Not enough height above the range
We measure from the burners to the cabinet bottom before you buy. Too little space means heat on the microwave and a hard reach over the pots.
Serving Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Microwave Installation in Roselle, IL
Over-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves installed in Roselle: anchored into the wall, bolted to the cabinet and vented the right way.
- Serving Roselle ZIP 60172
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Microwave installs we take on in Roselle
An over-the-range microwave is heavy, hangs in front of a hot cooktop and doubles as the exhaust fan, so how it's hung matters. In Roselle we fasten the wall plate into studs, bolt the top through the cabinet, set the blower for your vent path and check the outlet before the unit goes up.
Convection or air-fry microwave on an old circuit
Combination microwaves with convection or air-fry modes are heavier and can draw more power. We check the circuit rating against the model before it goes up.
Built-in microwave with a trim kit
Built-in microwaves and trim-kit models need a specific opening and airflow around the unit. We frame the cabinet space and fasten the trim.
Microwave that sags, wobbles or pulls away from the wall
A loose over-the-range unit is a hazard over a hot range. We check the top bolts and the plate, then rehang it with screws into solid wood.
Moving the microwave off the counter
A countertop microwave eats prep space. Mounting one over the range, under the counter or inside a cabinet gives that space back.
Over-the-range microwave replacing a range hood
A hood is usually hardwired and has no outlet above it, while an over-the-range microwave plugs into a receptacle in the cabinet. We add the outlet, reuse or adapt the duct and hang the new unit.
Old microwave swap where the holes don't line up
Even same-width models use different mounting points. The old plate comes off, the new template goes up and fresh holes are drilled into the studs and cabinet.
Microwave drawer in an island or base cabinet
Putting a microwave drawer in the island keeps it within reach for kids and away from the cooktop. We build the cutout to the maker's spec and run power to it.
What the install includes
- Pre-install checkMeasurements, power and venting are checked against the installation instructions.
- Old unit or hood removedThe old microwave or range hood is taken down, its wiring made safe and the bracket removed.
- 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.
- Studs located and wall plate mountedThe mounting plate is leveled and screwed into studs per the template.
- Blower set and duct connectedThe fan is set for outside venting through the wall or roof, or for recirculation with a filter.
- Unit hung and boltedThe unit is hooked on the bracket, bolted from above and checked for level.
- Drawer and built-in cutoutsCutouts framed for drawer and trim-kit models so they sit flush.
Options to choose from
Microwave drawersUnder-counter microwaves that open like a drawer, often in an island.
Low-profile over-the-range modelsSlimmer microwaves for kitchens with limited space over the range.
Built-in and trim-kit microwavesMicrowaves set into a wall or pantry cabinet with a finishing trim.
Venting partsDamper, duct transitions, charcoal filters and wall or roof caps.
Convection and air-fry combosMulti-mode microwaves that can stand in for a second oven.
Microwave Installation before and after — Roselle homes
Before
Installed
DetailRoselle kitchen, 1980s two-story: microwave installation
A 1980s two-story in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. Before: black appliances. The main complaint was an over-the-range unit that sagged off its bracket. 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.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Hanover Park
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Ontarioville. The kitchen as it was: white appliances. The reason for the call: an old hood and a countertop microwave eating prep space. The result: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. On site this meant studs located and wall plate mounted, unit hung and bolted, plus drawer and built-in cutouts.
Microwave Installation in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Schaumburg
A 1980s two-story near International Village, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. What we started with: almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: a decades-old hood and a microwave crowding the counter. After: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. The job covered pre-install check, studs located and wall plate mounted, plus blower set and duct connected.
Microwave Installation in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s tract home: before and after
What changed: cabinets in light greige with brushed nickel bar pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Roselle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Roselle
Finished: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Roselle →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 testWe hang it, connect it, run it and take the old one away.
Microwave Installation questions from Roselle homeowners
Will you take the old microwave or hood away?
Yes. The old unit leaves with us and goes for recycling.
Can you put a microwave drawer in my island?
We can. We check the island's cabinet layout and wiring path first.
Is a microwave enough ventilation over a gas range?
For everyday cooking it often is, especially vented outside. For heavy searing or a high-output range, a hood moves more air.
Can you install a microwave I bought at a big-box store or online?
We do. Send the model number and we bring the mounting and vent parts it needs.
Does the wall plate have to go into studs?
Yes. Makers require the bracket to be fastened into framing because the microwave is heavy and hangs over heat.
What happens to the old appliance in Roselle?
Flood Brothers takes one bulk item per week at no charge; appliances (white goods) collected for a fee. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
What does Roselle ask for on electrical work?
Plumbing, electrical and roofing contractors must hold either a state or local license; general contractor and all subs must hold a Village license. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
What is the Roselle building department phone number?
Permits go through Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning), phone 630-671-2821. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Roselle contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village via Cloudpermit and be licensed: surety bond, certificate of insurance naming the Village, $75 fee. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for microwave installation in Roselle?
It depends on the scope. Roselle's rule in short: Permit required for projects including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical and plumbing work; also water heater, roof, HVAC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- A lot of Roselle kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Roselle homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60172
Microwave Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.