1970s hood on an old duct
Original 1970s ventilation was sized for a different era of cooking. A modern hood often needs a larger duct and a new exterior cap.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Range Hood Installation in Wheaton, IL
We install under-cabinet, wall chimney, island and insert range hoods in Wheaton, ducted outside wherever the house allows.
- Serving Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range hood installs we handle in Wheaton
Most kitchen ventilation complaints come from the install, not the hood: a duct that is too small, a long run full of elbows, or a fan that blows grease into the cabinet above. Our Wheaton installers set the hood, the duct and the exterior cap as one system.
Hood that vents into the attic or soffit
A kitchen hood should never dump into an attic, a soffit cavity or the space between joists. That moisture and grease end up in the framing. We extend the duct to a proper wall cap or roof jack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Custom hood cover that needs an insert
Wood or plaster hood covers need a liner or insert inside them. We install the insert, the duct and the wiring so the cover can be finished around it.
What we hook up and check
- Site check and sizingCooktop width, fuel type and duct path are checked before a model is chosen.
- 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 mountingMounting points set at the height in the maker's instructions.
- Wall cap or roof jackExterior wall cap or roof jack with a backdraft damper, flashed and sealed against weather.
- Recirculating setupDuctless installs get the maker's charcoal filter kit and a clear plan for replacing it.
- Test and cleanupWe run the hood, confirm the damper opens and closes, and haul away the old unit.
Options to choose from
Inserts and linersThe working core of a decorative hood, ducted like any other hood.
Under-cabinet hoodsHoods that mount under a wall cabinet, with the duct running up through the cabinet or out the back.
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.
Ducted vs recirculatingDucted hoods send air outside; recirculating hoods filter it through charcoal and return it to the room.
Range Hood Installation before and after — Wheaton homes
Before
Installed
DetailWheaton kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: range hood installation
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Danada Square area. The kitchen as it was: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. What bothered the owners most: an old hood that was loud and pulled very little air. The result: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. The job covered site check and sizing, permit and approvals, plus wall cap or roof jack.
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. Before: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The main complaint was a recirculating hood that left the kitchen smoky. After: a new stainless chimney range hood ducted to the outside. On site this meant site check and sizing, blocking and mounting, plus test and cleanup.
Range Hood Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: 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
AfterWheaton kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: 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 →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 testHood mounted, ducted and wired, then every speed tested and the damper checked.
Range Hood Installation questions from Wheaton homeowners
What size range hood do I need?
Width should usually be at least the width of the cooktop, and more over a gas or pro-style range. Fan capacity is chosen along with the duct size.
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.
Can a range hood vent into the attic?
It shouldn't. Grease and moisture in an attic cause damage; the duct must end outside with a damper.
Do I need an electrician to install a range hood?
Not when a suitable power supply is already there; we connect the hood to it. A new circuit or switch is run by an electrician.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Wheaton?
Possibly. High-CFM hoods can trigger a makeup-air requirement under local code. We check with the village before you pick the hood.
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.
Wheaton contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
What does Wheaton ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of their electrical license to register. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
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
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Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.