Old refrigerator or freezer that has to go
We remove old fridges and chest or upright freezers, cap the water supply behind them and send them for refrigerant recovery and recycling.
Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Aurora, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Aurora home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Aurora
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 Aurora 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.
Gas range that needs disconnecting
We close the valve behind the range, take off the flex line and seal the outlet so nothing is left open when the unit is gone.
Doorways and stairs too tight for the appliance
We take off doors, handles or the door from its hinges when needed so the appliance fits through without gouging the frame.
Second fridge or freezer in the garage or basement
Old basement freezers and garage fridges use power and space. We remove them and get the refrigerant recovered.
Clearing the kitchen before a remodel
When a remodel is about to start, every appliance has to come out first. We disconnect them all, cap the utilities and leave the room empty.
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.
Dishwasher removal without a flood
The supply is shut off, the drain hose released from the sink or disposal and the power disconnected before the unit comes out.
Protecting floors and walls on the way out
Door frames, banisters and hallway corners are padded, and the floor is covered from the kitchen to the exit.
What the install includes
- 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.
- Water and drain disconnectSupply valves shut, lines removed and capped, drains released and plugged.
- Electrical made safePower is cut and any exposed wiring left safely closed up.
- Doors, handles and trim removed when neededWe take off what's needed to get through the doorway.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Dishwashers and compactorsBuilt-in dishwashers and trash compactors under the counter.
Microwaves and range hoodsUnits that hang over the range or sit in a cabinet.
Wine and beverage coolersSmall built-in refrigerators and beverage centers.
Disconnect partsThe fittings that leave the hookups safely closed after removal.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and drop-in cooktops.
What the work looks like in Aurora homes
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen appliance removal
The site: a 1980s two-story near Palace Street. What we started with: white appliances. The main complaint was old white appliances that needed to go. Finished kitchen: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered floor and doorway protection, water and drain disconnect, plus electrical made safe.
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a 1980s two-story, Warrenville
The site: a 1980s two-story near Saddle Ridge. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. The reason for the call: old units in the way of a new kitchen. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included electrical made safe, recycling or donation, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Warrenville →
Before
AfterAurora kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →
Before
AfterAn Aurora 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Aurora →From the old unit to the new one
- Tell us what's goingSend a list or photos of the appliances and where they sit in the house.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate covering disconnects, carry-out and recycling.
- Disconnect and removeUtilities shut and capped, floors protected, appliances carried out.
- Recycle and clean upUnits delivered to recyclers or donation and the space swept.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Aurora homeowners
Do you disconnect the gas and water?
Yes. Gas lines are shut off and capped, water lines closed and sealed, and hardwired units made safe before removal.
Can you remove an appliance from the basement or second floor?
Yes. Tell us about the stairs when you book so we plan the crew size.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
Yes. We clear every appliance, cap the utilities and leave the kitchen ready for demolition.
Do I need to empty or defrost the fridge first?
Yes, empty it. Defrosting overnight keeps water off the floor during the move.
Does Aurora 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.
Aurora contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be registered/licensed with the City (application, required testing if applicable, proof of insurance naming the City as additional insured). Homeowners may act as own contractor if owner-occupied 6+ months with a Homeowner Liability Waiver. We take care of that before work starts.
Can Aurora bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Appliances (refrigerators, stoves, water heaters) must be scheduled with hauler Groot, 630-892-9294, and carry one sticker; bulk items need stickers ($2.75 each) and bundles max 2 ft x 4 ft x 50 lb. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Aurora?
It depends on the scope. Aurora's rule in short: Interior remodels, structural changes and interior plumbing always need a permit; electrical/mechanical may. We handle the permit when one is needed with Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- A lot of Aurora kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Aurora homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Near EastsideTannerRiddle HighlandsPalace StreetWest SideFar East Side
ZIP 60506ZIP 60502ZIP 60505ZIP 60504ZIP 60503
Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Aurora
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.