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April 25, 2016
Porcelain in Appliances
Where did the porcelain go? Back in the day, nearly all major appliances used porcelain somewhere. Dishwashers had porcelain tubs. Washers and dryers had porcelain tops and lids, and most washers had porcelain tubs. Early ranges used porcelain everywhere, and even today ranges use porcelain oven interiors and many have porcelain tops. Refrigerators evolved from porcelain inside and out (including crispers and liners) to now having no porcelain whatsoever. Porcelain finishes were desirable and manufacturers bragged about them.Making porcelain on steel appliance parts is a complex and expensive process. In addition, environmental issues exist not only at the manufacturing level, but also in disposing of appliances at the end of life. Therefore, over time manufacturers have greatly reduced the use of porcelain in appliances.Inexpensive dishwashers now have plastic tubs, and upscale models feature stainless steel interiors. Refrigerators have plastic crispers and interiors which also allow energy-saving foam-in-place insulation. While you might find washers and dryers with porcelain tops, many now feature a high gloss, durable, painted finish. Inside, very few washers have porcelain tubs. Inexpensive washers might have plastic tubs, while the premium models have tubs made of stainless steel. However, range ovens and built-in ovens still use primarily porcelain for their oven interiors.As a consumer, you should take note of the appliances you have that have porcelain finishes or interiors. When it comes time to dispose of these products, they'll need to be properly recycled. Check local or state regulations and find a certified recycling center for your appliance. -
January 10, 2016
New Appliances At 2016 CES
What's New in Appliances at CESOddly, CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) has become THE place for several appliance manufacturers to show their latest innovations. It's odd, since the rest of the appliance industry seems to have settled on the joint IBS (International Builders Show) /KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) to display their wares. The IBS/KBIS show is to be held near the end of January also in Las Vegas. This year's CES hosted appliance manufacturers showing refrigerators with touch screens, fridges that revealed their contents with a knock on the door, and a refrigerator that claims to have re-invented ways to organize your refrigerator. Not to mention an interesting update on a washing machine within a washing machine that was launched at last year's CES.Knock on the door of this refrigeratorThe "smart" refrigerator from LG is loaded with high tech features, but the most interesting feature requires a manual knock on the door which activates a lighting system that reveals the contents inside the fridge.Washer Washer DryerIn 2015, LG first launched this washer within a washer, eg. a full-sized washer with a mini washer in a bottom compartment. This year, it appears that the full-sized washer has been converted to a combo full-sized washer/dryer still with mini washer at the bottom.Easy to Organize French Door RefrigeratorFrench Door refrigerators have become so popular partly because of the ease of seeing and arranging the contents. In this new CES award winning refrigerator from Whirlpool, redesigned lighting, shelves and compartments as well -
January 04, 2016
2016 Rebates on Major Appliances in SouCal
Rebates and More Rebates on Major AppliancesSave on Appliances with New Rebates in 2016 at UAKCHappy New Year everyone! Appliance Rebates are back for 2016.They usually expire at year end so there is a new crop of rebates to kick off the New Year. If you're not familiar with appliance rebates, they are manufacturer discounts, usually in the form of a prepaid credit card, for purchases of a specific appliance or group of appliances. Buyers can often save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on their appliance purchases during a specific time period.To make your shopping easier Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center has an online list of current appliance rebates by brand. You can even download the rebate forms. Just click on the link below for the list:2016 Appliance RebatesSome rebates cover extended periods such as Jan 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016; while others might last only a few days during a holiday sale. Here's one below on select Maytag washer and dryer pairs that began on Jan 1, 2016 and expires on Feb 10, 2016.Click below to shop for the available Maytag models included on the rebate:Maytag Power Performance Laundry SavingsWhile during the year some rebates will expire, new rebates are regularly launched. You could periodically review the rebates or even better call or visit the UAKC showrooms to get the best prices and rebates available for your new appliances.
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