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A support for moving a large appliance, particularly a washing machine or dryer, includes first and second brackets for mounting on a base surface, a slide assembly connected to the first and second brackets, and a frame for mounting the appliance. The frame is connected to the slide assembly for sl

A support for moving a large appliance, particularly a washing machine or dryer, includes first and second brackets for mounting on a base surface, a slide assembly connected to the first and second brackets, and a frame for mounting the appliance. The frame is connected to the slide assembly for slidable movement relative to the first and second brackets whereby the appliance moves in unison with the frame. The slide assembly includes two sets of interconnected slide tracks cooperating with each other and a plurality of rollers to facilitate sliding movement of the frame. The perimeter of the frame is adjustable to accommodate appliances of varying depth.

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1. A support for moving an appliance comprising:(a) first and second brackets for mounting in a stationary position on a base surface;(b) a slide assembly connected to said first and second brackets;(c) a frame comprising a plurality of frame members, at least one of said frame members comprising a

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A support for moving an appliance comprising:(a) first and second brackets for mounting in a stationary position on a base surface;(b) a slide assembly connected to said first and second brackets;(c) a frame comprising a plurality of frame members, at least one of said frame members comprising a base segment parallel to the base surface for mounting the appliance thereon and a sidewall segment extending upwardly from said base segment for stabilizing the appliance on said frame, said frame connected to said slide assembly for slidable movement relative to said first and second brackets whereby said appliance moves in unison with said frame; and(d) wherein each of said frame members comprises a base segment parallel to the base surface for mounting the appliance thereon and a sidewall segment extending upwardly from said base segment of said frame members and above said slide assembly for stabilizing the appliance positioned on the frame, said frame members interconnected at said respective base segments to form said frame. 2. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, wherein the appliance is a washing machine or dryer. 3. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1 further comprising means for adjusting the dimensions of the perimeter of said frame to accommodate appliances of varying size. 4. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, wherein said slide assembly comprises:(a) a first plurality of interconnected slide tracks cooperating with each other and a plurality of rollers disposed within at least one of said slide tracks to facilitate sliding movement, at least one of said slide tracks affixed to said first bracket and at least one of said slide tracks connected to said frame; and(b) a second plurality of slide tracks cooperating with each other and a plurality of rollers disposed within at least one of said slide tracks to facilitate sliding movement, at least one of said slide tracks affixed to said second bracket and at least one of said slide tracks connected to said frame, whereby said frame moves in unison with said slide tracks connected thereto. 5. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, further comprising a wheel attached to said frame and in contact with the base surface for facilitating sliding movement of the frame. 6. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, wherein said first and second brackets are angled and comprise a vertical segment and a horizontal segment, said horizontal segments for being mounted on the base surface. 7. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, wherein:(a) said first and second brackets are positioned parallel to each other;(b) said frame comprises front, rear and opposing side frame members interconnected to farm a rectangular frame;(c) said opposing side frame members positioned parallel to said first and second brackets; and(d) each of said opposing side frame members are connected to said slide assembly. 8. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 7, wherein a wheel is connected to said front frame member in contact with the base surface for facilitating sliding movement of said frame. 9. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 7, wherein said front, rear and opposing side frame members are releasably connected to each other, and further comprising adjustment means for adjusting the points of connection between said front, rear and opposing side frame members to accommodate appliances of varying depth on said frame. 10. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 7, wherein said rear frame member is releasably connected to said opposing side frame members, and further comprising adjustment means for adjusting the points of connection between said rear frame member and said opposing side frame members to accommodate appliances of varying depth on said frame. 11. A support frame for an appliance according to claim 10, wherein said adjustment means comprises a series of longitudinally spaced apart apertures formed in said opposing side frame members for receiving a fastener therethrough connecting said rear frame member to said opposing side frame members. 12. A support frame for an appliance comprising,(a) first and second brackets for mounting on a base surface, said first and second brackets positioned parallel to each other;(b) a slide assembly connected to said first and second brackets;(c) a frame comprising front, rear and opposing side frame members, at least one of said frame members comprising a base segment parallel to the base surface for mounting the appliance thereon and a sidewall segment extending upwardly from said base segment for stabilizing the appliance on said frame, said opposing side frame members positioned parallel to said first and second brackets and connected to said slide assembly for slidable movement relative to said first and second brackets whereby said appliance moves in unison with said frame, and said rear frame member releasably connected to said opposing side frame members; and(d) adjustment means for adjusting the points of connection between said rear frame member and said opposing side frame members to accommodate appliances of varying depth on said frame, said adjustment means comprising a longitudinal slot formed in each of said opposing side frame members having a series of longitudinally spaced apart teeth for communicating with a fastener connecting said rear frame member to said opposing side frame members. 13. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, further comprising felt padding lining an interior side of the sidewall segments of said frame members. 14. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of frame members comprises front, rear and opposing side frame members interconnected at said respective base segments to form a rectangular frame. 15. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, wherein said sidewall segment is perpendicular to said base segment. 16. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, wherein said first and second brackets each define at least one aperture for inserting a fastener therethrough for mounting said first and second brackets in a stationary position on the base surface. 17. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 1, wherein said slide assembly comprises:(a) first, second and third slide tracks cooperating with each other and a plurality of rollers disposed within at least one of said slide tracks to facilitate sliding movement, said first slide track connected to said first bracket, said second slide track connected to said frame, and said third slide track operatively engaged to said first and said second slide tracks; and(b) fourth, fifth and sixth slide tracks cooperating with each other and a plurality of rollers disposed within at least one of said slide tracks to facilitate sliding movement, said fourth slide track connected to said first bracket, said fifth slide track connected to said frame, and said sixth slide track operatively engaged to said fourth and said fifth slide tracks, whereby said frame moves in unison with said slide tracks connected thereto. 18. A support for moving an appliance according to claim 12, wherein said slide assembly comprises:(a) a first plurality of interconnected slide tracks cooperating with each other and a plurality of rollers disposed within at least one of said slide tracks to facilitate sliding movement, at least one of said slide tracks affixed to said first bracket and at least one of said slide tracks connected to said frame; and(b) a second plurality of slide tracks cooperating with each other and a plurality of rollers disposed within at least one of said slide tracks to facilitate sliding movement, at least one of said slide tracks affixed to said second bracket and at least one of said slide tracks connected to said frame, whereby said frame moves in unison with sa id slide tracks connected thereto.