Clean It Out:
First, take out all of your perishable items. That includes fruits, vegetables, dairy products and meats. Now raise your fridge's internal temperature to 38 degrees Fahrenheit to save some bucks, while keeping your non-perishable food safe. I
In your freezer, you want to remove any fast melting foods, such as ice cream, then, turn the internal temperature to 5 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Your food will stay frozen at this temperature, while your refrigerator uses less energy. If you're only leaving for a few days, you can stop here - but if it's longer...
For The Long Haul:
An average refrigerator uses 5 to 15 dollars worth of electricity each month, with older models using twice as much as new refrigerators or freezers. That use of energy affects the environment as well as your wallet. If you are leaving your home for more than a few weeks, or for the season, you'll want to turn it off completely.
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