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.
Serving Downers Grove & nearby Lisle, Woodridge
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Downers Grove, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Downers Grove home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in Downers Grove ZIP 60515, 60516
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Downers 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 Downers 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.
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.
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.
Appliance that still works and could be donated
A replacement isn't always about a broken appliance. When yours still runs, donation is an option we offer.
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.
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.
Dishwasher removal without a flood
We shut the water valve, disconnect the supply and drain lines and cap them, then slide the dishwasher out over a protected floor.
Old refrigerator or freezer that has to go
A refrigerator can't simply be tossed. Ours go to recyclers that pull the refrigerant and oil first, then process the rest.
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.
- Water and drain disconnectSupply valves shut, lines removed and capped, drains released and plugged.
- Electrical made safeCords unplugged; hardwired units disconnected with the breaker off and wires capped in a covered box.
- Carry-outUnits strapped to an appliance dolly and moved out on the planned route.
- Recycling or donationEach appliance goes to recycling or reuse, not to the curb.
What to pick before the install
Refrigerators and freezersTop-freezer, side-by-side, French-door, built-in, chest and upright freezers.
Disconnect partsGas caps, water line caps, wire connectors and junction box covers.
Dishwashers and compactorsUndercounter units disconnected from water, drain and power.
Wine and beverage coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
Microwaves and range hoodsUnits that hang over the range or sit in a cabinet.
Before and after: kitchens near Downers Grove
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Downers Grove
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Downers Grove. What we started with: 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. Work included gas disconnect and cap, water and drain disconnect, plus electrical made safe.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. What we started with: almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: decades-old appliances they wanted gone before the new ones arrived. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included walkthrough and route check, floor and doorway protection, plus gas disconnect and cap.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Downers Grove
What changed: 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 Downers Grove →
Before
AfterA Downers Grove 1960s ranch: before and after
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Downers Grove →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 upUnits delivered to recyclers or donation and the space swept.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Downers Grove homeowners
Can I put an old refrigerator out with the garbage?
Not as normal garbage. Fridges and freezers go to facilities that recover the refrigerant first.
What happens to my old appliance?
It's recycled or reused. Very little of an appliance needs to end up in a landfill.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
Yes. We clear every appliance, cap the utilities and leave the kitchen ready for demolition.
Do you disconnect the gas and water?
We do. Disconnecting is part of the job, not something you have to arrange.
Can you remove an appliance from the basement or second floor?
Yes. Tell us about the stairs when you book so we plan the crew size.
What happens to the old appliance in Downers Grove?
Republic Services (630-964-3232): two bulk items and/or white goods per week; additional white goods need 9 stickers each, additional bulk items need stickers. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Downers Grove?
It depends on the scope. Downers Grove's rule in short: Village states most projects require a permit and applications are submitted online; First review about 10 business days. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Downers Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Downers Grove, including Denburn Woods, Shady Lane Estates, E.H. Prince Subdivision — ZIP 60515, 60516 — and nearby Lisle, Woodridge, Oak Brook.
Working in Downers Grove
- A lot of Downers Grove kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Downers Grove 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.
Denburn WoodsShady Lane EstatesE.H. Prince Subdivision
ZIP 60515ZIP 60516
Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Downers 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.