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.
Serving Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Microwave Installation in Hanover Park, IL
Over-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves installed in Hanover Park: anchored into the wall, bolted to the cabinet and vented the right way.
- Installers working in Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Microwave installs we take on in Hanover Park
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 Hanover Park installers handle all of it and haul the old unit away.
Convection or air-fry microwave on an old circuit
Bigger multi-mode microwaves may trip a breaker that also feeds the toaster and coffee maker. A dedicated circuit fixes that.
Duct that doesn't line up with the new unit
Rear-venting through the wall and top-venting through the cabinet need different paths. We line up the microwave's outlet with your duct and seal the joint.
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.
Moving the microwave off the counter
Getting the microwave off the counter usually means an over-the-range unit or a drawer model in a base cabinet. We tell you what each needs before you pick.
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.
Old microwave swap where the holes don't line up
A new unit almost never matches the old bracket. We take down the old plate, install the new one from its own template and fill the old screw holes.
Microwave that sags, wobbles or pulls away from the wall
If the front of the microwave dips or the unit moves when you open the door, the wall plate is probably held by drywall anchors instead of studs. We remount it into framing.
What the install includes
- Pre-install checkMeasurements, power and venting are checked against the installation instructions.
- Old unit or hood removedWe unplug or disconnect the old unit and clear the wall and cabinet for the new one.
- 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.
- Cabinet drilled to the templateHoles for the top bolts, the power cord and a top vent cut through the cabinet bottom.
- Blower set and duct connectedWe orient the blower for your vent path and seal the connection to the duct.
- Drawer and built-in cutoutsCutouts framed for drawer and trim-kit models so they sit flush.
- Testing and haul-awayWe run the microwave, the fan at each speed and the light, then take the old unit and packaging away.
Models, parts and fittings
Convection and air-fry combosMulti-mode microwaves that can stand in for a second oven.
Built-in and trim-kit microwavesUnits framed into cabinetry so they look part of the kitchen.
Venting partsDamper, duct transitions, charcoal filters and wall or roof caps.
Microwave drawersUnder-counter microwaves that open like a drawer, often in an island.
Over-the-range microwavesMicrowaves with a built-in exhaust fan and light that mount above the range.
Kitchens like yours in Hanover Park: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Hanover Park
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. What we started with: white appliances. The main complaint was a weak hood and a microwave stuck on the counter. Finished kitchen: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. The job covered old unit or hood removed, outlet and circuit, plus drawer and built-in cutouts.
Before
AfterMicrowave Installation in a 1980s two-story, Roselle
The site: a 1980s two-story in Roselle. What we started with: black appliances. What bothered the owners most: a microwave that had stopped working over the range. After: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. The job covered pre-install check, old unit or hood removed, plus drawer and built-in cutouts.
Microwave Installation in Roselle →
Before
AfterMicrowave Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Carol Stream
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Carol Stream. Before: almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: a decades-old hood and a microwave crowding the counter. The result: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. Work included pre-install check, outlet and circuit, plus cabinet drilled to the template.
Microwave Installation in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hanover Park
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1970s tract home, Hanover Park
What changed: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hanover Park →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 estimateAn itemized estimate covering removal, mounting, venting and any outlet or cabinet work.
- Install and testOld unit down, new one mounted and vented, everything tested and the old microwave hauled off.
Microwave Installation questions from Hanover Park homeowners
Do I need an electrician to install an over-the-range microwave?
Usually not for a straight swap. When a hood is being replaced or there's no receptacle overhead, electrical work is part of the job.
How high should an over-the-range microwave be above the stove?
Each maker sets a minimum distance from the cooktop to the bottom of the microwave. We follow that number, which also depends on the cabinet height.
What size over-the-range microwave fits my kitchen?
Most are made for a standard range opening, but height and depth vary. We measure the space under the cabinet and the cooktop clearance.
How much does microwave installation cost?
Mounting type, venting, electrical work and haul-away drive the price. We put it in writing before we start.
Is a microwave enough ventilation over a gas range?
A microwave fan helps, but it's not as strong as most hoods. We'll tell you honestly which fits your range.
What happens to the old appliance in Hanover Park?
Garbage hauler is Groot Industries (866-782-5161); page gives no bulk or appliance rules, call hauler or Village. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Hanover Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a building permit is issued; apply via Inspectional Services. We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Hanover Park building department phone number?
Permits go through Inspectional Services Division (Hanover Park Fire Department), phone 630-823-5860. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park 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.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
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Other kitchen services in Hanover Park
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.