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.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Des Plaines, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Des Plaines home and get it recycled.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines home.
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.
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.
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.
Removal when the new appliance is coming from a store
Some delivery crews won't touch gas lines or water connections. We prepare the old appliance and haul it off so the new one can go right in.
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
We pull down the old microwave or hood, close off the opening or wiring and take it with the rest.
Protecting floors and walls on the way out
Dragging an appliance across the floor is how most damage happens. We lift, roll and protect the route instead.
Included with the install
- 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.
- Gas disconnect and capThe gas supply is shut off and sealed where the range was.
- Electrical made safeCords unplugged; hardwired units disconnected with the breaker off and wires capped in a covered box.
- Doors, handles and trim removed when neededAppliance doors or handles come off so the unit clears tight spots.
- Recycling or donationEach appliance goes to recycling or reuse, not to the curb.
- CleanupWe sweep up where the old units stood.
What to pick before the install
Wine and beverage coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
Refrigerators and freezersTop-freezer, side-by-side, French-door, built-in, chest and upright freezers.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsFreestanding stoves and built-in cooking appliances.
Disconnect partsThe fittings that leave the hookups safely closed after removal.
Dishwashers and compactorsBuilt-in dishwashers and trash compactors under the counter.
Kitchen Appliance Removal before and after — Des Plaines homes
Before
AfterA Des Plaines two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. Before: black appliances. What bothered the owners most: old units in the way of a new kitchen. Finished kitchen: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered floor and doorway protection, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus recycling or donation.
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen appliance removal
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: white appliances. The reason for the call: a fridge and stove that had reached the end. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant floor and doorway protection, recycling or donation, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glenview
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Park, a typical kitchen for Glenview. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: decades-old appliances they wanted gone before the new ones arrived. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered walkthrough and route check, gas disconnect and cap, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Glenview →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Des Plaines
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar bi-level: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →How the install goes
- 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 upOld appliances are dropped off responsibly and the kitchen left clean.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Does Des Plaines 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.
Is appliance removal free?
Free haul-away is sometimes bundled with a purchase. Our service covers the jobs those don't: gas and water disconnects, stairs and recycling.
What happens to my old appliance?
Fridges and freezers go to facilities that recover the refrigerant; other units go to metal recyclers. Working ones can go to donation.
Can you take an appliance that still works?
Yes, and a working appliance may find a new home instead of the scrapyard.
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.
Do I need a Des Plaines-registered contractor for appliance removal?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
What happens to the old appliance in Des Plaines?
Hauler is LRS: one bulk item per week at no extra charge; extra items may incur a charge. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
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.