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OK, a refrigerator lost its back foot and has 3 feet and a shim.
No, this is not a joke.
It's a large (22 cu ft?) older refrigerator in a rental house
The kitchen floor is not level in the built in area where the fridge sits- so what do I do first to get it back in on an even keel? Actually the kitchen floor is not level-- so if it's levelled when it's pulled out it won't be when it goes back in.
If I pull it out and attach something to it- it might not be level when it goes back into the spot- it's very hard to adjust once it's back in since it's the back foot- so any easy & brilliant ideas to solve this annoying problem??? (please don't say buy a new one- it'd be a thousand bucks)
OK, a refrigerator lost its back foot and has 3 feet and a shim.
No, this is not a joke.
It's a large (22 cu ft?) older refrigerator in a rental house
The kitchen floor is not level in the built in area where the fridge sits- so what do I do first to get it back in on an even keel? Actually the kitchen floor is not level-- so if it's levelled when it's pulled out it won't be when it goes back in.
If I pull it out and attach something to it- it might not be level when it goes back into the spot- it's very hard to adjust once it's back in since it's the back foot- so any easy & brilliant ideas to solve this annoying problem??? (please don't say buy a new one- it'd be a thousand bucks)
I live in a remodeled farm house. Nothing is level or square. I just fold cardboard. After a while, level is not a priority.
1. Temporarily remove the foot on the front and opposite side using shims to hold it in place.
2. Take the foot down to Lowes or Home Depot and find a bolt with the same thread pattern and length. Use it as a replacement, the bolt head can act as the foot.
3. Reinstall both feet. While the fridge is out find a level surface that both back feet can sit on.
4. Adjust the front feet considerably lower than the rear feet. Using a level make sure the back feet are level.
5. Slide the fridge back in and using a level adjust the front feet.
If your floor is so out of level in the 34" width where the back feet are then you may want to relevel the fridge only area. Not sure what you have on the floor there so can't comment on methods.
OK, a refrigerator lost its back foot and has 3 feet and a shim.
No, this is not a joke.
It's a large (22 cu ft?) older refrigerator in a rental house
The kitchen floor is not level in the built in area where the fridge sits- so what do I do first to get it back in on an even keel? Actually the kitchen floor is not level-- so if it's levelled when it's pulled out it won't be when it goes back in.
If I pull it out and attach something to it- it might not be level when it goes back into the spot- it's very hard to adjust once it's back in since it's the back foot- so any easy & brilliant ideas to solve this annoying problem??? (please don't say buy a new one- it'd be a thousand bucks)
The first thing you need is a 2 foot level.
Check the level sideways and forward/backwards when it is sitting in the proper position.
You can go from there. If it's low in the back, where the one foot broke off, put a piece of 1x4 back there - or 1/2 or 3/8 inch plywood.
This really isn't that hard. It's a matter of shimming it.
Believe it or not, many refrigerators come with adjustable legs, for that reason. Not sure if yours does, but you can ask your appliance dealer or simply look to see.
Believe it or not, many refrigerators come with adjustable legs, for that reason. Not sure if yours does, but you can ask your appliance dealer or simply look to see.
The Op said one of the levelign feet wqas missing. Go to a appliance parts store with one of the feet to get another one or even look for a old frig on the side of the raod most are pretty much alike.Until then use a cut bloack of wood. Do not take the opthers off and set on floor because they need the opening cerated.
The best thing to level any appliance is a lil circular bubble level. They are about as big as a silver dollar and have a bullseye center. Get the bubble dead in the bullseye and the appliance is level in all directions.
Most hardware, big box stores, etc will sell them. Toughest part is not losing the level or getting it all beat up in a tool box. I made a wood storage thingee about like a hinged hamburger press size to keep mine, has a locking clip. Level sits in its own cushioned nest. Keep it in a special place in a cabinet.
Shim with anything handy or use the adjustable feet, what ever works to do the leveling procedure. The bubble level makes it easy to figure out in what direction it is required.
will an unlevel refrigreator freezer on top cause the refrigerator to malfunction -like freezer works but the bottom refrig part does not get cold
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Use a circular bubble level.........
