1960s wall oven and cooktop combo
A 1960s built-in oven and drop-in cooktop can usually be replaced in place, though cutouts and wiring often need updating.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Des Plaines, IL
We install gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops in Des Plaines, connected safely, leveled and checked before we go.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range, oven and cooktop installs we handle in Des Plaines
Swapping a stove sounds quick, and often it is. When it isn't, the reason is usually an old flex connector, a circuit too small for a new wall oven, or a cooktop cutout that doesn't match. We take care of those details in Des Plaines kitchens so the appliance works safely from day one.
Pro-style range that needs more gas and space
Professional-style ranges come with their own install requirements, from gas pressure to backguard clearance. We follow the maker's instructions.
Wall oven doesn't fit the old cabinet
Replacing a decades-old wall oven often means resizing the cabinet. We adjust the cutout so the trim covers it cleanly.
New range delivered but not hooked up
A range sitting in the kitchen with no hookup is a frequent call. We bring the connector and bracket and get it cooking the same visit.
Electric range with a mismatched cord or outlet
Older homes may have a three-prong range outlet while new ranges are set up for four-wire. We fit the correct cord for your wiring per the maker's instructions.
Old gas connector that shouldn't be reused
Flexible gas connectors aren't meant to be moved and reused for decades. We install a new one sized for the appliance with every range swap.
Range that tips forward when the oven door opens
If you can rock the range by leaning on the door, it isn't anchored. We add the maker's bracket and slide the unit back until it locks in.
Switching from gas to induction
Induction usually needs a 240-volt circuit with more capacity than an old outlet provides. An electrician checks the panel, runs the circuit and we cap the gas line at the valve.
Included with the install
- Supply and opening checkWe look at the gas shutoff or circuit, measure the opening and compare it to the new unit's specs.
- Disconnecting the old applianceWe isolate the supply and take out the old unit without damaging the floor or counter.
- Cabinet and counter adjustmentsWall oven boxes and cooktop cutouts resized to the maker's spec when needed.
- Gas connectionNew flexible connector and fittings on the shutoff, made by a qualified installer to local code and leak-tested.
- Electrical connectionCord or hardwire connection to a circuit sized for the appliance; new circuits are run by an electrician.
- Anti-tip bracket and levelingAnti-tip bracket fastened and engaged, range leveled side to side and front to back.
- Burner, element and oven testEvery burner lit and checked for flame, every element and oven mode heated.
Options to choose from
Pro-style rangesWide, heavy ranges with high-output burners and specific gas and clearance needs.
Freestanding rangesThe standard range type that stands between cabinets or at the end of a run.
Slide-in and front-control rangesRanges that sit flush with the cabinets and need a closer fit.
Induction cooktops and rangesFast, precise heat through magnetic cookware; usually needs a 240-volt circuit with enough capacity.
Single and double wall ovensOvens built into a cabinet at a comfortable height, alone or stacked with a second oven or a microwave.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation before and after — Des Plaines homes
Before
Installed
DetailDes Plaines kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: oven, range & cooktop installation
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Des Plaines. Before: black appliances. What bothered the owners most: an old stove that needed replacing. The result: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. On site this meant disconnecting the old appliance, cabinet and counter adjustments, plus anti-tip bracket and leveling.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. What we started with: white appliances. The reason for the call: a new range waiting to be connected. Finished kitchen: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. Work included supply and opening check, gas connection, plus burner, element and oven test.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. What we started with: almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: an old range they no longer trusted. After: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. Work included disconnecting the old appliance, cabinet and counter adjustments, plus burner, element and oven test.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar Cape Cod: before and after
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 Cape Cod: before and after
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →From the old unit to the new one
- Model and photosTell us what you're installing, and show us the current hookup.
- Readiness checkWe compare your kitchen with the installation guide and list what needs to change.
- Written estimateA clear written price with any permit, gas or circuit work listed separately.
- Install and testWe install, check for leaks, test heat and haul away the old appliance.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation questions from Des Plaines homeowners
Does a gas range need to be professionally installed?
It's the safer route. Gas work is regulated, and a proper install includes a leak test and the anti-tip bracket.
Do you install ranges and ovens I bought elsewhere?
Yes. We install appliances from any store or online seller.
Can you install a wall oven in my existing cabinet?
Usually, with some adjustment. We compare the maker's cutout drawing to your cabinet first.
What is an anti-tip bracket and do I need one?
It's a bracket fastened to the floor or wall that catches the back foot of the range so it can't tip forward. Ranges come with one, and we always install it.
Can a gas range be converted to propane?
If the model supports it, a qualified installer converts it with the manufacturer's kit.
Can Des Plaines bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
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.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Does range or oven installation need a Des Plaines building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What does Des Plaines ask for on electrical work?
Electricians need a City contractor license and fees plus an Electrical Test Certificate. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for range or oven installation 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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Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
Dishwasher InstallationOld unit out, new dishwasher connected, leveled and leak-tested.
Built-In Refrigerator InstallationBuilt-in and panel-ready fridges fitted flush, anchored and connected.
Microwave InstallationOver-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves mounted, powered and vented.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.