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.
Serving St. Charles & nearby Geneva, West Chicago
Kitchen Appliance Removal in St. Charles, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your St. Charles home and get it recycled.
- Installers working in St. Charles ZIP 60174, 60175
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Appliance removal jobs we handle in St. Charles
Our St. Charles 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.
Microwave, hood or small built-ins
Smaller kitchen appliances still need disconnecting. We remove old microwaves, hoods and compactors along with the big units.
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.
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.
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.
Dishwasher removal without a flood
Old dishwashers hold water in the bottom and the lines. We drain and disconnect them properly so nothing spills on the floor.
Doorways and stairs too tight for the appliance
Big fridges often won't clear a doorway without taking the doors or handles off. We remove them, move the unit and pad every corner.
Included with the install
- Walkthrough and route checkDoorways, stairs and the hookups behind each unit are checked first.
- Gas disconnect and capThe gas supply is shut off and sealed where the range was.
- Water and drain disconnectSupply valves shut, lines removed and capped, drains released and plugged.
- Electrical made safePower is cut and any exposed wiring left safely closed up.
- Doors, handles and trim removed when neededWe take off what's needed to get through the doorway.
- 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 coolersUndercounter coolers, which also contain refrigerant and go for recovery.
Disconnect partsGas caps, water line caps, wire connectors and junction box covers.
Dishwashers and compactorsBuilt-in dishwashers and trash compactors under the counter.
Refrigerators and freezersAny fridge or freezer, including the spare in the garage.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsFreestanding stoves and built-in cooking appliances.
Kitchens like yours in St. Charles: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in St. Charles
A 1980s two-story in St. Charles, a typical kitchen for St. Charles. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. What bothered the owners most: old units in the way of a new kitchen. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included walkthrough and route check, gas disconnect and cap, plus water and drain disconnect.
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, West Chicago
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in West Chicago. Before: almond appliances. The reason for the call: a set of worn-out appliances from another era. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. Work included gas disconnect and cap, water and drain disconnect, plus electrical made safe.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in West Chicago →
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a 1980s two-story, Batavia
A 1980s two-story in Batavia, a typical kitchen for Batavia. What we started with: white appliances. The main complaint was old white appliances that needed to go. Finished kitchen: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. On site this meant walkthrough and route check, water and drain disconnect, plus recycling or donation.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Batavia →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in St. Charles
Finished: 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 St. Charles →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, St. Charles
The same doors sprayed in light butter yellow, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in St. Charles →Install day
- Tell us what's goingLet us know which units and how many floors or steps are involved.
- Written estimateA clear price for each appliance and any extra disconnect work.
- Disconnect and removeUtilities shut and capped, floors protected, appliances carried out.
- Recycle and clean upOld appliances are dropped off responsibly and the kitchen left clean.
Kitchen Appliance Removal questions from St. Charles homeowners
Can you remove an appliance from the basement or second floor?
We do. Stairs are a normal part of the job.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
We do. It's one of the most common reasons people call us.
Does St. Charles 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.
Do you disconnect the gas and water?
Yes. Gas lines are shut off and capped, water lines closed and sealed, and hardwired units made safe before removal.
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.
Can St. Charles bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Lakeshore Recycling Systems, 844-633-3577: call before refuse day; items and appliances under 50 lb need one sticker each. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a St. Charles-registered contractor for appliance removal?
No registration fee; contractor requirements (general contractor certificate of insurance, with City as certificate holder) must be submitted before a permit is issued. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in St. Charles?
It depends on the scope. St. Charles's rule in short: Permits required for construction, alteration, repair or demolition of any structure; major residential projects including remodels require 5 sets of drawings. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development, 2 E. Main St..
Do you work in my part of St. Charles?
Yes. Our crews work across St. Charles — ZIP 60174, 60175 — and nearby Geneva, West Chicago, Batavia.
Working in St. Charles
- A lot of St. Charles kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most St. Charles homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Other kitchen services in St. Charles
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.