Outdoor Kitchen - Dishwashers & Ice Makers

by Lisa

QUESTION:

What are the best brands to use for outdoor kitchens? Which will last the longest?

ANSWER:

For an ice maker, Kalamazoo is a well respected brand for outdoor kitchen appliances. They have a high capacity ice maker that is great for parties. U-line, Viking, Lynx and DCS are good too.

Which will last the longest? Well, all are sturdy and rated/made for outdoor kitchens, so they should last years as long as they are installed properly and well cared for.

Dishwasher

Right now no company makes a dishwasher rated for outdoor use. Many people/companies install indoor dishwashers, but they do not last (maybe a year).

Fisher Paykel is supposed to be coming out with an outdoor rated dishwasher soon, but not sure exactly when. Fisher Paykel does not have the best repair record though (according to Consumer Reports) but other brands are sure to follow.

Probably best to design your outdoor kitchen for a dishwasher, but wait to purchase one that is made for outdoor use.

Hope this helps,
Ryan