Not enough height above the range
We measure from the burners to the cabinet bottom before you buy. Too little space means heat on the microwave and a hard reach over the pots.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Microwave Installation in Bloomingdale, IL
Over-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves installed in Bloomingdale: anchored into the wall, bolted to the cabinet and vented the right way.
- Installers working in Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Microwave installs we take on in Bloomingdale
Lifting a microwave onto a wall plate is a two-person job, but the real work is around it: finding solid framing, drilling the cabinet to the template, routing the cord to an outlet above and lining up the duct. Our Bloomingdale installers handle all of it and haul the old unit away.
Convection or air-fry microwave on an old circuit
Bigger multi-mode microwaves may trip a breaker that also feeds the toaster and coffee maker. A dedicated circuit fixes that.
Microwave drawer in an island or base cabinet
A drawer microwave slides into a base cabinet cutout below the counter, and the island needs an outlet behind it. We prepare the opening and secure the unit flush.
No outlet in the cabinet above
Over-the-range models plug into a receptacle inside the cabinet overhead. If yours has none, a licensed electrician adds one, often on its own circuit as the maker asks.
Over-the-range microwave replacing a range hood
Trading a hood for a microwave means a new mounting plate, holes drilled through the cabinet bottom and a receptacle where the hood wire used to be. All three get done in one visit.
Should it vent outside or recirculate?
Venting outdoors through a damper is the stronger option for a gas range; recirculation only filters the air. We check what's behind the wall before choosing.
Built-in microwave with a trim kit
Placing a microwave above a wall oven or in a tall pantry cabinet takes a precise cutout and an outlet inside. We prepare both and install the kit.
Moving the microwave off the counter
Getting the microwave off the counter usually means an over-the-range unit or a drawer model in a base cabinet. We tell you what each needs before you pick.
Included with the install
- Pre-install checkMeasurements, power and venting are checked against the installation instructions.
- Old unit or hood removedThe old microwave or range hood is taken down, its wiring made safe and the bracket removed.
- Studs located and wall plate mountedThe mounting plate is leveled and screwed into studs per the template.
- Cabinet drilled to the templateHoles for the top bolts, the power cord and a top vent cut through the cabinet bottom.
- Blower set and duct connectedThe fan is set for outside venting through the wall or roof, or for recirculation with a filter.
- Unit hung and boltedTwo installers lift the microwave onto the plate and draw it tight to the cabinet with the top bolts.
- Testing and haul-awayWe run the microwave, the fan at each speed and the light, then take the old unit and packaging away.
Options to choose from
Venting partsThe pieces that connect the microwave to the outside or set it up to recirculate.
Over-the-range microwavesMicrowaves with a built-in exhaust fan and light that mount above the range.
Low-profile over-the-range modelsShorter units that leave more room above the burners where cabinets are low.
Convection and air-fry combosMulti-mode microwaves that can stand in for a second oven.
Microwave drawersDrawer units set in a base cabinet, reachable without lifting dishes overhead.
What the work looks like in Bloomingdale homes
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DetailBloomingdale kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: microwave installation
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Old Town Bloomingdale, a typical kitchen for Bloomingdale. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. The main complaint was an over-the-range unit that sagged off its bracket. Finished kitchen: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. On site this meant pre-install check, old unit or hood removed, plus blower set and duct connected.
Before
AfterMicrowave Installation in a 1980s two-story, Glendale Heights
This one is a 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The main complaint was a decades-old hood and a microwave crowding the counter. Finished kitchen: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. Work included old unit or hood removed, studs located and wall plate mounted, plus testing and haul-away.
Microwave Installation in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterHanover Park kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: microwave installation
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Ontarioville. What we started with: white appliances. The main complaint was a weak hood and a microwave stuck on the counter. Finished kitchen: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. Work included pre-install check, old unit or hood removed, plus testing and haul-away.
Microwave Installation in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterA Bloomingdale two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bloomingdale →Install day
- Send the model and photosShare the model number and photos of the range wall, the cabinet above and the old unit.
- Fit and power checkWe confirm clearance, cabinet size, outlet and vent path, and list anything that must change first.
- Written estimateA clear written price with electrical or cabinet changes listed separately.
- Install and testOld unit down, new one mounted and vented, everything tested and the old microwave hauled off.
Microwave Installation questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
How high should an over-the-range microwave be above the stove?
The maker's instructions give the minimum. Too low is unsafe over a hot range, so we check it on the visit.
Do I need an electrician to install an over-the-range microwave?
Not if there's already a proper outlet in the cabinet above. If there isn't, or the maker calls for a dedicated circuit you don't have, a licensed electrician adds it first.
Can you put a microwave drawer in my island?
Yes in most cases. The island cabinet is adjusted to the maker's cutout and a receptacle is installed behind the drawer.
What size over-the-range microwave fits my kitchen?
Standard models fit most ranges. Low cabinets or a wider pro range may call for a low-profile unit or a hood instead.
Can you install a microwave I bought at a big-box store or online?
Yes. Many of our microwave jobs are units owners bought themselves.
Does Bloomingdale require a licensed electrician for microwave installation?
A license is required depending on permit type; electrical is listed among the trade licenses. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Bloomingdale contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Can Bloomingdale bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler SBC Waste Solutions: bulk items (up to 2 cubic yards, e.g. furniture) and white goods (appliances) covered under flat rate. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Does microwave installation need a Bloomingdale building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Department, phone (630) 671-5660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
Microwave Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Bloomingdale
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.