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Fridge when on holiday.

(8 Posts)
Greenfinch Tue 30-Jun-26 22:29:20

Have never thought of doing this . There is always something inside that needs refrigeration while we are away.

SueDonim Tue 30-Jun-26 21:24:16

We did, years ago, and used to drain down the water system, too, but it’s not something we’ve done for decades now. In fact, I’d forgotten we used to do that until I saw this thread!

MartavTaurus Tue 30-Jun-26 20:56:56

No never, I'm away for 2 months at a time.
I sometimes have random people staying at mine, so I don't want them fiddling with the appliances.

Not "dodgy" random, I mean various people I know and trust!

pably15 Tue 30-Jun-26 20:52:43

no I never have, when we did go on holiday, but don't go now...

Desdemona Tue 30-Jun-26 20:45:45

The fridge is about the only electrical item I DO leave on. I try to make sure everything will be in date when I get back (not always successfully!)

Not that I go on trips of more than a few days now.

Ladyleftfieldlover Tue 30-Jun-26 20:40:10

Why would you do that?

Sago Tue 30-Jun-26 20:39:01

No never.

Twopence Tue 30-Jun-26 20:33:38

Do other people turn the fridge off when going on holiday? I can’t manage to reach the plug to switch it off at the socket.