A refrigerator is one of the heaviest appliances the General Electric brand sells, yet it has to be moved often for maintenance. The company has tried to make it easier for owners by adding a small set of wheels on the back of the unit. If there’s a problem with the wheel assembly, you'll need to remove the wheels and replace them with new ones. The process can vary depending on the GE refrigerator model you own, but it’s generally something you can do with just a few minutes of your free time.
Purpose
Most GE refrigerator owners don’t realize their appliance has a set of wheels. These wheels make it easier to pull the refrigerator out for the periodic cleaning that the owner's manual recommends as part of the maintenance of the unit. The wheels also play a part in the leveling of the appliance, which affects whether the doors close properly.
Leveling
Before you remove the wheels on your GE refrigerator, make sure that it’s not an issue that can be fixed by leveling the unit: Remove the grille of your refrigerator. Depending on the model, you can either pop the grille off or you may need to remove some screws. Use a socket wrench or pliers to adjust the level of the unit. In a best-case scenario, the front of your unit should be about a quarter of an inch higher than the back of it.
