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December 16, 2016
Buy Appliances Now for Best Deals
3 Reasons you should buy appliances NOW.While there is always a chance for prices to rise, there is a very strong possibility that appliances will go up in 2017. Therefore, the 2016 year ending is especially a time to seriously consider buying appliances before the year end - Especially, if you already expect to be purchasing any new appliances in the coming year. Here's why: 1. The housing market is strong. One of the biggest factors driving appliance sales is new home building. The housing market was strong in 2016, and indications are that it will be at least this strong in 2017. Therefore, appliance sales should stay strong and even increase in 2017. With demand steady and even on the rise, prices will likely tic upward.2. New household formation is growing. New appliance purchases increase with new household formations, which are growing as more Millennials begin to pair up, form households, and purchase home goods including major appliances. This will also help push appliance prices upward.3. Appliance replacement cycles have shortened.Buyers have become less willing to pay for durability, more interested in advanced technology, and features, and more willing to replace appliances sooner.These three factors combine to make it very likely that we'll see some price increases in the near future. Since many appliance manufacturers will be issuing new price lists after the year end. January 2017 may bring a number of upward price moves. Potential appliance buyers should anticipate not only price sheet increases, but also for a -
December 12, 2016
The Disappearing Refrigerator
Sub-Zero Integrated Refrigerators and FreezersLet's begin by setting the record straight on built-in refrigerators with cabinet panels, versus fully integrated refrigerators with cabinet panels that are flush with adjacent cabinets. The Sub-Zero brand pioneered built-in refrigerators decades ago, and continues to be a leader in this appliance category. They have long had cabinet panel options for their refrigerators, but not what we now call "fully-integrated". In fact, Sub-Zero typically exposed their trademark grills on top of the refrigerator where the compressor compartment was located. They still make these refrigerators, and they are very popular. However, today's fully-integrated refrigerators with custom flush-fitting matching cabinet panels, are indistinguishable from the adjacent cabinets. They're often referred to as invisible or disappearing refrigerators.A few years ago, Sub-Zero Wolf embarked on a major re-design of their entire appliance offering. This update included a complete launch of integrated refrigerators, freezers, and wine storage units, accompanied by undercounter refrigerator and freezer drawers, as well as undercounter beverage and wine storage units. Here are some of Sub Zero's latest products in their own words: How often have you wished for a larger refrigerator? Weekly? Daily? We invite you to think modular and solve your food storage problems once and for all. The Sub-Zero Integrated 24” All Refrigerator Column delivers an impressive 12.9 cu. ft. of well-organized refrigerator storage – likely at least 50% more than you have now. Pair it -
November 27, 2016
Think Black Friday is Done? Think Again.
Ongoing Black Friday Deals at UAKCBlack Friday Appliances prices are too good for just one day. Many of the deals are ongoing through what we might call Black Friday Week or Black Friday Month. Here are a few of the favorites at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center:KitchenAidWe've written about KitchenAid here before. It's one of my favorites. (Confession: I have KitchenAid in my house, right now.) It's what we call a Premium Brand. More deluxe than the standard appliance brands, but not into the exclusive category of Sub Zero Wolf, Thermador, Viking, or Miele.KitchenAid's Black Friday offer goes all the way through the end of 2016, but don't wait if you want these for the Holiday's. Remember, there's ordering, shipping, delivery, and installation to consider. It's worth it though - you can save $1600 on a package. Click on photo below for details:Sub Zero WolfI'd also recommend the collection of small kitchen appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Wolf Gourmet offers countertop appliances including a superb Toaster/Oven Combo, a Blender, and a 2-slice or 4-slice Toaster.NespressoUAKC also offers the exclusive Nespresso Coffee Maker lineup. I first came across Nespresso in the walled city of Avignon in the South of France, where they had an entire Nespresso store. If you are a coffee lover, you're going to love the choices from Nespresso. But hurry, their Black Friday Sale, 30% off, ends on Nov. 30th. There's much more, so call or visit one of the two Universal Appliance and Kitchen Centers -
November 21, 2016
Black Friday Deals
UAKC Black Friday PreviewShop online, Shop by phone, or Shop in person Here are just a couple of the Black Fridayddeals available now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center you can click directly on the ads below to find out more: If you're comfortable shopping online, you'll find that our website is easy to navigate and in most cases you can make your selection online. Another way, is to call the toll free number, you'll connect directly to one of our professionals who will be happy to make recommendations, check available stock, and help you through the sales process. Click on the links below or dial the toll-free number:WEBSITEREBATESTOLL FREE 877-696-2982For me, I like to preview UAKC's product selection, and then call in my order. That's just me. I have friends who just prefer to order on line. In Southern California, UAKC has two beautiful showrooms, one in Calabasas, and one in Studio City. They're open every day and will be happy to help you. It's so easy, the selection is great, and of course you can't beat the prices. -
November 11, 2016
Wolf Countertop Appliances from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center
Get your countertop appliances at UAKCSub Zero Wolf is famous for their Built-In Refrigerators and Professional Style Ranges, but that's not the end of the story. Wolf also has a collection of top notch high-end countertop appliances. They're perfect for a Holiday Gift AND they're available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Wolf countertop appliances include a countertop oven, 4-slice and 2-slice toasters, and blender. Here are just two of the collection: With the Wolf Gourmet blender and countertop oven working together, the possibilities are endless. Roasted vegetable soups, classic coffee cakes, hearty frittatas, savory pies, and streusel-topped muffins are just the beginning. Here's a recipe for Grandma's Apple Cake:BEFORE YOU STARTPreheat the oven to Bake 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with the softened butter. Set aside.PREPARATION METHODAdd 1 cup almonds and rolled oats to the blender. Select Manual/Lo and press start. Gradually increase the speed to Speed 8 and blend until almonds and oats are finely ground, about 20 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Whisk to combine. Set aside.Add oil, sour cream and apples to the blender in the order listed. Select Manual/Speed 5 and pulse until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and pulse to combine. Transfer dry ingredients to blender and pulse just until combined. Pour batter into buttered baking dish. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup sliced almonds evenly on top of batter.Bake until tester inserted into the center -
October 27, 2016
Save on GE Appliances
4 Piece GE Package Only $1999Black Friday Appliances Prices NOW at UAKCThis is great news. An entire kitchen full of GE's popular Slate appliances are on sale. You can get Black Friday prices NOW at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. What makes this offer so special is that the line of Slate appliances from GE already gives buyers a chance to get a similar look without the premium price of Stainless Steel.Here's what GE has to say about their innovative Slate finish:GE SLATE APPLIANCES - The style that works with your style. Its matte look completely hides fingerprints. It holds magnets. It's available on over 50 products. But the biggest reason people keep coming back to Slate—even as similar finishes make their way onto showroom floors—is because its versatility extends beyond the kitchen.Rich and elegant, the stone-inspired Slate finish blends impeccably with today's materials and colors. The dark matte appearance also naturally hides fingerprints, smudges and dirt, so it's delightfully easy to maintain.Another benefit of the GE Slate line of appliances is the wide selection of popular GE models. Let's take a look at a GE Slate gas range: GE® 30" FREE-STANDING GAS RANGEPGB960EEJESFEATURESGas convection oven (lower oven)Circulates heat for high-quality resultsTwo extra-large 18K Power Boil burnersGet twice the high-heat cooking power with two up-front extra-large burnersDouble oven 6.8 cu. ft. total capacityLarge capacity is ideal for big mealsSelf-clean with Steam Clean optionClean your oven the way you wantClick below to look up -
October 23, 2016
New Kitchen Appliance Trend
Get trending appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterBuilt-In Coffee MakersThe booming business in built-in coffee makers has caught many industry experts by surprise. Built-in coffee makers have been around for quite a while, but there has been limited demand until recently. European luxury appliance brands such as Miele, Gaggenau, and Thermador have had built-in coffee makers for many years. But now, U.S. competitors in the luxury space such as Wolf have added coffee makers, and other super premium brands such as Jenn-Air and Bosch have also entered the space.While built-in coffee makers are hardly a necessity, customers are stretching their appliance budgets to acquire automatic coffee makers in many kitchen remodels, and new semi-custom and custom homes. There are a host of feature differences from one device to the next. Some models can be connected to plumbing while others have water tanks that require filling by hand. One built-in coffee maker even stores your whole coffee beans and grinds them on demand. Other options may include automatic cleaning features, one or two cups simultaneously, frothing features, cappuccino option, and more.It's a good idea to do your research, or consult the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. -
October 18, 2016
Have it your way
Different ways to buy appliancesHow can you buy appliances? Let us count the ways.1. Store Visit to UAKCOf course, the folks at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center are there for you. 7 days a week, rain or shine, even (especially) on holidays. If you need to see and touch the appliances this is the way for you. In fact, some of the appliances in the UAKC showrooms are hooked up live so you can see them in action.You're welcome to visit one of the two UAKC showrooms in the Southern California area:StoreAddressHoursCalabasas Showroom26767 Agoura RoadCalabasas, CA 91302Phone: (818) 880-0011Monday - Saturday: 9am to 6pmSunday: 11am to 6pmStudio City Showroom12050 Ventura BoulevardStudio City, CA 91604Phone: (818) 755-11112. By PhoneIf you would like to shop by phone, we're the place to call, we have well-staffed, experienced folks standing by to answer your questions, and help you with the order process. Here's the UAKC toll free number for your convenience: 877-696-29823. OnlineUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center has one of the largest, most experienced internet appliance sales operation in the country. They're completely equipped to take care of your online needs with the best products and prices you'll find anywhere. Start by going to the website at: www.uakc.com where you can view the great selection of appliance brands and models, with key features and prices.4. EmailOf course, if they can deal with internet sales, UAKC can also take care of your email purchases using a similar process. This is best handled using the message -
October 11, 2016
Appliance Finishes and Colors
Are Stainless Steel Appliances on the way out?Don't bet against Stainless SteelEvery so often we hear some predictions that stainless steel is on the way out as an appliance finish. Is that like to happen soon? No. Stainless steel is going to be the top choice for appliance buyers for years to come. Here's how it stands today:New constructionProduction home builders usually offer a base appliance package in white or black with an upgrade to stainless steel. Upgrading to stainless steel appliances continues to be a very popular choice for new home buyers.Custom homesProfessional/Restaurant style appliances are a top choice for custom homes buyers. Several of the top brands in this category only offer stainless steel, though some color selection is an option for Viking and Bertazzoni brands. (BlueStar, a pro-style line of cooking products has a very wide selection of colors.) In addition some elite luxury brands such as Le Cornue offer a selection of designer colors.Remodels and replacement salesCustomers who choose to replace their kitchen appliances from the popular entry level appliance brands, eg. GE, Whirlpool, and Frigidaire, available in white, black or stainless steel will almost always upgrade to stainless steel (except for basic apartment replacement sales). Though premium brands such as KitchenAid, GE Profile, or Bosch may be available in white and/or black, their sales skew heavily toward stainless steel. Kitchenaid has recently introduced a finish called black stainless steel that is getting a lot of attention.Whatever -
October 07, 2016
Small Appliances are Booming
Thinking Small (small appliances) at UAKCDeluxe 24" Appliances Now Available in SouCalUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center has long been known for having the best selection of major appliances in all Southern California. That selection has been growing with all the new European sized 60cm. wide appliances that have been launched in the U.S. (60cm. is approximately 24 inches).For decades the standard size for U.S. ranges, cooktops, ovens, and hoods has been 30", and most single family homes today include 30" wide base and upper cabinets. However, for various reasons, there are large numbers of housing units in Southern California that have 24" wall and base cabinets that need 24" wide appliances. All the popular U.S. brand 30" wide ovens, ranges, and vent hoods won't fit in these cabinets, so only basic 24" apartment models have been available. That's all in the past, as new products are now available for 24" cabinets at a variety of price points and with a variety of features. For example, here is a new Bertazzoni stainless steel 24" wide gas range, a nice upgrade from a U.S. standard model. If you're looking for a full suite of built-in appliances in this category, you might start with Bosch, a European appliance manufacturer with a great reputation. Bosch is a premium brand, that has great quality, and at a price below the luxury category. Miele is also a European brand with a good selection of European size (60 cm) wide appliances.
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