1990s hood on a small old duct
Many 1990s kitchens still have the first hood. We replace it with a properly sized hood and duct.
Range Hood Installation →Serving West Chicago & nearby Winfield, Carol Stream
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in West Chicago, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in West Chicago homes.
- Serving West Chicago ZIP 60185
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in West Chicago
A kitchen that stays smoky, smells of last night's dinner or leaves grease on the upper cabinets has a ventilation problem. In West Chicago we install new hoods with proper ductwork, repair the ones that stopped working and deep-clean the ones choked with grease.
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 →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 →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 →Kitchen stays smoky when you cook
If smoke drifts past the hood and sets off the alarm, the hood may be too small, too weak or not vented outside. A properly sized, ducted hood is usually the fix.
Range Hood Installation →No hood over the range
Adding a hood means planning the duct path, the power and the mounting. We handle all of it and pull a permit when the village requires one.
Range Hood Installation →Hood lights out
Dead hood lights are usually a bulb, socket or switch. We replace the right part for your hood.
Range Hood Repair →Hood that vents into the attic
Kitchen exhaust must end outside, never in an attic, soffit or joist space. We extend the duct to a proper wall cap or roof jack with a damper.
Range Hood Installation →Included with the install
- Hood sizing and selectionWidth, fan capacity and duct size matched to your cooktop and kitchen.
- Ductwork and exterior capsNew or upgraded ducts run as short and straight as the house allows.
- Permits and makeup airWe confirm village rules before a new duct or a large hood goes in.
- 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 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
Island hoodsWider hoods suspended from the ceiling framing.
Under-cabinet hoodsThe most common hood style in home kitchens.
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted canopies with a chimney cover over the duct.
Install, repair or cleanGrease: clean. Broken part: repair. Wrong hood or no duct: install new.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods vent outdoors; recirculating hoods filter through charcoal and return the air.
Before and after: kitchens near West Chicago
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Installed
DetailWest Chicago kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago, a typical kitchen for West Chicago. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was an old hood with greasy filters. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterCarol Stream kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. 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: an old hood with greasy filters. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in West Chicago
What changed: cabinets in soft white with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in West Chicago →
Before
AfterA West Chicago two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in West Chicago →
Before
AfterWest Chicago kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: cabinet refacing
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in sage green on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in West Chicago →Install day
- 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 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 West Chicago homeowners
Do I need a range hood?
If you cook regularly, yes. It keeps grease off cabinets and smoke out of the house.
What does range hood work cost?
Cleaning, repair and installation are priced very differently. You get it in writing after we see the hood.
What type of professional installs a range hood?
It's a mix of carpentry, duct work and an electrical hookup. We do the mounting and ducting and bring in an electrician when needed.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in West Chicago?
It depends on the hood's airflow and local rules. We confirm before you choose a hood.
Do I need a permit for a new range hood?
A swap on an existing duct often doesn't. A new duct through a wall or roof often needs a mechanical permit.
West Chicago contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors and subcontractors working in West Chicago must be registered with the City (insurance, licensing and bonding are checked). We take care of that before work starts.
What is the West Chicago building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in West Chicago?
It depends on the scope. West Chicago's rule in short: West Chicago requires a building permit for certain home improvement and remodeling projects; the city publishes an Additions & Remodeling permit guide with a submittal checklist. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of West Chicago?
Yes. Our crews work across West Chicago — ZIP 60185 — and nearby Winfield, Carol Stream, St. Charles.
Working in West Chicago
- A lot of West Chicago kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most West Chicago homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60185
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Other kitchen services in West Chicago
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.