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April 23, 2014
Past and Present Appliance Innovations
Two Old Appliance InnovationsAnd Their New VariationsSome of you might have been around when the microwave oven was thought to be a fad. And many of us remember when convection cooking was only available on expensive luxury ovens. We briefly look at these categories below and how they are evolving today. See them all at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC).1. Microwave ovens.Although the first microwave ovens date back to the 1950's, it wasn't until the late '70s that they became commonplace. Today, microwave ovens are considered a standard appliance in homes across America. While we could still debate some of the pros and cons of microwave cooking, the vote is in and microwave ovens will continue to be offered by the full line major appliance brands for the forseeable future.Microwave oven drawers.A valuable design alternative to the microwave hood (which some consider ergonomically unsound), the microwave drawer adds additional opportunities for the placement of a microwave. Under the counter, the microwave drawer is easily accessible and already has become commonplace in universal design schemes. There are a large selection of brands with microwave drawer options. Sharp is a leader in the category, but Dacor, Jenn-Air, Thermador, and Viking are just a few of the other brands avaialble.2. Convection ovens.This is a product that has been around for a long time and has gradually become a popular cooking method. Cooking with convection has been proven to save time and cook more evenly. Convection is -
April 20, 2014
How to get FREE Appliances
Free Appliances with Purchase at UAKCYou really can get free appliances from some appliance manufacturers if you are buying other appliances at the same time. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) carries several brands who offer free appliances with purchase.What's the catch? Why do some manufacturers give away a free dishwasher for example when you buy a range? One way to think about this is that there is a fixed cost to acquire a customer. Appliance companies spend millions on the marketing of their products. The cost of acquiring a single customer is the same whether that customer buys a single appliance or an entire kitchen full of appliances. So the marketing cost of selling each incremental appliance is essentially zero. There's more, but no matter how you look at it, when you are in the market for new kitchen appliances, a free dishwasher is a powerful incentive.Here are a few examples of free appliance offers that are currently available.ThermadorONE - TWO - FREE™BY PURCHASING SELECT THERMADOR APPLIANCES, YOU CAN GETA DISHWASHER AND VENTILATION HOOD FOR FREE* Save up to $6,097 on this promotion. January 1, 2014 through December 15th, 2014. *See store for detailsJenn-AirYour Purchase Your RewardJanuary 1–June 30, 2014During the Your Purchase Your Reward event, receive a free dishwasher when you purchase a select wall oven and cooktop or select Pro-Style® Stainless range. Purchase a select built-in refrigerator at the same time and receive a free ventilation or undercounter refrigeration appliance, too. These -
April 15, 2014
Hide your Refrigerator vs Display your Refrigerator
Refrigerators Can Strut or they can DisappearMake your choice at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is your best choice in Southern California for refrigerators of all styles and colors. Take a look at just a few of the different configurations of refrigerators available today at UAKC.Refrigerators that disappearSome refrigerators can be hidden from view with cabinet panels so that they blend into the surrounding cabinetry. When even hinges, grills, and toe-kicks are invisible the refrigerator qualifies for the designation of "integrated".The photo below depicts a GE Monogram Integrated refrigerator and wine storage unit.Non-integrated refrigeratorsIt's a matter of degree since some refrigerators have cabinet panels that match, but parts such as hinges or grills are still visible. These built-in refrigerators are not integrated, but still match existing cabinetry. The photo below shows a Sub Zero built-in refrigerator with cabinet panels that is not integrated because the hinges and toekick are showing.A refrigerator doesn't have to be built-in to accept cabinet panels. The french door refrigerator below from Jenn-Air is a cabinet depth model. While it isn't going to be flush with surrounding cabinets it does blend in nicely, and is much less costly than a built-in refrigerator.Refrigerators that show-offThere is also a school of thought that a refrigerator should be a showcase and the center of attention in the kitchen. No refrigerator does a better job of calling attention -
March 26, 2014
Reasons to Buy an Induction Cooktop or Range
4 Good Reasons to Consider InductionHere are four very good reasons you should consider induction if you are purchasing a new range or cooktop. If you think Induction might be for you, be sure to contact the cooking experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). They carry all the major brands and have excellent selection and prices.1. Fast to heat Induction will heat faster than gas or conventional electric heating. One manufacturer has even touted that their induction cooktop will boil water in 90 seconds. Powerful electric coils under the glass surface create magnetic induction energy causing the metal cooking vessel to quickly heat up. The pan itself is what will cook your food in record time.2. Responsive Induction cooking is very responsive. Since the power turns on and off instantly and doesn't need to ramp up or down, you'll see boiling water stop boiling almost immediately when you turn off the power.3. Very little heat transfer to cooking surface Unlike traditional heating methods, the intense heat doesn't spread to the adjacent cooking surface, making cleanup a breeze. 4. Prices are the lowest ever.Just in the last year or two induction cooktops and ranges have dropped considerably in price. There are models for nearly any budget. Most appliance brands in the popular price range such as GE, Frigidaire, and Whirlpool now have induction models in their lineup. Upgrade brands such as KitchenAid, Bosch, GE Profile, and Electrolux have some great features and represent terrific values. For top of the line -
March 24, 2014
Discover Whirlpool Corporation Appliances at UAKC
Whirlpool is the world's largest appliance manufacturerUS Whirlpool brands available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center At around $20 billion in annual sales Whirlpool stakes its claim as the World's largest appliance manufacturer. Headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the 102 year old company sells appliances in the U.S. under the following brand names: Amana, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air and of course Whirlpool brand. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is your best choice for any of these Whirlpool brands.Whirlpool is also believed to manufacture more appliances in the U.S. than any other brand, and they also claim that a higher percentage of their U.S. sales of appliances are manufactured in the U.S. than any of Whirlpool's top competitors. Whirlpool has actually moved some production back to the U.S. from Mexico and elsewhere, and they have stated a desire to produce products in the country where they sell them wherever feasible.In all likelihood, the Whirlpool manufacturing facility in Clyde, Ohio is the largest laundry (washer & dryer) manufacturing facility in the World.Founded by the Upton brothers in 1911, Whirlpool grew to be a major manufacturer in the post WWII war years. In the 70's and 80's, they purchased KitchenAid and then acquired N.V. Philips' European appliance business which helped make Whirlpool a major factor in appliances globally.With the purchase of Maytag, and its Jenn-Air and Amana brands in 2005, Whirlpool became the largest appliance manufacture in the world.Universal -
March 18, 2014
Discover GE Appliances at UAKC
GE WorldWide Industrial Giant Makes and Sells Major Appliances What's UP with GE at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center It's hard to imagine major appliances in the U.S. without General Electric...but then it's hard to imagine a lot of industries without GE. From Jet Engines to Lightbulbs - From Plastics to Powerplants, GE seems to be everywhere.In appliances, General Electric covers the gamut from the mass market GE brand with the famous logo or "bug" right up through upscale line extensions such as GE Profile and GE Café to their luxury GE Monogram lineup. You can get them all at one of Southern California's leading retailers of major appliances and plumbing fixtures Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Only Whirlpool with it's Amana, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air brands and perhaps Electrolux with Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Electrolux, and Elextrolux Icon have offerings that come close to covering the gamut of price points and market variety that GE Appliances presents. GE shows no signs of stopping either. They continue to grow their model mix by adding colors and finishes such as the 2012 introduction of the Slate finish, and GE's more recent introduction of the Artistry Series. We've written about both of these product launches in previous blogs. Click Below: GE Slate Appliances GE Artistry Series See Video With all these choices in the GE appliance family it's easy to get confused. Here's a guide: While Whirlpool owns a stable of distinct -
March 17, 2014
Sale on Major Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures
What's on Sale at UAKC?Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center SpecialsThere's always something on sale at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. After all, UAKC is one of Southern California's leading retailers of major appliance brands and plumbing fixtures. Here are some of the great brands available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center:AppliancesAmanaBoschFrigidaireDeLonghiGaggenauGEJenn-AirKitchenAidLGLiebherrMaytagMieleSub ZeroThermadorVikingWolfPlumbing FixturesBlancoBrizoElkayHansgroheKWCTotoHere are just a few examples of closeouts and specials from the UAKC webpage:Whirlpool 28 Cu. Ft. 4-door Refrigerator: White IceModel: WRX988SIBHThe Whirlpool 4-door refrigerator offers the most flexible storage. Thanks to this 28 cu. ft. model's FreshStor refrigerated drawer, EasyView Triple Crisper system, Tri-freezer system and EasySlide bin.Your Price: $3,099.0013% off Ends 03.17 -$399.90Today's Price: $2,699.10On Sale Now!Bosch 500 Series 24" Recessed Handle DishwasherModel: SHE55R55UC STAINLESS STEEL 4 WASH CYCLES W/ 2 OPTIONSSTAINLESS STEEL TALL TUBENERGY STAR® RACKMATIC® UPPER RACK SYSTEM46dBA SILENCE RATING W/ INFOLIGHT® Reg. Save Your Price$1,029.00 $300.00 $729.00DeLonghi 24" Free Standing Dual Fuel Range: Stainless SteelModel: DEGESC24SS24" Dual Fuel Range with 4 Sealed Burners, Electric Convection Oven & Warming Regular Price: $2,500.0024% off -$589.00Your Price: $1,911.00Brizo Venuto Single Handle Pull-down: ChromeModel: 63070LF-PCVenuto Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with SoftTouchRegular Price: $567.0535% off -$198.47Your Price: $368.58Shipping: FREEClick here for more:CLEARANCE CENTERThe inventory of appliances and plumbing fixtures at UAKC is huge. So if you don't see what you need please call or visit the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City:We Deliver and InstallAll Major Appliances877-696-2982Studio City12050 Ventura Blvd.818-755-1111Calabasas26767 Aguora Rd.818-880-0111Showroom Hours:Mon-Sat. 9 AM to 6 -
March 16, 2014
Bottom Freezer Refrigerators at UAKC
Popular Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Style Advantages of Modern Bottom Freezer Refrigerators Refrigerators with the freezer on the bottom have been around for a long time. Much of the credit for popularizing this configuration goes to Amana. During the 80's and 90's when Side-by-Side refrigerators were all the rage, Amana continued to promote refrigerators with a freezer section on the bottom. Eventually, they introduced a version with double doors in the refrigerator section and the French Door refrigerator revolution began. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has been selling and promoting these refrigerator models for many years and carries most of the brands that offer this configuration. French Door refrigerators are also bottom freezer refrigerators because they do in fact also have a freezer on the bottom, but we're going to confine our review here to bottom freezer refrigerators with a single door on the top. Brands including Amana, Frigidaire, GE, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Maytag, Fisher & Paykel, Sub Zero, Whirlpool and others are available with a freezer on the bottom. These refrigerators come in the following configurations: The freezer doors may swing out just as in the Amana below, but the most popular models have freezers that pull out. Styling varies. One of the more recent models introduced from the GE Artistry Series has a look that is both retro and trendy. Most bottom freezers refrigerators will come with an icemaker in the freezer compartment, and many will have internal water dispensers. Only a few manufacturers such as Fisher & Paykel -
March 14, 2014
Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Electrolux, and Electrolux Icon Brands
Getting to know Electrolux Appliance BrandsWorld's Second Largest Appliance ManufacturerAB Electrolux is a Swedish multinational household and professional appliances manufacturer headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It is the world's second-largest household appliance maker by revenues. WikipediaWhile the Electrolux history in Sweden dates back to the early 1900's, Electrolux presence as a major appliance brand is much more recent. Electrolux owns a host of brands worldwide but markets appliances in the U.S. primarily under the Frigidaire, Electrolux, and Electrolux Icon names. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has the best selection and pricing available on the entire Electrolux Appliance family of brands.FrigidaireFrigidaire is a mass brand designed to compete in the broad market space occupied by names such as GE and Whirlpool. Just as the GE brand has brand extensions such as GE Profile and GE Cafe, Frigidaire has extended their product offering upward with Frigidaire Gallery.BUY TWO AND SAVESave 5% off your purchase price when you buy 2 or more qualifying Frigidaire® products.Download Rebate Form:Frigidaire Rebate FormElectroluxElectrolux brand occupies the Premium and market space taking over where Frigidaire Gallery leaves off. Electrolux brand competes with brands such as Jenn-Air, Dacor, and Thermador. Kelly Ripa has become the Electrolux spokesperson.Electrolux ICONElectrolux ICON is the luxury badge for the Electrolux Corporation. As a luxury brand, Electrolux ICON is positioned along with GE Monogram, Sub Zero Wolf, Viking, etc.Receive up to $2,300 back on select Electrolux ICON® -
March 10, 2014
Getting Cooktops and Ovens that Fit
Finding a cooktop or oven that fits your cutoutUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center is Headquarters for Built-In AppliancesIf you're remodeling an older home, and using existing countertops and cabinets, you may encounter difficulty finding just the right size cooktop or wall oven to replace the existing appliance. In Southern California there are many nice homes in mature neighborhoods that could use an appliance update. However, in some cases there are some older appliances that need replacing, but may take a bit of work finding replacement models that fit. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) can help. Here are some suggestions for odd sized ovens and cookotps.Gas Double Wall Ovens24" wide double gas ovens are common in some neighborhoods. While 24" cutouts are not used much in new construction these days, it does appear that both Maytag and Frigidaire still make 24" double gas wall ovens. First measure your existing appliance dimensions. Then check with the folks at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) to review your options.Believe it or not, there were some 30" wall ovens that required a 33" cabinet. If you are replacing one of these wall ovens, you may find that another 30" wall oven will be too small for the cutout. In this case, you'd need a filler or trim kit of some kind.Trim KitsSpeaking of trim kits, Micro-Trim makes trim kits specifically for ovens, microwave ovens, and cooktops. They may prove to be indispensable if you can't find
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