Is it safe to leave kitchen appliances outdoors?

Outdoor kitchens and living rooms are a great place to spend fall evenings and are becoming a common extension of the Arizona home.

Make your outdoor room as safe as your indoor rooms.

First, buy appliances that the manufacturer says are safe for outdoor use rather than transplanting indoor appliances to your patio. Refrigerators and icemakers designed for indoor use but placed outdoors, can be damaged by temperatures that are too hot or cold.

As the popularity of outdoor rooms grows, more manufacturers are creating products that can hold up to the elements and withstand what little rain we get in Arizona.

You can find refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers, keg tappers and ice makers with a safety stamp from Underwriters Laboratories or another rating agency that ensures the appliance is safe to use outdoors.

A tip: Choose stainless steel appliances for your outdoor room. They’re corrosion resistant and easy to clean.

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