It appears (not yet verified) that one or more of the (plastic)
rollers under the refrigerator may have disintegrated (or, be
in the process of doing so).

[I suspect the "webbing" inside the roller has fractured based
on the bits of plastic I've discovered under the unit]

I'm thinking of strapping it to my "refrigerator dolly"
http://www.aaarentalsredwoodcity.com/itemimages/3058.jpg
and leaning it back "for transport" to expose the underside.
By carefully choosing the side from which to approach the
refrigerator, I should be able to MOST elevate the rollers
in question. Not the greatest in terms of accessibility but
should be enough to expose the rollers and any mounting hardware
necessary to remove/replace.

I can't imagine any OTHER way to get at the underside of
the unit? And, I'm sure we're not the only ones who will
have had to replace these rollers (given that they are a
replaceable "spare"!)

[Note to self: remove liquids from refrigerator before doing so]

In article , lid
should be enough to expose the rollers and any mounting hardware
necessary to remove/replace.

I can't imagine any OTHER way to get at the underside of
the unit? And, I'm sure we're not the only ones who will
have had to replace these rollers (given that they are a
replaceable "spare"!)

[Note to self: remove liquids from refrigerator before doing so]

Make another note: Check the pan under it to make sure all the water
has evaporated out of it.

On Sun, 08 May 2016 13:55:07 -0700, Don Y
wrote:

It appears (not yet verified) that one or more of the (plastic)
rollers under the refrigerator may have disintegrated (or, be
in the process of doing so).

[I suspect the "webbing" inside the roller has fractured based
on the bits of plastic I've discovered under the unit]

I'm thinking of strapping it to my "refrigerator dolly"
http://www.aaarentalsredwoodcity.com/itemimages/3058.jpg
and leaning it back "for transport" to expose the underside.
By carefully choosing the side from which to approach the
refrigerator, I should be able to MOST elevate the rollers
in question. Not the greatest in terms of accessibility but
should be enough to expose the rollers and any mounting hardware
necessary to remove/replace.

I can't imagine any OTHER way to get at the underside of
the unit? And, I'm sure we're not the only ones who will
have had to replace these rollers (given that they are a
replaceable "spare"!)

[Note to self: remove liquids from refrigerator before doing so]

Take the model number to an appliance parts web site and look at the
parts diagram. It may be an easily replaced assembly.

On 5/8/2016 6:30 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote:

[Note to self: remove liquids from refrigerator before doing so]

Make another note: Check the pan under it to make sure all the water
has evaporated out of it.


Note to Don Y: This is your big chance to
clean the condenser, and scrub out the
pan under it, now there is none out of it.

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On 5/8/2016 7:20 PM, wrote:
On Sun, 08 May 2016 13:55:07 -0700, Don Y

I can't imagine any OTHER way to get at the underside of
the unit? And, I'm sure we're not the only ones who will
have had to replace these rollers (given that they are a
replaceable "spare"!)


Take the model number to an appliance parts web site and look at the
parts diagram. It may be an easily replaced assembly.


Sears Parts often has exploded diagrams for
various models and such. They might be
expensive for parts, but they are good source
of intel and info.

As to "get under", I'd start with a piece of fire
wood behind the fridge. Tip the whole thing back,
slip a two by four under the front to give you some
space. Pull off the "kick plate". Use a flash light
to see the rollers in front. Lay on the floor.



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On 5/8/2016 3:30 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote:
In article , lid
[Note to self: remove liquids from refrigerator before doing so]

Make another note: Check the pan under it to make sure all the water
has evaporated out of it.

Arizona. Never any chance of "standing water"! :

On 5/8/2016 4:20 PM, wrote:
Take the model number to an appliance parts web site and look at the
parts diagram. It may be an easily replaced assembly.

Tired that. The exploded diagrams don't give you enough *detailed*
information to sort out how things come apart.

Many refrigerators have assemblies that are replaced by removing the
back panel (or front grill). This one appears to need to be accessed
from below.

(Well, maybe someone who's done it many times can tip it "just a little"
and wiggle their fingers under there...)

I opted to use a drywall lifter to get a peek at it. The *dolly* is such
a PITA to get into the house...

On Sun, 08 May 2016 17:48:38 -0700, Don Y
wrote:

On 5/8/2016 4:20 PM, wrote:
Take the model number to an appliance parts web site and look at the
parts diagram. It may be an easily replaced assembly.

Tired that. The exploded diagrams don't give you enough *detailed*
information to sort out how things come apart.

Many refrigerators have assemblies that are replaced by removing the
back panel (or front grill). This one appears to need to be accessed
from below.

(Well, maybe someone who's done it many times can tip it "just a little"
and wiggle their fingers under there...)

I opted to use a drywall lifter to get a peek at it. The *dolly* is such
a PITA to get into the house...

Get a couple pieces of lumber, I used 4x4s. Rock it back and kick one
under, then tilt it back the other way and kick the other one under.
Just be sure you are under "structure" and mot sheet metal.
I did mine with a fridge full of beer.

On Sun, 08 May 2016 13:55:07 -0700, Don Y
wrote:

It appears (not yet verified) that one or more of the (plastic)
rollers under the refrigerator may have disintegrated (or, be
in the process of doing so).

....bah. never heard of such nonsense.

On 5/8/2016 8:45 PM, Don Y wrote:
On 5/8/2016 3:30 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote:
In article , lid
[Note to self: remove liquids from refrigerator before doing so]

Make another note: Check the pan under it to make sure all the water
has evaporated out of it.

Arizona. Never any chance of "standing water"! :


Yell "la migra" five times. Then lean under,
and ask the Mexicans to check the wheels for
you.

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Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
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..
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On 5/8/2016 6:21 PM, wrote:
(Well, maybe someone who's done it many times can tip it "just a little"
and wiggle their fingers under there...)

I opted to use a drywall lifter to get a peek at it. The *dolly* is such
a PITA to get into the house...

Get a couple pieces of lumber, I used 4x4s. Rock it back and kick one
under, then tilt it back the other way and kick the other one under.
Just be sure you are under "structure" and mot sheet metal.
I did mine with a fridge full of beer.

My "dolly" will make easy work out of tipping it. And, let me get the
better part of a foot of clear air under it to work without trying to
do everything "upside down and blind". The drywall lifter gave
me about 3 inches -- just enough to slip a mirror underneath to see
what sort of fastener is used.

Trick will be to see if I can find a local supplier so I don't have to
wait a week for a couple of pieces of dense plastic...

On Sun, 08 May 2016 18:41:01 -0700, Don Y
wrote:

Trick will be to see if I can find a local supplier so I don't have to
wait a week for a couple of pieces of dense plastic...

Yes that is the trick. Unless it is a very popular style that an
appliance parts place has, you or they will be ordering them.
I just took a peek to be sure the wheel assembly had all the bad parts
(rust in my case) ordered them and put them in when they came in.

Maybe you should consider putting in a different size/design of rollers that would hold up for a longer time???

On 5/8/2016 7:51 PM, wrote:
On Sun, 08 May 2016 18:41:01 -0700, Don Y
wrote:

Trick will be to see if I can find a local supplier so I don't have to
wait a week for a couple of pieces of dense plastic...

Yes that is the trick. Unless it is a very popular style that an
appliance parts place has, you or they will be ordering them.
I just took a peek to be sure the wheel assembly had all the bad parts
(rust in my case) ordered them and put them in when they came in.

These have disintegrated/cracked/shattered. Roller pins are intact
but the plastic is toast. Tempting to replace with a drilled hardwood
dowel but I *know* that will quickly develop a flat spot.

We have a large parts store in town that has been good in the past.
Of course, they aren't open on Sunday...

On 5/8/2016 8:47 PM, wrote:
Maybe you should consider putting in a different size/design of rollers that
would hold up for a longer time???

No option, there, as the rollers all fit into spaces designed for those
diameters. Would have to do some serious metalworking in order to
make anything larger fit.

On Sun, 08 May 2016 21:21:31 -0400, wrote:


Get a couple pieces of lumber, I used 4x4s. Rock it back and kick one
under, then tilt it back the other way and kick the other one under.
Just be sure you are under "structure" and mot sheet metal.
I did mine with a fridge full of beer.

You could have drank the beer first.....