Maintenance & Care

Preparing Your Sub-Zero Refrigeration for a Long Vacation

A few minutes of prep before an extended trip can prevent an error code from waiting for you when you get home.

Whether you’re closing up a second home or just heading out for a few weeks, a little preparation keeps your Sub-Zero refrigeration running smoothly while you’re away.

Don’t Turn It Off Completely

Unless you’re emptying the unit entirely, leave it running — cycling a refrigeration system off and back on is harder on the compressor than continuous operation.

Check the Door Seal Before You Leave

A seal that’s borderline can fail while you’re away with no one to notice the resulting temperature drift — worth a quick check before an extended absence.

Clear the Condenser

A quick coil cleaning before a long trip reduces the odds of an excessive-runtime problem developing while nobody’s home to catch it early.

If Something Does Go Wrong

Many Sub-Zero Group app-connected units can alert you remotely to a problem while you’re away — if yours does, don’t ignore a notification just because you’re not home. Visit our refrigerator repair page as soon as you’re able to arrange access.

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