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September 25, 2017
Best French Door Refrigerators of 2017 Based on Consumer Reports
A host of technological advancements and modern innovations have transformed the home refrigerator into a stylish and powerful appliance, providing specialized storage for fresh and frozen items alike. While there are several popular types of refrigerators available today, many homeowners choose to invest in a French door refrigerator. A French door refrigerator is a cross between a side-by-side refrigerator and a bottom mount refrigerator, featuring a two-door design for its upper fresh food compartment and a pullout freezer compartment on the bottom. This style offers ample food storage space in a contemporary design, meeting the requirements of today’s homeowners. To help you discover the ideal French door unit for your kitchen, we’ve compiled information on some of the best French door refrigerators of 2017 based on Consumer Reports. Samsung RF28HDEDPWW Samsung excels at creating products in the consumer electronics and home appliance spaces, and the Samsung RF28HDEDPWW French door refrigerator is a great example of the company’s dedication to home appliance design. This advanced Samsung refrigerator offers excellent temperature performance and temperature uniformity, allowing you to easily select the proper temperatures for your fresh or frozen items. In fact, this unit features a digital display on its door that shows its internal temperature and allows you to make fast changes. Thanks to 18.9 cubic feet of refrigerator capacity and 8.9 cubic feet of freezer capacity, you’ll have no shortage of storage. Best of all, this refrigerator is ENERGY STAR® certified, offering great energy efficiency that should reduce your home’s utility -
September 18, 2017
Best Top Load HE Washers of 2017 Based on Consumer Reports
Today’s laundry appliances are significantly more advanced than the bulky and loud machines of the past. Modern laundry machines boast advanced features and functions that treat clothing, bedding, and other items with the utmost level of care. You cannot begin your laundry process without a powerful washer, and with so many great choices available today, finding the right machine is a daunting challenge. Washers come in a variety of common designs, and many modern homeowners choose to invest in top load high efficiency (HE) washers. These modern top load units do not feature an agitator, and as a result offer larger capacities than traditional models. To help you explore the wide range of these appliances, we’ve gathered information on some of the best top load HE washers of 2017 based on Consumer Reports. Samsung WA52J8700AP Founded in 1938, Samsung has been a global leader in the electronics industry for nearly 80 years. While the company is best know for its electronics products, it also produces a wide range of high quality laundry appliances, like the Samsung WA52J8700AP top load washer. This premium Samsung washer boasts an impressive 5.2 cubic feet of capacity, allowing you to easily wash large loads of laundry. With 15 wash cycles and 12 unique wash options, you’ll be sure to find the proper settings for each and every load of laundry. Moreover, this washer offers superb washing performance thanks to Samsung’s Activewash™ and AquaJet™ Deep Clean systems. Tired of loud and noisy laundry appliances? Then you’ll -
September 12, 2017
Universal Turns Up The Heat With Wolf’s "Turn Up The Savings" Rebates: Get Up To $500 Rebate On Select Ranges & Wall Ovens
For nearly 20 years, Wolf has remained at the forefront of the cooking appliance industry, manufacturing premium products for the modern home. This Fall, you can bring the power of Wolf's cooking appliances to the comfort of your home for a truly exceptional value. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is proud to offer a special "Turn Up The Savings" rebate offer on select Wolf appliances. This special rebate is valid on select Wolf ranges and wall ovens purchased from an authorized dealer from October 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017, and offers you an exceptional rebate of $250 to $500. Now is the perfect time to invest in a Wolf oven or range, and Universal is here to help you discover the ideal choice for your kitchen. As one of the top authorized dealers of Wolf appliances in Southern California, the team at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is expertly equipped to help you find the perfect Wolf cooking range or oven for your home. You can take advantage of a $250 rebate offer on select 30-inch ranges or 24 to 30 inch E Series single ovens. These ranges and ovens include: Wolf DF304 Range Wolf DF304-LP Range Wolf GR304 Range Wolf GR304-LP Range Wolf IR304P3/S/PH Range Wolf IR304TE/S/TH Range Wolf SO30PE/S/PH Single Convection Oven Wolf SO30TE/S/TH Single Convection Oven Wolf SO24TE/S/TH Single Convection Oven For even more savings, you can claim a $500 rebate on select 36-inch ranges or 30-inch E Series double ovens. These Wolf ovens and ranges -
September 11, 2017
Best Front Load Washers Of 2017 Based On Consumer Reports
21st-century living requires exceptional laundry appliances, and you cannot begin the laundry process without a great washer. Thanks to a host of innovative design features and advanced technologies, there is a range of powerful washers available for your home. But finding the ideal machine for your space can be a challenge. Many of today’s best washing machines are front load washers. This design typically offers more space than a top load design, and also offers faster spin cycles that speed up your entire laundry process. To help you discover the perfect unit for your laundry room, we’ve compiled information on some of the best front load washers of 2017 based on Consumer Reports ratings. With a host of premium units available, you’re bound to find the right washer for your home. Maytag Maxima MHW8200FW The Maytag brand, one of the most storied in the Unites States, is respected for its dependable and durable appliances, and the Maytag Maxima MHW8200FW front load washer is sure to meet your needs. This washer offers truly superior washing performance, with 11 wash cycles and a host of convenience features to simplify your laundry process. The secret to this machine’s exceptional performance is Maytag’s PowerWash® system, which promotes superior cleaning actions that eliminate tough stains with ease. With its stainless steel wash drum and durable design, you can rest assured that this unit will operate for years to come. Best of all, this washer offers excellent energy and water efficiency, cutting costs on your home’s -
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 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 19, 2017
More Free Stuff
Choose your brand. Buy something. Get free appliances.Free Appliances with Purchase at UAKCIs it too good to be true? The copycat effect is here in the form of free dishwashers and other great appliances. For years, Thermador has been promoting a free dishwasher with the purchase of other select Thermador appliances. Why? Brands are often famous for a single product category. Thermador, is famous for its cooking products. Now a part of BSH, one of Thermador's sister companies is Bosch, a brand that is known for its dishwashers. So, it only makes sense that Thermador dishwashers are manufactured by Bosch. Yet Thermador customers would consistently purchase a Thermador oven, and a Thermador cooktop, and then choose a different brand dishwasher, perhaps a Miele, an Asko, or yes even a dishwasher from their sister company, Bosch. But Thermador wants their customers to buy a kitchen full of Thermador appliances. Voilà, give customers a free dishwasher when they buy other Thermador appliances, too. This package might include not just cooking products, but also Thermador refrigerators, vent hoods, etc.Well, it turned out to be such a good idea that other brands now offer free dishwashers or other appliances, when you select their brands. Right now, if you make a qualifying purchase at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, you can get a free dishwasher or more from the following brands:GE Free Dishwasher RebatePurchase 3 or more qualifying GE Cafe Appliances and recieve a GE Cafe dishwasher valued up to $1000Thermador 1-2-FREE PromotionIgnite your imagination. -
July 17, 2017
Jenn-Air Connected Appliances
Jenn-Air Wall Ovens take voice orders from AlexaSmart Appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterJenn-Air® Connected Wall Ovens Respond To Alexa Voice CommandsEasy Upgradability Helps Ensure Ovens are "Future Proof"Jenn-Air® has been a true leader in using technology in their appliances, particularly in cooking products. A few years ago they launched a revolutionary oven with a 7" touch full color screen that serves as a culinary center automatically cooking food to the user's desired doneness. They've continued as an early adopter in "smart" appliances with connected wall ovens, that can be operated with apps for iPhones and Androids, and are tied in with Nest home controls. Now, they can be connected to Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. Here's how it works:Simple voice commands have been created for everything from preheating and setting timers to changing temperatures and cooking modes. For example, while hands are busy prepping and mixing ingredients, preheating the oven to a desired temperature can be initiated simply by saying "Alexa, tell Jenn-Air to preheat the oven to 400 degrees." Owners of Jenn-Air® Connected Wall Ovens can now use their voices, along with the brand’s existing IOS and Android wall oven apps, to control many essential functions of this luxury, high tech appliance. The new voice command feature, enabled by Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, is easily activated using the brand’s free wall oven “Skill,” one of thousands available at the Alexa Skills Store.Jenn-Air® Connected Wall Ovens are already largely controllable using the IOS and Android mobile apps, whether for -
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 08, 2017
Getting A Great Dishwasher that's Quiet
Quiet Dishwashers at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterHow much will a good quiet dishwasher cost?Well, you knew this was coming. It depends! There are a lot of variables, depending on what is important to you. The average retail price for a dishwasher in the U.S. is around $500. However, to get the dishwashers with the best cleaning features, longest warranties, and the quietest ratings, you'll need to pay a premium. For example, the very quietest dishwashers available are 40 db or even less, and you can expect to pay near $1,000 and even more for a dishwasher in this category.All dishwashers are not created equal. It is true that better dishwashers cost more money, but there are also diminishing returns for most of us. At some point, the difference of the next $100 spent on added dependability, quietness, and cleaner dishes is not discernible. So, what we've done here is to leave off the entry level products that are advertised by the big box stores. Here are a few great dishwasher brands that have received terrific ratings from several sources and authorities. They'll not only get your dishes clean, they're built to last, and they're the quietest dishwashers in the industry.BOSCHBosch has made a lot of noise over the years, by touting how little noise their dishwasher makes. It's probably fair to say that they invented quiet as an important feature in dishwashers. They're part of BSH, and one of the largest appliance manufacturers in the world. Though they manufacture
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