1960s hood on a small old duct
Original 1960s hoods often sit on a small, greasy duct with a damper that no longer closes. A new hood usually needs the duct upgraded too.
Range Hood Installation →Serving Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Wood Dale, IL
Smoky kitchen, a dead fan or a greasy hood? We install, repair and clean range hoods in Wood Dale homes.
- Installers working in Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen ventilation problems we fix in Wood Dale
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 Wood Dale kitchens, and we'll tell you honestly when a cleaning or a repair is all it takes.
Kitchen stays smoky when you cook
A hood that lets smoke roll out from under it is often undersized for the cooktop or recirculating instead of ducted. Replacement solves it.
Range Hood Installation →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 →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 →Grease dripping from the hood
If brown drops fall on the stove, the hood needs a full degreasing, not just a filter wash.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →Hood lights out
Hood lights fail from heat and grease. A new bulb, socket or LED module brings them back.
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 →Greasy, sticky filters
Filters coated in brown grease choke the fan. We degrease them or replace damaged ones.
Residential Kitchen Hood Cleaning →What the install includes
- Diagnosis on siteA visit to decide whether the hood needs cleaning, repair or replacement.
- 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.
- Hood installationUnder-cabinet, chimney, island and insert hoods mounted, ducted and wired.
- Fan and motor repairFailed fan parts swapped so the hood moves air again.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Wall chimney hoodsWall-mounted canopies with a chimney cover over the duct.
Under-cabinet hoodsThe most common hood style in home kitchens.
Inserts and linersFan units built into custom wood or plaster hood covers.
Island hoodsCeiling-hung hoods over island cooktops.
Ducted vs recirculatingOutdoor venting removes heat and moisture; ductless is the fallback.
What the work looks like in Wood Dale homes
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in a 1990s two-story colonial, Wood Dale
A 1990s two-story colonial in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. Before: almond appliances and honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs. The reason for the call: an old hood with greasy filters. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Itasca
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near South Side. The kitchen as it was: white appliances and white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim. The reason for the call: an old hood with greasy filters. The result: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Itasca →
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village. What we started with: black appliances and golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above. The main complaint was a smoky kitchen and a hood that barely worked. After: a new chimney range hood vented outside.
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Wood Dale
Finished: cabinets in soft white with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a blue handmade-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterA Wood Dale postwar Cape Cod: before and after
The same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wood Dale →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 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 Wood Dale homeowners
How often should a range hood be cleaned?
Wash the filters regularly and have the hood deep-cleaned when grease builds up or the fan slows.
How high should a range hood be above the stove?
Per the installation guide; gas ranges sometimes call for a higher mount.
Do I need makeup air for a big hood in Wood Dale?
If the hood is large enough, makeup air may be required. We look up the Wood Dale rules for your address.
Do I need a range hood?
A ducted hood removes smoke, grease, moisture and combustion byproducts. Over a gas range it's strongly recommended.
What does range hood work cost?
The hood type, the duct work and the parts drive the price. We put it in writing before we start.
Wood Dale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors (general, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.) must register with the City before a permit is issued. Requires Certificate of Insurance ($2,000,000 public liability) naming the City, state license/IDPH registration if applicable. We take care of that before work starts.
What does Wood Dale ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors must register with the City (insurance certificate, fee/bond per fee schedule); city adopts the 2014 National Electrical Code with local amendments. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Does kitchen ventilation project need a Wood Dale building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department (https://my.wooddale.com), phone 630-766-5133. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen ventilation project in Wood Dale?
It depends on the scope. Wood Dale's rule in short: A permit is required for any alteration or repair of a building. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Wood Dale?
Yes. Our crews work across Wood Dale — ZIP 60191 — and nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Wood Dale
- A lot of Wood Dale kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wood Dale 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 60191
Kitchen Ventilation & Range Hoods nearby
Other kitchen services in Wood Dale
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.