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UAKC Brings New Appliances to Soucal MarketNew Dacor Appliances for 2017At the recent 2017 KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Show) held in Orlando, Dacor Appliances introduced a remarkable new column refrigerator. These built-in column refrigerators have become quite popular in recent years. The single unified door creates appealing uninterrupted vertical lines versus the look of traditional built-in units with a horizontal compressor compartment on the top.But, column refrigerators are nothing new. What makes this refrigerator unique? Dubbed the Heritage™ Column Refrigeration Collection, the new refrigerators and their companion freezers are equipped with 4 advances that are at the forefront of refrigerator engineering. 1. The new Energy Star® line-up is equipped with an advanced environmentally safer refrigerant and has earned the 2017 E-Star Emerging Technology Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2. The Dacor Columns tout the largest storage capacity in the industry among comparable width column refrigerators. It's a decided plus: more storage in the same space.While #1 and #2 above are clear advantages and well-worth mentioning, #3 and #4 below are the convenience features that really caught my attention! 3. “The auto-open door provides virtually hands-free access, and... 4. ..each refrigerator includes a built-in camera that enables owners to monitor their groceries on the Dacor iQ Kitchen™ mobile application,” said Dacor President and CEO Chuck Huebner.Anybody who has stood in front of the fridge, hands full of groceries, reaching for the door, will appreciate a refrigerator that opens with a simple touch. And the built-in camera which lets you

Bathroom Furnishings from St. Thomas Creations Available Now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center St. Thomas Creations is an excellent brand choice for bathroom furnishings. They describe their products as "traditional-inspired", but don't let that mislead you. While many of their products have a classic, elegant appearance and have traditional craftsmanship, the line hosts a variety of collections with a range of styles. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) carries the complete selection of St. Thomas Creations. Visit one of UAKC's two Southern California showrooms and discover an amazing selection of plumbing fixtures. Here is how St. Thomas Creations describes their products. Suite Collections Each product in the extensive St. Thomas Creations collection is designed as part of a complete suite of products coordinated with the entire bathroom in mind - to create a unique and distinctive look that complements a variety of home decors. High-Performance, High-Efficiency In addition to producing lavatories, water closets, bidets and other accessories that perform as exquisitely as they look, the company was also the first to introduce a complete line of 1.28-gpf high-efficiency toilets, that achieve a Maximum Performance (MaP) rating of removing 800 to 1,000 grams in a single flush. (By comparison, the industry standard is 400-500 grams per flush.) The development of this high-performance QUATTRO™ flushing system is representative of St. Thomas Creations' commitment to technological innovation and water conservation. Ecology & Conservation Recognized for its longtime commitment to advancing water conservation, St. Thomas Creations is doing its part by being a