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.
Serving Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Glenview, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Glenview home and get it recycled.
- Serving Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Glenview
Our Glenview 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.
Removal when the new appliance is coming from a store
Not every retailer takes the old unit, or only takes it if it's already unhooked. We disconnect and remove it, before delivery day or after.
Microwave, hood or small built-ins
Over-the-range microwaves, range hoods and trash compactors come out too. We take down the bracket, cap the wiring or duct and remove the unit.
Dishwasher removal without a flood
The supply is shut off, the drain hose released from the sink or disposal and the power disconnected before the unit comes out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Included with the install
- Walkthrough and route checkDoorways, stairs and the hookups behind each unit are checked first.
- Floor and doorway protectionRunners down, corners and frames padded before anything moves.
- 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.
- Carry-outWe lift and roll each appliance out without dragging it.
- Recycling or donationRefrigerant appliances to facilities that recover the refrigerant, metal to recyclers, working units to donation where possible.
- 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.
Refrigerators and freezersTop-freezer, side-by-side, French-door, built-in, chest and upright freezers.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and drop-in cooktops.
Wine and beverage coolersSmall built-in refrigerators and beverage centers.
Microwaves and range hoodsUnits that hang over the range or sit in a cabinet.
What the work looks like in Glenview homes
Before
AfterA Glenview 1980s two-story: before and after
This one is a 1980s two-story in Glenview. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The main complaint was decades-old appliances they wanted gone before the new ones arrived. Finished kitchen: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant floor and doorway protection, gas disconnect and cap, plus carry-out.
Before
AfterA Northbrook 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Techny, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. Before: 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. On site this meant floor and doorway protection, carry-out, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Park Ridge
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. What bothered the owners most: working appliances being swapped out in a remodel. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered gas disconnect and cap, water and drain disconnect, plus carry-out.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Glenview postwar bi-level: before and after
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview →
Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glenview →Install day
- Tell us what's goingLet us know which units and how many floors or steps are involved.
- 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 upOld appliances are dropped off responsibly and the kitchen left clean.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Glenview homeowners
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.
Do you disconnect the gas and water?
We do. Disconnecting is part of the job, not something you have to arrange.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
Yes. We clear every appliance, cap the utilities and leave the kitchen ready for demolition.
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?
Not as normal garbage. Fridges and freezers go to facilities that recover the refrigerant first.
Do I need a Glenview-registered contractor for appliance removal?
General and demolition contractors register with the Village: $50 fee, $25,000 bond, certificate of insurance and workers comp proof. Unlisted contractor types need no registration. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Glenview?
It depends on the scope. Glenview's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling/altering a structure, changing the number or location of plumbing fixtures or piping, and new electrical work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center).
Do you work in my part of Glenview?
Yes. Our crews work across Glenview, including The Park, The Glen, The Grove — ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062 — and nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines.
Working in Glenview
- A lot of Glenview kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glenview homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Glenview
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.