Older Berwyn homes with narrow entries
Older houses often have tight back stairs and slim doorways. We plan the route and take appliances apart where needed so the woodwork stays intact.
Serving Berwyn & nearby Oak Park, Chicago
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Berwyn, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Berwyn home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in Berwyn ZIP 60402
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Berwyn
Our Berwyn crews remove refrigerators, freezers, ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, dishwashers and microwaves, one at a time or a whole kitchen before a remodel. We do the lifting and the stairs, and the old units go to recyclers or donation instead of the curb.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doorways and stairs too tight for the appliance
Big fridges often won't clear a doorway without taking the doors or handles off. We remove them, move the unit and pad every corner.
What we hook up and check
- 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 disconnectSupply valves shut, lines removed and capped, drains released and plugged.
- Electrical made safeCords unplugged; hardwired units disconnected with the breaker off and wires capped in a covered box.
- Carry-outUnits strapped to an appliance dolly and moved out on the planned route.
- 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
Wine and beverage coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
Disconnect partsGas caps, water line caps, wire connectors and junction box covers.
Microwaves and range hoodsOver-the-range, built-in and countertop microwaves, plus old hoods.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsFreestanding stoves and built-in cooking appliances.
Dishwashers and compactorsBuilt-in dishwashers and trash compactors under the counter.
Kitchen Appliance Removal before and after — Berwyn homes
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a brick bungalow from the 1920s, Berwyn
This one is a brick bungalow from the 1920s near LaVergne. Before: a white range and a white refrigerator. What bothered the owners most: old white appliances that needed to go. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant water and drain disconnect, carry-out, plus recycling or donation.
Before
AfterOak Brook kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen appliance removal
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: white appliances. The reason for the call: a fridge and stove that had reached the end. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant walkthrough and route check, electrical made safe, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterBerwyn kitchen, prewar foursquare: kitchen remodeling
What changed: soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Berwyn →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a prewar foursquare, Berwyn
The same doors sprayed in soft white, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Berwyn →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 estimateA clear price for each appliance and any extra disconnect work.
- 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.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Berwyn homeowners
Is appliance removal free?
Not usually, since disconnecting, carrying and recycling all take time. We tell you the price before we start.
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?
It's recycled or reused. Very little of an appliance needs to end up in a landfill.
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.
Does Berwyn pick up old appliances?
Many suburbs offer bulk or special-item pickup through their waste hauler, often by appointment and with extra rules for fridges. Check with the village; if you'd rather not move it to the curb, we carry it out for you.
What happens to the old appliance in Berwyn?
Hauler SBC Waste Solutions; free scheduled bulk/appliance special collection, one large item per household weekly. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Berwyn contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be licensed and bonded with Berwyn; $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance naming the City per license (per licensing form. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Berwyn?
It depends on the scope. Berwyn's rule in short: City permit list includes any kitchen and bathroom remodeling, all electrical work, and plumbing/sewer work (faucet or toilet replacement excluded). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department, City of Berwyn.
Do you work in my part of Berwyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Berwyn, including South Berwyn, South Oak Park area, Depot District, LaVergne — ZIP 60402 — and nearby Oak Park, Chicago, Oak Brook.
Working in Berwyn
- Most Berwyn homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Most Berwyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
South BerwynSouth Oak Park areaDepot DistrictLaVergneOgden Avenue
ZIP 60402
Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Berwyn
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.