We're snowbirds and while we're in The Villages, we leave the one up north plugged in and running. When we go north, we empty the one we have in The Villages, unplug it and block the doors open (that is essential). The reason why is that about 5 years ago, while we were up north, lightening struck a neighbors house down here and took out the refrigerator. When we got back it stunk to high heaven, even though we had almost nothing in it (just condiments). Had to get a new one. Too much lightning down here, and the "whole house" surge protector doesn't work if it strikes nearby. Not much lightning up north in the winter.
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