Having an outdoor space in the backyard for entertaining during the summer is one of the best parts about living in the Midwest. For many homeowners, owning an outdoor kitchen is a dream come true. But what’s the best way to maintain your outdoor appliances? If you’re in the Elyria area of Ohio, the team at Expert Appliance Solutions has the answers for all your maintenance and appliance repair needs.

Buying and maintaining a grill for an outdoor kitchen is easy, but when it comes to other outdoor appliances like a refrigerator, what’s the best solution? Fridges are one of those modern appliances we take for granted, but they run at all times throughout the day. When they’re exposed to the elements on top of that, the wear and tear can be fierce, and appliance repair is simply part of the landscape. You should choose an outdoor fridge that can handle being outside in hot temperatures as well as cold ones when winter comes.

Outdoor fridges are more compact and have thicker insulation than their indoor counterparts. But both are prone to the same kinds of breakdowns, especially when it comes to leaks. Indoor fridge leaks are easy to spot — puddles of water don’t just magically appear on the kitchen floor. But outdoor ones that are on hot paving stones may take a while to puddle up. Keep an eye on any unexplained water trails — they may not just be from little feet running up to the fridge without a towel to get a drink. In these instances, call for refrigerator repair right away.

The same goes for outdoor dishwashers as well. They also will be built smaller and thicker than the indoor versions to withstand the elements. And just like their indoor counterparts, their biggest issue is leaking. Again, call for dishwasher repair right away when you see puddles forming.

When it comes to winter, both fridges and dishwashers should be winterized at the end of the season. This helps maintain their lifespan as well as have the granite countertops that house them resealed.

If you’re looking for someone to help maintain your outdoor kitchen, give Expert Appliance Solutions a call at (844) 423-9737. You can also go to their website to request service. Their manager has 30 years of experience in appliance repair, and the team will help answer any questions you may have. You can also connect with the company on Facebook.