Should I Turn Off The Refrigerator While On Vacation?

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Going on vacation: do I need to turn off the refrigerator?

Someone spends the summer at home, getting out on weekends to the country or to the forest, and many lucky ones are lucky and they go on vacation far and for a long time. The apartment remains empty, and an acute question arises: is it necessary to turn off the refrigerator for this time? After all, it contains products that need certain storage conditions. So is there really a need for this, or can the refrigerator be left on?

Why is the refrigerator still worth turning off

You are leaving for a long time, and there is no way to accommodate some of your friends in your apartment who will control the state of technology. So that the rest is not clouded by thoughts about the safety of the refrigerator, it is still better to turn it off and prepare it for a long downtime. There are several reasons for this. Refrigerator included:

• will consume electricity;
• may break and leak;
• may suffer from surges and sparks.

The first reason is unpleasant financially, the second two are completely dangerous because they can lead to damage to property and even a fire.

Leaving food in the fridge may cause a terrible smell when you return

Rules for turning off the refrigerator before a long departure

Even if you remove all the food from the refrigerator before turning it off, there is still a high probability that you will encounter an unpleasant odor when you return. The refrigerator must not only be empty, but also absolutely clean and dry.

1. First, de-energize the device by disconnecting it from the power supply. So you will save money on electricity, and at the same time, you are guaranteed to protect yourself from power surges and wiring fire.

2. The next step is to empty the refrigerator. Remove every single food from there, because even a slice of bread or a closed jar of yogurt can cause problems. Refrigerator manufacturers generally recommend an audit weekly, since modern refrigerators are not designed for long-term storage of food, except for freezing.

   

   Remove all food from the refrigerator

3. Next, prepare a container with warm water. You can add a little soapy water. Place all removable parts there: grates, containers, shelves, etc. Wash everything thoroughly, including the inner surfaces of the refrigerator. Then wipe with a dry cloth.

   

   Wash all surfaces and removable parts of the refrigerator well, then wipe dry

4. Open the door and fix it in this position. It is not necessary to use foreign objects for this, otherwise the seal may deform. You can adjust the legs of the device so that it is tilted slightly forward.

   

   When all work is completed, leave the refrigerator doors open

Some modern models of refrigerators are equipped with the "Vacation" mode. If present, you do not have to turn off the device completely. It is enough to set the temperature within + 15 ° C. But the food still needs to be removed, leaving only those that are tightly closed. However, this will not protect you from the results of voltage drops.

But what about the harvested food? Store those that are stored for a long time in a cool place, for example, in the closet. Give perishable items to your neighbors. Better yet, throw a party before your vacation, prepare different goodies, and invite your friends. The food will be beneficial and the refrigerator will empty in time. We've always done this on occasion.

Gather your friends for a pre-holiday party, and the question "where to put food from the fridge" will disappear by itself!

The question of whether it is possible to leave the refrigerator turned on for a long time unattended has been resolved: it is not possible under any circumstances. Now you know the causes and consequences, and also how to properly turn off the refrigerator and prepare it for downtime, so as not to face breakdowns and unpleasant odors. Good luck and pleasant vacation!