Empty Fridge - not using - unplug or leave it?

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sburns

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I have a empty Fridge in a rental unit. Works just empty. I don't plan on renting out the unit until this whole COVID situation is over, which I suspect will be another 6 months or more. Seems like a waste to let it run empty. It might cost between $15 - $20 a month.

Did a little research, seem the options are unplug it and prop open the door. Or leave it on and fill it with empty containers to fill the space and hopefully it won't run as much. I'm inclined to unplug it.

GTAM knows all, :), your thoughts!
 
Don't run it empty, spare fridges store best when filled with beer.

If you have to unplug to store it, defrost, clean and dry the interior then put in a box of baking soda. It will store for a couple of years like that.
 
Mad Mike said:
Don't run it empty, spare fridges store best when filled with beer.

If you have to unplug to store it, defrost, clean and dry the interior then put in a box of baking soda. It will store for a couple of years like that.
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and if the mice get hungry they can eat the baking soda ? or the baking soda box
 
What is the heating system in the rental unit? If electric heat of some form, the cost to run the fridge will be a wash. Either the fridge dumps heat into the unit or the heater does. Obviously some wear on the fridge if running. If you heat with gas, clear financial benefit to unplugging fridge.

FWIW, I have a bar fridge in a shed that I only turn on when I need it and the rest of the time is off with door open. I dont bother with baking soda. I dont trust a closed fridge that is off, even if it has baking soda in it. If something goes wrong it is a horrible smell.
 
Trials said:
and if the mice get hungry they can eat the baking soda ? or the baking soda box
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That's why storing it cold with beer works best.
 
and maple syrup
... maple syrup storage is not likely a big problem for him :unsure: works for me?
 
As a counter-point I was always of the mind to leave it plugged in so the compressor doesn't seize in any way but that could be wrong although I've got a fridge that's 28 years old and still going strong after being on the whole time (except for power outages).
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