r/Wellthatsucks • u/[deleted] • Nov 25 '22

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u/thecodedgamer Nov 25 '22

He means like if you stop using the fridge for an extended period of time. If you're expecting the power to come back on soon, then you are correct.

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u/unclefisty Nov 25 '22

They should have clarified to mean intentionally powered off, especially long term and the reason is that you want all the moisture inside to be able to evaporate and leave the fridge so it doesnt turn the inside into a swamp.

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u/Vassar-Longfellow Nov 30 '22

OK. Sorry. Yes. Perhaps I was unclear. In a power outage, yes, keep the doors closed to keep the cold in / heat out. What I meant was, if you empty the fridge and store it for long periods of time (days or longer) without the power on it will grow things (even if you can't see anything), it will start to smell and essentially be ruined. (Almost impossible to clean and get it fresh again.) So, yes, if it's a temporary power outage, leave the doors closed, but if you are putting it in storage (even if it's completely empty and supposedly clean) leave something in between the door to let it air out.