1970s wall oven and cooktop combo
Kitchens from the 1970s often have a built-in wall oven and a separate cooktop. We replace them with modern units sized to the old cutouts or rework the cabinets.
Serving Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Schaumburg, IL
We install gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops in Schaumburg, connected safely, leveled and checked before we go.
- Serving Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Range, oven and cooktop installs we handle in Schaumburg
Swapping a stove sounds quick, and often it is. When it isn't, the reason is usually an old flex connector, a circuit too small for a new wall oven, or a cooktop cutout that doesn't match. We take care of those details in Schaumburg kitchens so the appliance works safely from day one.
Old gas connector that shouldn't be reused
Flexible gas connectors aren't meant to be moved and reused for decades. We install a new one sized for the appliance with every range swap.
New range delivered but not hooked up
If the store left your new stove unconnected, we finish the job: gas or power connected, anti-tip bracket installed, unit leveled and tested.
Slide-in range that won't sit flush
A slide-in is less forgiving than a freestanding range. We measure the cutout first and set the unit so its cooktop overlaps the counter evenly.
Pro-style range that needs more gas and space
Larger pro-style ranges can need a bigger gas supply, a specific regulator and wider clearances. We check the specs against the line and the space.
Electric range with a mismatched cord or outlet
A new electric range ships without a cord. We connect the one that suits your outlet and check the ground connection.
Switching from gas to induction
Many owners want to leave gas behind. The first question is whether your electrical service can carry an induction range; we find out before you buy.
Switching from electric to gas
Electric-to-gas conversions are a small plumbing project. The new line is installed under permit, and the old 240-volt outlet is dealt with safely.
Included with the install
- Supply and opening checkA check of gas valve or breaker, outlet type, cutout size and clearances.
- Disconnecting the old applianceWe isolate the supply and take out the old unit without damaging the floor or counter.
- Cabinet and counter adjustmentsOpenings trimmed or reinforced so the new appliance fits and is supported.
- Anti-tip bracket and levelingBracket installed, feet adjusted until the oven racks sit level.
- Wall oven and cooktop mountingWall ovens fastened into the cabinet; cooktops set and clamped into the counter.
- Burner, element and oven testWe run the cooktop and oven so you see it working before we leave.
- Haul-away and cleanupThe old appliance and packaging leave with us, and the area is wiped down.
Options to choose from
Induction cooktops and rangesFast, precise heat through magnetic cookware; usually needs a 240-volt circuit with enough capacity.
Slide-in and front-control rangesControls on the front, no backguard, the cooktop overlapping the counter for a built-in look.
Single and double wall ovensOvens built into a cabinet at a comfortable height, alone or stacked with a second oven or a microwave.
Pro-style rangesWide, heavy ranges with high-output burners and specific gas and clearance needs.
Freestanding rangesFinished sides, controls on the backguard, the easiest to install and replace.
What the work looks like in Schaumburg homes
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Schaumburg
A 1980s two-story near Woodfield area, a typical kitchen for Schaumburg. What we started with: white appliances. The main complaint was an old stove that needed replacing. After: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. Work included cabinet and counter adjustments, burner, element and oven test, plus haul-away and cleanup.
Before
AfterA Roselle two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. Before: almond appliances. The main complaint was a decades-old stove that was hard to keep lit. The result: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. The job covered disconnecting the old appliance, anti-tip bracket and leveling, plus wall oven and cooktop mounting.
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Before
AfterOven, Range & Cooktop Installation in a 1980s two-story, Hanover Park
The site: a 1980s two-story in Hanover Park. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. The reason for the call: an old stove that needed replacing. After: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. On site this meant disconnecting the old appliance, burner, element and oven test, plus haul-away and cleanup.
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Before
AfterSchaumburg kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen remodeling
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.
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Before
AfterA Schaumburg 1980s two-story: before and after
The same doors sprayed in light butter yellow, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Schaumburg →Install day
- Model and photosTell us what you're installing, and show us the current hookup.
- Readiness checkWe compare your kitchen with the installation guide and list what needs to change.
- Written estimateA clear written price with any permit, gas or circuit work listed separately.
- Install and testOld unit out, new one connected, anchored, leveled and tested burner by burner.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation questions from Schaumburg homeowners
What is an anti-tip bracket and do I need one?
Yes. It keeps a range from tipping when weight is put on an open oven door, and it's part of the maker's instructions.
Can you install a wall oven in my existing cabinet?
Yes in many cases. Older ovens left openings in odd sizes, so some cabinet work is common.
Will you haul away my old stove?
Yes. We disconnect it, cap or prepare the supply and take the old range or oven with us.
Does a gas range need to be professionally installed?
Connecting gas should be done by a qualified installer per local code, followed by a leak test. Mistakes here are a safety risk, not just an inconvenience.
Can a gas range be converted to propane?
Many ranges include or offer a conversion kit, and the conversion should be done by a qualified installer per the maker's instructions.
Does range or oven installation need a Schaumburg building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Permitting Division (Permit Services), phone (847) 923-4420. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do range or oven installation in a Schaumburg condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a Schaumburg-registered contractor for range or oven installation?
Contractors must register with the Village; out-of-town contractor license $125/year (includes $10 Schaumburg Business Association fee), runs through Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Schaumburg?
Yes. Our crews work across Schaumburg, including Weathersfield, International Village, Woodfield area, Olde Schaumburg Centre — ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195 — and nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park.
Working in Schaumburg
- A lot of Schaumburg kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
WeathersfieldInternational VillageWoodfield areaOlde Schaumburg CentreTown Square
ZIP 60193ZIP 60173ZIP 60194ZIP 60195
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Other kitchen services in Schaumburg
Dishwasher InstallationOld unit out, new dishwasher connected, leveled and leak-tested.
Built-In Refrigerator InstallationBuilt-in and panel-ready fridges fitted flush, anchored and connected.
Microwave InstallationOver-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves mounted, powered and vented.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.