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.
Serving Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Skokie, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Skokie home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Skokie
Our Skokie 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.
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.
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.
Microwave, hood or small built-ins
Over-the-range microwaves, range hoods and trash compactors come out too. We take down the bracket, cap the wiring or duct and remove the unit.
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.
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.
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.
Appliance that still works and could be donated
A replacement isn't always about a broken appliance. When yours still runs, donation is an option we offer.
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.
- Electrical made safeCords unplugged; hardwired units disconnected with the breaker off and wires capped in a covered box.
- Doors, handles and trim removed when neededAppliance doors or handles come off so the unit clears tight spots.
- 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.
- CleanupThe empty space is swept and the area left ready for the next appliance.
What to pick before the install
Dishwashers and compactorsBuilt-in dishwashers and trash compactors under the counter.
Wine and beverage coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
Refrigerators and freezersTop-freezer, side-by-side, French-door, built-in, chest and upright freezers.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsFreestanding stoves and built-in cooking appliances.
Disconnect partsThe fittings that leave the hookups safely closed after removal.
What the work looks like in Skokie homes
Before
AfterA Skokie two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Skokie. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. The reason for the call: a set of worn-out appliances from another era. Finished kitchen: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant doors, handles and trim removed when needed, recycling or donation, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1920s bungalow in Evanston
This one is a 1920s bungalow in Evanston. What we started with: a white range and a white refrigerator. What bothered the owners most: old white appliances that needed to go. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included electrical made safe, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus recycling or donation.
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Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a 1990s two-story colonial, Park Ridge
A 1990s two-story colonial in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. The reason for the call: old units in the way of a new kitchen. The result: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant walkthrough and route check, gas disconnect and cap, plus cleanup.
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Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Skokie
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
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Before
AfterSkokie kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
The same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Skokie →How the install goes
- Tell us what's goingLet us know which units and how many floors or steps are involved.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate covering disconnects, carry-out and recycling.
- Disconnect and removeWe make each hookup safe and move the units out carefully.
- Recycle and clean upOld appliances are dropped off responsibly and the kitchen left clean.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from Skokie homeowners
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.
What happens to my old appliance?
We take it to recycling, with refrigerant recovery for cooling appliances, or to donation if it still works.
Can you remove an appliance from the basement or second floor?
Yes. We bring the right dolly and straps, protect the stairs and walls and carry it up or down safely.
How much does appliance removal cost?
It depends on how many units, their size, the stairs and whether gas, water or hardwired connections are involved. We give a written, itemized estimate.
Does Skokie pick up old appliances?
It depends on the hauler's program. We don't wait on a pickup date: we disconnect the appliance, carry it out and recycle it.
Can Skokie bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
One large item or two small items at the curb weekly on regular refuse day, no appointment, out by 7 a.m. and no more than 24 hours ahead. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a Skokie-registered contractor for appliance removal?
Many contractors must be registered and insured with the Village each year; permits are not issued unless all listed contractors are registered and insured. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Skokie?
It depends on the scope. Skokie's rule in short: Electrical work and plumbing or electrical system changes need a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division.
Do you work in my part of Skokie?
Yes. Our crews work across Skokie — ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203 — and nearby Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview.
Working in Skokie
- A lot of Skokie kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Skokie homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Skokie
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.