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 →Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Wheaton, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Wheaton homes.
- Serving Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Wheaton
Good ventilation is mostly about the right hood on the right duct, kept clean. We put in new hoods, fix motors, controls and dampers, and clean out built-up grease in Wheaton kitchens, and we'll tell you honestly when a cleaning or a repair is all it takes.
Greasy, sticky filters
Filters coated in brown grease choke the fan. We degrease them or replace damaged ones.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →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 →Loud rattling or grinding hood
Rattles often come from a loose blower wheel, filter or damper; grinding usually means worn motor bearings. Both are repairs.
Range Hood Repair →Grease buildup above the stove
Built-up grease in the hood and duct is a hazard. Cleaning removes it before it becomes a problem.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Hood that vents into the attic
We sometimes find hood ducts ending in a soffit cavity. That gets rerouted to a real exterior termination.
Range Hood Installation →Hood that only recirculates
If your hood blows air back at you through a charcoal filter, venting it outside makes a real difference. We check the route first.
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 →What we hook up and check
- Diagnosis on siteWe look at the hood, the fan, the filters and where the duct goes before recommending anything.
- 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.
What to pick before the install
Wall chimney hoodsHoods for range walls without cabinets above.
Inserts and linersFan units built into custom wood or plaster hood covers.
Ducted vs recirculatingOutdoor venting removes heat and moisture; ductless is the fallback.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount below a wall cabinet above the range.
Island hoodsWider hoods suspended from the ceiling framing.
Kitchens like yours in Wheaton: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailWheaton kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen ventilation & range hoods
The site: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: a smoky kitchen and a hood that barely worked. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a 1980s two-story, Carol Stream
A 1980s two-story in Carol Stream, a typical kitchen for Carol Stream. What we started with: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: a decades-old hood that barely pulled air. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Wheaton
What changed: the same doors sprayed in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wheaton →
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: cabinet refacing
New flat slab doors with a thin edge in white uppers and deep green lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Wheaton →How the install goes
- Send photos or callShow us the hood, the label inside and what it's doing, or not doing.
- 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 Wheaton homeowners
Do you handle restaurant or commercial hoods?
We cover commercial hoods as a separate service.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Wheaton?
It depends on the hood's airflow and local rules. We confirm before you choose a hood.
What does range hood work cost?
It depends on whether it's a cleaning, a repair or a new hood with ductwork. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
What type of professional installs a range hood?
A contractor who handles mounting and ductwork, with an electrician for any new circuit. That's what our crews do.
Ducted or ductless: which is better?
Ducted, when a duct path exists. Ductless hoods catch grease and some odor but keep heat and moisture in the kitchen.
Do I need a Wheaton-registered contractor for kitchen ventilation project?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Wheaton require a licensed electrician for kitchen ventilation project?
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of their electrical license to register. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
What is the Wheaton building department phone number?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods nearby
Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.