Remodels in Houston often keep the appliances and rebuild the cabinets, counters and floors around them. A Monogram cooktop or oven that worked well before demolition can come out of a remodel with a loose connection, a dented trim piece or dust inside. A short routine helps you catch problems early.
Before the Work
- Photograph each appliance, including the model and serial plate (model numbers start with Z).
- Run every appliance once and note anything unusual, such as one weak zone or a noisy fan.
- Ask the contractor who disconnects gas, water and power, and who reconnects them.
- Cover cooktop glass and oven faces with protective film, not tape that leaves residue.
- Ask where the appliance manuals will be kept during construction so they do not end up in a dumpster.
During the Work
Dust is a quiet problem. Seal cooling vents and hood openings while sanding or cutting happens. Keep heavy items off cooktop glass, and do not let anyone lean on a door. Cutout dimensions and clearances come from your installation guide, so ask the installer to follow it rather than adjust the cabinet to fit.
After the Work
- Run each appliance and compare it to your notes.
- Smell for gas around the connection; call the utility immediately if you do.
- Check that doors close flush and drawers open.
- Look for water around the dishwasher and under the sink.
What Cannot Be Told by Eye
An appliance that looks fine can still have a pinched wire or a slightly stressed connection. If something behaves differently after the work, we check it before you sign off with the contractor.
We schedule in three-hour windows, give a written price before work and stand behind repairs for 30 days. See cooktop repair or the service area page.