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December 12, 2017
5 Must-Have Small Appliance Gifts For The Holidays
Your home should always be a peaceful and comfortable place, but that’s especially true during the holiday season. You’ll need all the help you can get to ensure your home operates smoothly throughout the holidays, and there are a number of small appliances that can help you achieve this goal. From kitchen appliances to laundry tools, there is no shortage of small units that can supplement the capabilities of bigger appliances and save you time during the holiday season. Moreover, these appliances make great gifts for any homeowner, offering useful features you can take advantage of all year long. With that in mind, we we’ve compiled info on some must-have small appliance gifts for the holidays. 1. Food Processor Cooking holiday meals can be a time-consuming task, especially if you need to prepare a ton of ingredients before the actually cooking process can begin. If you want to save time in the kitchen, consider investing in a food processor. Food processors are specifically designed to complete tedious kitchen tasks that you don’t want to do. These countertop units feature interchangeable blades and attachments that allow them to chop, dice, shred, slice and knead, helping you focus on more important elements of your holiday meals. These units come in a variety of sizes, and if you choose to invest in a food processor, be sure to consider the types of food you plan to prepare and the appliance’s capacity before making a purchase. 2. Slow Cooker If you enjoy having hearty -
December 07, 2017
Wolf Countertop Appliances Bring Convenience To the Holiday Season
The holiday season is the perfect time to gather friends, family and loved ones for some delicious home-cooked food, and Wolf appliances are sure to provide the power and quality you need in a busy kitchen. Wolf is recognized as an innovator in the premium appliance space, bringing commercial-quality products to the comfort of your own home. While the company is best known for its full-sized cooking appliances, Wolf also produces a host of impressive countertop appliances that pack exceptional features in small packages. Wolf’s products provide the very best in professional-grade home appliances, and this holds true in its selection of countertop appliances, which are specially designed to bring restaurant-quality dishes to your home. To help prepare your kitchen for the holidays, we’re providing an overview on some of Wolf’s best countertop appliances. Countertop Oven Your oven is one of the most heavily used appliances in the kitchen, but there’s only so much space in a single unit. If you’re planning a massive holiday feast, you may want to invest in additional oven space, and a Wolf countertop oven is sure to meet your needs. This premium appliance offers the precision and quality found in a Wolf wall oven in a compact design, boasting six cooking modes and advanced convection functions that help you achieve delicious results with each and every use. This appliance is ideally suited for caramelizing vegetables, roasting pork, broiling fish, baking small pastries and re-heating previously prepared dishes. Thanks to superior components and exceptional design, -
November 20, 2017
Pros & Cons Of Stacked Washer & Dryer Combo
No modern home is complete without its own set of laundry appliances. A washer and dryer helps you clean and prepare clothing, bedding, towels and more for everyday use, and a stacked washer and dryer combo is a great choice for many spaces. These combination units, also known as laundry centers, feature a dryer stacked on top of a washer, providing a unique alternative to traditional side-by-side laundry combos found in many homes. But is a stacked washer/dryer combo the right choice for you? To help inform your decision, we’ve compiled information on the pros and cons of stacked washer/dryer combination units. Pros Of A Stacked Washer & Dryer Combo The biggest advantage of a stacked washer/dryer combination is its ability to help save space in your laundry room. By orienting your laundry units vertically as opposed to horizontally, you free up floor space for other appliances and tools like an ironing board, laundry baskets, clothing racks and more. The stacked design makes these units particularly good for tight laundry rooms or small homes and apartments, as they’re designed specifically to maximize space where room is limited. Another plus to these appliances is their relative cost. The cost of a stacked washer/dryer combo tends to be less than the cumulative cost of an individual washer and dryer, making them a great choice for budget-conscious homeowners. Moreover, these units come in both gas-powered and electric-powered models, allowing you to choose the right appliance depending on your needs. Cons Of A Stacked -
October 02, 2017
Best Side-By-Side Refrigerators of 2017 Based on Consumer Reports
The refrigerators of the past were bulky and unattractive appliances designed almost exclusively for fresh food storage. But today’s refrigerators are modern marvels of design and technology, able to combine fresh and frozen food compartments in a single appliance. If style and storage space are your appliance priorities, you may want to invest in a side-by-side refrigerator. Side-by-side refrigerators are divided into two separate parts, with one side of the unit serving as the refrigerator compartment and the other as the freezer. Compared to other models, this design is able to maximize storage capacity while offering a stylish look that matches the contemporary aesthetic of many homes. Many of these units are luxury refrigerators, offering truly unbeatable storage features to your kitchen. To help you discover the perfect side-by-side unit for your home, we’ve compiled information on the best side-by-side refrigerators of 2017 based on Consumer Reports. GE Profile PSS28KSHSS For over 100 years, American consumers have trusted GE to manufacture reliable home products and appliances, and the GE Profile PSS28KSHSS side-by-side refrigerator lives up to the brand’s storied tradition of quality. This GE refrigerator boasts 17.5 cubic feet of refrigerator capacity and 10.9 cubic feet of freezer capacity, providing more space than many of its top competitors. The unit offers excellent temperature performance, and its digital controls allow you to effortlessly set the temperature of the refrigerator or freezer. GE’s integrated shelf system maximizes organizational possibilities within the unit, with powerful crisper drawers that help keep fruits and vegetables -
September 25, 2017
Best French Door Refrigerators of 2017 Based on Consumer Reports
A host of technological advancements and modern innovations have transformed the home refrigerator into a stylish and powerful appliance, providing specialized storage for fresh and frozen items alike. While there are several popular types of refrigerators available today, many homeowners choose to invest in a French door refrigerator. A French door refrigerator is a cross between a side-by-side refrigerator and a bottom mount refrigerator, featuring a two-door design for its upper fresh food compartment and a pullout freezer compartment on the bottom. This style offers ample food storage space in a contemporary design, meeting the requirements of today’s homeowners. To help you discover the ideal French door unit for your kitchen, we’ve compiled information on some of the best French door refrigerators of 2017 based on Consumer Reports. Samsung RF28HDEDPWW Samsung excels at creating products in the consumer electronics and home appliance spaces, and the Samsung RF28HDEDPWW French door refrigerator is a great example of the company’s dedication to home appliance design. This advanced Samsung refrigerator offers excellent temperature performance and temperature uniformity, allowing you to easily select the proper temperatures for your fresh or frozen items. In fact, this unit features a digital display on its door that shows its internal temperature and allows you to make fast changes. Thanks to 18.9 cubic feet of refrigerator capacity and 8.9 cubic feet of freezer capacity, you’ll have no shortage of storage. Best of all, this refrigerator is ENERGY STAR® certified, offering great energy efficiency that should reduce your home’s utility -
September 18, 2017
Best Top Load HE Washers of 2017 Based on Consumer Reports
Today’s laundry appliances are significantly more advanced than the bulky and loud machines of the past. Modern laundry machines boast advanced features and functions that treat clothing, bedding, and other items with the utmost level of care. You cannot begin your laundry process without a powerful washer, and with so many great choices available today, finding the right machine is a daunting challenge. Washers come in a variety of common designs, and many modern homeowners choose to invest in top load high efficiency (HE) washers. These modern top load units do not feature an agitator, and as a result offer larger capacities than traditional models. To help you explore the wide range of these appliances, we’ve gathered information on some of the best top load HE washers of 2017 based on Consumer Reports. Samsung WA52J8700AP Founded in 1938, Samsung has been a global leader in the electronics industry for nearly 80 years. While the company is best know for its electronics products, it also produces a wide range of high quality laundry appliances, like the Samsung WA52J8700AP top load washer. This premium Samsung washer boasts an impressive 5.2 cubic feet of capacity, allowing you to easily wash large loads of laundry. With 15 wash cycles and 12 unique wash options, you’ll be sure to find the proper settings for each and every load of laundry. Moreover, this washer offers superb washing performance thanks to Samsung’s Activewash™ and AquaJet™ Deep Clean systems. Tired of loud and noisy laundry appliances? Then you’ll -
September 11, 2017
Best Front Load Washers Of 2017 Based On Consumer Reports
21st-century living requires exceptional laundry appliances, and you cannot begin the laundry process without a great washer. Thanks to a host of innovative design features and advanced technologies, there is a range of powerful washers available for your home. But finding the ideal machine for your space can be a challenge. Many of today’s best washing machines are front load washers. This design typically offers more space than a top load design, and also offers faster spin cycles that speed up your entire laundry process. To help you discover the perfect unit for your laundry room, we’ve compiled information on some of the best front load washers of 2017 based on Consumer Reports ratings. With a host of premium units available, you’re bound to find the right washer for your home. Maytag Maxima MHW8200FW The Maytag brand, one of the most storied in the Unites States, is respected for its dependable and durable appliances, and the Maytag Maxima MHW8200FW front load washer is sure to meet your needs. This washer offers truly superior washing performance, with 11 wash cycles and a host of convenience features to simplify your laundry process. The secret to this machine’s exceptional performance is Maytag’s PowerWash® system, which promotes superior cleaning actions that eliminate tough stains with ease. With its stainless steel wash drum and durable design, you can rest assured that this unit will operate for years to come. Best of all, this washer offers excellent energy and water efficiency, cutting costs on your home’s -
July 30, 2017
Tips on Buying a New Freezer
Before You Buy a New FreezerReview of Many Freezer Choices Available at UAKCFull-Size FreezersIf you have a hunter in your family, live on a farm where you raise and butcher farm animals, or simply buy in bulk, then you may be a candidate for a full-sized freezer. It's great to have a utility room or other inside space for your freezer. Unfortunately though, it's often necessary to put your freezer in the garage. The downside of this is temperature variations may cause the freezer to work harder, and use more energy. Most likely you'll choose between a chest freezer and an upright freezer. Obviously, a chest freezer will take more floor space, and you may have to dig a little to find what you need, but chest freezers are less expensive. With an upright freezer, you'll have multiple shelves, and it will be easier to view and access the contents. Upright freezers are more expensive, and cost a bit more to run.Inside All Freezer optionsHaving All Refrigerators and All Freezers in the kitchen has become increasingly popular. Frigidaire has offered this option for a long time. The photo above is the latest offering of a matching refrigerator/freezer pair from Frigidaire Professional. Other brands such as Miele, Thermador, and Sub Zero also make various Column configurations of separate refrigerators and freezers. Dacor has now jumped on the band wagon with their high tech columns. The all refrigerator/all freezer is definitely worth consideration for a complete food preservation solution if you have -
July 28, 2017
When is it time to call for appliance service?
Getting Your Appliance FixedHow do you know when to call?Here's when you don't need appliance service: Your refrigerator water filter needs replacement. You should be able to do this yourself. If for some reason you can't, a handyman can do this for you. Your washing machine has an inlet hose that is leaking. Replace the leaking hose (I'd replace both hoses). No need for a service call. The dishwasher is not getting your dishes clean. There could be many reasons for this other than a malfunctioning dishwasher. Maybe the incoming water is not hot enough. Hard water can be a problem. There's not enough or too much detergent. You might need to use a rinse agent, or additive.Here's when you do need to call for service: Your refrigerator is not cooling. You've plugged and unplugged, and tested the electric outlet so that you know your fridge is getting power. Nevertheless, your food is spoiling. Call for service. Your washing machine suddenly made a loud grating sound, and ground to a halt. Now you can't get it to do anything. You need a qualified service agent. The dishwasher will start, fills with water, etc. but it just doesn't do anything. No noise, no water movement, no nothing. Your neighbor says, it's probaly the pump and/or motor.You get the idea. Some simple things like changing filters are not reasons to call for service. When appliances have critical failures, that can't be fixed by turning the power back on, etc. it's time to -
July 26, 2017
See Inside Your Fridge Without Opening the Door
Featured Refrigerator: LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door®An Entire Collection LG InstaView™ Refrigerators at UAKCWithin the last few years, we've seen a host of refrigerator brands with a variety of new see-inside features. Each brand has unique advantages and benefits for their respective products. LG is no exception, AND they seem to lead the field in variety and selection with a host of models in various sizes and configurations. Let's see what they've got:LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door®Bringing innovation and distinctive design together, LG’s new refrigerators with InstaView™ Door-in-Door® will enhance even the most beautifully crafted kitchen.Meet Your Coolest MatchWith options including Side-By-Side, French 3-Door and 4-Door models, you can find the InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerator that fits your kitchen perfectly.Raid the Fridge Without Losing Your CoolLG’s InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerators bring distinctive styling and innovation to your kitchen with a tinted glass panel that allows you to see inside the easy-access door without letting the cold air out. Simply knock twice on the glass to illuminate the contents within.A Fresh Look"Food grazing" is easier than ever with the LG InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerators. Experience the convenience of seeing what’s in the fridge without even opening the door, reducing cold air loss to help keep food fresher, longer.Extend Food FreshnessDoor-in-Door® with the ColdSaver™ Panel significantly reduces cold air loss by keeping it where it matters most — on the inside. More cold air means more peace of mind that food will stay fresher for longer.Space When You Need ItLG large capacity refrigerators have extra room for food storage,
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