vacation question...

when u go away..do u turn ur fridge off?

we didnt for the hm but mil thinks we should when we go away in 3 weeks

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I don't but I throw out all my milk. If you turn it off, you'll have to buy all new stuff (like mayo, mustard, etc.) that lasts longer than a week or two.

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Posted by geegee827

I don't but I throw out all my milk. If you turn it off, you'll have to buy all new stuff (like mayo, mustard, etc.) that lasts longer than a week or two.

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I do the same thing - anything that could go bad while we're gone I throw out but I always leave it on and keep the long term stuff.

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I never have.....butter, ketchup, and my frozen ravioli would get yucky.

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i leave the fridge plugged in ... but i unplug anything else that i can (microwave, tv, lights, etc)

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i never do...hmmm how long are you going away for??

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Nope, too many frozen items and condiments that need to stay cool. I do unplug other appliances also because those are supposed to cost $ even when not turned on like lamps, computer, etc. The think I messed up though was I unplugged our entire entertainment system and completely forgot that our DVR needs to be plugged in. We had no recorded shows when we came home!

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never done this before. never thought about it. and now that it's been brought to my attention... i still won't do it.

I usually have someone that comes in and out of my apt while I am away to cat sit and also sometimes even just stay there so this would make no sense for me to do anyway.


I don't really see the point, unless you are going away for a LONG time.

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This might end up being one of those things I regret asking b/c the answer is obvious....



but why do people unplug things?

I've never unplugged anything.

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No...




And unless you are in an old house with old wiring then you are fine

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Posted by AugustBridein09

This might end up being one of those things I regret asking b/c the answer is obvious....



but why do people unplug things?

I've never unplugged anything.

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It cuts down on your usage of electricity, as well as prevention of a fire - if you're not home & dont need to have your coffee maker, toaster, etc plugged in then cut down on $$ you would be throwing away on having those appliances plugged in while you're not at home, not to mention a chance of a fire in case the plug/outlet got hot.

I do leave frig on ALWAYS - too much of a PITA to unplug & deal with throwing out food & condiments and wasting more money having to re-buy stuff.

We pretty much unplug everything else, shut off our water too (God forbid of a burst pipe & flooding)

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Posted by AugustBridein09

This might end up being one of those things I regret asking b/c the answer is obvious....



but why do people unplug things?

I've never unplugged anything.

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Well your cable box, microwave, etc. still use some electricity even if they are just plugged in and not turned on. I guess this is a cost cutting tactic, though I've never done it.

I've never turned off my fridge either, but we always have someone staying there with the dogs, so I'm no help.

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No, never have.

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I couldnt unplus my fridge if i tried... The damn thing is soooo wedged into its cubby that its never coming out

And I never unplug anything... I think as long as the appliances are off you're okay... I cant imagine it saving you that much more money... Someone go do a test on this LOL

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hell no!!!

i got to many condiments in my fridge

plus my frezzer has some meat !!!

oh and my wedding cake is in there

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it's more about the risk of fire than the money saving thing. i know it's not damned likely that a fire would start considering things are plugged in 24/7 while we're home ... but it's easy enough to do so why not

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nope i have never unplugged it

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nope

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nope. never have. Havent been able for 3 weeks at a time though...

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No i just make sure i get rid of certain items like milk etc.