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May 30, 2017
Black Stainless Steel
More thoughts on Black Stainless SteelChoices about at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterIt looks like almost everyone has jumped on the Black Stainless bandwagon when it comes to appliance finishes. KitchenAid introduced a Black Stainless Steel refrigerator only a couple of years ago. Since then, Samsung has launched an entire line of Black Stainless Steel, along with LG. However, Dacor, a Samsung owned company, appears to be the only luxury brand to enter the Black Stainless fray with their new Modernist collection.Frigidaire appears to be jumping into the Black Stainless appliance pool with a full-line offering. Parent company, Electrolux, has yet to announce its intentions with their premium Electrolux offering. Similarly, Bosch has introduced a dishwasher in Black Stainless, presumably to be followed with a full line. However, Bosch's high end brands, such as Thermador, and Gaggenau have not made a move in this direction.It seems clear that this finish has a definite appeal for Millennials, and will find a home not in the entry level, but in the upgrade offerings of the popular brands GE, Frigidaire, and Whirlpool; as well as the Korean brands Samsung, and LG who have carved out a strong offering for Millennials.Notably, Whirlpool's super premium brand, Jenn-Air does not have Black Stainless, nor does GE's luxury brand, Monogram.Here's the good news. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is your headquarters for major appliances regardless of brand or finish. They carry all the major brands as well as most of the specialty brands, and an interesting selection -
May 28, 2017
Summer Is Only Days Away
Grill Corn this Summer on a New DCS GrillHere's one of our favorite grill companies, DCS, that keeps delivering a great product. This writeup. from 2015, is updated. No better time to get ready for Summer than right now at the end of May. Nice recipe for grilled corn on the cob included below:DCS GRILLS FOR SUMMER GRILLING DCS Outdoor Grills are a historic Southern California brand. Famous here and still buiilt here, they're now available across the nation as part of Fisher-Paykel an international appliance manufacturer. Here's a fully featured 30" Gas grill shown with optional cart. Whether you need a cart or plan to build it in, the full line of DCS grills is available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Click below to go directly to our webpage featuring DCS Grills:DCS GRILLS AT UAKCBGC30-BQ-NDCS Outdoor Grills are simply the most advanced grilling system available for on-cart or built in applications. At DCS we combine the latest grilling technology and innovation to deliver the ultimate in outdoor cooking performance and control. Every DCS grill is handcrafted and constructed entirely of heavy gauge type 304 stainless steel.Grilled Corn with Mango-Habanero ButterPerfected in Food & Wine KitchensCONTRIBUTED BY BOBBY FLAY for Food & Wine MagazineHow does grilled corn on the cob sound with a recipe from master chef, Bobby Flay? Thanks to Bobby and the folks at Food &Wine Magazine for sharing this great summer grilling idea:INGREDIENTS1 mango, peeled and coarsely chopped1/4 cup mango nectar1 tablespoon honey1/2 habanero chile, seeded1 -
May 26, 2017
Past Memorial Day Sales
Shop UAKC for Memorial Day SavingsWe've had the best deals for a long timeHere it is again: Memorial Day Weekend. This is when we answer the question: Can you save money on appliances during the Memorial Day holiday? The answer is YES. Read below the whys and hows of buying appliances during this time of year. Here are a few tips from blogs from previous years during the Memorial Day Sale periods.Where to buy appliances over the holiday (May 26, 2012)Need a nail? A lightbulb? A tomato plant?We’d recommend that you visit a home improvement place – you know, those guys with the orange aprons.But, if you need a washer/dryer, a refrigerator, a new range…really??? Go to an appliance store. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center has been selling appliances since 1990. They really know this business. AND they have a much better selection of major brands along with terrific prices.Memorial Day Sale on Appliances (May 24, 2016)Can You Save Money on Appliances During Memorial Day?Friends often ask me if they can really save money by buying appliances during sale events. The answer is yes, sometimes. First, assess your situation.Do you need new appliances?Will you be remodeling in the next year or so?Do you have appliances that are nearing the end of their normal lifecycle?Do you have a strong desire for a new appliance that you'd like to treat yourself to?Have you had a run of service calls on one or more appliances?Are your old appliances energy hogs? Could you justify -
May 21, 2017
Buying Appliances on Memorial Day
Why Buy Appliances on Memorial DayBest Overall Memorial Deals at UAKCI've been around the appliance industry for nearly 40 years. During that time I've had a variety of jobs in sales and marketing with distributors and manufacturers. Along the way, I've taught marketing classes to both undergraduate and MBA students.One area that marketers study is consumer demand. We know, for example, that each year there is a finite number of appliances sold. Annual appliance sales are determined by factors such as new home sales, household creations, appliance replacement cycles (lifespans), new appliance innovations eg. microwave ovens, and household incomes.However, holiday appliance sales, do not fit this rational model. Buying an appliance because you have a 3 day weekend is not rational. Or so, I thought. Study after study, shows that appliance sales dramatically spike during holidays. In fact, one of the biggest appliance sales weekends of the year is coming up. Memorial Day. It's not because people get married, have kids, or get raises on holiday weekends that appliance sales spike. It's certainly not because appliances tend to break down on holidays. It's because manufacturers and big retailers promote heavily with big discounts centered around holidays. Consumers like to save money. Voilà! Lot's of appliances get sold during the Memorial Day holiday period.Here are examples of two great deals available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center during the 2017 Memorial Day Sale. click on photos below for details You may have heard the story of the youngster who asked the old -
May 18, 2017
Today's Favorite Recipe
Shrimp Scampi RecipeGreat Recipe from Wolf shared by UAKCShrimp Scampi This garlicky, lemony shrimp dish is a classic best served with plenty of crusty bread to sop up the sauce. The cooking process moves as quickly as a stir-fry, so you’ll want to have all your ingredients prepared in advance and ready to go.Preparation MethodHeat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat until it shimmers, 1 to 2 minutes, then add the shrimp. Cook, stirring often, until the shrimp start to curl and turn pink, 1 to ½ minutes.Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds more. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vermouth. Add the butter, stirring it into the sauce until it melts. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley over the top and serve.SERVES 4INGREDIENTS2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 pound (21 to 25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined3 garlic cloves, minced2 large plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons vermouth or dry white wine2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsleyKosher saltFreshly ground black pepperRecipe courtesy of WolfFor all your major appliance and decorative plumbing needs call or visit the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today. -
May 14, 2017
Buying Appliance Packages
Save with a One Brand PackageUAKC is the Best Choice for Appliance SolutionsHere's an idea for saving money on your next appliance purchase. When you're purchasing more than two appliances at once, you should seriously consider the package savings that you can now get from several of the top brands.Let's use Thermador for an example. For several years Thermador has been offering a 1-2-Free appliance promotion. For example, buy a qualifying Thermador cooktop and oven and get a dishwasher FREE, or buy a qualifying Thermador range and get a dishwasher free, but you get the idea. It's not tricky either. Not like those promotions that are designed to hook you, so there's no way to really get the free product. There are numerous variations available.Thermador is not the only brand that offers this type of deal. Fisher and Paykel as well as their sister company DCS have similar offers with a double drawer dishwasher as the free appliance. GE's offer is buy 3 qualifying appliances and get a free dishwasher valued up to $1000. Buy qualifying products from Jenn-Air and you can earn over $3,000 in credits to complete your kitchen purchase, plus up to $1000 towards your appliance package installation.Well, there is one tiny, tiny catch to all these FREE appliances, credits, and installation appliances. They only work when you buy a single brand of appliances. So, if for example, you want a Sub Zero refrigerator, a Viking Range, and a Miele dishwasher, you may just find yourself out -
May 07, 2017
Best Appliance Selections in LA
Appliances in LA LA LANDGreat Deals on New Appliances in the Heart of LA LA LANDIt's a colorful, award winning movie about making it in LA, but there are many other true stories about finding your way in La La Land. If you're looking for new appliances, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is LA from beginning to end.Our locations are in Studio City and Calabasas, so we're definitely LA. With humble beginnings in the LA area, UAKC is now one of the leading retailers of appliances and decorative plumbing fixtures in the greater Los Angeles area. In addition, UAKC is also a successful national appliance internet sales business headquartered in LA. Think about it: LA owned and based, 2 LA retail locations. LA warehouse and national internet sales operated from LA. We are proud to be part of LA LA LAND. When you shop and buy from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center you're not only spending your money here, but your money stays here and helps support not only our LA business, but our LA sales, administrative, delivery, and installation staff. Our ownership and employees spend their money, raise their families, attend the schools, and places of worship here, and your money stays here and goes back into the LA economy.Compare this to the big chains, the no service home improvement operations, who base their businesses in the East. They may employee staff here, but their operations and profits wind up back East. UAKC features the 3 big name brands: -
April 04, 2017
Using Consumer Reports® for Appliance Purchases
Trustworthy Appliance AdviceUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center Sales AdvisorsA friend recently purchased an older home in a retirement community, and I'd offered to help him with his appliance selections. In spite of my many years in the appliance industry, my friend wanted to go his own way. He researched refrigerators on Consumer Reports®, and chose to shop at one of the big box home improvement chains (you know, their sales associates wear orange or blue aprons).My friend stuck with the exact model that CR ranked #1, and he found it On Sale at the big box store. Later, when I visited him in his new place, he proudly showed me his new kitchen appliances.It was a small galley kitchen with the door from the garage going directly into the kitchen. His new fridge was right next to the door. Since he had purchased a full-depth refrigerator instead of a counter-depth refrigerator, the refrigerator prevented the door from the garage from opening fully. You had to turn sideways to enter from the garage. Similarly, there wasn't quite enough space for the refrigerator door to open all the way,While I was viewing his new kitchen and dutifully admiring his modest remodeling, I suddenly heard a buzzing sound coming from his refrigerator. It lasted a short time and then went quiet. "What was that, I said?" He replied, "It does that every once in a while." I thought for minute and said, "It sounds like the ice maker." He said, "I don't have -
March 31, 2017
Are Cooking Modules the "New" Thing?
New Cooking Modules From Jenn-AirBest Selection on Jenn-Air at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterCooking Modules are individual cooking units that can be mixed and matched to provide a unique combination of cooking options specific to the user. There are several advantages to using modular cooking units. Converting a RoomSuppose you convert a room into a separate living room for a grown child or an elderly family member. A cooking module or two would be a great choice for this situation. Spot CookingYou could add a cooking module to a wetbar for added convenience. Extending your existing range or cooktop.You have an awesome gas range, but you've often got too much going on at the same time. You could really use a separate griddle unit for those big family breakfasts. Add a griddle module. Viola! Expanding your overall cooking capabilities.You love what you've got, but often a superfast induction module would be really nice or an separate wok module would help you show off your Asian cooking skill. Adding a second cooking station.Your spacious house is wonderful, but you know realize that a second cooking station would really work well for your family's lifestyle. Avoid the cost of adding a second kitchen by configuring a new cooking area with modular cooking.When it comes time to get specific, you've now got one more great choice with Jenn-Air modules.Jenn-Air has long had cooktops with a base model which accepts an array of "plug-in" modules, AND has now entered the category of separate cooking -
March 25, 2017
Dacor Appliance Launches Modernist Line
Look at What's Happening at DacorNew Dacor Appliances Coming to UAKCPrivately held Dacor has long been known as a standout in the Luxury appliance segment. Dacor has had geographic strength in the Western US where they were founded and where their headquarters and manufacturing facilities have been located. With great performance and some unique features, Dacor carved out a solid niche' in the cooking segment. To have a full line, Dacor outsourced most of the non-cooking products such as dishwashers and refrigerators. Now, however, Dacor is part of the giant Samsung company and we're getting a look at their strength and innovation in these newly launched Dacor products. The new Modernist Line from Dacor has a striking design that keeps some of Dacor's classic looks and features, but plants itself squarely in the forefront of 21st century styling and innovation.Let's take note of a few of the new enhancements in Dacor's new Modernist Line:The most striking thing to note in the new line is the new finish which Dacor describes as a "dramatic graphite color that accentuates and elevates the sophistication of any kitchen."The Modernist Line includes an updated version of Dacor's Pro Dual Fuel Range with a Steam option. Complete with digital controls, brass burners on the top, a burner that accommodates a wok, and a griddle. The touch controls are wi-fi enabled for remote operation.Dacor's recently launched refrigerated columns are now part of the Modernist Line, too. Below refrigerator and freezer columns
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