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August 20, 2014
New Bosch Appliances for 2014
New Bosch Wall OvensAvailable at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC)We've often written about Bosch appliances here, usually referring to their extensive lineup of Induction CooktopsBOSCH INDUCTION COOKTOPSor their highly-rated dishwashers.BOSCH DISHWASHERSBut, now Bosch has now launched a new line of ovens that is deserving of attention. The flush integrated look, gives the appearance of uber luxury high end European brands. The new line is thoughtfully conceived, with 27" and 30" wall ovens, and a new twist. The ovens can be ordered with side swing doors (left or right), as well as the traditional down opening doors. As you might expect from German engineering, the fit and finish is solid. Bosch Wall OvenSideOpening Door Offers Better Ergonomic Access to the Oven Cavity. The Color TFT Control Panel with SteelTouch™ Buttons is Easy to Use. A Full-Extension Telescopic Rack Offers Safe Access to the Oven Cavity. The Wall Oven is Designed to be Installed Flush with your Cabinetry. Bosch Wall Ovens are Compatible with Most Competitors' Cutouts.To accompany this new line of wall ovens is a new Bosch steam convection oven - the first in its class. Bosch Steam Convection OvenSteam Convection Cooking Cooks Meals that are Crispy and Tender. Designed to Fit Perfectly Above a Warming Drawer or Storage Drawer. Installs Horizontally for Perfect Alignment with Speed or Steam Oven. Steam Cooking Maintains your Vegetables' Nutrients, Flavors and Color. The Color TFT Control Panel with -
August 16, 2014
Mass Premium Appliances
Affordable Upgraded Appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterMass Premium Appliance BrandsUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is Headquarters in Southern California for the "mass" appliance brands like GE, Frigidaire, Maytag, and Whirlpool. And most of you know that with locations in Studio City and Calabasas they also focus on the "luxury" brands including Wolf Sub Zero, Viking, Thermador, Miele and Gaggenau.There is also a growing market for brands known as "mass premium" appliance brands. The mass premium moniker fits those brands that are NOT in the upper stratosphere price-wise with names like Sub Zero and Miele, but nevertheless are in a higher price category than GE, Whirlpool, and Frigidaire's more entry level offerings. The mass premium category includes KitchenAid, Bosch, GE Café/Profile, and Electrolux. We might even consider Korean brands LG and Samsung as in the mass premium category as well as the Italian labels recently launched in the U.S. Fulgor Milano and Bertazzoni. All these brands are strategically positioned with pricing and feature levels definitely above the mass, but nevertheless not luxury. (It gets fuzzy. Electrolux brand certainly has some products that might be considered above mass premium, and Jenn-Air purposely describes itself as "super premium", evidently meaning more than mass premium, but not quite luxury).In any case let's take a look at two brands who seem to be comfortable calling themselves mass premium - KitchenAid and Bosch.Part of the Whirlpool family of brands, KitchenAid is focused on the kitchen (does not have washers and dryers). Here's how -
August 14, 2014
German Appliances in the U.S.
All major German brands are available at UAKC Miele - Bosch - Thermador - Gaggenau - Liebherr Known for durability and efficiency, German appliance brands have made their name in the U.S. market in recent years. These sleek and streamlined German engineered refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens, and cooktops have distinguished themselves as leaders in the premium and luxury categories. Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau (all part of the BSH corporate umbrella), Miele appliances, and now Liebherr refrigeration account for nearly all of the German brands sold in the U.S. The BSH brands have a considerable U.S. manufacturing footprint, while Miele and Leibherr build primarily in Germany. Miele boasts that as a family operation, they are not interested so much in quarterly earnings, but in long term viability. While competitors race to outsource products and cut costs, Miele builds 90% of their products in Germany and manufactures over 95% of their parts. Their sensibility is to build their products to last 20 years or more. Part of the German brand success in the U.S. is the low energy use and water savings in their dishwashers. The Bosch dishwasher has also been a consistent leader in building the quietest dishwasher available. Let's take a look at few of these highly regarded products: Bosch Dishwasher 24" Bar Handle DishwasherSHX9PT75UCBenchmark™ Series- Stainless steel The quietest dishwasher in North America. 38 dBA: Quietest dishwasher brand. A flexible 3rd rack with folding tines adds 30% more loading capacity. A clean white light illuminates the interior -
August 08, 2014
Steam Convection Ovens, French Door Ovens, and Built-In Coffee Makers
Three Luxury Appliance Trends for 2014 Available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center The three biggest trends in luxury appliances in 2014 are Combination Steam Convection Ovens, French Door Ovens, and Built-In Coffee Makers. While all three are definitely trends in 2014, they've all been around for a while in one way or another. Steam Convection OvensCommercial steam convection ovens have been around for decades, but the combination steam convection oven for home use is more recent. KitchenAid introduced a full sized convection oven with steam assist about 15 years ago, which is still around today. However, the strong trend toward steam convection ovens began only a few years ago when European brands such as Thermador, Gaggenau, and Miele brought their versions of steam convection "combi" ovens to the U.S. It was "game on," and today Jenn-Air, Wolf, Bosch, Viking, and others have joined the fray with their versions of steam convection ovens. Typically, these ovens are designed to fit a 24" cabinet space (European 60 cm), but pack a lot of features and capabilities in the smaller oven cavity. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Centercarries a full array of convection ovens from all these brands French Door OvensJust like steam convection ovens, French door wall ovens have been around in restaurants and in commercial applications for decades. About 2002, Jade (then a division of Maytag) introduced a French door wall oven for home use. Subsequently, Jade became -
July 24, 2014
Undercounter Appliances Gaining Popularity
Appliances that Fit Under Your Countertops Visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Not long ago the only appliances placed underneath a counter in most homes were the dishwasher and perhaps a trash compactor. Now, there are a host of appliances configured to fit underneath the counter. In fact, it's hard to think of a major appliance category that does not have products configured to work under a countertop. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center has a huge selection of appliances from many brands that will fit under your countertop. Among the reasons to install an appliance under a counter, would be not only to save counter space, but also for accessibility. It's also good to remember that the cabinets above your countertop are only 12" deep, not the 24" that most appliances are designed to occupy. Microwave ovens are no longer relegated to the countertop or over the range. Today, microwave oven drawers open and close at the push of a button and are perfect for undercounter installation. In addition, the big kitchen refrigerator is being replaced or at least supplemented with refrigerator and freezer drawers.Sub Zero has recently introduced a host of new undercounter refrigeration appliances that are also designed for living spaces other than the kitchen. The phrase that is being used is "point-of-use" appliances. For example, it might be a good idea to have a refrigerator in a recreation area stocked with snacks and drinks for the kids. Entertainment areas are being equipped -
July 12, 2014
The World's Finest Coffee Maker?
Most Unique Coffee Maker EverTopBrewer available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center There are many fine coffee makers available today. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center carries a complete selection of built-in coffee makers as well as the very fine countertop European brand, Nespresso. Built-in coffee maker brands include big names such as Bosch, Miele, Thermador, Viking, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air, and most recently Wolf. However, the unique and exclusive TopBrewer brand is certainly worth writing about. Truthfully, there is just nothing like it. The coffee maker itself remains hidden under the counter and the tap that delivers the coffee or espresso or cappucino is the only thing visible to the user. If you had to guess where a coffee maker with such a minimalistic design would come from you'd probably have Denmark near the top of your list and you'd be right on the mark. Here's what the makers of this amazing luxury product have to say about the design:Simply RevolutionaryThe beautiful, patented stainless steel tap is designed to be built into any tabletop. The simplicity of the TopBrewer fits elegantly into any surroundings...the TopBrewer brews a perfect cup of fresh-bean coffee – every time.TopBrewer can be controlled remotely from an iPhone or iPad, and will deliver exquisite coffee, latte, cappuccino, machiatto, or even just hot water for tea. Whatever you order, the machine delivers your drink, made from scratch, in 45 seconds or less. If you didn't know better, you'd swear that there was a barista -
June 10, 2014
Father's Day Ideas #2
Fathers Day Gifts at UAKC We're running a series of blogs with gift ideas for Fathers Day. Today, we're talking about helping Dad enjoy his morning coffee. No, we're not talking about a Starbucks gift card. For as little as $99 you can get Dad a European coffee maker from Nespresso. Read all about it below and check back tomorrow for another great Father's Day gift idea from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Coffee for Dad at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Coffee makers that will make this Father's Day Special Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is your headquarter's for great Father's Day gifts. From beverage centers to coffee makers to a new gas grill, they've got great ideas that are sure to make this Father's Day special. When it comes to coffee makers you can choose from Europe's favorite brand, Nespresso, or maybe Dad would like a built-in coffee maker. UAKC carries all the best brands of built-in coffee makers. Bosch, Jenn-Air, Thermador, Miele, Gaggenau, Viking and now WOLF. Be sure to check out the new TopBrewer featured at UAKC. It's amazing! NespressoDad's Gonna LOVE this coffee CENTRIFUSION™ TECHNOLOGY The unique centrifuge action of the Nespresso VertuoLine ensures you get every drop of flavor from each Nespresso capsule. Just insert a capsule and close the lever-when activated, the capsule spins at 7,000 rotations per minute, blending ground Coffee with hot water and producing the perfect crema to complement your favorite Coffee -
June 03, 2014
Buying a New Dishwasher
Choose the RIGHT Dishwasher for your needs.4 Dishwasher Buying TipsA customer was shopping for a new dishwasher at the big chain home improvement store. A dishwasher priced at $399 was next to another dishwasher priced at $499. He asked the sales associate, "What's the difference?" The orange aproned salesperson replied with a smirk, "A hundred dollars". Funny, but sad. How helpful is that kind of answer when you're investing hundreds of dollars on a product that you hope to have for 10 or more years? The first tip in buying a new dishwasher is to work with appliance specialists. Don't expect to get expert advice on appliances from a salesperson who also sells tools, lumber, lawn and garden supplies, and light bulbs. At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) you'll receive expert help from appliance professionals. The associates at UAKC are factory trained and have years of appliance sales experience. Assess your needs. Spend some time thinking about what you want in a dishwasher. A person who lives alone, doesn't entertain, and eats most of his or her meals in a restaurant will need a vastly different dishwasher than the head of household for a family of 6 who entertains regularly, serves food on fine china, and uses premium glassware. Consider water consumption and energy savings. A dishwasher with a higher initial cost may in fact have a lower lifetime cost than a cheaper dishwasher that uses more electricity and more water. Compare features and benefits of different models and -
May 06, 2014
BSH Appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center
Featured Appliance Company: BSHBosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterBSH stands for Bosch Siemens Hausgerate, the corporate name of the world's third largest appliance manufacturer. At over 10 Billion in annual revenues, BSH is a major factor throughout Europe and the U.S. as well as in other regions around the world.In the U.S., BSH is known not only for its European heritage brand Bosch and uber luxury brand Gaggenau, but also for the U.S. originated Thermador luxury brand. All three brands are available in Southern California at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). BoschThough famous for its quiet dishwasher, Bosch is a full-line premium appliance brand. At the 2014 International Builder Show (IBS), Bosch introduced and entirely new line of distinctive wall ovens. Here's one example:30" Double Wall Oven Right Swing DoorBenchmark™ Series - Stainless SteelHBLP651RUCThe Bosch Wall Oven Features a SideOpening Door for Easier Cavity Access and a High-Resolution TFT User Interface.SideOpening Door Offers Better Ergonomic Access to the Oven Cavity.The Color TFT Control Panel with SteelTouch™ Buttons is Easy to Use.A Full-Extension Telescopic Rack Offers Safe Access to the Oven Cavity.The Wall Oven is Designed to be Installed Flush with your Cabinetry.Bosch Wall Ovens are Compatible with Most Competitors' Cutouts.ThermadorWith a long heritage in cooking, Thermador may indeed have been the first U.S. luxury brand in the cooking category. Thermador remains a leader in high end appliances. Their Pro Grand Range seems to have everything. Star burners, titanium griddle, full size convection oven, warming drawer, -
March 28, 2014
Take a Fresh Look at GE Monogram
GE Monogram Belongs in the Luxury Appliance CategoryWhen considering luxury appliance brands, some have discounted GE Monogram not because of the products but because of the "GE" in the Monogram brand name. General Electric is a big name in appliances anchored with the GE name. They include GE, GE Profile, GE Cafe, GE Artistry Series, and GE Monogram. Luxury customers seeking exclusivity can be put off by the association of the Monogram line with its sister GE brands of lower esteem. This is unfortunate.Consider that Whirlpool uses Jenn-Air as their brand in the super premium category. Frigidaire is the mass brand for Electrolux, while Electrolux brand and Electrolux Icon are their top end brand names. The German company BSH has similarly segmented its brands Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau. But somehow it's just not the same because General Electric has kept its name on Monogram appliances as GE Monogram.However, there is plenty of differentiation between GE Monogram and GE's other brands. For example, GE Monogram has a really well-featured and attractive line of professional style ranges and rangetops completely different from anything in the the rest of their portfolio. If you want the appearance and performance of pro ranges or rangetops, you should definitely consider GE Monogram.In built-In refrigerators and wine units, GE Monogram is one of only a few brands that also offers a lineup of integrated models. These can be installed flush with hidden hinges to
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