How To Level A Frigidaire Refrigerator

If you have a Frigidaire refrigerator, you may notice that it is not perfectly level on your floor. This can affect its performance, drainage, and door operation. Fortunately, leveling a Frigidaire refrigerator is not a difficult task. You just need to adjust the legs or rollers at the bottom of the fridge until it is even from left to right and slightly tilted to the back. Here’s how to do it in a few simple steps.

To level a Frigidaire refrigerator, you need to remove the grille or kick plate, locate the leveling legs or rollers, and adjust them until the fridge is even from left to right and does not rock or lean. You can use a level gauge to measure the sides of the fridge and a screwdriver or a wrench to remove the screws and rotate the legs or rollers. Check your owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to remove the grille and access the legs or rollers.

How to Adjust Leveling Legs on a Frigidaire Refrigerator

Some Frigidaire refrigerators have leveling legs that can be rotated to raise or lower the fridge. Here’s how to adjust them:

• Remove the grille over the legs. At the very bottom of the refrigerator, you may see a covering over the legs. Many times, this grille can be removed by pulling with your hands. Some grilles will be attached by clips or screws you’ll have to undo first. Consult your owner’s manual for advice when you’re unsure of how to remove the grille.
• Examine the legs. Check the legs first for screws or bolts that you’ll need to adjust. While some legs can be rotated freely, some require a wrench or a screwdriver. Refrigerators made by GE, for example, require a flat blade screwdriver.
• Rotate the legs. Look along the top and bottoms of the legs. You’ll either see a slot near the top or a screw or bolt near the bottom. Use a flat-head screwdriver on the slots and an adjustable wrench or pliers on the bolt. Turn clockwise to raise the refrigerator. Turn counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator. Try to get the refrigerator level from left to right.
• Measure the refrigerator’s tilt with a level. Place the level on the top of the refrigerator behind the door. The level will be flat if the refrigerator is even from left to right. Adjust the legs to get the refrigerator even from left to right.
• Measure the refrigerator’s slope. Place the level against the bottom of the refrigerator. It should slope slightly to the back. Make sure the front is .25 inches (6.35 mm) higher than the back. Make adjustments to the front legs as necessary.
• Replace the grille. Push the grille back onto the bottom of the refrigerator. Replace any clips or screws.

How to Adjust Rollers on a Frigidaire Refrigerator

Some Frigidaire refrigerators have rollers that make it easier to move them around, but they also need to be adjusted for leveling purposes. Here’s how to adjust them:

• Remove the grille over the legs. Find the grille at the bottom of the refrigerator. Look for screws that need to be undone. Unscrew it or pull the grille off with your hands.
• Adjust the screws. Each roller will have a screw on it. You will need pliers or a wrench for a ⅜ inch (9.5 mm) screw.
• Turn the screw clockwise to raise the height of the roller and counterclockwise to lower it.
• Place a level on the top of the refrigerator parallel to the closed door and make sure the bubble is centered when you finish adjusting both rollers.
• Measure the refrigerator’s slope. Place the level against the bottom of the refrigerator. It should slope slightly to the back. Make sure the front is .25 inches (6.35 mm) higher than the back. Make adjustments to the front rollers as necessary.
• Replace the grille. Push the grille back onto the bottom of the refrigerator. Replace any screws.

FAQs

Q: Why do I need to level my Frigidaire refrigerator?

A: Leveling your Frigidaire refrigerator is important for its proper functioning, drainage, and door operation. If your refrigerator is not level, it can affect its performance, cause water leakage, and make your doors swing open or close by themselves.

Q: How do I know if my Frigidaire refrigerator is level?

A: You can use a level gauge to measure if your Frigidaire refrigerator is level from left to right and from front to back. The level should be flat when placed on top of the fridge behind the door, and it should show a slight slope when placed against the bottom of the fridge. The front should be .25 inches (6.35 mm) higher than the back.

Q: What tools do I need to level my Frigidaire refrigerator?

A: Depending on the type of legs or rollers your Frigidaire refrigerator has, you may need a flat-head screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, pliers, or a 3/8-inch socket wrench. You will also need a level gauge to measure the tilt and slope of your fridge.

Conclusion

Leveling a Frigidaire refrigerator is not a hard task, but it is a necessary one. By following the steps above, you can adjust the legs or rollers of your fridge until it is even from left to right and slightly tilted to the back. This will ensure that your refrigerator works well, drains properly, and has no door issues. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always refer to your owner’s manual or contact Frigidaire customer service.