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Old 04-06-2024, 11:39 AM
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RE: turning off the refrigerator

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I wouldn't. Lift the wire to turn off the ice maker, but leave the refrigerator running.
Could you elaborate on that?
When I leave for several months, I do turn off the refrigerator and open the doors. I don't see any reason to keep it on if there's no food in it. It's one of the biggest electricity users in the home.