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It is a potential safety problem where an extension cord could be easily damaged since it is out in the open. Also, in the future a new person might replace the extension cable with a smaller gauge wire and cause a potential fire hazard. The Fire Marshall is looking out for your safety. Listen to him or her.

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If you mean that the (heavy duty) extension cord has a wire size of #14 or #12 wire in it and that the length is not over 50 feet then you will have no trouble running a refrigerator. Keep in mind that you only use extension cords as a temporary measure and that they are not to be used as replacements for permanent wiring.


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