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January 11, 2015
Kitchen Remodeling Tips #2
Kitchen Island Ideas What can you do with a kitchen island? We're appliance guys. Mostly, we like kitchen islands that provide space to build in kitchen appliances. We like islands with shelves built-in, because there's no such thing as a good place to put a microwave oven on a kitchen counter. We like them even more if we can also put a built-in oven nearby. By the way, both of these ideas make the appliance accessible, and can be part of a thoughtful universal design. We love slide-in ranges. Several appliance manufacturers have recently introduced new slide-in range models. Slide-in ranges work very well in islands. Make sure that you plan for ventilation. Let's concede that islands can serve purposes other than provide room for our precious appliances. This island has a butcher block countertop. Great for food prep. Speaking of food prep, an island sink can be a big help if food preparation is a primary function of the island. At the other extreme, this table in the kitchen is great for meals, and family gatherings, but not so much to chop lettuce on. Here's an island that is really multi-purpose. Sink, appliances, and bar stools that are convenient for an informal meal, or to just visit and nosh. From the above, you can see that kitchen islands can be multi-function. For appliances and plumbing fixtures for your island, count on the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for the best availability and lowest prices. -
November 26, 2014
Shop Black Friday or Small Business Saturday for Savings
Choose to Save on Friday and SaturdayBest Holiday Prices and Availability at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Whether you're of the mind to head out on Friday for UAKC's BIG appliance and plumbing fixture savings, or to hit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) for Small Business Saturday savings, you won't be disappointed.You see, UAKC is your “small” BIG appliance and plumbing fixture retailer in Southern California. With two large showrooms in Studio City and Calabasas, and a large warehouse, UAKC is one of the largest independent retailers of appliances and plumbing fixtures in the area.At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center you'll find all the major appliance brands such as Amana, Bosch, Frigidaire, GE, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool, as well as the best selection of premier brands such as Dacor, BlueStar, Electrolux, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air, Miele, Thermador, Sub Zero, Wolf, and Viking. Add specialty appliance brands such as Liebherr, Perlick, Vent-A-Hood, and True and UAKC has perhaps the largest selection of appliance brands in the Soucal market.In spite of this international collection of product, UAKC began in the neighborhood and they remain locally owned and operated. That means you not only get the best selection and lowest prices available, you also are provided professional delivery, installation, and haul away by UAKC's own employees.It also means that the dollars you spend here, stay here, are re-invested here, and are used to pay local employees who in turn spend their dollars here. Shop Small makes sense for you and the community. AND -
November 06, 2014
When is the best time to buy appliances?
Should You Wait for Black Friday?Shop Early at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterHere's a recommendation. Suppose you have a need for an appliance. Your existing appliance isn't working or you're moving next week and have to get appliances for your new place. By all means don't wait. Call or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) today. It just doesn't make sense to postpone getting an appliance that you need now, for the off chance that you'll find the exact product that suits your needs on sale during Black Friday. The experts at UAKC can certainly point you in the right direction today.Also, if you have already settled on the brand and model numbers that you want, don't hesitate. Head over to UAKC and get the best deal. Waiting just doesn't make sense. Black Friday Specials are just that - Specials. It's highly unlikely that the carefully selected specific models you've chosen from thousands of possibilities will magically appear as Black Friday Specials. For example, KitchenAid makes great dishwashers, but they have LOTS of models. If the one below just happened to be the one you've selected, Bravo! But, if you're stuck on a different feature set, are you going to settle for a model that you don't want just because it is a Black Friday Special?On the other hand, if you are an opportunistic buyer willing to jump for a deal when you see it, and don't mind waiting a couple of weeks, it probably won't hurt to wait -
November 02, 2014
Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center
Visit Our Showrooms Welcome to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center If you've been looking for appliances, chances are you may have been disappointed. Maybe you went to one of those big box stores. You know, where the sales guys wear those orange or blue aprons. They're everywhere. I rely on them for light bulbs and gardening supplies. Plumbing fixtures and appliances? Not so much. They've got a couple of the big brands lined up, but the sales folks don't seem to know one from the other. Ask them a question and they start reading off the price tag. You can do that! On the other hand, perhaps you've been to one of those boutique showrooms. You feel like you need to get dressed up to shop there. Just a few brands with names you can't pronounce, and you're not bold enough to dare ask the price. Relax. You're about to discover Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Of course, they carry all the popular appliance brands such as: Amana Bosch Frigidaire GE KitchenAid LG Maytag Samsung Whirlpool Not to mention top plumbing fixture names: American Standard Brizo Franke Grohe HansGrohe KWC Toto and more.UAKC also carries premium and specialty appliance brands: Asko Bertazzoni Dacor DCS Fisher & Pakel Jenn-Air Scotsman Marvel U-line Vent-a-Hood And luxury appliances too: AGA Gaggenau GE Monogram La Cornue Miele Sub Zero Thermador Wolf Viking As great as it is having all these brands to choose from, it's even more exciting when you visit the UAKC -
September 21, 2014
Replacing Your Old Appliances
Buying Appliances in a Hurry What to do when your old appliance breaks down When the old fridge quits cooling, the clunky washing machine stops clunking, or the 50's cooker quits cooking, you need a new appliance NOW!! Here are a few tips on getting the appliance you need in a hurry without breaking the bank. Do a quick needs assessment. Do you want a direct replacement for the faulty appliance. Same color, brand, or style? Or is there something else you'd like? For example, if you're replacing your old top freezer refrigerator and have always wanted a French door model, now is your opportunity. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can help. They carry all the major brands - Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, KitchenAid, Maytag, and Whirlpool as well as most of the premium and luxury brands such as Dacor, Jenn-Air, Bosch, Miele, Thermador, Sub Zero, Monogram, Viking, Wolf and many more. Narrow the search. Let's face it. You don't have time to make a personal visit every appliance outlet in your area. Don't ignore today's modern conveniences. Let your fingers do the dialing and make a phone call. Use email and the internet. Call - Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. 1 800 387-2011 UAKC is open 7 days a week. E-Mail - UAKC even has a contact us link on their website Website - www.uakc.com Visit - Two showroom locations in Southern California with complete displays. Think about a budget. Most folks don't have an extra thousand dollars or two -
September 05, 2014
Compare Appliances Before Buying
All appliances are not the same ...even when they appear to be Get the facts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center One of the enduring myths about appliances is that if appliance brand A and B are manufactured by the same company or in the same factory, then those appliances are the same. Electrolux owns and makes Frigidaire, Electrolux, and Electrolux Icon brands. GE owns and makes Hotpoint, GE Café, Profile, and Monogram brands. BSH owns and makes Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau brands. Whirlpool owns and manufactures Amana, Jenn-air, KitchenAid, Maytag, and Whirlpool. At their laundry factory in Clyde, Ohio they build Whirlpool washing machines as well as Maytag washers. They're both great brands and each serves a specific niche in the marketplace. However, some people make the assumption that because they are made in the same factory a Maytag and Whirlpool washer are necessarily the same. Below are a comparably priced Maytag Maxima Front Load Washer and Whirlpool Smart Front Load Washer. MAYTAG MAXIMA® FRONT LOAD WASHER WITH STEAM AND POWERWASH® SYSTEMMHW8100DW Whirlpool Smart Front Load Washer with 6th Sense Technology: Stainless SteelModel: WFL98HEBU Are they the same? It's like asking if you and your brother or sister are the same as you. You may have a lot of similarities, but are you really the same? A leading consumer magazine rated the Maytag machine #1, saying that the Whirlpool performed nearly as well as the Maytag, and they gave the Whirlpool a "Best Buy" based on its price and -
September 04, 2014
Are Appliances a Good Buy?
Amazing Appliance Values Compare Appliance Prices over the Years with Automobile Prices Major appliances are one of the best values available today in consumer durables. Let's compare the average price of a car over the past 25 years with the average price of a refrigerator. The average cost of a new car in 1990 was $9,437. In 2013 the average cost of a new car was $31,021. In 1989, the brand name side-by-side refrigerator below with ice and water dispenser sold for $1060. 1989 Refrigerator with Ice Dispenser Price: $1060.00 Description: Convenient ice dispenser helps keep refreshments cool. Lighted 15.2 cubic foot refrigerator section has three glass interior shelves and 3 door shelves to hold full loads of food with finesse. Includes butter storage with dish on door. 9.8 cubic foot freezer section has four Dyna-White shelves and five door shelves. Today, you can purchase a new brand name side-by-side refrigerator from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for about the same price as the 1989 model above. 2014 Refrigerator with Ice and Water Dispenser Price: $1011Key Features: Save Money and Energy External Ice and Water Dispenser with PuR Filtration 25.5 cu ft capacity Versatile Storage Options Spillsaver Glass Shelves Temp Assure Freshness Controls Dispenser Control Lockout Gallon Door Storage Deli Drawer Dairy Center Adjustable Door Bins Performance Freezer Capacity: 10.00 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator Capacity: 15.50 Cu. Ft. Total Capacity: 25.5 Cu. Ft. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Click on the link below to go for more information on this refrigerator. -
August 30, 2014
Labor Day - Time to Buy Appliances
Appliance Rebates Expiring SoonBest Price and Selection at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterIs Labor Day the best time to purchase appliances? In general, the major weekend holidays such as Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day are going to present good opportunities to save on appliances. Here's what makes Labor Day special:Many appliance manufacturers time their rebates and special offers to expire in the fall. This year there are appliance rebates expiring on Sept. 6th, Sept. 7th, Sept. 30th, October 6th, and October 19th. So, it is true that this Labor Day Weekend is a great time to visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for appliance specials.Below are the offers expiring in just the next few weeks: Electrolux $25 Gift Coupon/Detergent Offer Expires Sept. 6th Frigidaire $25 Gift Coupon/Detergent Offer Expires Sept. 6th Electrolux Icon Up to $2300 on Kitchen Suite Expires Sept. 6th LG Labor Day Savings Event Expires Sept. 7th Bosch $200 Dishwasher Rebate expires Sept. 30 KitchenAid Invitation to Savings ($200 - $1000) expires Sept. 30 DCS free dishdrawer or dishwasher expires Sept. 30 GE Rebate ($100 - $2000) expires October 19Here's the KitchenAid Package Offer:KitchenAid Invitation to Savings expires Sept. 303 appliances $2004 appliances $4005 appliances $5006 appliances $700Bonus $100 on a selected refrigerator or range during this promotionBonus $300 on a selected refrigerator or wall oven or range or cooktopand now is also a good time to save on a Bosch Dishwasher.Bosch Dishwasher Rebate ends Sept. 30.Act now and receive a $200 mail-in rebate -
July 04, 2014
Preparing for your new appliances.
Get your space ready for new appliancesUAKC Delivers and Installs Appliances in Southern CaliforniaIf you are expecting an appliance delivery and installation, here are some tips that will help make the installation go smoother. Of course, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is your best choice for appliances in the Los Angeles market. Their professional delivery and installation crew is factory-trained and certified. Clear the way. Measure door openings to make sure that appliances will fit. Clear a path so that installers can navigate to the install location and make sure they have a place for their tools. Double check the appliance dimensions with the space so that you're sure that everything will fit. Installers may need to turn and maneuver the appliance to get it into the space. If you are providing any cords, hoses, etc. have them available at the location. Make sure that 208/240 cords are correct for your receptacle (ie. 3 prong or 4 prong). Dishwasher installation is to existing plumbing and electric. Verify that a 120v. electric receptacle is within reach as well as a drain, and a separate hot water hookup. The dishwasher drain hose is usually connected through the garbage disposer. If this is the case in your installation, the disposer should be within reach of the dishwasher drain hose.It's a good idea to call any unusual conditions to the attention of the installation crew ahead of time so that they can be prepared to deal with the situation when they arrive on -
March 24, 2014
Discover Whirlpool Corporation Appliances at UAKC
Whirlpool is the world's largest appliance manufacturerUS Whirlpool brands available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center At around $20 billion in annual sales Whirlpool stakes its claim as the World's largest appliance manufacturer. Headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the 102 year old company sells appliances in the U.S. under the following brand names: Amana, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air and of course Whirlpool brand. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is your best choice for any of these Whirlpool brands.Whirlpool is also believed to manufacture more appliances in the U.S. than any other brand, and they also claim that a higher percentage of their U.S. sales of appliances are manufactured in the U.S. than any of Whirlpool's top competitors. Whirlpool has actually moved some production back to the U.S. from Mexico and elsewhere, and they have stated a desire to produce products in the country where they sell them wherever feasible.In all likelihood, the Whirlpool manufacturing facility in Clyde, Ohio is the largest laundry (washer & dryer) manufacturing facility in the World.Founded by the Upton brothers in 1911, Whirlpool grew to be a major manufacturer in the post WWII war years. In the 70's and 80's, they purchased KitchenAid and then acquired N.V. Philips' European appliance business which helped make Whirlpool a major factor in appliances globally.With the purchase of Maytag, and its Jenn-Air and Amana brands in 2005, Whirlpool became the largest appliance manufacture in the world.Universal
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