Blaze Refrigeration Appliances

Blaze Refrigeration at Plesser's Appliances

Blaze refrigeration, available at Plesser's Appliances, keeps food and drinks cold at the point of use in an outdoor kitchen or bar. Built in stainless steel and rated for outdoor installation, the lineup includes undercounter refrigerators, beverage centers, refrigerator drawers, and ice makers in widths that coordinate with Blaze cooking equipment and storage.

Rated for Outdoor Conditions
Outdoor refrigeration is not indoor refrigeration in a weather-resistant finish. Sealed electrical components, corrosion-resistant construction, and weather-rated seals are what let a unit survive permanent outdoor installation. Confirm the specific rating and any covered-installation requirement on the spec sheet — most outdoor refrigeration is rated for use under cover rather than full exposure.

Holding Temperature in Summer Heat
Outdoor refrigeration works against ambient heat and, next to a grill, radiant heat as well — conditions that push a unit well beyond what indoor equipment is designed for. Confirm the rated ambient operating range for your climate and siting, since a unit operating outside its range will not hold temperature when you most need it to.

Doors, Drawers, and Configurations
Undercounter door units, refrigerator drawers, beverage centers, and ice makers each solve a different problem. Drawers eliminate door swing entirely, which is what makes them workable beside a grill where a hinged door would block the cook. Confirm which configurations and widths are current before finalizing the island layout.

Corrosion Resistance Matters Most Here
Refrigeration has moving parts, gaskets, hinges, and sealed electronics that corrosion reaches before it reaches a cabinet panel. On a coastal or poolside installation, confirm the stainless grade and plan on regular rinsing. This is the equipment most likely to fail early in a harsh outdoor environment.

Electrical, Clearance, and Installation Planning
Installation requires a GFCI-protected dedicated circuit, front-grille clearance maintained for ventilation within the enclosure, and cutouts planned before masonry or framing is finished. Ice makers additionally need water and, depending on model, drainage. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about widths, ambient ratings, cover requirements, and rough-in before construction begins.