Built-in microwave with a trim kit
A countertop model can look built in when it goes into a wall cabinet with the maker's trim kit. We cut or size the opening so the trim covers it cleanly.
Serving Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Microwave Installation in Wood Dale, IL
Over-the-range, drawer and built-in microwaves installed in Wood Dale: anchored into the wall, bolted to the cabinet and vented the right way.
- Installers working in Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Microwave installs we take on in Wood Dale
Most microwave calls we get in Wood Dale are one of three jobs: a new over-the-range unit replacing an old one or a hood, a drawer model going into an island, or a built-in with a trim kit set into a wall cabinet. Each has its own cutout, power and venting needs, and we sort those out first.
No outlet in the cabinet above
Makers usually call for a dedicated circuit and an outlet in the upper cabinet. Where the kitchen lacks it, the wiring is added first and the microwave goes up after.
Convection or air-fry microwave on an old circuit
Bigger multi-mode microwaves may trip a breaker that also feeds the toaster and coffee maker. A dedicated circuit fixes that.
Not enough height above the range
We measure from the burners to the cabinet bottom before you buy. Too little space means heat on the microwave and a hard reach over the pots.
Over-the-range microwave replacing a range hood
When the old range hood comes down, we cap its wiring, have a plug-in outlet put in the cabinet above and connect the microwave's exhaust to the existing vent where it lines up.
Duct that doesn't line up with the new unit
The exhaust opening on a new microwave may sit inches away from the old hood duct. We fit a transition piece or adjust the opening so air moves without leaks.
Moving the microwave off the counter
A countertop microwave eats prep space. Mounting one over the range, under the counter or inside a cabinet gives that space back.
Cabinet above that's the wrong width or depth
Microwaves are bolted up through the cabinet bottom, so that panel has to be sound and placed where the template says. We reinforce or rework it when it isn't.
Included with the install
- Pre-install checkWe compare the model's guide with your cabinet width, cooktop clearance, outlet location and duct.
- Outlet and circuitA receptacle in the cabinet above or behind the drawer, on a dedicated circuit when the maker calls for one, added by a licensed electrician.
- Studs located and wall plate mountedThe mounting plate is leveled and screwed into studs per the template.
- Cabinet drilled to the templateHoles for the top bolts, the power cord and a top vent cut through the cabinet bottom.
- Unit hung and boltedTwo installers lift the microwave onto the plate and draw it tight to the cabinet with the top bolts.
- Drawer and built-in cutoutsBase or wall cabinet openings sized to the maker's spec, with support and trim kits fitted.
- Testing and haul-awayWe run the microwave, the fan at each speed and the light, then take the old unit and packaging away.
What to pick before the install
Venting partsThe pieces that connect the microwave to the outside or set it up to recirculate.
Microwave drawersUnder-counter microwaves that open like a drawer, often in an island.
Over-the-range microwavesThe most common type: a microwave and a vent fan in one unit over the cooktop.
Low-profile over-the-range modelsSlimmer microwaves for kitchens with limited space over the range.
Convection and air-fry combosMulti-mode microwaves that can stand in for a second oven.
Kitchens like yours in Wood Dale: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailMicrowave Installation in a 1980s two-story, Wood Dale
This one is a 1980s two-story in Wood Dale. The kitchen as it was: black appliances. The reason for the call: an over-the-range unit that sagged off its bracket. Finished kitchen: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. The job covered pre-install check, drawer and built-in cutouts, plus testing and haul-away.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Addison
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Addison. Before: white appliances. The main complaint was a weak hood and a microwave stuck on the counter. After: a new over-the-range microwave installed above the range and vented. The job covered pre-install check, outlet and circuit, plus cabinet drilled to the template.
Microwave Installation in Addison →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar Cape Cod, Wood Dale
What changed: 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
AfterWood Dale kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet painting
Finished: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wood Dale →Install day
- Send the model and photosShare the model number and photos of the range wall, the cabinet above and the old unit.
- Fit and power checkClearances, power and duct are checked against the installation guide.
- Written estimateA clear written price with electrical or cabinet changes listed separately.
- Install and testWe hang it, connect it, run it and take the old one away.
Microwave Installation questions from Wood Dale homeowners
Do I need an electrician to install an over-the-range microwave?
Usually not for a straight swap. When a hood is being replaced or there's no receptacle overhead, electrical work is part of the job.
Does the wall plate have to go into studs?
Yes. Makers require the bracket to be fastened into framing because the microwave is heavy and hangs over heat.
Is a microwave enough ventilation over a gas range?
For everyday cooking it often is, especially vented outside. For heavy searing or a high-output range, a hood moves more air.
How high should an over-the-range microwave be above the stove?
It depends on the model's installation guide and your upper cabinet. We measure before you buy so it fits with the required clearance.
Will you take the old microwave or hood away?
We do. Removal and haul-away are part of the job.
What happens to the old appliance in Wood Dale?
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.
Does microwave installation need a Wood Dale building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department (https://my.wooddale.com), phone 630-766-5133. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Wood Dale require a licensed electrician for microwave installation?
Electrical contractors must register with the City (insurance certificate, fee/bond per fee schedule); city adopts the 2014 National Electrical Code with local amendments. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a Wood Dale-registered contractor for microwave installation?
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.
Do I need a permit for microwave installation 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
Microwave Installation 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.