1960s wall oven and cooktop combo
Kitchens from the 1960s often have a built-in wall oven and a separate cooktop. We replace them with modern units sized to the old cutouts or rework the cabinets.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Addison, IL
We install gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops in Addison, connected safely, leveled and checked before we go.
- Serving Addison ZIP 60101
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range, oven and cooktop installs we handle in Addison
A new range has to do more than fit the gap. In Addison we check the gas or electrical supply first, connect the unit per the maker's instructions, put in the anti-tip bracket, level it and test every burner or element before calling it done.
Slide-in range that won't sit flush
A slide-in is less forgiving than a freestanding range. We measure the cutout first and set the unit so its cooktop overlaps the counter evenly.
Downdraft or venting questions
A cooktop with downdraft venting needs space in the base cabinet and a duct path. We check both before choosing a model.
Electric range with a mismatched cord or outlet
If the range cord doesn't match the outlet, we install the right cord, and an electrician updates the outlet where needed.
Range that tips forward when the oven door opens
A freestanding or slide-in range without an anti-tip bracket can tip with weight on the open door. We install the bracket and confirm the rear foot engages it.
Wall oven doesn't fit the old cabinet
Replacing a decades-old wall oven often means resizing the cabinet. We adjust the cutout so the trim covers it cleanly.
Switching from electric to gas
Electric-to-gas conversions are a small plumbing project. The new line is installed under permit, and the old 240-volt outlet is dealt with safely.
Old gas connector that shouldn't be reused
An old uncoated brass connector or a kinked line behind the stove is replaced, not reconnected. Each joint is then checked for leaks.
What we hook up and check
- Supply and opening checkA check of gas valve or breaker, outlet type, cutout size and clearances.
- Disconnecting the old applianceWe isolate the supply and take out the old unit without damaging the floor or counter.
- Cabinet and counter adjustmentsWall oven boxes and cooktop cutouts resized to the maker's spec when needed.
- Gas connectionGas hookup with a new connector, each joint checked with a leak detector solution.
- Electrical connectionCord or hardwire connection to a circuit sized for the appliance; new circuits are run by an electrician.
- Anti-tip bracket and levelingBracket installed, feet adjusted until the oven racks sit level.
- Burner, element and oven testEvery burner lit and checked for flame, every element and oven mode heated.
Models, parts and fittings
Induction cooktops and rangesElectric cooking with quick response and a cool glass top around the pan.
Slide-in and front-control rangesControls on the front, no backguard, the cooktop overlapping the counter for a built-in look.
Gas and electric cooktopsCooktops set into the counter, often paired with a wall oven.
Pro-style rangesLarger 36- and 48-inch ranges that often call for a stronger hood.
Single and double wall ovensWall ovens need the right cutout, support and a dedicated circuit.
What the work looks like in Addison homes
Before
Installed
DetailAn Addison 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: almond appliances. The main complaint was a decades-old stove that was hard to keep lit. Finished kitchen: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. Work included disconnecting the old appliance, electrical connection, plus anti-tip bracket and leveling.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wood Dale
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wood Dale. What we started with: white appliances. The reason for the call: an old stove that needed replacing. After: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. The job covered supply and opening check, disconnecting the old appliance, plus gas connection.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterAddison kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar bi-level, Addison
The same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Addison →From the old unit to the new one
- Model and photosSend the model number and photos of the space, the shutoff or outlet behind the old unit.
- Readiness checkWe compare your kitchen with the installation guide and list what needs to change.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate for removal, installation, parts and any gas line or electrical work.
- Install and testOld unit out, new one connected, anchored, leveled and tested burner by burner.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation questions from Addison homeowners
Can I switch to induction in an older Addison home?
Often yes, but it depends on your electrical service. An electrician checks the panel capacity and runs a 240-volt circuit sized for the cooktop or range.
Can a gas range be converted to propane?
Often yes, using the maker's LP kit. The orifices and regulator are changed, then the burners are tested.
What is an anti-tip bracket and do I need one?
It's a bracket fastened to the floor or wall that catches the back foot of the range so it can't tip forward. Ranges come with one, and we always install it.
Does a wall oven need its own circuit?
Yes. Electric wall ovens run on a dedicated circuit sized to the oven's rating, and double ovens often need a larger one.
How much does range or oven installation cost?
A range swap on an existing hookup and a wall oven with a new circuit are very different jobs. You get a line-item quote before work starts.
What is the Addison building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building & Zoning), phone (630) 693-7530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Addison contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Addison does not require contractor registration, but trade licenses and a Letter of Intent must be submitted with each permit application. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for range or oven installation in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60101
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Other kitchen services in Addison
Dishwasher InstallationOld unit out, new dishwasher connected, leveled and leak-tested.
Built-In Refrigerator InstallationBuilt-in and panel-ready fridges fitted flush, anchored and connected.
Microwave InstallationOver-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves mounted, powered and vented.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.