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August 09, 2012
How to choose. Picking a new appliance (or anything).
How to Choose: Advice in selecting new kitchen appliances. -
August 07, 2012
LA Food and Wine Festival Update
Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival. Featuring Jenn-Air appliances and America's Top Chefs. -
August 03, 2012
Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival August 9-12
LA Food & Wine Festival: Our nation's great chefs demonstrate their skills on Jenn-Air appliances. -
July 31, 2012
All about ENERGY STAR® Appliances
We've all heard about ENERGY STAR®, and we know it's a government-sponsored program, but like so many government programs, the specifics often elude us. Let's see if we can't shed some light on this so you'll have another tool to make better appliance choices.The ENERGY STAR® program was established by the EPA in 1992. It is a "voluntary public-private partnership designed to reduce energy use and related air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions."* Curiously, the first products to carry the label were energy-efficient computers. Though this blog is about appliances, it's interesting to note that there are over 60 different categories of products that are covered under the program.In appliances the following product categories are eligible for ENERGY STAR® certification. clothes washersdehumidifiersdishwashersfreezersrefrigeratorsroom air cleaners and purifiersroom air conditionersventilating, fans water coolersIt's important to distinguish between the Energy Guide Label and the ENERGY STAR® Label.The EnergyGuide label estimates the actual energy consumption that an appliance will use and provides some information about whether that use is above or below the average for that type of product. The dollar amount at the bottom of the EnergyGuide is the estimated yearly operating cost based on the national average cost of electricity. Example EnergyGuide label.The ENERGY STAR label is the government’s symbol for energy efficiency. It helps consumers easily recognize highly efficient products, homes, and buildings that save energy and money, and help protect the environment. The ENERGY STAR label often appears at the bottom of the EnergyGuide label for qualified products. Customers want to -
July 29, 2012
Buying New Appliances - Have it your way.
Remember the burger joint with the theme "Have it your way"? Why is it that it's so difficult these days to buy appliances your way? Some appliance retailers places have no way to get any information off the phone, others have only internet sales, and no convenient SouCal location. Still others farm out their delivery and service capabilities. And even others seem to not keep any appliances in stock. Worse yet, some of these mass merchants don't even have any employees that know anything about appliances. It seems they'd rather sell you a cell phone or gardening tools, than a new range or dishwasher.Let's make it easy for you to get what you want, when you want it, at a price you're willing to pay. And let's give you the selection you want, and the advice you need to make a good choice. Let's start thinking about the customer for a change. Here's what you get when you do business with Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center: A business that has been around for decades, specializing in major appliances and kitchen and bath fixtures. It's not just the business, but it's also the fact that Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has veteran sales associates. Ask for Maida, Long, Ken, Joe, or Edward. Along with the rest of the pro's at UAKC, these folks know the business and can take care of your needs efficiently and professionally.A selection that is second to none. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center handles nearly all -
July 27, 2012
French Door Refrigerators
What is a French Door Refrigerator?There are four basic refrigerator/freezer categories. They are: Top-mount. This unit has the freezer on the top and a refrigerator below the freezer compartment. Doors are hinged to side swing from either the right or left.Bottom-mount. Bottom-mounts or bottom freezer configurations have the refrigerator on the top and a freezer below. The refrigerator door is hinged like the top mount, but the freezer may be either a side swing or a slide-out drawer.Side-by-Side. Side-by-Side refrigerators are a very popular configuration that have the freezer compartment on the left and the refrigerator compartment on the right. The doors are hinged on either side.French Door. These are bottom freezer refrigerators with a split-door in the refrigerator compartment that allows the refrigerator to be opened from the center. They have become increasingly popular in recent years.History of French Door refrigerators Some industry veterans may recall the short-lived appearance of a French Door model refrigerator from Whirlpool back in the '80s. It did not take with consumers, and was soon dropped.The Amana brand is well-known for its refrigeration and has been a leader in bottom freezer refrigerators for many years. In the late '90s Amana launched the first successful French Door refrigerators. Amana was acquired by Maytag in 2000, and shortly thereafter Maytag's premier Jenn-Air brand introduced a counter-depth French Door model which was a big hit. Soon all the major U.S. manufacturers had French Door refrigerator models. Not surprisingly, the Korean brands were quick to chime in with -
July 24, 2012
The New Liebherr Integrated 30" Refrigerator
A new fully integrated 30-in. single door refrigerator-freezer combination has been introduced by Liebherr. The 1500 series (models HCB 1560 and HC 1540) is a unique product in the industry filling an important niche for consumers who are space restricted, but still desiring a luxury refrigerator. Ideal for the luxury loft, condo, or apartment, the HC 1540 model does not require a water connection for the icemaker, which incorporates a removable 1.5-liter internal water tank for replenishing water used to produce ice cubes. Liebherr’s patented BioFresh system provides the perfect climate for keeping your foods fresh longer and makes a substantial contribution to a healthy diet. With the temperature maintained at just above freezing and at an ideal humidity level, fruit, vegetables, meat and fish retain their vitamins and minerals, delicate flavor and attractive appearance for up to three times longer than in a normal refrigerator.Different kinds of food need to be stored in different conditions to keep their freshness. The low humidity DrySafe is ideal for storing meat, fish and dairy products. Fruit and vegetables are best kept in the HydroSafe with a high level of humidity.The Dual Refrigeration System with 2 compressors creates optimal conditions in both the Refrigerator and Freezer. Separate silent cooling systems ensure accurate temperature and humidity control. Ice-cold dry air circulates in the Freezer section, while the Refrigerator maintains cool moist air, thus sealing in vitamins and safeguarding food. This technology also preserves the flavor and texture of foods since there is no transfer -
July 22, 2012
Choosing a Built-In Refrigerator
Choosing a built-in refrigerator can be a daunting task. Not only is it a major investment, but there are many considerations and options. Simply categorizing and listing the choices may be of some help so let's break it down. First, what is a built-in refrigerator? It's a category of refrigerator designed to fit in an enclosure as a permanent part of the kitchen flush or nearly flush with surrounding kitchen cabinetry. We should distinguish between built-in refrigerators and counter-depth refrigerators. Built-in refrigerators are designed to be...well...built-in and attached to adjacent cabinets. Counter-depth refrigerators are versions of free-standing refrigerators, but with shallow depths. Their shallow depths allow them to roll in to a standard refrigerator cut out and fit nicely, only sticking out a few inches from a standard 24" depth cabinet, but of course, they are not built-ins.In the past, built-in units have typically been 84" tall with compressors mounted on the top. Some European brands of built-ins now have compressors in the bottom, but are still taller than free-standing or counter depth refrigerators and are fully-flush with surrounding cabinets. Built-in refrigerators are available in widths ranging from 27" wide to 48" wide. Many built-ins have depths that are 24 - 25" so that they can be installed to fit flush with surrounding cabinetry.Built-in refrigerators are available in side-by-side, bottom-freezer, french door, all refrigerator, and all freezer configurations.Side-by-side built-in refrigerators are the most common configuration of built-in refrigerators. With a 48" wide side-by-side, the combined refrigerator/freezer capacity is nearly 30 -
July 18, 2012
D3 - New Viking Appliance collection
When you're making the selections for you new kitchen, you get to choose from dozens of paint colors, a host of cabinet finishes and various flooring and countertop choices. But, when it comes to getting the appliances you want, you're mostly stuck with buying appliances the way they're made. Viking is out to change that with its new D3 line of kitchen appliances.D3 allows customers to customize the knobs and handles on their appliances to complement their kitchen decor. Look at your existing kitchen. Wherever you see an appliance knob or handle imagine how it would look if there were an insert in the knob or handle that color-matched your primary kitchen color or matched the finish of your cabinet. If the idea of having your appliances tie in to your kitchen in this way appeals to you, then the Viking D3 collection might be just what you need.The D3 appliances are shipped with stainless steel knobs and handles with polished chrome inserts. However, the inserts in the knobs and handles are replaceable with inserts that may be painted or wood finishes that may be stained to coordinate with the kitchen decor. The wood inserts are offered in several stains or unfinished to match an adjacent cabinetry finish. Clear inserts can be spray-painted on the backside, and the resulting paint finish looks factory-applied through the acrylic. The D3 product line consists of 30-in. convection ranges, cooktops and built-in convection ovens, microwaves, warming drawers, ventilation, dishwashers and a French door refrigerator/freezer. -
July 17, 2012
Problem Solved - A 36" wall oven from Wolf
A very popular configuration in the kitchen has become a cooktop with a wall-oven underneath. It's a space saving solution that has good esthetics with a nice uninterrupted site line on the countertop as well as several other advantages over a freestanding or slide-in range. Customers are often frustrated however, that when they choose a cooktop that is 36" wide, the oven is only 30" wide and therefore doesn't really match. Not to worry. Wolf makes a great 36" wall oven that will fit nicely under your choice of 36" cooktops. Its unframed door design gives the Wolf L Series 36" Built-In Single Oven a contemporary look. Dual convection delivers superior results and faster cooking; the temperature probe gives you fine control. The easy-to-use electronic control panel rotates into position. When not in use, it’s hidden behind a stainless steel panel.No compromise: you get the 36" cooktop you want and have a great 36" oven underneath. Just look at the list of features that your new Wolf oven will come with:Dual convection system with two fans and four heating elements that deliver powerful even heat distribution.Hidden back element and recessed broil element allow use of the entire oven cavityWolf exclusive spring and damper door hinge system for smooth opening and closingTen cooking modes—bake, roast, broil, convection bake, convection roast, convection broil, convection, bake stone (accessory required), dehydrate (accessory required) and proofRotating glass touch control panel that can disappear when the oven is not in useStunning cobalt blue porcelain oven interiorFive level
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