"GINO" wrote in message
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been on a couple of times already and was helped out quite a bit.

I'm asking if anyone knows if there are any hazards to leaving a fridge on
when I leave a country cabin, it gets cold and can easily drop to -20 if
not lower. Would the fridge just hibernate at this temp or still try to
maintain it's operating temperature? I heard of others who turn them off
and leave the door ajar , for what reason?

Thanks to you all,

Gino


Once the outside temp drops below the fridge setpoint temp. it won't need to
run anymore but the frost free heater may continue to function using some
energy. Unless it is a special garage refrigerator, the whole thing will
freeze up freezing any food in the fridge compartment. The cold should not
harm the unit since the compressor should not be called upon to run when it
is very cold.

Opening the door on an off refrigerator is advised mainly to prevent
trapping moisture which will breed mold and mildew making it necessary to
clean when you return. Prop the door open securely so some varmint doesn't
crawl in and die with the door closed.