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January 23, 2015
UAKC Wins Customer Satisfaction Award
Best Of Houzz 2014 and 2015 Customer Satisfaction AwardsUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center Receives Second Consecutive Award Best of Houzz 2015 - Client SatisfactionThis professional was rated at the highest level for client satisfaction by the Houzz community.Awarded on January 13, 2015Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World.Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center of Studio City, and Calabasas, CA. has been awarded Best Of Houzz for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz (www.houzz.com), the leading platform for home remodeling and design the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The Southern California supplier of major appliances and plumbing fixtures was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. This is the second consecutive year that Universal Appliance and Kitchen has received the Best of Houzz Client Satisfaction Award.The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners will receive a Best Of Houzz 2015 badge on their profiles, helping Houzz users around the world who discover and love a professional work to learn even more about that business popularity and satisfaction rating among their peers in the Houzz community.Igor Royz, President and CEO of Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center always -
January 02, 2015
Welcome to 2015
Facts and Trivia about the upcoming year. What's on tap for 2015? We're all looking forward to 2015. It's going to be a great year! Here are some interesting facts and trivia related to 2015 or MMXV as the Romans would have said. Did you know that 2015 has been proclaimed the International Year of Light? And of course, as we all know, 2015 is the 200th Anniversary of The Battle of Waterloo. Fought near Waterloo on June 18th, 1815 in what is today Belgium (then part of the Netherlands), Napoleon's French Army was defeated by a coalition of Anglo troops commanded by the Duke of Wellington, and a Prussian army under the command of Gebhard von Blücher. I was surprised to find out that Lithuania has become the latest country to adopt the Euro as their official currency as of Jan. 1, 2015. However, Great Britain is still on the Pound Sterling currency. It seems the Brits are still interested in re-establishing the British Empire. After all, the Brits did win The Battle of Waterloo...let's see, wasn't that 200 years ago? The most interesting date in 2015 is going to be - 05/15/2015. In Back to the Future Part II (1989): Dr. Emmett Brown, Marty McFly and Jennifer Parker time travel to October 21 of 2015 (the latest date in the Back to the Future Trilogy). Lawyers are abolished, automated clothing is in vogue and people travel in flying cars and on hoverboards. I can hardly wait to get -
November 30, 2014
Plumbing Fixtures for Chrismas
Yes, Really! These can be a much appreciated gift. Check them out at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Here are three great examples of plumbing fixtures that would make great Christmas gifts. For more plumbing fixture and major appliance gift ideas call or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today. Kitchen Sink Faucet Were you tired of having that old dingy faucet in your kitchen at Thanksgiving? Replace it before Christmas. Here's a premium kitchen faucet that works great, looks great, and makes a statement: "Look at me!" Dornbracht Two-hole mixer with Profi spray set - matt platinumProduct Specifications 7 7/8" projection Swivel spout 360(degree) Total height 10 7/8" 26 5/8" approximate height of Profi spray Height to aerator/spout outlet 7 1/8" Profi spray hole diameter 1 1/8" Single-lever-mixer hole diameter 1 3/8" Spout hole diameter 1 3/8" M 18 x 1 aerator - female thread Ceramic disc cartridge Automatic diverter 3x M 10 x 1 x 16 1/2" high pressure hose Connection pipe with nipple 7 1/4" 2x M 10 x 1 x 16 1/2" high pressure hose Flange diameter 2 1/8" Handspray arm can be pivoted and locked into place Hand spray with descaling system Profi spray flow rate max. 2.4 gpm at 45 psi flow pressure Profi spray flow rate max. 1.5 gpm Two-hole mixer flow rate max. 1.5 gpm low lead compliant Handheld Shower Faucet Working long hours and need a relaxing shower? Hansgrohe is a great choice. [caption id="" -
November 23, 2014
Get a New Kitchen Sink for the Holidays
Everything Including the Kitchen SinkBest Holiday Shopping at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Starts NOWHere are just a few examples of great savings on Kitchen Sinks from top plumbing brands. No need to wait until Black Friday. ElkayFAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1920Elkay is an American-owned and operated company. For more than 90 years, Elkay has been an innovative manufacturer of stainless steel sinks for residential and commercial use. Today, Elkay Plumbing Products delivers world class sinks, faucets, and many commercial products.Elkay Gourmet (Celebrity) Stainless Steel Double Bowl Top Mount Sink - 3 Faucet HoleElkay Celebrity Stainless Steel Single Bowl Top Mount Sink + Faucet KitBlancoFor three generations BLANCO has quietly and passionately elevated the standards for luxury sinks, faucets and decorative accessories. A family-owned company, BLANCO was founded over 85 years ago in Germany, and recently celebrated a milestone of 25 years in the United States.The authentic beauty of our Fireclay Collection comes to life in BLANCO CERANA™.With an exquisite blend of durability and versatility, our exclusive reversible sink features rounded corners on one side and square corners on the other. This sink is ideal for both contemporary and traditional kitchens. And with its ultra slim design, the BLANCO CERANA™ is truly one-of-a-kind.FrankeWhy FrankeUSA? From the world's foremost innovator of intelligent kitchen systems comes our most affordable line. FrankeUSA sinks and accessories are built for the way you actually live. We make products to keep your day running and make your time more rewarding. All sinks are backed by a limited lifetime -
November 13, 2014
Plumbing Fixture Finishes
Trending Finishes from Leading Plumbing Fixture Brands Available at Univesal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) Choosing plumbing fixtures can often seem like trying to navigate a maze. Once you've selected a brand, and a plumbing fixture style (collection), then you need to choose among a variety of finishes. UAKC's plumbing fixture specialists are trained to help you navigate through this maze, and offer the best prices and selection of top plumbing fixture brands such as Brizo, Hansgrohe, Waterdecor, Franke, KWC, Dornbracht, and more. Top Plumbing Fixture FinishesChrome is still a standard finish for plumbing fixtures. Easily the number one choice among finishes, chrome's popularity alone means that it's going to be easy to match from one brand to another and from one style to another. It's a reliable, durable finish, at a reasonable price.Nickel, shown here as polished nickel has a golden sheen. Brushed nickel is less reflective and without the brigthness of polished nickel or chrome. Nickel will cost more than chrome, but it will help give your room a softer and warmer hue. The brushed nickel finish hides spots, even small scratches, and adds an elegant sophisticated look to the room.Bronze, comes in a variety of finishes including brushed, oil-rubbed, and polished and might be hard to match from one brand to another. The darker finish brings contrast and an antique feel to your kitchen or bath.Brass -
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 -
October 22, 2014
New plumbing fixture finish from Dornbracht
Breaking news in finishes for plumbing fixtures. Available through Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center We've recently covered Dornbracht's stylish fixture collections in the fashion forward CYPRUM finish, but a color that has this much elegance deserves more attention. So we're showing the new CYPRUM finish below in some different looks, and adding some more detail about this elegant rose-gold sheen. You can find the best variety of Dornbracht plumbing fixtures at the lowest prices at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC).Dornbracht has recently launched this entirely new finish that lends more style to the already stylish Dornbracht line - CYPRUM. Available only in the TARA and TARA CLASSIC collections, and in the single lever mixer PIVOT, here's how Dornbracht describes the CYPRUM finish:CYPRUM is a high-gloss finish produced using 18-carat gold and copper and is now available for the first time for kitchen fixtures. The dominance of cool white and metallic tones is passé in kitchens and interiors and individual style is increasingly characterised by warm tones and earthy, natural materials. Copper in particular is defining quality aesthetics as a contemporary fine metal. Dornbracht is adding a new rose-gold sheen to its fitting icons TARA and TARA CLASSIC, as well as its single-lever 360° range-of-motion mixer PIVOT, which it introduced in 2013. The colour of the galvanized finish is synonymous with elegance and opulence - characteristics which provide kitchens and interiors with emotion and individuality. CYPRUM -
October 16, 2014
New Kitchen Faucets: Part 3
New Ideas in Kitchen Faucets The Kitchen Pot Filler Pot fillers are trending at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center While pot filler faucets are hardly a new idea, up until a few years ago they've been more of a curiosity in a kitchen than a standard feature. Today, however, pot fillers have become commonplace in chef kitchens and luxury kitchens everywhere. Chefs spend a great deal of time near the range, and having a water source nearby is a great convenience. Below we'll take a look at some pot fillers from the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) selection of brands. WaterDecor Waterdecor is a manufacturer of high quality fixtures for the kitchen and bath industry. With a team of engineers and designers closely involved in the prototyping and production of the faucets, Waterdecor's quality far surpasses what has been the industry standard in the high-end faucet business. WaterDecor NYC Wall Potfiller NYC Collection Water Decor NYC Wall Potfiller NYC Dual Handle Potfiller Brizo Euro Pot Filler - Deck-Mount Euro design complements any Brizo modern styled kitchen faucet Deck mount with duel shut-offs Cold water only Single hole installation Spout Length: 20" Spout Height: 17″ Hansgrohe Wall-Mounted, Dual-Handle pot filler Product characteristics Swivel range 180° Aerated spray Flow: 2.5 GPM 90° ceramic valves ½" NPT These are just three examples of Pot Fillers from the many kitchen faucet plumbing fixtures available at UAKC. Be sure to call or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) for all your plumbing fixture -
October 03, 2014
Rangetop vs Cooktop
Choosing the right cooking surface unit Buying a New Rangetop vs a New Cooktop What?? Aren't rangetops and cooktops really the same thing? No, they're definitely not! For sure, if you ever try to replace a rangetop with a cooktop or vice versa you're going to find out very quickly that they are substantially different. In short, think of a rangetop as the upper portion of a range, including front facing knobs in the cabinet front. Think of a cooktop as a surface unit only, with the knobs on the countertop surface.Though you could find an electric rangetop if you looked hard enough (I think Viking and Electrolux make them), rangetops are most likely to have gas burners rather than electric elements. On the other hand, both gas and electric cooktops are commonly available in nearly all brands. So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Well, since rangetops have the knobs in the front, they are very accessible, and make sense in a universal design, or for anyone who might have a difficulty reaching knobs that are on the countertop, especially the knobs in the back. Similarly, you might want to have knobs on the top to keep them away from small children. Remember though, all knobs require a push-and-turn movement to operate regardless of where the knobs are located. Also, If you're trying for a Pro-Style look, the rangetop is going to have more of this professional,restaurant type look. But, -
September 28, 2014
Who is Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center
Meet Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center It's always interesting when searching for a vendor to find out what they have to say about themselves. Here's the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) writeup from their website: About Us Founded in 2000, we're among the largest appliance retailers nationally, and we are one of the largest high-end appliance retailers in Los Angeles. We've being selling most brand name appliances and well known brands of plumbing fixtures online since day one. Over the years we've helped tens of thousands of customers all across the country with their home appliance and plumbing needs. Quality Products Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center offers only nationally recognized name brand unopened factory sealed products to our customers. Occasionally we sell clearance items and floor models which clearly marked as being an open box product. Variety Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center offers the latest and the greatest appliances and plumbing fixtures by the most popular brands, such as: Amana, Asko, Bosch, Dacor, DCS, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, Franke, Frigidaire, Gaggenau, GE, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, KWC, LG, Marvel, Maytag, Miele, Porcher, Rohl, Samsung, Sub-Zero, Scotsman, Thermador, Toto, U-Line, Viking, Whirlpool, Wolf and many more Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is one the biggest dealers on the web and is able to offer you some of the lowest prices every day. While the above is how UAKC describes their operation, below are a couple of testimonials from customers regarding their Studio City and Calabasas locations respectively: Testimonial- Studio
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