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August 07, 2017
Best Refrigerators Of 2017
The modern kitchen is home to a plethora of exceptional cooking appliances, from powerful cooking ranges and impressive ovens to convenient microwaves and more. But no kitchen is complete without an exceptional refrigerator. The ideal refrigerator will provide ample storage space for fresh ingredients and frozen items in one convenient appliance, but with so many choices, it can be difficult to find the right unit for your needs. A number of exceptional refrigerators have hit the market in 2017, and to help you find a great appliance, we’ve compiled overviews on some of the best refrigerators of 2017. Samsung RT21M6215SG Top Freezer Refrigerator Samsung has been at the forefront of the electronics industry for 70 years, and brings a similarly high level of quality in its home appliances. The Samsung RT21M6215SG top freezer refrigerator features 5.7 cubic foot freezer compartment above 15.4 cubic feet of refrigerator space, offering plenty of space for all of your frozen and fresh items. This unit shines thanks to its high level of thermostat control, helping you keep items at the exact temperature you need them. This refrigerator also offers very good noise performance and excellent energy efficiency, providing a quiet refrigerator that will keep your energy bills low. For more on this refrigerator, click here. GE GDE25ESKSS Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Consumers have trusted GE appliances for over 100 years, and the GE GDE25ESKSS bottom freezer refrigerator is certainly a unit you can rely on. This refrigerator stands out thanks to exceptional temperature performance and -
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, -
July 24, 2017
Keep the old or get a new appliance?
Replace or Repair Your Old ApplianceFix the Old or Go to UAKC to buy a New One How bad is the old one? Is your old refrigerator making grinding noises, and keeping you up at night? Really, if you're worrying about having a refrigerator full of spoiled food, you've got a very good reason to consider a new refrigerator. You should be heading down to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center right now. How old is the old one? If your old refrigerator looks like this: ...then what are you waiting for. Seriously, these days if you get more than 15 years out of your fridge you are ahead of the game. Also, it's not unusual at all for people to hand down a 8-10 year old refrigerator when buying a new home or doing a kitchen remodel. We all have different ways of justifying a new purchase in our mind, and it's certainly reasonable to consider the age and likely failure of an old appliance to justify a replacement. How much is it going to cost to repair the old refrigerator? Well, just the trip charge is likely to cost you in the $50 range, and then there's finding the problem, getting the part which often needs to be ordered, and you know the rest. So, how much are you willing to spend to get your old fridge back in working order? My top price for repairing a refrigerator that is 8 to 10 years old is $250. If it's -
July 11, 2017
Counter Depth Refrigerators
Why Buy a Counter-Depth Refrigerator?Most appliances have common widths, such as 24" for a dishwasher, and 30" for a standard range. They also have fairly common depths of 24" - 26" inch so they fit fairly snug in 24" - 25" deep cabinets. Refrigerators have a tendency to stick out several inches more, and that's OK since they have storage in the doors, and need room for the doors to open wide and clear the adjacent countertops.However, over the years we've seen a tendency for refrigerators to get even deeper to handle the bigger capacity consumers have requested. For example, it's not uncommon for refrigerator brands to top out at a whopping 27 cu.ft. for a 36" wide freestanding refrigerator. Here's a giant 27.8 cu.ft. refrigerator from GE that is not only 35 1/2 inches wide, it also has a 34 3/4 inch depth (not including handles). That refrigerator will stick out about 10" beyond most cabinets. In many kitchens this is not a problem. Indeed, this 27.8 cu.ft. GE refrigerator is a popular model. But, if you have a galley kitchen, with cabinets on both side of a narrow aisle, you may not even be able to open the refrigerator and freezer doors all the way! Counter-depth refrigerators to the rescue. Unlike the full-depth refrigerators, counter-depth refrigerators are typically only 27"-28" deep. Of course, since they are slimmer than their bigger full-depth models they have less capacity. If kitchen space is an issue, it's definitely worth the trade-off. (I -
July 04, 2017
Happy Fourth of July
Independence Day ThoughtsCooking, Washing, and Cooling Appliances in 1776When we think of our Founding Fathers, our thoughts go to the grand portraits of Washington and Jefferson and their mansions in Virginia. Of course, life for most people in the 18th century was as the philosopher Hobbes described, "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short".CookingCooking was still mostly done over a fire, but in the second half of the 18th century Ben Franklin invented a cast iron stove. An improved version of his invention that vented upwards became popular for decades. Nevertheless, cooking was very rudimentary when compared with the appliances we have today.Cleaning Consider the poor housewife or servant. Washing in the last half of the 1700s, was a planned event, even a community event, which took place sporadically near a stream or river where water in large vats was heated to boil the clothes. Lye and ash were the chemicals of choice, soaps didn't come along until the 1800's, along with wash tubs and washboards.CoolingRefrigerators didn't exist. There weren't even ice boxes. So food preservation consisted of various dried foods, as well as cured meats and fish. A common breakfast and supper might be little more than bread and milk. For diinner (a mid-afternoon meal), fresh chicken, pork, and some beef were staples and wild game and fish were also plentiful in the New World. Corn was common at most meals, potatoes less frequently, as well as seasonal vegetables.Well, "We've come a long way baby." It's interesting to think that -
June 24, 2017
Refrigerators with Ice Makers
New Refrigerators with Ice MakersGreat Selection at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterLooking for a new refrigerator? Bet you're going to want a built-in ice maker. An overwhelming percentage of refrigerator buyers select a refrigerator with an automatic ice maker. Most new homes today have a water line plumbed in the wall right behind the refrigerator space so why not?Here are a few things to think about when you decide on ice maker equipped refrigerators: Of course, as mentioned above, do you have a water line to connect your refrigerator so it can produce ice? If not, then you will need to connect to a water line and extend a water supply to the back of your refrigerator. Dispenser or no dispenser. It's very common to have a water and ice dispenser in the door, but there are other options. For example, you may choose a refrigerator which has no water dispenser at all, but is equipped with an ice maker only. In fact, many very expensive built-in refrigerators are non-dispenser models for esthetic reasons yet they typically will have an ice maker in the freezer. One or Two Ice makers. Yes, some refrigerators have two ice makers. Think of an ice maker and dispenser built right into the door, and a second ice maker in the bottom freezer compartment. You will need a replaceable water filter. Typically, these are built-in and last for 6 months or so. Your refrigerator will come equipped with one.Here's an example of a deluxe two -
June 21, 2017
Looking Inside Your Refrigerator
What's Inside the FridgeRefrigerators with Cameras and See Through DoorsOne of the most recent trends in refrigerators is adding cameras inside to let you know what is inside your refrigerator. Some manufacturers also have the low-tech solution of having a window on the door. We'll take a look (joke intended) below. The low tech window solution means that you have to be standing in front of your fridge to see what is inside, while the camera solution lets you check the refrigerator contents while you're in the grocery store or elsewhere:Window in the door refrigeratorsSub ZeroSub Zero has at least two versions of full-sized refrigerators with windows in the door which offer a view of what is inside. The Grand Pro 48 Refrigerator and the 36" Single Door Refrigerator with window. Both refrigerators are leaders in their class. The Grand Pro is a unique refrigerator which has the appearance of a refrigerator that you might find in the back of a restaurant. As you can see, it's a large 48" wide refrigerator, and one of the upper doors has a see through window so you can view what's inside. The 36" built-in glass door all refrigerator, BI-36RG has a full length window giving you view of the entire contents.Neither of these refrigerators have built-in cameras, but you can look at the contents to your heart's content as long as you are standing in the kitchen.FrigidaireThe new Frigidaire Professional refrigerator with a glass door -
June 15, 2017
Maintain Your Refrigerator in the Summer
Summer Can Be Tough on Your RefrigeratorThe kids are home from school. It's hot outside, and they're in and out of the refrigerator all day long. Why? The refrigerator has the same contents now that it did fifteen minutes ago. Then they keep the door open while they stare inside. What are they doing - taking inventory? When they finally close the door, teenagers seem to think they need to be especially forceful in slamming appliance doors shut. What does this mean for your refrigerator? Every time your refrigerator door is opened cold air goes out, and the interior temperature of the refrigerator goes up. Your refrigerator must run longer to reach and maintain the proper temperature. Repeated opening and closing of refrigerator doors, causes wear on the hinges and of course, the latch itself. It all adds up to more energy usage, more wear and tear, and shorter refrigerator life.What can you do?Set a good example yourself.Make rules. Set times that the kids aren't allowed in the kitchen, or at least not allowed in the fridge.Set out some fruit and snacks so they don't need to open the refrigerator.Here are some tips to maintaining your refrigerator in the summer: If your refrigerator has coils that need cleaning, be sure to keep them clean by brushing the dust off the coils. You may need a special brush to reach the coils. If so, visit your local appliance parts company, or order online from the refrigerator manufacturer. Many refrigerators have a
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