Built-in microwave with a trim kit
A countertop model can look built in when it goes into a wall cabinet with the maker's trim kit. We cut or size the opening so the trim covers it cleanly.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Microwave Installation in Elk Grove Village, IL
Over-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves installed in Elk Grove Village: anchored into the wall, bolted to the cabinet and vented the right way.
- Serving Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Microwave installs we take on in Elk Grove Village
Most microwave calls we get in Elk Grove Village are one of three jobs: a new over-the-range unit replacing an old one or a hood, a drawer model going into an island, or a built-in with a trim kit set into a wall cabinet. Each has its own cutout, power and venting needs, and we sort those out first.
Microwave drawer in an island or base cabinet
Putting a microwave drawer in the island keeps it within reach for kids and away from the cooktop. We build the cutout to the maker's spec and run power to it.
Moving the microwave off the counter
A countertop microwave eats prep space. Mounting one over the range, under the counter or inside a cabinet gives that space back.
Not enough height above the range
Low cabinets above the stove are common in older layouts. We check the clearance against the installation guide and suggest a low-profile unit or a hood when it falls short.
No outlet in the cabinet above
Makers usually call for a dedicated circuit and an outlet in the upper cabinet. Where the kitchen lacks it, the wiring is added first and the microwave goes up after.
Over-the-range microwave replacing a range hood
Trading a hood for a microwave means a new mounting plate, holes drilled through the cabinet bottom and a receptacle where the hood wire used to be. All three get done in one visit.
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.
Should it vent outside or recirculate?
Venting outdoors through a damper is the stronger option for a gas range; recirculation only filters the air. We check what's behind the wall before choosing.
What we hook up and check
- Pre-install checkMeasurements, power and venting are checked against the installation instructions.
- Outlet and circuitPower where the new unit needs it, with any new circuit wired by a licensed electrician.
- Cabinet drilled to the templateThe upper cabinet is marked and drilled so the bolts and cord line up.
- 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-awayHeating, exhaust and light tested, old appliance and boxes removed.
What to pick before the install
Convection and air-fry combosMicrowaves that also bake, crisp or air-fry, available in over-the-range and built-in styles.
Venting partsDamper, duct transitions, charcoal filters and wall or roof caps.
Microwave drawersUnder-counter microwaves that open like a drawer, often in an island.
Low-profile over-the-range modelsShorter units that leave more room above the burners where cabinets are low.
Over-the-range microwavesThe most common type: a microwave and a vent fan in one unit over the cooktop.
Kitchens like yours in Elk Grove Village: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailAn Elk Grove Village 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. What we started with: black appliances. The main complaint was a microwave that had stopped working over the range. The result: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. Work included pre-install check, blower set and duct connected, plus unit hung and bolted.
Before
AfterMicrowave Installation in a 1980s two-story, Schaumburg
The site: a 1980s two-story near International Village. Before: almond appliances. The reason for the call: a decades-old hood and a microwave crowding the counter. The result: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. On site this meant pre-install check, blower set and duct connected, plus unit hung and bolted.
Microwave Installation in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterMicrowave Installation in a 1980s condo, Mount Prospect
The site: a 1980s condo in Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: white appliances. The reason for the call: an old hood and a countertop microwave eating prep space. The result: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. The job covered pre-install check, outlet and circuit, plus cabinet drilled to the template.
Microwave Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Elk Grove Village
Cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 estimateAn itemized estimate covering removal, mounting, venting and any outlet or cabinet work.
- Install and testWe hang it, connect it, run it and take the old one away.
Microwave Installation questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners
What size over-the-range microwave fits my kitchen?
Standard models fit most ranges. Low cabinets or a wider pro range may call for a low-profile unit or a hood instead.
How long does microwave installation take?
A replacement over the range often takes a couple of hours. Jobs with a new outlet, new duct or cabinet cutout take longer.
Can you put a microwave drawer in my island?
Yes in most cases. The island cabinet is adjusted to the maker's cutout and a receptacle is installed behind the drawer.
Do I need an electrician to install an over-the-range microwave?
Not if there's already a proper outlet in the cabinet above. If there isn't, or the maker calls for a dedicated circuit you don't have, a licensed electrician adds it first.
Can an over-the-range microwave vent outside?
It can, when your kitchen has an exterior duct. Without one, the microwave recirculates through a charcoal filter.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
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Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.