Fridge /Freezers, on or off?

Good idea to clear about both fridge and freezer, defrost, switch off and leave the door open while you are away. DH does that every time we are away at sea for 3 to 4 months at a time.

But we also leave the thermostat of the heaters slightly on - to kick in when the temperatures dropped below freezing, so no burst pipes.

Have a fantastic holiday!

Yes, a good idea to leave the heating on with the thermostat low. I think that this is also an insurance requirement. (Obviously make sure the hot water isn't on too!).

Oh yes Off. For a week or two mine has a holiday function, but as they'll be empty, off and ajar Have a FAB time.

Empty, switched off and with the door wedged open. We used to do this in our French holiday home for 6 months and it worked fine. Good to give the shelves and door edges a wipe to discourage mould.

If your brother is occasionally staying overnight, won’t he want access to a working fridge? Just a thought. Have a good trip ?

Charleygirl you could get a professional house sitter for a few days now and then.

Saggi

On…. what’s the point of anything else. Unless you’re going for more than 3 months!! All that running down contents and cleaning. No thanks.

There's every point Saggi! We only went away fora week and we turned everything off apart from the fridge/freezer - the broadband router, microwave, recliner chairs, landline cordless phones.......you name it, we unplugged it!

6 months, yes emptied and off with door left open.