Since we only use them three months out of a year.Will turning these two units off harm them?
2007-01-01 01:07:02 · 9 answers · asked by rajazur 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
no they should be all right but open the door, defrost and dry them out
2007-01-01 01:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be okay, but find a way to keep the lid safely open so the seals don't mold. But, then, after10 years it might cause a 'stroke' in the mechanism when re-started. Still, the electric for them is a large part of your electric bill, compare to possible repair cost and decide which gamble you want to make. Older ones are made a lot better than the newer ones.
2007-01-01 01:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by Diana P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can turn them off but be sure to leave them opened so that air can circulate otherwise you will get terrible smells. I have a refrigerator that i shut down every year for 6 months (hurricane season). I always put a folded towl over the doors.
2007-01-01 01:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by keyscops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can turn them off, however make sure they are empty when doing so . Preferably wash them out and then leave the doors open so they can dry . Leave door ajar too for the duration .
Oh yes, and unplug them !
Oh yes , (again) a open box of Arm and Hammer Baking Soda is a fine idea . LOL .
Happy New Year
2007-01-01 01:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That should be fine. I wouldn't leave them closed though because the lack of air circulation will make them stinky. Of course you will empty them before unplugging them. Also leave an open box of baking soda in there to keep it smelling fresh.
2007-01-01 01:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by Neebler 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it won't ..i know some friends who used their ref during special occasions only where they need to store foods..but sometimes it happen that when a appliance continuously running for a long period of time when you turn them off then on after they tend to have serious problems..
2007-01-01 01:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure.
No harm -- just dry the inside of each.
2007-01-01 01:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by george 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bob, at the start, get a straw and a condom. Rubber band the condom over the straw and blow it up. utilising the blown up condom, PUSH on the 'Caps lock' key with the reservoir tip of the condom... sturdy luck!!!
2016-10-19 07:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it wont
you will save a lot on your electricity bill
2007-01-01 01:10:14 · answer #9 · answered by DeeDee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋