Microwave, hood or small built-ins
Smaller kitchen appliances still need disconnecting. We remove old microwaves, hoods and compactors along with the big units.
Serving Lake Zurich & nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Lake Zurich, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Lake Zurich home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in Lake Zurich ZIP 60047
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Lake Zurich
Our Lake Zurich 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.
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.
Appliance that still works and could be donated
Working ranges and refrigerators are often wanted by reuse stores. Let us know, and we'll try donation before recycling.
Old refrigerator or freezer that has to go
We remove old fridges and chest or upright freezers, cap the water supply behind them and send them for refrigerant recovery and recycling.
Removal when the new appliance is coming from a store
If the store's haul-away doesn't fit your schedule or skips gas and water units, we take care of the old appliance ourselves.
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.
Clearing the kitchen before a remodel
When a remodel is about to start, every appliance has to come out first. We disconnect them all, cap the utilities and leave the room empty.
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.
Included with the install
- Walkthrough and route checkDoorways, stairs and the hookups behind each unit are checked first.
- 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-outWe lift and roll each appliance out without dragging it.
- Recycling or donationEach appliance goes to recycling or reuse, not to the curb.
- CleanupWe sweep up where the old units stood.
Options to choose from
Wine and beverage coolersSmall built-in refrigerators and beverage centers.
Microwaves and range hoodsUnits that hang over the range or sit in a cabinet.
Refrigerators and freezersTop-freezer, side-by-side, French-door, built-in, chest and upright freezers.
Disconnect partsGas caps, water line caps, wire connectors and junction box covers.
Dishwashers and compactorsUndercounter units disconnected from water, drain and power.
Kitchens like yours in Lake Zurich: before and after
Before
AfterLake Zurich kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen appliance removal
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich. What we started with: black appliances. The main complaint was working appliances being swapped out in a remodel. Finished kitchen: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant walkthrough and route check, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus carry-out.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Palatine. What we started with: almond appliances. The reason for the call: decades-old appliances they wanted gone before the new ones arrived. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered walkthrough and route check, gas disconnect and cap, plus carry-out.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Hoffman Estates
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Hoffman Estates, a typical kitchen for Hoffman Estates. The kitchen as it was: white appliances. The main complaint was 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 gas disconnect and cap, water and drain disconnect, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Hoffman Estates →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Lake Zurich
What changed: cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterLake Zurich kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lake Zurich →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 Lake Zurich homeowners
Do I need to empty or defrost the fridge first?
Clear out the food. An early unplug helps, but we can still remove it if you couldn't.
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.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
Yes. We clear every appliance, cap the utilities and leave the kitchen ready for demolition.
What happens to my old appliance?
It's recycled or reused. Very little of an appliance needs to end up in a landfill.
Can you remove an appliance from the basement or second floor?
We do. Stairs are a normal part of the job.
Lake Zurich contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Village before work: form, $120 annual fee (Illinois-licensed plumbers exempt), signed $10,000 surety bond. Village pages show differing fee amounts ($110/$120/$125). We take care of that before work starts.
Can Lake Zurich bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Lakeshore Recycling Systems (847-381-9300). One bulk item (<=50 lb, <4 ft) weekly on largest-cart plan. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Lake Zurich?
It depends on the scope. Lake Zurich's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling (kitchen, bath, basement). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department).
Do you work in my part of Lake Zurich?
Yes. Our crews work across Lake Zurich — ZIP 60047 — and nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights.
Working in Lake Zurich
- A lot of Lake Zurich kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Lake Zurich homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60047
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Other kitchen services in Lake Zurich
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.