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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Leaving the refrigerator off for 6 months will save less than about $40 on electricity. You can turn the setting down to reduce the electricity usage even more. But, I think that leaving it on is better for the refrigerator because it will keep the refrigerant flowing. The refrigerant contains oil that continually lubricates the internal parts and the seals. My opinion.
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We must have been very lucky to not have any problems when we returned after nine months with the fridge off. We did that for several years upon the advice of the guy who "watched" our villa for us while we were up north.