Outdoor Refrigerators

Which kind of cold storage do you need?

For food and everyday drinks, choose a compact fridge. A solid stainless steel door keeps the contents out of view. A glass door lets you see your beverage selection before opening it. A two-drawer refrigerator gives you access without bending down to reach inside.

A wine cooler suits bottles you want to keep warmer than typical fridge temperatures. Our outdoor wine coolers come in 15- and 24-inch widths, with single-zone or dual-zone storage. Dual zones let you keep reds and whites at different temperatures.

Choose a kegerator for draft beer. The outdoor kegerator collection includes two outdoor-rated units plus single and double tap kits.

For clear ice made throughout the day, see our built-in outdoor ice maker. Plan for an outlet, a water line and a nearby floor drain.

A drop-in ice chest holds 20 or 40 pounds of ice without power and needs only a drain. For a fuller drinks station without power, compare bar centers with an ice bin, sink and bottle storage.

For a shortlist, see our guide to the best fridges for outdoor kitchens.

How to choose an outdoor refrigerator

Match the appliance width to your island plan. Fridges here come 15, 22 or 24 inches wide. Capacity ranges from about 3.2 cubic feet, roughly 89 cans, in the 15-inch units to 5 or 5.3 cubic feet, up to about 161 cans, in the 24-inch units.

Check the door swing before choosing your outdoor kitchen refrigerator. A reversible door or a choice of hinge side helps you plan access. Compare each listing for a lock, interior light and digital temperature control rather than assuming every unit includes them.

These units use front venting for built-in, undercounter placement and need an outlet. Use the listed cutout dimensions when planning the opening. Leave room to open the fridge alongside island access doors and storage drawers. Position outdoor kitchen sinks with faucets as part of the same layout. If you want the island and fridge together, browse complete islands with a built-in fridge.

The brands we carry

Summerset cold storage offers the widest selection here, including solid-door, glass-door and drawer fridges, wine coolers, a kegerator and ice chests.

Fire Magic refrigeration includes refrigerators, a double-tap kegerator and the ice maker.

Wildfire island components include 15- and 24-inch fridges and a 24-inch dual-drawer option, with an optional black sleeve for a darker island.

Why buy from My Cozy Outdoors?

We are an authorized dealer for all three brands, so the full manufacturer warranty applies. Explore the Outdoor Kitchen collection to plan the rest of your space. Have questions about size, cutout or placement? Call us and we will talk it through.

FAQ

Can you put a regular refrigerator outside?

An indoor fridge is built for steady room temperatures. Heat, sun and damp make it work harder and can cause early failure. Its warranty does not cover outdoor use. An outdoor refrigerator is rated for those conditions, with a stainless door, sealed parts and front venting.

What makes a refrigerator outdoor rated?

The maker tests it for outdoor use; most units here are UL listed for that purpose. Stainless steel doors and bodies resist rust. Sealed electrics and a compressor sized for hot days help it work outside. Front venting allows placement inside a cabinet.

Does an outdoor refrigerator need to be built in?

The units here are designed for an island or under a counter. They vent through the front, so they need no gap behind or beside them. Follow each listing's cutout dimensions. The two ice chests drop into a counter opening from above.

Can an outdoor refrigerator stay outside all winter?

It is a fridge, not a heater, and working ranges start around freezing. In hard-freeze climates, the usual advice is to empty it, unplug it, leave the door ajar and cover it until spring. Mild climates allow year-round use. Call us with your location to talk it through.

Will an outdoor refrigerator keep drinks cold in direct sun?

An outdoor-rated fridge has insulation and a compressor built to hold temperature on hot days. Direct sun makes it work harder. Glass lets more heat in, so choose a solid stainless door for sunny spots and keep glass-door fridges under cover. Shade helps every unit.