Clearing the kitchen before a remodel
Out with the whole appliance set at once: connections safely capped and the kitchen cleared for new cabinets and floors.
Serving Crystal Lake & nearby Lake Zurich, Elgin
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Crystal Lake, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Crystal Lake home and get it recycled.
- Serving Crystal Lake ZIP 60014, 60012, 60098
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Crystal Lake
A dead fridge in the garage or a stove that's being replaced doesn't have to sit around for weeks. We shut off and cap the connections, carry the unit out without scuffing walls or floors and haul it off from your Crystal Lake home.
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
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.
Hardwired wall oven or cooktop removal
Removing a built-in cooking appliance means unscrewing it from the cabinet or counter and making the wiring behind it safe. Both are part of the job.
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.
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.
Removal when the new appliance is coming from a store
If the store's haul-away doesn't fit your schedule or skips gas and water units, we take care of the old appliance ourselves.
Dishwasher removal without a flood
Old dishwashers hold water in the bottom and the lines. We drain and disconnect them properly so nothing spills on the floor.
What we hook up and check
- Floor and doorway protectionWe cover the route from the kitchen to the truck.
- Water and drain disconnectDishwasher and ice-maker lines closed and sealed.
- 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.
- Carry-outWe lift and roll each appliance out without dragging it.
- Recycling or donationRefrigerant appliances to facilities that recover the refrigerant, metal to recyclers, working units to donation where possible.
- CleanupThe empty space is swept and the area left ready for the next appliance.
Models, parts and fittings
Refrigerators and freezersTop-freezer, side-by-side, French-door, built-in, chest and upright freezers.
Microwaves and range hoodsOver-the-range, built-in and countertop microwaves, plus old hoods.
Disconnect partsThe fittings that leave the hookups safely closed after removal.
Wine and beverage coolersSmall built-in refrigerators and beverage centers.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsFreestanding stoves and built-in cooking appliances.
Kitchen Appliance Removal before and after — Crystal Lake homes
Before
AfterCrystal Lake kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen appliance removal
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Crystal Lake. What we started with: white appliances. What bothered the owners most: old white appliances that needed to go. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included floor and doorway protection, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich. What we started with: black appliances. What bothered the owners most: old units in the way of a new kitchen. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included doors, handles and trim removed when needed, recycling or donation, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Palatine. 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. The job covered floor and doorway protection, water and drain disconnect, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Palatine →
Before
AfterCrystal Lake kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Crystal Lake →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Crystal Lake
What changed: 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 Crystal Lake →How the install goes
- Tell us what's goingLet us know which units and how many floors or steps are involved.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate covering disconnects, carry-out and recycling.
- 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 Crystal Lake homeowners
How much does appliance removal cost?
A single fridge from a ground-floor kitchen and a full set from a basement are priced differently. You get a line-item quote first.
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.
Does Crystal Lake 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.
Is appliance removal free?
Not usually, since disconnecting, carrying and recycling all take time. We tell you the price before we start.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
Yes, in one visit, coordinated with your remodel schedule.
What happens to the old appliance in Crystal Lake?
Hauler: Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), (844) 633-3577. One bulk item per week included. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Crystal Lake?
It depends on the scope. Crystal Lake's rule in short: Kitchen alteration handout (Nov 2019) requires a contractor list and two sets of plans showing floor plans, electrical layout, structure and plumbing changes; inspections for rough electrical, plumbing, framing, insulation and final. We handle the permit when one is needed with City of Crystal Lake Community Development - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Crystal Lake?
Yes. Our crews work across Crystal Lake, including Downtown, Coventry, Four Colonies, The Villages — ZIP 60014, 60012, 60098 — and nearby Lake Zurich, Elgin, Hoffman Estates.
Working in Crystal Lake
- A lot of Crystal Lake kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Crystal Lake 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.
DowntownCoventryFour ColoniesThe VillagesWedgewoodBurtons Bridge
ZIP 60014ZIP 60012ZIP 60098
Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Crystal Lake
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.