Viking Outdoor Refrigerators

Viking Outdoor Refrigerators at Plesser's Appliances

Viking outdoor refrigerators, available at Plesser's Appliances, provide refrigerated storage at the grill or bar rather than inside the house. Built in stainless and rated for outdoor installation in undercounter widths.

Refrigeration at the Point of Use
An outdoor refrigerator keeps prep items, marinades, sides, and drinks at the grill, which is the practical case for adding one to an outdoor kitchen. It also handles the staging that otherwise means repeated trips indoors mid-cook. Undercounter widths install into an island run or sit freestanding on a finished patio.

Outdoor Rating Is Not Optional
An indoor refrigerator in an outdoor island will fail, usually within a season or two. Sealed electrical components, corrosion-resistant construction, and weather-rated seals are what make outdoor installation survivable. Confirm the rating and any covered-installation requirement, since most outdoor refrigeration is rated for use under cover rather than full exposure.

Performance in High Ambient Temperatures
Outdoor refrigeration fights summer heat and, next to a grill, radiant heat as well. Confirm the rated ambient operating range for your climate and siting, and site the unit away from the grill where the layout allows. That placement decision affects performance more than most people expect.

Solid or Glass Door
Solid doors perform better thermally and in direct sun, which matters for food storage in an exposed installation. Glass doors keep contents visible and suit a bar setting. For a unit doing actual food storage beside a grill, solid is usually the right answer. Confirm which configurations your model offers.

Electrical, Clearance, and Installation Planning
Installation requires a GFCI-protected dedicated circuit and front-grille clearance maintained for ventilation, with cutouts planned before masonry or framing is finished. On coastal and poolside sites, confirm the stainless grade. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about widths, hinge orientation, ambient ratings, and cover requirements before construction begins.