we always dumped whatever was in the refrigerator section, emptied out the ice bucket, turned off the water to the frig and left ours on...it was a good place to store open packages of sugar, flour etc.

the one year that we turned it off and propped the doors open there was a smell in the house that took a while to get rid of...in spite of having cleaned the inside of the frig before leaving. the cost of the electricity is peanuts.

We shut off ice maker and leave the refrigerator on with that said we have a company come in every week to check on things.

Empty and Turn Fridge Off
 

We used to leave our fridge on and one year it malfunctioned and made quite a mess. We have a family member in the area who checks on the house for us and they cleaned it up for us, but it wasn't pretty. Now we empty it and turn it off and prop the doors open. Saves quite a bit in electricity also.

plastic wrap and some put a little oil in the bowl.

11000+ views for a yes or no (on / off) question. Could be a record. Let's see if there is new worthwhile info yet to be posted or a repeat of what has been said over and over. NVA - No Value Add. Does anyone really read beyond the last few posts ? Darn here we go again - that is a yes / no question.

Turn it off and leave the doors cracked open. Refrigerators have to work extra hard to stay cold when it is all but empty. I turn off the power to frig at breaker as well as hot water heater and garage door. Unplug TV. Turn off water, pour a little vinegar in all traps & toilets. I do more that this but these are the major items.

1: remove everything that can spoil
2: Disconnect (unplug fridge)
3: Keep fridge door OPEN
This will eliminate rotten food(s) and smells

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So pretty much - do whatever you want to do.