I have a Kenmore refrigerator that I have in the garage, freezer on the bottom about 6 years old. The cord is very short, can I plug it into a power strip with a reset switch and be OK?

No problem.

The power strip will actually protect the unit in case of any power surge, assuming that it is in good working condition.

Just be careful where you position the strip so that the reset/power switch on it can't accidentally be turned off, giving you milk shakes instead of ice cream!

I'd suggest a heavy duty appliance extension cords for such things as air conditioners.

It will prevent the accidental hitting of the off switch on the power strip.

Should also note that this is the only acceptable way to extend a refrigerator power cord

Power strips are not made to handle the electrical requirements of a refrigerator. The only SAFE and accepted (per fire codes) way to extend a refridgerators power cord is with a heavy duty single outlet appliance extension cord of the MINIMUM length to reach the wall outlet.

Had not heard of Major Appliance Extension Cords - is this really the best way? I have a dedicated line on my third floor so the boarder can have a small frig, micro & elec range. Would like to position the frig further away, had a feeling loading up a power bar wasn't a good idea, but had no idea there was an alternative. This is really more compliant with codes?