What type of extension cord do I use for my refrigerator so I won't damage it? I've seen different gauges and some other differences in extension cords. It is 3 prong.
2007-07-20 19:19:38 · 4 answers · asked by Skytide 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I don't know if this applies to everything electrical or not. I've used extension cords on 3 things over my life: for the lawnmower, the christmas tree, and for an iron. The iron sparked and blew up, but the lawnmower and christmas tree extension worked fine. Frankly, I'd be afraid to use an extension cord on a refrigerator so I suggest to you that you stop by Home Depot and ask if you should do that and if so what cord to use.
2007-07-20 20:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They put those warnings on there because most people don't know anything about electricity and would try to plug the fridge in with a christmas light cord if they could. Same thing for the adapter plugs. Neither are rate high enough to carry the load the fridge will draw. It will do no damage to your fridge to run it off of an extension cord but you are going to have to make sure the cord is large enough to carry the load. Check the amp draw on the fridge and then size the extension cord at 130% larger.(This is to cover the inrush current of the compressor).
2016-05-19 01:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not supposed to use an extension cord on a refriderator or any other appliance...can cause a fire...by breaking down the wiring on the inside of the extension cord by pulling too much juice (electricity) however, if you need to..call the manufacturer of the model of refridgerator....
2007-07-20 19:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not to use extension cords on appliances. Even the heavy duty ones can get hot and cause a fire.
2007-07-21 15:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by Sebastian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋