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RenegadeKittyOG
6 years ago
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[FIXED] [ECO] Off-grid fridges drain power, can't turn off utility usage

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:PC
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.63.133.1020
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? All
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? With Eco-Lifestyle, use Off-the-Grid lot trait; have a turbine or solar panel to generate power; eventually message will appear saying lot is generating power surplus. Have one of the 2 off-the-grid fridges: "IceBOX Vintage Refrigerator" or "30 Day Glimmerbrook Fridge". Then, without using the fridge or any power items, eventually message will appear saying lot has "used up the last of its power reserves". There is no option to "Turn off Utility Usage" unlike with off-the-grid showers and toilets.
What happens when the bug occurs? With Eco-Lifestyle, use Off-the-Grid lot trait; have a turbine or solar panel to generate power; eventually message will appear saying lot is generating power surplus. Have one of the 2 off-the-grid fridges: "IceBOX Vintage Refrigerator" or "30 Day Glimmerbrook Fridge". Then, without using the fridge or any power items, eventually message will appear saying lot has "used up the last of its power reserves". There is no option to "Turn off Utility Usage" unlike with off-the-grid showers and toilets.
What do you expect to see? I expect that power will ONLY be drawn from the off-the-grid fridge if we use the power options initially disabled when there is no power-reserve. It should not automatically start draining the power on its own just because my lot is now generating power. It should function how it does when there is no power reserve. Otherwise, there should be an option to turn off utility usage like off-the-grid toilets and showers have.
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Not now. I've removed them.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. Eco Lifestyle

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  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    2 years ago

    Fridges using ice that are Off the Grid will no longer drain power.

    Fixed in Patch 1.105.297/1.87

    Please create a new thread if you're still experiencing this issue,

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  • Nakashimafied's avatar
    Nakashimafied
    4 years ago
    How is this STILL an issue?? Just running into this with my new save. I got a wind turbine so I could cook, and the power is being drained by my OTG fridge that has ice in it?? I dont want my fridge to use that power.
  • AyekaPenor's avatar
    AyekaPenor
    4 years ago

    I saved my game, exited Sims 4, and returned. The fridge and stove now offer the ability to turn off utility use. HOWEVER I still have power drain. I am eliminating my different candles in turn to figure out if any of them are the issue, because I am running out of options.

  • siirysiir's avatar
    siirysiir
    Seasoned Ace
    3 years ago

    So what's up with this?! Trying to play off-the-grid is so difficult with this bug and the one that disables sims from cooking freshly caught fish on the campfires. And of course plants reverting to dirt piles.

    Could we at least get a response on how this is supposed to work? What's the point of having off-the-grid fridges if they drain power? I've once again drained the last of my power on the lot even though both my fridge and stove are off-the-grid versions. I have electric lights that are on auto-light and the sim had been outside for hours before getting the notification so it couldn't have been the lights draining all the power.

  • daikoyu's avatar
    daikoyu
    Seasoned Ace
    3 years ago

    For people which want to use mods zero had a mod for this bug since 2020. Just google * Zero All Various fixes*

    Zero -> All Various fixes -> UtilitiesDrainPowerOffTheGrind.package

    I just don't think we get a bugfix for this issue.

  • siirysiir's avatar
    siirysiir
    Seasoned Ace
    3 years ago
    @daikoyu Thanks for this! I am willing to use mods to fix this buggy game but I am waiting for an official fix nevertheless. I mean as it is, console players can't properly play Off the grid gameplay and it's unacceptable!
  • sabcrews's avatar
    sabcrews
    New Scout
    3 years ago

    I know this is old but I just came across it while playing. A house I built as an off the grid was consuming power. I had everything set to not use utilities. I had off the grid functional everything. The only thing it wouldn't let me turn off the utility for was the shower from the university/high school expansion. I'm not sure which one it is but it's one of those. The one that attaches to the wall with just the shower head and knobs. My power kept draining though instead of my water. When i got rid of those the power stopped draining. Now power and water are both showing in the green.

  • crinrict's avatar
    crinrict
    Hero+
    2 years ago

    Fridges using ice that are Off the Grid will no longer drain power.

    Fixed in Patch 1.105.297/1.87

    Please create a new thread if you're still experiencing this issue,

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