Older Evanston homes with narrow entries
Older houses often have tight back stairs and slim doorways. We plan the route and take appliances apart where needed so the woodwork stays intact.
Serving Evanston & nearby Skokie, Glenview
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Evanston, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Evanston home and get it recycled.
- Serving Evanston ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Evanston
Our Evanston 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.
Condo removals and building rules
We coordinate with the building office so the old units leave through the right door at the right time.
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.
Doorways and stairs too tight for the appliance
Big fridges often won't clear a doorway without taking the doors or handles off. We remove them, move the unit and pad every corner.
Microwave, hood or small built-ins
Smaller kitchen appliances still need disconnecting. We remove old microwaves, hoods and compactors along with the big units.
Broken appliance that's leaking or smells
If water has pooled under the appliance, we let you know what we see underneath after it's out, so the floor or subfloor can be checked.
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.
Protecting floors and walls on the way out
Door frames, banisters and hallway corners are padded, and the floor is covered from the kitchen to the exit.
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 disconnectDishwasher and ice-maker lines closed and sealed.
- Doors, handles and trim removed when neededWe take off what's needed to get through the doorway.
- 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.
- CleanupThe empty space is swept and the area left ready for the next appliance.
Models, parts and fittings
Dishwashers and compactorsUndercounter units disconnected from water, drain and power.
Disconnect partsThe fittings that leave the hookups safely closed after removal.
Microwaves and range hoodsOver-the-range, built-in and countertop microwaves, plus old hoods.
Refrigerators and freezersTop-freezer, side-by-side, French-door, built-in, chest and upright freezers.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsFreestanding stoves and built-in cooking appliances.
Before and after: kitchens near Evanston
Before
AfterAn Evanston brick bungalow from the 1920s: before and after
The site: a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Evanston. Before: a white range and a white refrigerator. The reason for the call: old white appliances that needed to go. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered walkthrough and route check, gas disconnect and cap, plus doors, handles and trim removed when needed.
Before
AfterA Skokie two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Skokie, a typical kitchen for Skokie. Before: almond appliances. The main complaint was a set of worn-out appliances from another era. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included walkthrough and route check, gas disconnect and cap, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Skokie →
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Park Ridge
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Park Ridge. Before: black appliances. The reason for the call: old units in the way of a new kitchen. Finished kitchen: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant water and drain disconnect, carry-out, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Evanston
Finished: soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Evanston →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a prewar foursquare in Evanston
Finished: the same doors sprayed in soft white, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Evanston →How the install goes
- 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 upOld appliances are dropped off responsibly and the kitchen left clean.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Evanston homeowners
Can you remove appliances from a condo?
Yes. We schedule within the building's moving hours.
Do I need to empty or defrost the fridge first?
Please empty it, and if you can, unplug it a day ahead with a towel underneath so the freezer can drain.
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.
Is appliance removal free?
Some stores take the old unit when they deliver a new one, and those programs are worth checking. When they don't fit, we give a written estimate based on the appliances and the disconnect work.
Does Evanston 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.
Do Evanston condo associations need to approve appliance removal?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Evanston contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors working in city limits must register with the City; annual fee General Contractor $150, Trade Contractor $125. We take care of that before work starts.
What happens to the old appliance in Evanston?
Appliances and tires are not collected in regular bulk pickup; call 311 or 847-448-4311 to arrange free removal. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Evanston?
It depends on the scope. Evanston's rule in short: Residential permit applications go through the Citizen Portal; City worksheets signed by the contractors are required for any electrical, plumbing or HVAC work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services).
Do you work in my part of Evanston?
Yes. Our crews work across Evanston — ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208 — and nearby Skokie, Glenview, Park Ridge.
Working in Evanston
- Most Evanston homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Evanston
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.