Condo removals and building rules
We coordinate with the building office so the old units leave through the right door at the right time.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Arlington Heights, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Arlington Heights home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Arlington Heights
A dead fridge in the garage or a stove that's being replaced doesn't have to sit around for weeks. We shut off and cap the connections, carry the unit out without scuffing walls or floors and haul it off from your Arlington Heights home.
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.
Hardwired wall oven or cooktop removal
Removing a built-in cooking appliance means unscrewing it from the cabinet or counter and making the wiring behind it safe. Both are part of the job.
Microwave, hood or small built-ins
We pull down the old microwave or hood, close off the opening or wiring and take it with the rest.
Protecting floors and walls on the way out
Dragging an appliance across the floor is how most damage happens. We lift, roll and protect the route instead.
Doorways and stairs too tight for the appliance
Basement stairs and narrow back doors are where old appliances get stuck. We measure the path, strip what has to come off and use the right 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.
Removal when the new appliance is coming from a store
Not every retailer takes the old unit, or only takes it if it's already unhooked. We disconnect and remove it, before delivery day or after.
What the install includes
- Walkthrough and route checkWe look at each appliance, its connections and the path out of the house.
- Floor and doorway protectionWe cover the route from the kitchen to the truck.
- Water and drain disconnectDishwasher and ice-maker lines closed and sealed.
- Electrical made safeCords unplugged; hardwired units disconnected with the breaker off and wires capped in a covered box.
- Carry-outWe lift and roll each appliance out without dragging it.
- Recycling or donationEach appliance goes to recycling or reuse, not to the curb.
- CleanupThe empty space is swept and the area left ready for the next appliance.
Models, parts and fittings
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and drop-in cooktops.
Refrigerators and freezersTop-freezer, side-by-side, French-door, built-in, chest and upright freezers.
Disconnect partsThe fittings that leave the hookups safely closed after removal.
Wine and beverage coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
Microwaves and range hoodsOver-the-range, built-in and countertop microwaves, plus old hoods.
Kitchen Appliance Removal before and after — Arlington Heights homes
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a 1990s two-story colonial, Arlington Heights
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The reason for the call: decades-old appliances they wanted gone before the new ones arrived. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered electrical made safe, carry-out, plus recycling or donation.
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen appliance removal
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Mount Prospect. What we started with: white appliances. The reason for the call: old white appliances that needed to go. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included electrical made safe, carry-out, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. The main complaint was working appliances being swapped out in a remodel. After: 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 Des Plaines →
Before
AfterAn Arlington Heights 1950s ranch: before and after
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 Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Arlington Heights →Install day
- Tell us what's goingLet us know which units and how many floors or steps are involved.
- Written estimateA clear price for each appliance and any extra disconnect work.
- Disconnect and removeWe make each hookup safe and move the units out carefully.
- Recycle and clean upOld appliances are dropped off responsibly and the kitchen left clean.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Can you remove appliances from a condo?
Yes. We book the freight elevator, follow building rules and protect common areas.
Does Arlington Heights pick up old appliances?
It depends on the hauler's program. We don't wait on a pickup date: we disconnect the appliance, carry it out and recycle it.
Can you take an appliance that still works?
Yes. We remove it the same way, and if it's in good shape we try donation or reuse before recycling.
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.
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.
Do Arlington Heights condo associations need to approve appliance removal?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Arlington Heights contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
Dishwasher InstallationOld unit out, new dishwasher connected, leveled and leak-tested.
Oven, Range & Cooktop InstallationGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops, safely connected.
Built-In Refrigerator InstallationBuilt-in and panel-ready fridges fitted flush, anchored and connected.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.