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 Northbrook & nearby Glenview, Highland Park
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Northbrook, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Northbrook home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in Northbrook ZIP 60062
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Northbrook
Our Northbrook 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.
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.
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.
Broken appliance that's leaking or smells
A fridge that died with food inside or a dishwasher that's been leaking needs careful handling. We empty, seal and remove it without spreading the mess.
Hardwired wall oven or cooktop removal
A wall oven comes out of its cabinet with the power off at the panel and the conductors capped inside a covered box, ready for the next appliance.
Doorways and stairs too tight for the appliance
Basement stairs and narrow back doors are where old appliances get stuck. We measure the path, strip what has to come off and use the right dolly.
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.
Gas range that needs disconnecting
We close the valve behind the range, take off the flex line and seal the outlet so nothing is left open when the unit is gone.
What the install includes
- Floor and doorway protectionWe cover the route from the kitchen to the truck.
- Gas disconnect and capThe gas supply is shut off and sealed where the range was.
- Electrical made safeCords unplugged; hardwired units disconnected with the breaker off and wires capped in a covered box.
- 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 donationRefrigerant appliances to facilities that recover the refrigerant, metal to recyclers, working units to donation where possible.
- 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 hoodsOver-the-range, built-in and countertop microwaves, plus old hoods.
Refrigerators and freezersAny fridge or freezer, including the spare in the garage.
Disconnect partsThe fittings that leave the hookups safely closed after removal.
Dishwashers and compactorsUndercounter units disconnected from water, drain and power.
What the work looks like in Northbrook homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Northbrook
This one is a 1980s two-story near Techny. What we started with: white appliances. The reason for the call: old white appliances that needed to go. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered floor and doorway protection, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glenview
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Glen. What we started with: 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. Work included floor and doorway protection, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Glenview →
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Northbrook
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Northbrook →How the install goes
- Tell us what's goingSend a list or photos of the appliances and where they sit in the house.
- Written estimateA clear price for each appliance and any extra disconnect work.
- Disconnect and removeWe make each hookup safe and move the units out carefully.
- Recycle and clean upUnits delivered to recyclers or donation and the space swept.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Northbrook 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.
Does Northbrook 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.
How much does appliance removal cost?
Number of appliances, access and disconnect work drive the price. We put it in writing up front.
Can you take an appliance that still works?
Yes, and a working appliance may find a new home instead of the scrapyard.
Is appliance removal free?
Not usually, since disconnecting, carrying and recycling all take time. We tell you the price before we start.
What happens to the old appliance in Northbrook?
One bulk item per week at the curb free; white goods (stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers) handled separately, $30 each, scheduled with LRS at 844.633.3577. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a Northbrook-registered contractor for appliance removal?
Village contractor license required, good for one year: general contractors $100; electrical $70. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Northbrook?
It depends on the scope. Northbrook's rule in short: Village lists separate permit types: Single Family Alterations - Interior, Electrical (new wiring/outlets), and Plumbing (new fixtures). We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Planning Services.
Do you work in my part of Northbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Northbrook, including Techny, Downtown Northbrook — ZIP 60062 — and nearby Glenview, Highland Park, Mount Prospect.
Working in Northbrook
- A lot of Northbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Northbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Planning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
TechnyDowntown Northbrook
ZIP 60062
Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Northbrook
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.