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.
THE SHORT ANSWER
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).
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
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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