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Old 04-06-2024, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MrLonzo View Post
RE: turning off the refrigerator



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.
Yes, you may save about $10 to $15 per month in electricity by turning off the refrigerator. Actually, it may be less than that because, if you leave it on, the door will be closed all the time while you are gone. Filling it with beverages can also reduce electricity usage. My concern would be the possibility of the refrigerator becoming defective because of it not running for several months. Refrigerators are designed to be on all the time. So, my choice would be to just leave it on.