True Residential Outdoor Appliances

True Residential Outdoor Appliances at Plesser's Appliances

True Residential outdoor appliances, available at Plesser's Appliances, extend commercial-grade refrigeration into the outdoor kitchen. Hand-built in St. Louis, Missouri, the outdoor line is constructed and rated for exterior installation, holding temperature reliably in ambient conditions that indoor equipment is not built to handle — and offered with the same made-to-order colors and hardware found across the True lineup.

Built and Rated for Outdoor Installation
An outdoor unit is not an indoor unit in a different finish. Outdoor-rated construction addresses moisture, temperature swings, and UV exposure through sealed electrical components, corrosion-resistant cabinet materials, and weather-rated gaskets. Confirm the specific outdoor rating and any covered-installation requirement on the spec sheet — most outdoor refrigeration is rated for use under cover rather than full exposure to rain and direct sun.

Forced-Air Cooling in High Ambient Temperatures
Outdoor refrigeration works against summer heat and, near a grill, radiant heat as well. True's forced-air system circulates high-velocity air throughout the cabinet to hold a steady setpoint and recover quickly after each door opening, even with an elevated ambient temperature around the compressor compartment. Confirm the rated ambient operating range for your climate and siting.

Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Construction
Outdoor units use corrosion-resistant stainless steel to stand up to humidity, chlorine, and salt air — a real consideration on Long Island, where coastal exposure shortens the life of standard stainless. Hinges, hardware, and fasteners are specified to the same standard. Confirm the stainless grade on the spec sheet if the installation is near the water or poolside.

A Coordinated Outdoor Kitchen
Because the outdoor line shares True's finish program, an outdoor kitchen can be built from units that match one another rather than assembled from whatever was available. Refrigeration, beverage storage, drawers, and ice production can be specified in the same color and hardware, in door or drawer configurations to suit the layout. Availability varies by category — confirm what the current lineup includes before finalizing a design.

Installation, Electrical, and Seasonal Planning
Outdoor installation requires a GFCI-protected dedicated circuit and front-grille clearance for venting within the enclosure, with cutouts planned before masonry or framing is finished. Plumbed units need a water supply and, in some configurations, a drain — plus a winterization plan, since a supply line in an unheated outdoor island will freeze. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about ambient ratings, cover requirements, rough-in, and seasonal shutdown before the outdoor kitchen is built.