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 Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Wheaton, IL
We install gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops in Wheaton, connected safely, leveled and checked before we go.
- Installers working in Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Range, oven and cooktop installs we handle in Wheaton
Gas ranges, slide-in electrics, induction cooktops and double wall ovens each need something different behind them: a gas shutoff and connector, a 240-volt circuit of the right size, or an exact cabinet cutout. Our Wheaton installers sort out what your kitchen has and what the new appliance needs.
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.
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.
Slide-in range that won't sit flush
Slide-in ranges have to fit the counter edge and the cabinet sides closely. We check the opening, trim the anti-tip setup and level the unit until the side trim sits tight.
Wall oven doesn't fit the old cabinet
Wall oven cutouts differ between makers and model years. We compare the new cutout spec with your cabinet and enlarge or fill the opening as needed.
Pro-style range that needs more gas and space
A 36- or 48-inch range is heavier and hungrier than a standard one. We look at the floor, the gas supply and the hood before install day.
Switching from electric to gas
Going from an electric range to gas means running a new gas line to the kitchen, which needs a permit and a licensed installer. We plan it and get it inspected.
Range that tips forward when the oven door opens
If you can rock the range by leaning on the door, it isn't anchored. We add the maker's bracket and slide the unit back until it locks in.
What we hook up and check
- Supply and opening checkA check of gas valve or breaker, outlet type, cutout size and clearances.
- Disconnecting the old applianceGas or power off, the old range, oven or cooktop disconnected and removed.
- Cabinet and counter adjustmentsWall oven boxes and cooktop cutouts resized to the maker's spec when needed.
- Gas connectionGas hookup with a new connector, each joint checked with a leak detector solution.
- Electrical connectionCord or hardwire connection to a circuit sized for the appliance; new circuits are run by an electrician.
- 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.
What to pick before the install
Induction cooktops and rangesElectric cooking with quick response and a cool glass top around the pan.
Freestanding rangesThe standard range type that stands between cabinets or at the end of a run.
Gas and electric cooktopsCooktops set into the counter, often paired with a wall oven.
Slide-in and front-control rangesControls on the front, no backguard, the cooktop overlapping the counter for a built-in look.
Pro-style rangesWide, heavy ranges with high-output burners and specific gas and clearance needs.
Kitchens like yours in Wheaton: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wheaton
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Downtown Wheaton. What we started with: white appliances. The main complaint was a new range waiting to be connected. The result: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. On site this meant supply and opening check, cabinet and counter adjustments, plus wall oven and cooktop mounting.
Before
AfterA Glen Ellyn 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. What we started with: almond appliances. The main complaint was an old range they no longer trusted. After: a new stainless range installed level with a new gas connector. On site this meant cabinet and counter adjustments, gas connection, plus electrical connection.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterCarol Stream kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: oven, range & cooktop installation
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Carol Stream, a typical kitchen for Carol Stream. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. The reason for the call: a new range waiting to be connected. After: 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.
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
Finished: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Wheaton
Finished: the same doors sprayed in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wheaton →Install day
- Model and photosTell us what you're installing, and show us the current hookup.
- Readiness checkWe confirm the gas supply or circuit, the cutout and the clearances, and flag any permit work.
- 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 Wheaton homeowners
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.
Do you install ranges and ovens I bought elsewhere?
Yes. Many of our installs are units the owner purchased on their own.
Can I switch to induction in an older Wheaton home?
Often yes, but it depends on your electrical service. An electrician checks the panel capacity and runs a 240-volt circuit sized for the cooktop or range.
Can you replace a cooktop with a different size?
Yes, but the counter has to match. Larger cooktops mean enlarging the cutout; smaller ones may need a filler or counter repair.
Can a gas range be converted to propane?
Often yes, using the maker's LP kit. The orifices and regulator are changed, then the burners are tested.
Do I need a Wheaton-registered contractor for range or oven installation?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
What does Wheaton ask for on electrical work?
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of their electrical license to register. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
What is the Wheaton building department phone number?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
Oven, Range & Cooktop Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.