Outdoor Kitchen Series: Essential Outdoor Appliances
/With so many options to consider when looking at outdoor appliances, it’s important to purchase essential outdoor appliances that are built to last. We know how overwhelming it can be to decide which appliances to buy with so many options and brands in the market. That’s why the Appliance Educator team is here to bring you the next blog of our Outdoor Kitchen Series, Essential Outdoor Kitchen Appliances! Last week, we discussed how to design an outdoor kitchen. Follow along to learn which appliances every outdoor kitchen should have and our recommendations for each one.
After evaluating all the products in the outdoor kitchen market, we have compiled a list of appliances that no outdoor kitchen should be without!. If you’re debating which appliances to buy for your outdoor kitchen, look no further as we have you covered!
Essential Appliance #1: Built-In Grills
DCS Evolution 48 Inch Built-In Grill - BE1 Model 9 Series. From DCSGrills.com.
While you can have an outdoor kitchen that has a free-standing grill, it’s best if your grill is built-in to your kitchen for a cleaner and more sophisticated look. The grill will likely be the focal point of your kitchen, which makes it arguably the most important part of the kitchen. Therefore, this purchase should be based more on quality and features, as you want a grill that will last for years to come.
The Appliance Educator team recommends the DCS Series 9 Built-In Gas Grill. The cooking power on this grill is impressive with high heat capabilities, hot surface ignition, and a wide temperature range of 300 to 1,100 degrees. The grill offers many versatile features and capabilities such as cooking with charcoal or as a smoker, and extra racks for broiling, roasting, and warming. Additionally, the grill features an easy grease clean-up with an angled grate system that safely channels grease into the grease tray. Another unique aspect of this grill is the lighting. The grill has lighting built into the hood that emits light around the whole grill and grilling area. The knobs also have lights that glow white, then change to orange when the grill is on, making it easy to remember to turn off the burners. You’ll never have to worry about the durability of this grill either, as DCS has a lifetime warranty. Priced between $4,889-$5,899, this grill will be worth the investment.
Essential Appliance #2: Outdoor Range Hood
ZLINE Kitchen and Bath 597-304 Range Hood. From ZLINEkitchen.com.
Range hoods are vital to eliminating odors, harmful fumes, and grease emitted from cooking. Outdoor range hoods prevent grime build-up and will keep your outdoor kitchen area much cleaner than without an external ventilation system. Range hoods are also useful for absorbing a lot of the cooking heat, which results in a more comfortable cooking experience. Lastly, they are a very stylish upgrade to any space and can even boost the property value of your outdoor kitchen.
We recommend the ZLINE Kitchen and Bath’s 597-304 series of Outdoor Range Hoods. This series of range hoods come in sizes between 30” and 48”, offers island mounted options, and chimney extensions, making it incredibly versatile to fit various styles and designs of kitchens. This ZLINE Range Hood is beautiful but powerful, with four speeds up to 500 CFM, while being very quiet with decibel levels between 20-41. It has a 304 stainless steel level grade which is approved for outdoor use and built to withstand outdoor elements. With a lifetime warranty on the motor, you’ll never have to worry about the functionality or durability of this range hood. With the price ranging between $799.95 to $1,049.985, the ZLINE 597-304 Outdoor-Approved Range Hood is perfect for any outdoor kitchen space.
Essential Appliance #3: Outdoor Refrigerator
Marvel 24-Inch 6.54 Cu. Ft Outdoor Refrigerator from marvelrefrigeration.com.
Refrigeration outside may not seem like a necessary kitchen luxury. But, there are many advantages to having outdoor refrigeration. :
You can keep your prep food there until you’re ready to grill or to take out some side dishes, eliminating multiple trips in and out of your house. More time for entertaining your guests!
You can keep refreshments for your guests and yourself close-by. No need for packing an ice chest for the backyard when you have a fridge you can keep stocked with cold refreshments and snacks.
Our recommendation for an outdoor fridge is the Marvel 24-Inch 6.54 Cu. Ft. Outdoor Rated Compact Refrigerator. This outdoor fridge uses Dynamic Cooling Technology for faster cooling, temperature recovery, and better temperature stability which is a very nice feature to have for outdoor fridges since the temperature outside can greatly vary. The fridge has a corrosion-resistant stainless steel exterior for better protection from outdoor elements than others on the market, making it incredibly durable. Another bonus feature for this appliance is its Lock and Close Door Assist System which automatically closes the door if left open for more than five minutes. Priced at $2,059, this outdoor refrigerator is durable, reliable, and priced at the value it provides.
We hope we helped you decide on which appliances to include in your outdoor kitchen. Keep following along for our last blog of our Outdoor Series where we discuss how to DIY your outdoor kitchen! Enjoyed the blog? Feel free to share with friends and follow our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for tips, reviews, and more on all things home improvement!
