Appliance Removal in the Chicago Suburbs
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves — we remove them all. Metal recycled when possible.
Simple, Volume-Based Pricing
You only pay for the space your items take in the truck
What Appliance Removal Costs
Priced by truck space, like everything else we haul, and confirmed before we lift anything. No stair fee.
One appliance
A fridge, a washer, a water heater or a chest freezer on its own is under a quarter load: our $150 minimum, from any floor.
Several appliances
A full-size fridge takes about 1.5 cubic yards, so roughly three large appliances fill a quarter load, from $275.
Appliances plus other junk
Kitchen remodel or basement clear-out? Everything goes on one truck and is priced together by space.
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What's Included in Appliance Removal
Full-service appliance removal with responsible disposal
Appliances We Remove
From small to large — we handle all major appliances
Refrigerators & Freezers
All sizes, built-in or freestanding
Washers & Dryers
Front-load, top-load, stackable units
Stoves & Ovens
Gas, electric, ranges, cooktops
Dishwashers
Built-in or portable models
Microwaves
Countertop or over-the-range
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless models
Before an Appliance Leaves the House
Disconnected first
We haul; we don’t disconnect. Gas ranges and gas dryers need the line shut off and capped by a licensed plumber. Water heaters need to be disconnected and drained, and built-in dishwashers and wall ovens unhooked from water and power. A washer is usually just two valves and two hoses. Once it is free, we carry it out from wherever it sits: the basement laundry, a second-floor kitchen, the garage.
Fridges, freezers and AC units: the refrigerant rule
Refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners and dehumidifiers hold refrigerant. Under the federal Clean Air Act (EPA’s Section 608 rules), that refrigerant has to be recovered before the appliance is scrapped. That is why an old fridge should leave whole: empty it, unplug it a day ahead to defrost, and never cut or puncture the lines to make it lighter.
Out of basements, walk-ups and condo buildings
Most of the appliances we haul are not sitting by the front door. It is the second fridge at the bottom of the basement stairs, the washer and dryer in the basement laundry room, the chest freezer in the garage, or a range in a third-floor walk-up. We take fridges, freezers, washers, dryers and stoves that are already disconnected, and the crew carries them out from wherever they sit, protecting floors, walls and railings on the way. In condo buildings we work inside the elevator or loading dock window you book with management. Broken or working, one unit or the whole laundry room, it can often go the same day, and stairs never add to the price.
TVs and electronics
Illinois bans TVs, computers, monitors and printers from landfills under its electronics recycling law. We take TVs and electronics along with the rest of a job, so there is no separate trip to make with them. Old tube TVs and console sets are heavy and awkward; the crew carries them out from any floor like everything else.
Clearing More Than an Appliance?
Only the fridge or a freezer? See refrigerator removal; old TVs and computers, see TV disposal and recycling. Old couches and mattresses go on the same truck; see furniture removal. The basement freezer is often the first thing out of a basement cleanout, and old cabinets, sinks and tubs from a kitchen or bath remodel are covered under construction debris removal. All services and prices are on the junk removal page.
Appliance Removal by Town
Local pages for the suburbs where we haul appliances most often
We also haul appliances in Chicago and across Lake, McHenry, DuPage and Kane counties.
View All Service Areas →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does appliance removal cost?
A single appliance falls under our $150 minimum. Several appliances, or appliances together with other junk, are priced by the space they take in the truck: a quarter load from $275, a half from $425, three-quarters from $575 and a full load from $780. Basements and stairs do not cost extra. We always confirm the final price with you before beginning any work.
Do you disconnect gas or electrical appliances?
No. We remove appliances that are already disconnected. Gas stoves and gas dryers need the gas line shut off and capped by a licensed plumber, and hardwired or plumbed units need a plumber or electrician. For a standard washer, shutting the water valves and unscrewing the hoses before we arrive is usually enough.
Do you recycle old appliances?
Yes, when possible. Appliances are mostly steel, so they go to scrap-metal recycling when a facility can take them. Refrigerators, freezers, window AC units and dehumidifiers contain refrigerant, which federal rules require to be recovered before the unit is scrapped, so those should stay intact and never have their lines cut.
Can you remove built-in appliances like dishwashers?
We can remove built-in appliances if they are already disconnected from plumbing, gas, and electrical lines. Built-in dishwashers, ovens, and similar units may need to be professionally disconnected prior to our arrival. We focus on the hauling and disposal, not the disconnection.
What if my appliance is in the basement or upstairs?
We handle appliance removal from basements, second floors, and other challenging locations. Our team brings the appropriate equipment and takes precautions to protect your floors, walls, and doorways during removal. There is no extra fee for stairs.
Do you take old water heaters?
Yes, once a plumber has disconnected and drained it. Water heaters usually come out when a new one goes in; if your plumber is not hauling the old tank away, it is a $150 single-item job for us.
Can you take an appliance out of a condo or apartment building?
Yes. Tell us the building's move rules: elevator reservation, loading dock hours, certificate of insurance if management asks for one. We schedule inside that window and protect the elevator and hallway on the way out. A fridge from a fifth-floor condo costs the same $150 as one from a ranch-house kitchen.
How should I prepare a refrigerator or freezer?
Empty it, unplug it the day before so it can defrost, and wipe up the water. Tape the doors shut if you like. Leave the refrigerant lines alone: the unit should leave in one piece.
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