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 Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Highland Park, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Highland Park home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Highland Park
Getting rid of an old kitchen appliance starts behind it: a gas line to cap, a water line to shut, a hardwired cable to make safe. In Highland Park we disconnect each unit properly, protect the floor and doorways on the way out and take it to recycling, so the space is clean and ready for what comes next.
Clearing the kitchen before a remodel
Before demolition, we take out the range, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and hood in one visit so the crew can start on clean walls.
Removal when the new appliance is coming from a store
Some delivery crews won't touch gas lines or water connections. We prepare the old appliance and haul it off so the new one can go right in.
Hardwired wall oven or cooktop removal
Built-in ovens and cooktops are often wired straight into a junction box. We turn off the breaker, disconnect the cable and cap the wires safely in the box.
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.
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.
Second fridge or freezer in the garage or basement
Spare fridges and freezers are usually in the hardest spots to reach. We handle the stairs and the tight corners.
Microwave, hood or small built-ins
Smaller kitchen appliances still need disconnecting. We remove old microwaves, hoods and compactors along with the big units.
What the install includes
- Walkthrough and route checkDoorways, stairs and the hookups behind each unit are checked first.
- Gas disconnect and capThe gas supply is shut off and sealed where the range was.
- Electrical made safePower is cut and any exposed wiring left safely closed up.
- 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.
- CleanupWe sweep up where the old units stood.
What to pick before the install
Wine and beverage coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and drop-in cooktops.
Refrigerators and freezersAny fridge or freezer, including the spare in the garage.
Microwaves and range hoodsOver-the-range, built-in and countertop microwaves, plus old hoods.
Dishwashers and compactorsUndercounter units disconnected from water, drain and power.
Kitchens like yours in Highland Park: before and after
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a 1990s two-story colonial, Highland Park
A 1990s two-story colonial near St. John's, a typical kitchen for Highland Park. What we started with: white appliances. What bothered the owners most: a fridge and stove that had reached the end. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered gas disconnect and cap, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterA Glenview 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story near The Park. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The reason for the call: a set of worn-out appliances from another era. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered gas disconnect and cap, electrical made safe, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Glenview →
Before
AfterHighland Park kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
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 Highland Park →
Before
AfterHighland Park 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 Highland Park →Install day
- Tell us what's goingSend a list or photos of the appliances and where they sit in the house.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate covering disconnects, carry-out and recycling.
- 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 Highland Park homeowners
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.
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 Highland Park pick up old appliances?
Many suburbs offer bulk or special-item pickup through their waste hauler, often by appointment and with extra rules for fridges. Check with the village; if you'd rather not move it to the curb, we carry it out for you.
Do you disconnect the gas and water?
Yes. Nothing is left open or live where the appliance used to be.
How much does appliance removal cost?
A single fridge from a ground-floor kitchen and a full set from a basement are priced differently. You get a line-item quote first.
Highland Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The City publishes contractor requirements on its Building Division page (new building codes effective March 1, 2026). We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park 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.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Highland 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.