Most refrigerators have a name plate, in the refrigerator
section, some where. Typically 4 to 5 amps while running. A
16 gage extension cord should work fine. The challenge is
providing enough current to start the compressor.

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Is the fridge on a 15 amp circuit or a 20 amp circuit right
now? What
does the spec tag on the refrigerator say? MOST
refrigerators run just
fine on a 15 amp household circuit, which is wired with #14
wire, so a
#14 extention cord (ONLY ONE) of up to 50 feet WILL NOT be a
problem..

The VAST majority of refrigerators on the market draw well
under 7.5
amps on 115 volt supply . Startup may be over double
running, but most
run at aprox 450 watts
My 25 year old woods upright freezer draws 285 watts
steady, with a
starting peak of 327, according to MY Killawatt. That's 2.81
amps,
maximum starting draw.