KITCHEN

Range Hood Installation Cost: In 2026

Estimate range hood installation cost — with the free electrical calculator.

A range hood clears smoke, grease and smells — and protects your cabinets from grime. The unit is affordable; the ducting is where cost adds up. Here's the 2026 number.

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The short answer

Range hood installation runs $212–$507 in 2026. Replacing an existing hood runs $150–$400. New installation with ducting runs $400–$800. The hood unit runs $100–$800 (up to $2,500 for premium).

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What it costs

Replacing an existing hood runs $150–$400. Installing a new hood with ducting runs $400–$800. The hood itself runs $100–$800 for most kitchens. Under-cabinet hoods are cheapest; island and wall-mount premium models run more.

  • Replace existing: $150–$400
  • New install with ducting: $400–$800
  • Hood unit: $100–$800
  • Average install: $212–$507
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Vented vs recirculating

Vented (ducted) hoods push air outside — the effective choice for serious cooking. Recirculating hoods filter and return air — cheaper and easier but less powerful. If ducting is possible, it's worth the extra $200–$400.

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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total outlet cost$180.00
Outlet(s)$30.00
Installation$150.00
Per outlet installed$180.00
Total cost$180.00
FORMULA USED1 × ($30.00 + $150.00) = $180.00
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