All outdoor refrigerators are not created equal.
Rules to live by when shopping for appliances for an outdoor kitchen: Choose a refrigerator constructed of high-quality stainless steel (the better to withstand the elements) and check to see that it has a compressor powerful enough to keep food evenly chilled no matter how dramatically the outside temperature varies.
If the layout of your outdoor kitchen specifies an under-counter refrigerator, make sure there is sufficient ventilation to prevent the motor from overheating. Here are 10 built-in refrigerators to consider:
Built-In Refrigerators
![Sub-Zero\2\17;s built-in Outdoor Undercounter Refrigerator has a manufacturer\2\17;s suggested retail price of \$\2,830.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/built-in-outdoor-refrigerator-subzero-wolf-733x475.jpg)
![Liebherr\2\17;s RO-5\10 Indoor Outdoor Beverage Center has three shelves and a temperature range from 36 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. It is \$\2,\139 from Amazon.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/liebherr-indoor-outdoor-beverage-center-built-in-refrigerator-733x450.jpg)
![Viking\2\17;s \24-In Solid Door Undercounter Refrigerator has a thermal-efficient cabinet and a slide-out shelf; \$3,039 at A.J. Madison.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/viking-undercounter-outdoor-refrigerator-733x450.jpg)
![From Lynx Grills, an Outdoor Refrigerator has four adjustable tempered glass shelves; \$\2,499 at Woodland Direct.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/lynx-grills-outdoor-refrigerator-733x450.jpg)
![A \24-inch Outdoor Refrigerator from KitchenAid is made of weather resistant stainless steel and can be installed as either a freestanding or built-in appliance. For pricing and more information, see KitchenAid.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kitchenaid-outdoor-refrigerator-733x450.jpg)
Refrigerator Drawers
![Summit\2\17;s Outdoor Commercial Refrigerator Drawers unit is \$\1,978.90 from Amazon.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/outdoor-refrigerator-drawers-built-in-from-summit-733x450.jpg)
![From DCS, a set of two stainless steel \24-inch Outdoor Refrigerator Drawers is \$3,799 from BBQ Guys.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dcs-outdoor-refrigerator-drawers-733x450.jpg)
![Viking\2\17;s \24-In Undercounter Outdoor Refrigerator Drawers unit has an alarm to alert you if a drawer is left ajar; \$3,\299 from A.J. Madison.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/viking-undercounter-built-in-outdoor-refrigerator-drawers-733x450.jpg)
![A set of Solaire Refrigerated Triple Drawers has an automatic defrost setting and an adjustable temperature range from 35 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It is \$3,797 from Woodland Direct.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/triple-refrigerator-drawers-solaire-733x450.jpg)
![Perlick\2\17;s stainless steel, built-in Undercounter Outdoor Refrigerator Drawers are available with optional door locks; \$3,869 from A.J. Madison.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/perlick-signature-series-outdoor-refrigerator-drawers-733x450.jpg)
N.B.: Are you outfitting an outdoor kitchen? See more of our design ideas:
- Gardenista’s Design Guide to Outdoor Kitchens.
- 10 Easy Pieces: Outdoor Kitchen Workstations.
- Steal This Look: The Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen.
- Hardscaping 101: Built-In Barbecues.
Are you planning an outdoor kitchen project? Learn everything you need to know on to get started with our Hardscaping 101: Outdoor Kitchens 101 guide.
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