Built-in microwave with a trim kit
Built-in microwaves and trim-kit models need a specific opening and airflow around the unit. We frame the cabinet space and fasten the trim.
Serving Downers Grove & nearby Lisle, Woodridge
Microwave Installation in Downers Grove, IL
Over-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves installed in Downers Grove: anchored into the wall, bolted to the cabinet and vented the right way.
- Serving Downers Grove ZIP 60515, 60516
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Microwave installs we take on in Downers Grove
Lifting a microwave onto a wall plate is a two-person job, but the real work is around it: finding solid framing, drilling the cabinet to the template, routing the cord to an outlet above and lining up the duct. Our Downers Grove installers handle all of it and haul the old unit away.
Duct that doesn't line up with the new unit
If the duct is undersized, crushed or blocked, we tell you before install so the fan isn't pushing against a dead end.
No outlet in the cabinet above
Over-the-range models plug into a receptacle inside the cabinet overhead. If yours has none, a licensed electrician adds one, often on its own circuit as the maker asks.
Cabinet above that's the wrong width or depth
A standard over-the-range microwave expects a cabinet bottom about as wide as the unit to bolt into. If the cabinet is narrower, shallower or uneven, we add a filler or adjust it.
Microwave above a pro-style or high-output range
Over a large pro range, a real hood usually does the job better than a microwave. If the specs allow a microwave, we install it with the required clearance.
Microwave drawer in an island or base cabinet
A drawer microwave slides into a base cabinet cutout below the counter, and the island needs an outlet behind it. We prepare the opening and secure the unit flush.
Should it vent outside or recirculate?
Microwaves ship ready for outside venting or recirculation, and the blower often has to be rotated for your setup. We match it to the duct you have.
Convection or air-fry microwave on an old circuit
An air-fryer microwave over the range does more work than a basic one. If the outlet shares a circuit with the counter, an electrician separates it.
What the install includes
- Old unit or hood removedThe old microwave or range hood is taken down, its wiring made safe and the bracket removed.
- Outlet and circuitA receptacle in the cabinet above or behind the drawer, on a dedicated circuit when the maker calls for one, added by a licensed electrician.
- Studs located and wall plate mountedWe find the framing and fasten the bracket to solid wood.
- Blower set and duct connectedWe orient the blower for your vent path and seal the connection to the duct.
- Unit hung and boltedThe unit is hooked on the bracket, bolted from above and checked for level.
- Drawer and built-in cutoutsBase or wall cabinet openings sized to the maker's spec, with support and trim kits fitted.
- Testing and haul-awayWe run the microwave, the fan at each speed and the light, then take the old unit and packaging away.
Options to choose from
Venting partsDamper, duct transitions, charcoal filters and wall or roof caps.
Built-in and trim-kit microwavesMicrowaves set into a wall or pantry cabinet with a finishing trim.
Low-profile over-the-range modelsShorter units that leave more room above the burners where cabinets are low.
Convection and air-fry combosMulti-mode microwaves that can stand in for a second oven.
Microwave drawersUnder-counter microwaves that open like a drawer, often in an island.
Kitchens like yours in Downers Grove: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Downers Grove
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near E.H. Prince Subdivision. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The reason for the call: an old range hood that barely moved any air. Finished kitchen: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. On site this meant old unit or hood removed, studs located and wall plate mounted, plus testing and haul-away.
Before
AfterMicrowave Installation in a townhouse from the 1990s, Lisle
This one is a townhouse from the 1990s near Oakview. Before: white appliances. What bothered the owners most: an old hood and a countertop microwave eating prep space. Finished kitchen: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. On site this meant studs located and wall plate mounted, drawer and built-in cutouts, plus testing and haul-away.
Microwave Installation in Lisle →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Oak Brook. Before: black appliances. The main complaint was an over-the-range unit that sagged off its bracket. Finished kitchen: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. The job covered old unit or hood removed, studs located and wall plate mounted, plus blower set and duct connected.
Microwave Installation in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level 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 1950s ranch: 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 Downers Grove →How the install goes
- Send the model and photosShare the model number and photos of the range wall, the cabinet above and the old unit.
- Fit and power checkClearances, power and duct are checked against the installation guide.
- Written estimateA clear written price with electrical or cabinet changes listed separately.
- Install and testWe hang it, connect it, run it and take the old one away.
Microwave Installation questions from Downers Grove homeowners
How high should an over-the-range microwave be above the stove?
The maker's instructions give the minimum. Too low is unsafe over a hot range, so we check it on the visit.
How much does microwave installation cost?
A same-spot replacement and a hood-to-microwave conversion with a new outlet are priced differently. You get a line-item quote first.
Can you install a microwave I bought at a big-box store or online?
Yes. We install microwaves from any retailer, whether or not they offered installation.
Does the wall plate have to go into studs?
Always into studs. We locate the framing before drilling.
Will you take the old microwave or hood away?
Yes. The old unit leaves with us and goes for recycling.
Does microwave installation need a Downers Grove building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building Division (https://cvportal.downers.us), phone 630-434-5515. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can Downers Grove bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
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 microwave installation 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
Microwave Installation 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.