1970s wall oven and cooktop combo
Original 1970s wall ovens leave odd-sized openings. We match a new oven to the box or adjust the cabinet to fit.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Arlington Heights, IL
We install gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops in Arlington Heights, connected safely, leveled and checked before we go.
- Serving Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range, oven and cooktop installs we handle in Arlington Heights
Swapping a stove sounds quick, and often it is. When it isn't, the reason is usually an old flex connector, a circuit too small for a new wall oven, or a cooktop cutout that doesn't match. We take care of those details in Arlington Heights kitchens so the appliance works safely from day one.
Downdraft or venting questions
If the old hood is too small or only recirculates, a new range may be the moment to upgrade the ventilation as well.
Old gas connector that shouldn't be reused
Flexible gas connectors aren't meant to be moved and reused for decades. We install a new one sized for the appliance with every range swap.
Switching from electric to gas
Going from an electric range to gas means running a new gas line to the kitchen, which needs a permit and a licensed installer. We plan it and get it inspected.
New range delivered but not hooked up
Many delivery crews drop off a gas range without connecting it. We hook it up with a new connector, leak-test the joints and light every burner.
Double wall oven on an undersized circuit
Before a bigger wall oven goes in, the breaker and wire size must match the maker's spec. If they don't, an electrician corrects them.
Slide-in range that won't sit flush
When a slide-in range leaves a gap at the back or rides high above the counter, it needs adjusting on its legs and sometimes a small change to the counter edge.
Pro-style range that needs more gas and space
Professional-style ranges come with their own install requirements, from gas pressure to backguard clearance. We follow the maker's instructions.
What the install includes
- Supply and opening checkWe look at the gas shutoff or circuit, measure the opening and compare it to the new unit's specs.
- Disconnecting the old applianceWe isolate the supply and take out the old unit without damaging the floor or counter.
- Gas connectionNew flexible connector and fittings on the shutoff, made by a qualified installer to local code and leak-tested.
- Electrical connectionThe appliance tied into the correct 240-volt or 120-volt supply, with panel and circuit work handled by an electrician.
- Anti-tip bracket and levelingAnti-tip bracket fastened and engaged, range leveled side to side and front to back.
- Wall oven and cooktop mountingBuilt-in units secured with the maker's brackets and screws.
- Haul-away and cleanupWe remove the old unit, cartons and debris.
Models, parts and fittings
Single and double wall ovensWall ovens need the right cutout, support and a dedicated circuit.
Induction cooktops and rangesFast, precise heat through magnetic cookware; usually needs a 240-volt circuit with enough capacity.
Gas, electric and dual-fuelGas burners with a gas or electric oven; dual-fuel units need both a gas line and a 240-volt circuit.
Slide-in and front-control rangesControls on the front, no backguard, the cooktop overlapping the counter for a built-in look.
Freestanding rangesThe standard range type that stands between cabinets or at the end of a run.
Before and after: kitchens near Arlington Heights
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DetailAn Arlington Heights two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. What we started with: black appliances. The reason for the call: a new range waiting to be connected. The result: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. The job covered disconnecting the old appliance, electrical connection, plus anti-tip bracket and leveling.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. Before: white appliances. The main complaint was a new range waiting to be connected. After: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. The job covered supply and opening check, electrical connection, plus anti-tip bracket and leveling.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove
A 1980s two-story near Green Knolls, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: a decades-old stove that was hard to keep lit. The result: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. On site this meant disconnecting the old appliance, gas connection, plus electrical connection.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Arlington Heights
Finished: 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
AfterAn Arlington Heights postwar bi-level: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Arlington Heights →From the old unit to the new one
- Model and photosTell us what you're installing, and show us the current hookup.
- Readiness checkWe confirm the gas supply or circuit, the cutout and the clearances, and flag any permit work.
- 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 Arlington Heights homeowners
Can I switch to induction in an older Arlington Heights home?
Many older homes can take induction after a new circuit is added. If the panel is full or small, that has to be addressed first.
Can you replace a cooktop with a different size?
Yes, but the counter has to match. Larger cooktops mean enlarging the cutout; smaller ones may need a filler or counter repair.
What is an anti-tip bracket and do I need one?
Yes. It keeps a range from tipping when weight is put on an open oven door, and it's part of the maker's instructions.
Can a gas range be converted to propane?
Many ranges include or offer a conversion kit, and the conversion should be done by a qualified installer per the maker's instructions.
Will you haul away my old stove?
Yes, haul-away is available with any installation.
Does range or oven installation need a Arlington Heights building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building & Life Safety Department, phone (847) 368-5560. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
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 Arlington Heights condo associations need to approve range or oven installation?
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.
Does Arlington Heights require a licensed electrician for range or oven installation?
Electrical permit application must include a copy of the electrical license. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for range or oven installation 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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Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
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.