Bought this fridge in 2001. Have replaced the evaporator board twice, the last time being 2 1/2 years ago. It's a big refrigerator, and the space was always close, but it slid out fine for last repair. Now, it's in that fire hazard recall. So I arranged a repair appointment. The repairman couldn't get the unit to budge, even with a helper. He said the insulation expands and contracts? I can't get it out either. Full wall on left, counter on right, cabinet close above, full wall behind. Unfortunately broke a whole in the wall behind it trying to lever it out - it's REALLY stuck. I've read online that the unit never works right again after the repair, and it's probably due for another evaporator board, plus a fire doesn't sound desirable. So I'm thinking of just junking it. But I still have to get it out. Currently, I have emptied it and turned it off, hoping something that was frozen will melt and contract. Any other suggestions or ideas? Especially Jake - you seem to really know these refrigerators! Thanks!

I remember we had a special tool when they are stuck like that, its like a crow-bar device that goes under the front frame and you push down on it and it grips the frame and slowly starts to come out.

I can't remember the name of it, but if you go to your local appliance parts store in your area, they may have it, or they can order it.

Jake

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Thanks, Jake. I liked your idea, but was unsuccessful in locating the tool. Luckily, though, I HAVE gotten it out. Off for about 20 hours, played some with the wheel heights, and it broke loose. Seemed like it was stuck to the paint on the wall side. Whatever. Just glad it's out. Now, though, I'm wondering if I should get the repair done and keep it. A new refrigerator isn't REALLY in my budget, but you do what you have to do. I don't want to cause myself MORE headaches. Do you have any input on this recall-for-fire-hazard repair? As I said, I've seen some postings that said the fridge didn't work right after the repair, but you guys are the experts - what do you think?

Good job getting it out.

Yes, I'd save the headache and aggravation of constant repairs and just buy a new refrigerator.

Whirlpool, Kenmore(model# starting with 106) are very good and reliable.

Sears has a good variety, and they have a 12 month interest free payment plan.


Jake

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