Welcome Winnetka!

Edward's Enterprises' team of employees is ready to help you with repair & remodel services around your Winnetka home, Winnetka Avenue office, Sherman Way discount store, or a Vanowen Street commercial location.

 

Searching for a kitchen exhaust fan repair company near Winnetka? Many customers call us to swap out an old single-bulb & fan unit that was installed when the home was built with a new, great looking, quiet-running exhaust hood over their counter stove.
 
Our company is here to brighten your home or business in need of ducting & duct replacements or restoration. For efficient repairs to poor air suction or worn out filter screens, we are here to help you.

You probably have questions about how we can improve or repair your Winnetka office or home. We will begin answering those questions below!
What kitchen exhaust fan repairs are offered in Winnetka?

The Edward's Enterprises team install & repair kitchen exhaust hood fans in Winnetka consisting of:

 

  • Home kitchen hood fan repairs

  • Kitchen exhaust fan installations

  • Kitchen ventilation fan replacement

  • Quiet kitchen exhaust fan installs

  • Exhaust fans ducted outside

  • Home kitchen hoods installed

  • Home island hoods repaired

  • Kitchen stove light repairs

  • Replace exhaust fan motor

  • Replace kitchen fan ducting

  • Increase air flow kitchen vent

  • Kitchen ventilation repairs

  • Assemble & install new fan

  • Install gable attic fans

Some have us install a microwave exhaust unit to free up counter space. These can be coordinated with existing appliances in the kitchen for a consistent & designer appearance.
 
Kitchen ventilation fan repairs can be a DIY project, but can also be time consuming & complicated for many of our customers. In order to upgrade, install or repair the over the stove exhaust fan in your home kitchen, call our team now!

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(1) Measure before you buy. Make sure it is at least as wide as your cook top to ensure adequate coverage for all burners. Also, a typical hood should be mounted 18 to 30 inches above the cook top
 
(2) Check the noise measurements. Range hood noise is measured in sones rather than decibels.
 
(3) If possible, choose a ducted range hood. Ducted hoods remove heated air from the kitchen efficiently through a wall or ceiling. They are far more effective.
 
(4) Check the filter. Make sure it fits snugly & is easy to remove for cleaning. The filter should be cleaned approximately every 1-3 months & they are often dishwasher friendly.
 
(5) Choose a hood that you will use consistently. Leaving a hood off while cooking can lead to reduced quality of air in the kitchen, as well as, damage to kitchen cabinets. Browse numerous hood models online before going with the one that you like.
 
(6) Speaking of taking really good care of the kitchen cabinets, it's a good idea to have them thoroughly polished & shined, every few months, especially on their knobs & other shinier parts. Use a degreaser & an all-solution cleaner on both the inside & outside part of every single cabinet, & its shelf, one by one. This will help the lifespan of your kitchen cabinets, overall.

Overhead & Downdraft Vent Systems
When cooking on the cooktop there are a number of byproducts that may cause an unhealthy & uncomfortable environment in your kitchen, among them are heat, smoke, steam, grease & odors.
A ventilation system is the best way to prevent this issue. Currently, there are two systems you may use, overhead & downdraft.
 
How Does Each System Function?
Overhead or updraft system pulls the steam, odors moisture & grease up through a filter where it is directed through ductwork & dispersed outside, or filtered & re-circulated back into the kitchen. The downdraft system pulls the air across the cooktop & down through the ductwork beneath the floor or along the base of the cabinets & dispersing outside.
 
Design Options
Downdraft System: One design is a hidden vent which will pop up from behind the range area between 8 & 10 inches when in use. The other is intergraded into the cooktop.
Overhead System: This system is installed on the wall or ceiling above the stovetop, because it is usually visible they are made to be decorative.
 
Efficiency
The overhead system is more efficient that the downdraft system mainly because the downdraft system must work harder to remove the grease, moisture & steam from the burners that are further away from the fan.
 
Budget
Overall costs for both systems will be comparable depending on installation, model, manufacturer & venting model. In general, the downdraft system is included as part of the cooktop, a unit without a system must be retrofitted & could be quite costly. Conversely, the overhead system can be installed over any cooktop, they are also available in a wide range of designs & prices.

What is the best hood for kitchen?
 
The best kitchen hoods are FOTILE JQG7501 Range Hood, Chef Range Hood C190 Range Hood, Broan F403004 Stainless Steel Range Hood, Winflo Glass, & Stainless Steel Range Hood, Cosmo Stainless Steel 200 CFM Range Hood, Golden Vantage Stainless Steel Range Hood, Cosmo 250 CFM Ducted Range Hood, Golden Vantage Stainless Steel Range Hood, & Cosmo 250 CFM Ducted Range Hood.
 
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Is it easy to replace a kitchen hood?
 
If you want an upgrade or if your kitchen hood is not working, replacing it is quite simple. The steps are; shut off your electricity, remove the old hood, check to the wire, find the ducts, secure the cables, install a new kitchen hood, route wiring, tighten the screw, & test.
 
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How are Winnetka hourly charges broken down?

Edward's Enterprises' hourly rates for Winnetka kitchen exhaust fan repair jobs start out at:

 

$95* an hour Per Employee, 3 Hour Minimum

Rates listed above are the typical check or cash rates charged for repairing or replacing residential kitchen exhaust fans (not including dump disposal fees or materials).
 
Some larger or higher fans or hoods are too cumbersome or high for 1 employee to easily or safely handle, so we would send 2 of our employees to your home at rates higher than stated above.

Electrical Kitchen Hood Motor Cleaning - ElectricalWe charge for the time needed for a customer's project, including providing or delivering materials or for the time to haul away left over trash. This allows us to handle small jobs for our electrical clients, rather than only lump sum projects with much higher minimums to show up.
 
Thanks to our processing partner PayPal, we do accept most major credit & debit cards now! Rates are slightly higher, please call our office for all of the details.
 
Thanks to our processing partner Paypal, we do accept most major credit & debit cards now!
 
*Hourly charge is from $95 to $115 or more PER EMPLOYEE depending on the work site zip code. Some exclusions apply such as ongoing facility maintenance clients, or for same-day, after hours or weekend service.
 
Some exclusions do apply, like same-day, after hours or weekend service or customers with pre-arranged billing agreements. We would be happy to answer any of your pricing questions, please call for details!

Why should I choose your company?

Reasons to select Edward's Enterprises for your next electrical repair or remodel project include:

 

EE Check Insured: Insured to protect our residential & commercial customers as well as our employees.

 

EE CheckSkilled Team: Our hourly service calls are handled by experienced, long term employees in the field & in the office.

 

EE Check Established Company: Edward's Enterprises has been a locally owned & operated small business since 1996.

 

EE Check Licensed: We are a licensed General Contractor with the Contractor's State License Board (B857752) since 2005.

 

EE CheckResponsive: Available by phone & email, our team is responsive to our electrical customers & will communicate with you before, during, & after your project.

 
Review your EE Check list to see how Edward's Enterprises can provide you with top notch service.

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How do I setup an appointment?

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    A representative will (unless the Zombie apocalypse has finally happened or every line is busy) answer!
     
    The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time.
    We are available after hours & on weekends for emergencies by phone.

    I've used Edward's several times & have been very satisfied with the service. Employees are punctual & courteous & strive to complete jobs on time. It's particularly helpful when they give a time frame of when they expect to arrive for service. I've called to check on the service day & usually get an even more accurate ETA from either the office or the actual employee providing the service. I would recommend Edward's.

    Five out of five stars

    - Theresa | Westlake Village

    This was our second time using Edwards & we are very happy with the service. They've assembled furniture, moved furniture to lay a large rug, tightened loose towel bars, etc. We will be hiring them again soon for some larger jobs. Excellent service!

    Five out of five stars

    - Melanie | Encino
    When are you available for work?

    Edward's Enterprises is usually available:

     

    Office: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday by phone in our office to schedule lighting projects & ask questions about electrical repair service.

     
    Field: As far as scheduling work appointments, for our typical rates listed above (I know we didn't skip that section) we normally schedule work Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:00pm (holidays, meetings, kids with flus may affect availability).

    Electrical Kitchen Hood Move - ElectricalMost electrical projects get a 3 hour window of arrival, so expect something like 7:00am to 10:00am, or 10:00am to 1:00pm, or even 12:00pm to 3:00pm window.
     
    We are available for emergency work based on a first come first serve basis & whether or not we have a crew available. Expect to pay more for these types of calls (we have employees & overtime is what it is).
     
    If you need us to come outside of our regular times, expect to pay a bit more, or experience different restrictions like job minimums, etc.

    Where does your company work?

    Edward's Enterprises' area of operations includes Winnetka, CA 91306 & surrounding communities.

     

    To check if we can handle an electrical repair at your store, office or home, you can check a few places:

     
    There is a helpful site menu drop down called “Cities”. Select that & you can see if your city is in our “service area”.

    You can call us at 818-639-2441 & give us your “exact” coordinates.
     
    If you don't reside in Winnetka but you're close by give us a call. We may be able to service your lighting or electric repair request for an additional travel charge and/or minimum hour charge.

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    7248 Owensmouth Avenue
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    195 W Los Angeles Ave
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    Is kitchen hood necessary?
     
    A kitchen hood is essential to eradicate every unconducive gas or smoke from your kitchen & maintain the proper air circulation in the kitchen.
     
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    Do kitchen hoods have to vent outside?
     
    Kitchen hoods have vents, & it would be a smart move to get one for it will remove all the heat, steam, cooking odors & smoke from your kitchen to the outdoors. It is the best way to keep your kitchen clean.
     
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