they are probably stating that they should be on a max 20A breaker so it has
a chance of tripping if there is a problem, not that the fridge under full
load draws 20 amps. find out what the fridge will actually draw... i
cannot imagine you need more than 15 amps.

randy

"a guest" wrote in message
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I am shoping for a refrigerator. I can only connact to a 15A circuit.

I looked some of the Maytag and Kenmore models. Some just listed as
UL rating. Some stated that the maximum amps is 20.

So do I need a 20A circuit for a refrigerator? The fridge will be in
a finished basement.

Thanks for input.

Y.