What Is an Outdoor Refrigerator?

Location

• Outdoor refrigerators are not designed to be simply placed somewhere like in the grass next to the house or by a driveway. Place outdoor refrigerators on decks or patios and under cabinets or counters. While you can plug in an outdoor refrigerator and use it on its own, most often these appliances are part of an outdoor kitchen.

Size

• Outdoor refrigerators are typically small enough to fit underneath a counter in an outdoor kitchen area. A standard size for an outdoor refrigerator is approximately 26 inches deep, 35 inches tall and 24 inches wide. A refrigerator this size has approximately 6 cubic feet of interior space, making it roughly a quarter to a third of the size of a full-size refrigerator.

Function

• Outdoor refrigerators are weather-resistant, which means they're fine staying out in the elements when you're not using them. You can use your outdoor refrigerator to keep water and soda cold, hold fruits and vegetables or store meats you plan to cook during a backyard barbecue. These refrigerators often include removable shelves that allow you to make space for larger items.

Mobility

• Outdoor refrigerators can be as mobile as you would like them to be. Many models include either standard leveling legs or wheels that can be removed or replaced as often as you like. Wheels on outdoor refrigerators often swivel and include locking castors, making them easy to move and lock into place.