Broken appliance that's leaking or smells
If water has pooled under the appliance, we let you know what we see underneath after it's out, so the floor or subfloor can be checked.
Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Buffalo Grove, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Buffalo Grove home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove 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.
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.
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.
Hardwired wall oven or cooktop removal
Built-in ovens and cooktops are often wired straight into a junction box. We turn off the breaker, disconnect the cable and cap the wires safely in the box.
Clearing the kitchen before a remodel
Before demolition, we take out the range, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and hood in one visit so the crew can start on clean walls.
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.
Protecting floors and walls on the way out
We lay runners and use appliance dollies with straps so a heavy range or fridge doesn't scratch hardwood or tear vinyl.
Gas range that needs disconnecting
Before a gas stove can leave, the shutoff is closed, the connector removed and the gas outlet capped. We do it carefully and check the cap for leaks.
What the install includes
- Floor and doorway protectionWe cover the route from the kitchen to the truck.
- Gas disconnect and capThe gas supply is shut off and sealed where the range was.
- 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.
- Doors, handles and trim removed when neededWe take off what's needed to get through the doorway.
- Recycling or donationRefrigerant appliances to facilities that recover the refrigerant, metal to recyclers, working units to donation where possible.
- CleanupWe sweep up where the old units stood.
Options to choose from
Microwaves and range hoodsUnits that hang over the range or sit in a cabinet.
Refrigerators and freezersAny fridge or freezer, including the spare in the garage.
Disconnect partsGas caps, water line caps, wire connectors and junction box covers.
Dishwashers and compactorsBuilt-in dishwashers and trash compactors under the counter.
Wine and beverage coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
What the work looks like in Buffalo Grove homes
Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen appliance removal
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Windfield. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The reason for the call: a set of worn-out appliances from another era. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant floor and doorway protection, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus recycling or donation.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich
The site: a 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich. Before: 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 floor and doorway protection, gas disconnect and cap, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Northbrook
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Techny. What we started with: 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. The job covered floor and doorway protection, gas disconnect and cap, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove →How the install goes
- 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 upUnits delivered to recyclers or donation and the space swept.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Buffalo Grove homeowners
Does Buffalo Grove pick up old appliances?
Some villages and haulers collect large appliances on request. The catch is getting it to the curb, and that's the part we handle.
Can you remove an appliance from the basement or second floor?
Yes. We bring the right dolly and straps, protect the stairs and walls and carry it up or down safely.
Can you take an appliance that still works?
We do. Working units can often go to a reuse outlet.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
We do. It's one of the most common reasons people call us.
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.
Buffalo Grove contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
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.