Clearing the kitchen before a remodel
When a remodel is about to start, every appliance has to come out first. We disconnect them all, cap the utilities and leave the room empty.
Serving Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Wood Dale, IL
Old fridge, range, dishwasher or wall oven? We disconnect it safely, carry it out of your Wood Dale home and get it recycled.
- Serving Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Appliance removal jobs we handle in Wood Dale
Our Wood Dale 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.
Removal when the new appliance is coming from a store
Not every retailer takes the old unit, or only takes it if it's already unhooked. We disconnect and remove it, before delivery day or after.
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.
Protecting floors and walls on the way out
Dragging an appliance across the floor is how most damage happens. We lift, roll and protect the route instead.
Appliance that still works and could be donated
Working ranges and refrigerators are often wanted by reuse stores. Let us know, and we'll try donation before recycling.
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.
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.
Second fridge or freezer in the garage or basement
Old basement freezers and garage fridges use power and space. We remove them and get the refrigerant recovered.
What we hook up and check
- 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 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-outUnits strapped to an appliance dolly and moved out on the planned route.
- Recycling or donationEach appliance goes to recycling or reuse, not to the curb.
- CleanupWe sweep up where the old units stood.
Models, parts and fittings
Dishwashers and compactorsBuilt-in dishwashers and trash compactors under the counter.
Disconnect partsGas caps, water line caps, wire connectors and junction box covers.
Ranges, ovens and cooktopsGas and electric ranges, wall ovens and drop-in cooktops.
Refrigerators and freezersAny fridge or freezer, including the spare in the garage.
Wine and beverage coolersSmall built-in refrigerators and beverage centers.
Before and after: kitchens near Wood Dale
Before
AfterKitchen Appliance Removal in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Wood Dale
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. The kitchen as it was: almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: a set of worn-out appliances from another era. After: the empty, swept appliance spaces ready for the new appliances. The job covered electrical made safe, doors, handles and trim removed when needed, plus cleanup.
Before
AfterItasca kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen appliance removal
A 1990s two-story colonial near Walnut Street downtown, a typical kitchen for Itasca. 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. The job covered gas disconnect and cap, carry-out, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Itasca →
Before
AfterAn Addison 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Addison. What we started with: 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. On site this meant doors, handles and trim removed when needed, recycling or donation, plus cleanup.
Kitchen Appliance Removal in Addison →
Before
AfterWood Dale kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in soft white with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a blue handmade-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1960s ranch, Wood Dale
What changed: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wood Dale →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 Wood Dale homeowners
How much does appliance removal cost?
A single fridge from a ground-floor kitchen and a full set from a basement are priced differently. You get a line-item quote first.
Do I need to empty or defrost the fridge first?
Yes, empty it. Defrosting overnight keeps water off the floor during the move.
What happens to my old appliance?
It's recycled or reused. Very little of an appliance needs to end up in a landfill.
Will you remove appliances before my remodel starts?
Yes, in one visit, coordinated with your remodel schedule.
Is appliance removal free?
Free haul-away is sometimes bundled with a purchase. Our service covers the jobs those don't: gas and water disconnects, stairs and recycling.
Do I need a Wood Dale-registered contractor for appliance removal?
All contractors (general, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.) must register with the City before a permit is issued. Requires Certificate of Insurance ($2,000,000 public liability) naming the City, state license/IDPH registration if applicable. We take care of that before work starts.
Can Wood Dale bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Flood Brothers (exclusive franchise): bulk items by request, white goods (appliances) and electronics by appointment; call (630) 261-0400. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for appliance removal in Wood Dale?
It depends on the scope. Wood Dale's rule in short: A permit is required for any alteration or repair of a building. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Wood Dale?
Yes. Our crews work across Wood Dale — ZIP 60191 — and nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Wood Dale
- A lot of Wood Dale kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wood Dale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60191
Kitchen Appliance Removal nearby
Other kitchen services in Wood Dale
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.