.
Inserts and linersThe working core of a decorative hood, ducted like any other hood.
Before and after: kitchens near Tinley Park
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DetailRange Hood Installation in a 1980s two-story, Tinley Park
This one is a 1980s two-story in Tinley Park. What we started with: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. Finished kitchen: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant blocking and mounting, wall cap or roof jack, plus test and cleanup.
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Orland Park
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Orland Park, a typical kitchen for Orland Park. Before: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered permit and approvals, blocking and mounting, plus wall cap or roof jack.
Range Hood Installation in Orland Park →
Before
AfterWoodridge kitchen, townhouse from the 1990s: range hood installation
A townhouse from the 1990s near The Ridge, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and oak flat-panel cabinets. What bothered the owners most: cooking smells that stayed in the house for hours. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant permit and approvals, removing the old hood, plus wall cap or roof jack.
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AfterTinley Park kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen remodeling
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 Tinley Park →
Before
AfterA Tinley Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The same doors sprayed in light butter yellow, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Tinley Park →Install day
- Photos and modelTell us what you cook on and show us the space; a model number helps.
- Duct route and sizingWe decide where the duct can run and which hood fits that route.
- Written estimateA clear written price with duct and electrical work listed separately.
- Install and testWe install, test the airflow and clean up the same day in most cases.
Range Hood Installation questions from Tinley Park homeowners
Do I need an electrician to install a range hood?
Only if new wiring is needed. Connecting to an existing hood supply is part of our install.
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.
Do I need a permit to install a range hood?
It depends on the work. Many villages require a permit for a new duct penetration, and we pull it when needed.
How many CFM does my range hood need?
We size airflow to your cooktop and your duct. Buying the biggest fan made rarely helps if the duct can't carry it.
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.
Who inspects kitchen hoods and fire safety in Tinley Park?
Fire Prevention Bureau (708) 444-5200. We schedule the inspection and have the paperwork ready.
Tinley Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Village contractor license required for all contractors; $100/year general, $50/year subcontractor. We take care of that before work starts.
Tinley Park building permit for range hood installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Department (Community Development), phone 708-444-5100. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Tinley Park require a licensed electrician for range hood installation?
Changing electric service must be done by a licensed electrical contractor. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for range hood installation in Tinley Park?
It depends on the scope. Tinley Park's rule in short: Permit required before construction, alteration or repair; extensive remodeling needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department (Community Development).
Do you work in my part of Tinley Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Tinley Park — ZIP 60477, 60487 — and nearby Orland Park, Woodridge, Bolingbrook.
Working in Tinley Park
- A lot of Tinley Park kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Tinley Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Department (Community Development) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Tinley Park
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.