You'll find some of the best prices of the year on appliances and plumbing fixtures during the Memorial Day Sale in progress now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC).

Here are just a few of the savings you can get if you hurry in to UAKC. Call or visit today for best selection:

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is Southern California's leading supplier of brand name and luxury appliances and plumbing fixtures. From May 19 – 28 during the Memorial Day Sale, customers can save on many items that are priced below the already low UAKC prices. Display models, closeouts, and overstocks are also reduced for this annual event.

Now is also a great opportunity to take advantage of limited time factory specials and rebates. For example:

Now open in Calabasas and Studio City:

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Make your choice at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

When it's time to shop for appliances, choosing the right brand is an important part of the decision process. In spite of what you may have heard, they're not all made by just a few manufacturers. To sort this out let's first discuss the big brand names. GE, Whirlpool, and Frigidaire are the big 3. These are mega companies, home to a host of other name brands as listed below:

General Electric

• Hotpoint
• GE
• GE Profile
• GE Cafe
• GE Monogram

Whirlpool

• Amana
• Whirlpool
• Maytag
• KitchenAid
• Jenn-Air

Frigidaire

• Frigidaire
• Electrolux (Parent company)
• Electrolux Icon

At the luxury end of the market some of the big names include Wolf SubZero, Viking, Thermador, and Miele. While all the brands referred to above are well-known and well-positioned in their market segments, there are other lesser-known brands that deserve consideration as well. Here are just 2 examples:

1. BlueStar

BlueStar is a brand of high-end cooking products – ranges, oven, and cooktops. The brand is focused on serving the consumer that wants restaurant style appliances for the home. A unique capability of BlueStar is the ability to customize your range. Over 190 colors are available and burners may be configured to your liking. Even though BlueStar is not a household name, their factory in Reading, PA. has been building stoves since 1880.

2. Speed Queen

Speed Queen is a laundry company headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin. They are a leading manufacturer of washers and dryers in the coin laundry/laundromat industry. Laundry equipment is the only thing Speed Queen makes, and they provide an exclusive three year warranty on their washers and dryers made for your home. Like BlueStar, they may not be a well-known name to consumers, but they've been making washers in Ripon, Wisc. since 1908.

Certainly, it can get confusing when comparing the big name brands to the specialty manufacturers. A good idea would be to seek the advice of appliance specialists such as those at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.

Two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

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Nicholas likes Maida's “very professional help”

I was in the market for three appliances (stackable washer/dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher) and kind of stumbled onto Universal Appliance at Laurel Canyon/Ventura. I was eating at one of the nearby restaurants in the 'mini-mall', saw the store and ventured in. It was very impressive…the showroom space is a lot larger than it first appears. They have a large selection of current model appliances from all of the major manufacturers…mostly medium and high-end brands. I ended up buying a Bosch dishwasher, Jenn Air refrigerator and Maytag stackable washer/dryer.

What initially 'sold' me was the very professional help that I received from Maida, one of the sales associates. I had a few logistic/space problems that she helped me overcome. She would scour the computer for inventory and print up sheets on what I was considering. She would then take me to the exact model (or one similar) on the floor to discuss advantages/drawbacks of each appliance. The prices were totally competitive with what I had seen at the two other major appliance stores I had already shopped.

There was no major wait (maybe a week?) to get the items. The delivery guys showed up on time and installed everything properly. I did have one issue with the dryer not heating and within two days of my call, they sent someone out who was able to troubleshoot the problem and fix it quickly (at no charge).

What I liked about Maida is that she stayed in touch with me all along the way. She'd e-mail me a few days before a delivery just to remind me something was coming. She also took care of the paperwork required to get one of my manufacturers rebate. I made four or five phone calls to her during this process (what type of vent? what's the height? can the delivery guys bring…? etc.) and all calls were promptly returned the same day (except one when she was off and then she called me on her first day back).

I was very happy with the selection, service and consultative help that I received from my sales associate, Maida. Everyone may not have the same great experience that I had, but you should certainly include Universal when looking for appliances.

Nicholas C.

West Hollywood, CA

Call or visit today. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is your headquarters for new appliances and plumbing fixtures.

Two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

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Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center – Bonus Black Friday Offer!

Receive up to $775 Rebate with purchase of select Maytag Appliances. Offer valid 11/18-11/26. See Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today and SAVE Big on Maytag Appliances.

For best selection and savings don't delay. Hurry in to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today. NOW, two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

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When the home improvement and big box stores advertise appliances for Black Friday chances are you're going to see a Door Buster low price on something you don't want. However, at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center there are Black Friday specials on the best selling appliances including over 12 Black Friday package specials on complete kitchens.

Here's just one of their featured Black Friday Packages. It's a complete Frigidaire stainless steel package for only $1499.

Here's another one of our favorite deals. For less than $2000 you can this entire WHIRLPOOL brand kitchen suite of appliances (below). This includes a Side-by-Side dispenser model refrigerator in true Stainless Steel (not imitation), a full-featured over the range microwave oven, and a deluxe gas range with a Self-Cleaning oven. This is truly an excellent value on a kitchen full of appliances from the World's leading appliance manufacturer.

However, if this isn't the package for you, we have 10 more Black Friday full kitchen packages designed to suit your needs. Just click on the links below to view or download UAKC kitchen packages from Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Maytag, and KitchenAid:

Click on the following link to view Frigidaire: $1896 package

Click on the following link to view Frigidaire: $1996 package

Click on the following link to view Frigidaire: $2236 package

Click on the following link to view all Whirlpool, Maytag, and KitchenAid: Black Friday Packages 110512

For best selection and savings don't delay. Hurry in to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today. NOW, two locations to serve you – Calabasas and Studio City:

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Today is the last day to receive Labor Day Savings at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Don't miss out!

Here are some of the outstanding prices only available at UAKC:

Jenn-Air Inventory Clearance:

• 30″ Double Oven Wall Oven $2199 save $1000
• 30 “Single Oven Wall Oven $1599 save $300
• 36″ Induction Cooktop $1499 save $1399
• Trifecta Dishwasher $699 save $250
• 27″ Double Convection Wall Oven $2199 save $1000

Viking Outdoor Grills:

• 53″ Grill W/Side Burner $3689 save $1150
• 41″ Grill $3689 save $960

Room Air Conditioner

• 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner $299 save $100

Refrigerators

• Samsung Full-Size French Door Refrigerator $2599 Save $600
• LG Full-Size French Door Refrigerator $2499 Save $700

Washer/Dryer

• Maytag Energy Star Washer/Dryer Pair $1249 save $410

Check the specific features and model numbers by downloading the Labor Day Flyer below:

UAKC LABOR DAY AD

Visit the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Showroom today for Labor Day savings:

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center
12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105
Studio City, CA 91604
PH 877 696-2987
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To start with it's a *NO SALES TAX WEEKEND at UAKC. That's right. They will pay the sales tax for you.

and *ZERO percent interest financing for 12 months.

*See complete details on UAKC LABOR DAY AD.

Before we heat things up with these great offers let's cool down. UAKC has some 12,000 BTU room air conditioners on sale for only $299. It's a great end of season closeout and you can cool off and save money at the same time.

If you're in the market for a Washer and Dryer pair you can save over $400 on a deluxe Maytag Washer and Matching Gas Dryer. It's Energy Star too, so you'll save money when you buy it, and continue to save money as you use it.

UAKC bought some Jenn-Air closeouts and you can save on these deluxe appliances. They have a Jenn-Air Trifecta Dishwasher (JDB3200AWB) regular $949 on sale for only $699. You save $250. This dishwasher does a great job of cleaning, has a steam cycle, and is quiet as a church mouste.

For refrigerator buyers there is a full-sized (24.6cu.ft) LG French Door Refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser on sale for only $2499. That's a $700 discount.

Click on the link below to see all the Labor Day specials or visit Universal Appliance and Kithchen Center today:

UAKC LABOR DAY AD

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center
12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105
Studio City, CA 91604
PH 877 696-2987
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Having just finished the 4th of July holiday season with all the attending appliance sale events, it should be noted that at least one of the big box stores – the guys who wear orange aprons – had a newspaper tab with a patriotic theme, Red, White, and Blue sale featuring a Korean appliance brand.

It might be interesting and worthwhile to look at the landscape of appliance brands and manufacturing to identify the brands by nationality and by where they are manufactured. In other words, which brands are “American” brands and what is manufactured in the U.S. By the way, we mean “made” or “manufactured” to also include assembly. Most manufacturing facilities today are primarily assembly factories where parts are attached to a chassis.

American brands of major appliances include Whirlpool and GE as full-line manufacturers. Whirlpool is the largest appliance manufacturer in the world though over half their sales are in the U.S. Their headquarters are in the U.S. and they are listed on the U.S. stock exchange. Whirlpool also makes and sells U.S. appliances under these brand names: Amana, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, and Maytag. They claim that over 80% of the appliances they sell in the U.S. are made in the U.S.

Though listed on the U.S. stock exchange, GE is a true multi-national, doing business all over the world making and selling everything from jet engines, to nuclear power plants, to major appliances. They are much less of a factor in world wide appliance sales than in the U.S. GE outsources to other manufacturers and does joint ventures for quite a few of their U.S. appliances. They have recently expanded their U.S. production and have begun making new french door refrigerators at their Appliance Park facility in Louisville, Ky. Estimates are about 50% of its U.S. appliance sales are manufactured in the U.S.

Electrolux is the second largest appliance manufacturer in the World. Headquartered in Sweden and listed on the Swedish stock exchange, they sell in the U.S. primarily under the brand names Electrolux, Frigidaire, and Icon. They have recently closed a couple of U.S. facilities. Though they still have several factories in the U.S. they also bring in major appliances from Mexico, Asia, and Europe.

BSH is a German held company (Bosch – Siemens). They sell appliances in the U.S. under the brand names Bosch, Gaggenau, and Thermador. Some are made in the U.S.

The above list covers the “Big 4″ (Whirlpool, GE, Electrolux, BSH) of full line major appliance companies selling in the U.S. We should probably add the Korean firms, Samsung and LG (Lucky-Goldstar) to the list. Most of the Samsung and LG products sold in the U.S. are built in Korea.

The balance of US appliance sales are from companies that are niche or not full-line. Viking Ranges, Sub-Zero Wolf, and Dacor are stalwart high-end U.S. brands that also manufacture nearly all of the products in the U.S. There are many specialty U.S. manufacturers such as Scotsman, U-line, Marvel, and others. Haier is a Chinese brand that sells some low priced appliances made in China.

If you are interested in finding out more about major appliances call or visit the experts at:

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center
12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105
Studio City, CA 91604
PH 877 696-2987
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No, not the Indy 500. It’s the race to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center to snatch up all the great buys during the Memorial Day Sale Event.

Just look at these super prices on refrigerators.

For other great appliance specials at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center check our flyer by clicking on this link:
UAKC Memorial Day Flyer

or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today
12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105
Studio City, CA 91604
PH 877 696-2987

1. Discounts on apparel and home goods will be some of the best this year- Cameron Huddleston, Contributing Editor, Kiplinger Magazine
2. According to NASDAQ, Memorial Day 2012 will be one of the best in recent years to receive heavy discounts on apparel and home goods. International Business Times
3. What makes up the bulk of those “best of the year” offers? Sales from apparel retailers and a few home goods stores top the list.- Deal News

Just take a look at these Memorial Day Sale prices on washer/dryer pairs at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

Whirlpool Laundry Pair SAVE $150 on the pair Reg. $998
WTW4200XQ Washer $424
WED4200XQ Elec Dryer $424

Maytag Bravos Laundry Pair LOW PRICE
MVWX500XL Washer $649
MGDX500XL GasDryer $649

Maytag Bravos Laundry Pair SAVE $300
MVW8850YW Washer $849 (after savings)
MED8859YW Electric Dryer $849 (after savings)

For other specials on refrigerators, ranges, and washers/dryers click on the link for the sale flyer:
UAKC Memorial Day Flyer

or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today
12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105
Studio City, CA 91604
PH 877 696-2987