The fix was apparent: I needed a new end cap.
After a quick internet search, I was pleased to find Appliance Parts Pros' website, and further pleased to learn that they had the parts I needed. Since the parts were available and so inexpensive, I ordered a full set of four, to take advantage of the shipping cost.
The purchase process was efficient and I was done in about two minutes.
I received an immediate confirmation of the transaction via email.
And subsequent email contacts to confirm the delivery process was underway and when to expect delivery. The delivery was very fast: only two days.
Looking back, I could not have driven to a retail outlet and made the purchase as quickly and easy and as affordably as through the internet connection with Appliance Parts Pros.