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February 26, 2018
How to Choose the Right Refrigerator
Whether you’re planning a kitchen renovation or are simply upgrading your appliance, choosing a new refrigerator can be a little overwhelming. With the choice of styles, sizes, and prices, it can be difficult to find the right refrigerator for your kitchen. A refrigerator needs to reflect how your family uses your kitchen and provide adequate space for fresh and frozen foods. So, here is a brief guide to choose the right refrigerator for your kitchen. Consider the Refrigerator Style There are a number of refrigerator styles to choose from. These include: Top Freezer: These models position the freezer compartment at eye level and tend to offer wide refrigerator shelves. This makes it easier to store larger trays of food and access items in the back of the shelves. Bottom Freezer: This is the most popular style and places the refrigerator at chest or waist level. Since the refrigerator is typically opened up to ten times more frequently than the freezer, the higher refrigerator position is far more convenient. Side by Side: This type of model has a freezer to the left and the refrigerator to the right. A side by side refrigerator requires less space for door swing clearance, making it ideal for a kitchen layout where there is an island or narrow walkway. French Door: This is the fastest growing style in the industry. It has a bottom freezer layout, but with side by side French doors that open from the center. This symmetrical styling allows for easier installation, -
February 12, 2018
A Simple Guide to Upgrading Your Kitchen Appliances
Kitchen appliances are an integral element of any kitchen design. These home staples will be used regularly and need to be purchased with serious thought. This can make the process of upgrading kitchen appliances a little daunting for many consumers, so here we will explore this topic further with this simple guide. Assess Your Needs Replacing your kitchen appliances is the ideal opportunity to upgrade. Do you find your old stove frustrating as you can’t cook a full Thanksgiving meal? Is your icebox too small? Do you struggle to fill a standard dishwasher cycle? There are so many options for new appliances and you will be able to find the ones that perfectly suit your needs. Unless you plan on changing your cabinets, you will be restricted to the existing space in your kitchen, but many newer appliances can retain a standard size, yet allow greater functionality. For example, there are now standard 24” size dishwashers that have a 14, 15 or even 16 place setting capacity. Once you know what you need from your new appliances, you will be able to shop more effectively. Think About Bundling Bundling appliances can make a significant difference to the costs involved in upgrading. Therefore, it is a good idea to look at buying more than one appliance from the same retailer in one purchase. If you are thinking about replacing a single appliance, try to anticipate your imminent future needs to make some savings with bundling. Bundling can also help to ensure -
January 29, 2018
Trends in Kitchen Appliances You Need to Know About
The kitchen is often the heart of the home, but sometimes your kitchen needs a little cardio to beat a bit faster. Fortunately, you can make your kitchen a bit more upbeat with the latest trends in kitchen appliances. The Efficient Kitchen If you love to create delicious dishes or simply enjoy spending time in your kitchen, you need the most efficient kitchen. You can enhance your kitchen design with an island, unique flooring or additional cabinets, but the core of your kitchen is appliances. Efficient appliances can make your kitchen appealing and greener. While it may cost a little more initially, you can not only ensure that your kitchen looks great, but doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Changing Tastes & Requirements One of the best things about modern kitchens is that it is simple to change the appliances periodically. If you want to give your kitchen a new look, you can immediately create a different style without the expense and disruption of needing to replace all your cabinets. It is fairly easy to slot in new appliances that can immediately improve the functionality and aesthetics of your kitchen. For example, while you may need to stick to the standard 24” dimensions for a new dishwasher, you could find a new model that has a greater place setting capacity and a range of innovative features that are better suited to your requirements. When you initially planned your kitchen, you may not have had children, but now you may -
March 13, 2017
Guideline for New Kitchen Appliances
Preferences, Necessities, and BudgetThere is lots of online advice on choosing new kitchen appliances. But honestly, this can be a difficult process. Some will say, "Start with your budget." Makes sense, doesn"t it? But if you haven't purchased appliances in years, and don't know for sure what you're going to need or what things cost, it's like trying to hit a bullseye wearing a blindfold!On the other hand, just going out blindly looking for appliances seems rather foolish also. You don't know what you don't know, so where do you start? Here is how you might proceed. What is your current status? Building new, remodeling, or just a straightforward appliance update. Make a tentative timeline from now to completion. Eventually, you're going to need a hard schedule. Get started now. Think of the end state. How do you picture your new kitchen in your mind? It's totally OK to to dream a bit. Close your eyes and think of what you hope your new kitchen will look like. Check your favorite home magazines, and clip photos of what you like! My favorite online site for new kitchen ideas is Houzz. Think about a budget. Whether it's $10,000 for a built-in refrigerator, or for all your kitchen appliances, you're going to need to start with a number. Here are the basic product categories you're likely to consider. The categories are necessities. Make sure you get the features that are important to you, eg. refer icemaker and dispenser, self-cleaning oven, quiet dishwasher -
July 11, 2016
Paralysis by Analysis
Deciding on a new appliance.UAKC can help you make the right decision.Recently, I wanted to buy an additional monitor for my office computer setup. I shopped around, and knew the prices, features, and sizes that would work for me. Yet, I agonized endlessly over this model or that, and I just couldn't decide. Suddenly, it struck me that I spent less time deciding over a new car that costs tens of thousands than over an inexpensive electronic device that cost only a few hundred dollars. Why was I spending all this time debating back and forth over something that cost so little?This is called paralysis by analysis. To one degree or another, we all have it. If you need a new refrigerator, a washer and dryer, or even an entire suite of kitchen appliances, you don't want to make a mistake....but, you also don't want to needlessly deny yourself these new appliances just because of your paralysis by analysis syndrome.Here's a suggestion: Call or visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. I've know these folks for a long time (long before I began writing these blogs). They won't waste your time. They are very knowledgeable. Tell them what your situation is, and in no time at all they'll make a few recommendations. They'll try to match your requests for brand, quality level, pricing, etc. with the best overall choices that fit your needs.With their large selection of brands, and great pricing you really won't need to be shopping around. You can -
June 04, 2016
Dacor Appliances
Home Town Appliances: DacorIt's nice to know that just like Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, Dacor, a successful major appliance manufacturer is based right here in Soucal and they manufacture many of their leading appliances in their factory in City of Industry, CA.The original appliance business was started by Stanley Joseph and his brother Anthony in 1948. Incorporated in 1965 as Distinctive Appliance, Inc. (Dacor). Stanley's sons soon joined Dacor and eventually (1981) purchased the company. Today, Dacor ("day-core") is a California-based, family-owned, privately held company that designs, manufactures and distributes kitchen appliances, specializing in the ultra-premium product tier, including wall ovens, ranges, cooktops, dishwashers, warming drawers, microwaves, ventilation hoods, refrigerators, wine dispensers, barbecue grills and beverage centers. The company’s headquarters and 325,000 square-foot manufacturing facility are based in City of Industry, California.Dacor's Heritage is CookingHere's one of Dacor's most popular ranges that you can get from the UAKC locations in either Studio City or Calabasas.Discovery™ 36" Dual-Fuel RangeDYRP36DExquisitely crafted, the Discovery iQ™ 36" Dual-Fuel Range is what happens when good cooks and brilliant designers collaborate. A marvelous combination of culinary and cooking technology destined to up the game of impassioned cooks.Touches like soft-close hinges to prevent doors from slamming and the Discovery iQ state-of-the art 7" Android™ powered touch screen make cooking easy and fun. You can also remotely turn on your range from anywhere with your smart phone or tablet.And when your perfectly cooked pork loin is done, you and your entire family will get a text as -
May 30, 2016
GE K-Cup Keurig Dispenser in your Refrigerator
Coffee Anyone? GE French Door Refrigerator with Keurig K-Cup Brewing System Now Available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center With a Keurig K-Cup brewing system built into the refrigerator’s water dispenser, you get fresh, filtered water for your coffee or tea every time—no need to refill! Keurig® K-Cup® brewing system Hot water dispenser Hot water scheduling via GE Kitchen App Precise Fill setting Full-width, electronic temperature-controlled drawer with colored LED lights TwinChill™ evaporators Showcase LED lighting Advanced water filtration uses RPWFE replacement filter Save up to $1500* on Select GE Appliance Packages Save up to $1500 when you purchase 2 or more eligible GE Profile™ Series or GE® appliances. Includes kitchen and laundry appliances, as well as the GeoSpring™ hybrid water heater. Buy any 8 save $1,500 Buy any 7 save $1,000 Buy any 6 save $850 Buy any 5 save $750 Buy any 4 save $500 Buy any 3 save $300 Buy any 2 save $100 Shop Models on this Sale: GE Memorial Day Sale Offer valid for products purchased May 18 to June 21, 2016. For more information on GE and other major appliances and plumbing fixtures call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today. -
April 30, 2016
This Microwave Fits Anywhere
Kitchenaid Microwave Oven Fits 30", 27", and 24" Wide CabinetsKBMS104ESSI love it when I get to write about my favorite appliances. This is one that I discovered as a regional appliance manager visiting customers in the Western U.S. I soon discovered that Southern California had some appliance needs different from other parts of the West. For one thing, there are a lot of homes in California with 24'' wide kitchen cabinets. Kitchen remodels and updates can be challenging because today's built-in appliances are typically made to fit in 27" and 30" cabinets. I learned that there were only certain models of certain brands that had solutions to the 24" wide issue. When it came to built-in microwaves, the Kitchenaid microwave oven model KBMS104ESS was a one size fits all solution. It is a 24" wide microwave perfect for installation in a 24" wide cabinet. It also comes with trim kits that allow it to be installed in a 27" wide cabinet or a 30" wide cabinet. Of course, it can also be installed over a 24", 27" or 30" wall oven. I've noticed that built-in microwaves are being installed in more diverse locations these days. Because the KBMS104ESS has a drop down door, you don't need to worry about a swing out door getting in the way. It's also perfect for install under a countertop in the lower cabinet.The KBMS104ESS has remained popular over the years because at 1000 watts it packs a lot -
December 20, 2015
Electrolux Year End Deals
Year-End Savings at UAKCMost appliance rebates and specials run through the end of the year. That makes now a great time to make your appliance purchases. More importantly, we've received notice from several of the top-selling brands that we'll be receiving price increases after the year-end. You can literally save 2 ways buy making any planned purchases now in order to receive the rebate and avoid any 2016 price increase. Be sure to call or visit the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for the latest information on saving money in 2015.Electrolux Kitchen Appliance Appliance OfferGet up to $1000 Off* Click below:Shop Models Included in this rebate.December 1 — December 30, 2015*Via Mail-In Rebate.There's still time to save at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center on major appliances and plumbing fixtures. We're open for business and ready to help you. The Electrolux buy mail-in rebate offer is just one of many savings opportunities to end the year. Hurry In. Most of these offers end on 12/31/2015 and substantial price increases are scheduled for 2016. -
October 23, 2015
Save Money on Viking Packages at UAKC
Special Viking PackagesViking Appliances for Basic Kitchen RemodelIf it's time to remodel your kitchen, maybe you should think about upgrading to a luxury brand such as Viking as a replacement to your existing standard appliances. Here's why:You've always wanted to have luxury appliances in your kitchen for the quality and performance that you can get from high end brands. That's a great idea, and it's a reason so many homeowners in homes from small bungalows on up are choosing top brands rather than the standard appliance brands you'll find at the big box stores.You want your new kitchen to make a statement. When guests arrive or even in-laws ;-) you want to show off just a bit. After all, you splurged on the farmhouse sink and the granite countertops, it only makes sense to have appliances that fit with those high end finishes.Finally, you're making an investment in your new kitchen, at some point you may sell your house, and you'd like your home's increase in value to reflect the investment in the kitchen remodel. Their is just not a better way to get that added value than to add a gourmet kitchen complete with a chef's brand such as Viking.If you only have room for a standard kitchen appliance configuration, eg. range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator; here's a great Viking kitchen package that will work just fine and save you nearly a thousand dollars. In fact, the price is so good on this package that you'll find some of
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