Broken appliance that's leaking or smells
Dead refrigerators can smell badly and leak as they warm up. We tape the doors, keep it upright and carry it out over protected floors.
Serving Elgin & nearby St. Charles, Bartlett
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Elgin, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Elgin home and get it recycled.
- Serving Elgin ZIP 60123, 60124, 60120, 60140
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Elgin
Our Elgin crews remove refrigerators, freezers, ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, dishwashers and microwaves, one at a time or a whole kitchen before a remodel. We do the lifting and the stairs, and the old units go to recyclers or donation instead of the curb.
Appliance that still works and could be donated
If the old unit is clean and working, it may have a second life. We can take it to a reuse or donation outlet instead of the scrapyard where one will accept it.
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.
Doorways and stairs too tight for the appliance
We take off doors, handles or the door from its hinges when needed so the appliance fits through without gouging the frame.
Old refrigerator or freezer that has to go
Fridges and freezers hold refrigerant that must be captured before the metal is recycled. We shut off the ice-maker line, carry the unit out and deliver it to facilities that recover the refrigerant.
Protecting floors and walls on the way out
We lay runners and use appliance dollies with straps so a heavy range or fridge doesn't scratch hardwood or tear vinyl.
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.
Second fridge or freezer in the garage or basement
Old basement freezers and garage fridges use power and space. We remove them and get the refrigerant recovered.
What we hook up and check
- Walkthrough and route checkWe look at each appliance, its connections and the path out of the house.
- Gas disconnect and capValve closed, connector removed, outlet capped and checked for leaks.
- 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.
- Doors, handles and trim removed when neededAppliance doors or handles come off so the unit clears tight spots.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and drop-in cooktops.
Dishwashers and compactorsBuilt-in dishwashers and trash compactors under the counter.
Wine and beverage coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
Disconnect partsThe fittings that leave the hookups safely closed after removal.
Refrigerators and freezersTop-freezer, side-by-side, French-door, built-in, chest and upright freezers.
Kitchens like yours in Elgin: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Elgin
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near West Side. What we started with: white appliances. The reason for the call: old white appliances that needed to go. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included walkthrough and route check, electrical made safe, plus doors, handles and trim removed when needed.
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a 1990s two-story colonial, St. Charles
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in St. Charles. What we started with: black appliances. What bothered the owners most: working appliances being swapped out in a remodel. Finished kitchen: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant electrical made safe, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus carry-out.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in St. Charles →
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bartlett
A 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. Before: almond appliances. The main complaint was decades-old appliances they wanted gone before the new ones arrived. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included electrical made safe, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus carry-out.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Bartlett →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Elgin
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elgin →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Elgin
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale mint green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elgin →From the old unit to the new one
- Tell us what's goingSend a list or photos of the appliances and where they sit in the house.
- Written estimateA clear price for each appliance and any extra disconnect work.
- 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 Elgin homeowners
Can you take an appliance that still works?
Yes. We remove it the same way, and if it's in good shape we try donation or reuse before recycling.
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.
Can I put an old refrigerator out with the garbage?
Generally no. Refrigerant appliances need proper recovery, which is why we take them to recyclers set up for it.
Does Elgin pick up old appliances?
It depends on the hauler's program. We don't wait on a pickup date: we disconnect the appliance, carry it out and recycle it.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
Yes. We clear every appliance, cap the utilities and leave the kitchen ready for demolition.
Do I need a Elgin-registered contractor for appliance removal?
City requires a notarized letter of intent from all licensed contractors; general contractors submit one for each licensed subcontractor. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Elgin?
It depends on the scope. Elgin's rule in short: No kitchen-specific rule; interior remodeling (including kitchens) uses the general Remodeling Permit Application. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building permits), City of Elgin, 150 Dexter Court.
Do you work in my part of Elgin?
Yes. Our crews work across Elgin, including Gifford Park, West Side, Downtown — ZIP 60123, 60124, 60120, 60140 — and nearby St. Charles, Bartlett, Hoffman Estates.
Working in Elgin
- A lot of Elgin kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elgin homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Spring-Douglas Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Gifford ParkWest SideDowntown
ZIP 60123ZIP 60124ZIP 60120ZIP 60140
Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Elgin
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.