Appliance that still works and could be donated
Working ranges and refrigerators are often wanted by reuse stores. Let us know, and we'll try donation before recycling.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Chicago & the Suburbs
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Chicagoland home and get it recycled.
- Serving the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Chicagoland
Getting rid of an old kitchen appliance starts behind it: a gas line to cap, a water line to shut, a hardwired cable to make safe. In Chicagoland we disconnect each unit properly, protect the floor and doorways on the way out and take it to recycling, so the space is clean and ready for what comes next.
Microwave, hood or small built-ins
Over-the-range microwaves, range hoods and trash compactors come out too. We take down the bracket, cap the wiring or duct and remove the unit.
Gas range that needs disconnecting
Pulling a gas range out isn't just lifting. The supply is turned off, the line capped and tested, then the range is moved out on a dolly.
Broken appliance that's leaking or smells
Dead refrigerators can smell badly and leak as they warm up. We tape the doors, keep it upright and carry it out over protected floors.
Old refrigerator or freezer that has to go
A refrigerator can't simply be tossed. Ours go to recyclers that pull the refrigerant and oil first, then process the rest.
Hardwired wall oven or cooktop removal
A wall oven comes out of its cabinet with the power off at the panel and the conductors capped inside a covered box, ready for the next appliance.
Second fridge or freezer in the garage or basement
Spare fridges and freezers are usually in the hardest spots to reach. We handle the stairs and the tight corners.
Dishwasher removal without a flood
Old dishwashers hold water in the bottom and the lines. We drain and disconnect them properly so nothing spills on the floor.
What we hook up and check
- Walkthrough and route checkDoorways, stairs and the hookups behind each unit are checked first.
- Floor and doorway protectionRunners down, corners and frames padded before anything moves.
- Gas disconnect and capValve closed, connector removed, outlet capped and checked for leaks.
- Electrical made safeCords unplugged; hardwired units disconnected with the breaker off and wires capped in a covered box.
- Doors, handles and trim removed when neededAppliance doors or handles come off so the unit clears tight spots.
- Recycling or donationRefrigerant appliances to facilities that recover the refrigerant, metal to recyclers, working units to donation where possible.
- CleanupThe empty space is swept and the area left ready for the next appliance.
Models, parts and fittings
Wine and beverage coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
Disconnect partsThe fittings that leave the hookups safely closed after removal.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and drop-in cooktops.
Microwaves and range hoodsUnits that hang over the range or sit in a cabinet.
Refrigerators and freezersAny fridge or freezer, including the spare in the garage.
Kitchen Appliance Removal across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Older Berwyn and Oak Park homes with narrow entries
Old trim and plaster walls chip easily. We pad the path and take the slowest safe route out.
Condo and townhome towns
Condo removals and building rules
In a condo we reserve the freight elevator, protect the halls and follow the building's work hours.
Oak Park, Lisle, Itasca, Arlington Heights, Glendale Heights, Mount Prospect
Old and new: recent installs
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a 1990s two-story colonial, Roselle
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Roselle. The kitchen as it was: white appliances. The main complaint was old white appliances that needed to go. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant electrical made safe, recycling or donation, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Roselle →
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen appliance removal
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park. What we started with: almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: decades-old appliances they wanted gone before the new ones arrived. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included walkthrough and route check, recycling or donation, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Villa Park →
Before
AfterAn Addison 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Addison. What we started with: black appliances. The reason for the call: old units in the way of a new kitchen. Finished kitchen: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered electrical made safe, recycling or donation, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Addison →From the old unit to the new one
- Tell us what's goingLet us know which units and how many floors or steps are involved.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate covering disconnects, carry-out and recycling.
- Disconnect and removeUtilities shut and capped, floors protected, appliances carried out.
- Recycle and clean upOld appliances are dropped off responsibly and the kitchen left clean.
Before the install
How much does appliance removal cost?
A single fridge from a ground-floor kitchen and a full set from a basement are priced differently. You get a line-item quote first.
Can I put an old refrigerator out with the garbage?
Usually not with regular trash. Refrigerators contain refrigerant that has to be recovered before scrapping, so they need special pickup or a recycler.
Can you take an appliance that still works?
We do. Working units can often go to a reuse outlet.
What happens to my old appliance?
Fridges and freezers go to facilities that recover the refrigerant; other units go to metal recyclers. Working ones can go to donation.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
We do. It's one of the most common reasons people call us.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
Kitchen Appliance Removal near you
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