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3 Reasons you should buy appliances NOW.While there is always a chance for prices to rise, there is a very strong possibility that appliances will go up in 2017. Therefore, the 2016 year ending is especially a time to seriously consider buying appliances before the year end - Especially, if you already expect to be purchasing any new appliances in the coming year. Here's why: 1. The housing market is strong. One of the biggest factors driving appliance sales is new home building. The housing market was strong in 2016, and indications are that it will be at least this strong in 2017. Therefore, appliance sales should stay strong and even increase in 2017. With demand steady and even on the rise, prices will likely tic upward.2. New household formation is growing. New appliance purchases increase with new household formations, which are growing as more Millennials begin to pair up, form households, and purchase home goods including major appliances. This will also help push appliance prices upward.3. Appliance replacement cycles have shortened.Buyers have become less willing to pay for durability, more interested in advanced technology, and features, and more willing to replace appliances sooner.These three factors combine to make it very likely that we'll see some price increases in the near future. Since many appliance manufacturers will be issuing new price lists after the year end. January 2017 may bring a number of upward price moves. Potential appliance buyers should anticipate not only price sheet increases, but also for a

Sub-Zero Integrated Refrigerators and FreezersLet's begin by setting the record straight on built-in refrigerators with cabinet panels, versus fully integrated refrigerators with cabinet panels that are flush with adjacent cabinets. The Sub-Zero brand pioneered built-in refrigerators decades ago, and continues to be a leader in this appliance category. They have long had cabinet panel options for their refrigerators, but not what we now call "fully-integrated". In fact, Sub-Zero typically exposed their trademark grills on top of the refrigerator where the compressor compartment was located. They still make these refrigerators, and they are very popular. However, today's fully-integrated refrigerators with custom flush-fitting matching cabinet panels, are indistinguishable from the adjacent cabinets. They're often referred to as invisible or disappearing refrigerators.A few years ago, Sub-Zero Wolf embarked on a major re-design of their entire appliance offering. This update included a complete launch of integrated refrigerators, freezers, and wine storage units, accompanied by undercounter refrigerator and freezer drawers, as well as undercounter beverage and wine storage units. Here are some of Sub Zero's latest products in their own words: How often have you wished for a larger refrigerator? Weekly? Daily? We invite you to think modular and solve your food storage problems once and for all. The Sub-Zero Integrated 24” All Refrigerator Column delivers an impressive 12.9 cu. ft. of well-organized refrigerator storage – likely at least 50% more than you have now. Pair it

What is a Smart Appliance?When the first oven that had a temperature control on its oven came out, I'm sure that it was called a smart oven. Similarly, the first refrigerator that defrosted itself, was considered a smart refrigerator. But imagine this: You're baking cookies, and the oven reaches 350 degrees. You hate it when the kitchen heats up, but what can you do? Your new Jenn-Air® wall oven with Nest connectivity, will communicate with the furnace to drop the temperature a few degrees to compensate for that extra heat from your oven.Now, that's a smart appliance. It's just one of the many connectivity features available in appliances these days. There are a host of new appliances with smart features from top brands now available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.Smart Jenn-Air Appliances at UAKCWe're only touching on one brand here, but the professionals at UAKC receive regular updates from the appliance manufacturers and can give you the direction you need to make your own smart decisions on today's smart appliances. Here's a brief introduction to the new connected wall ovens from Jenn-Air:More and more appliance buyers are enjoying the incredible conveniences and luxuries that smart homes and products like the Nest Learning Thermostat add to their lifestyle. They love the way Nest already connects their home to security devices and cameras, and they'll love the idea of Nest working in the kitchen too.Larger than before, this new Jenn-Air® single wall oven offers 5.0 cubic feet of oven capacity and

Ongoing Black Friday Deals at UAKCBlack Friday Appliances prices are too good for just one day. Many of the deals are ongoing through what we might call Black Friday Week or Black Friday Month. Here are a few of the favorites at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center:KitchenAidWe've written about KitchenAid here before. It's one of my favorites. (Confession: I have KitchenAid in my house, right now.) It's what we call a Premium Brand. More deluxe than the standard appliance brands, but not into the exclusive category of Sub Zero Wolf, Thermador, Viking, or Miele.KitchenAid's Black Friday offer goes all the way through the end of 2016, but don't wait if you want these for the Holiday's. Remember, there's ordering, shipping, delivery, and installation to consider. It's worth it though - you can save $1600 on a package. Click on photo below for details:Sub Zero WolfI'd also recommend the collection of small kitchen appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Wolf Gourmet offers countertop appliances including a superb Toaster/Oven Combo, a Blender, and a 2-slice or 4-slice Toaster.NespressoUAKC also offers the exclusive Nespresso Coffee Maker lineup. I first came across Nespresso in the walled city of Avignon in the South of France, where they had an entire Nespresso store. If you are a coffee lover, you're going to love the choices from Nespresso. But hurry, their Black Friday Sale, 30% off, ends on Nov. 30th. There's much more, so call or visit one of the two Universal Appliance and Kitchen Centers

UAKC Black Friday PreviewShop online, Shop by phone, or Shop in person Here are just a couple of the Black Fridayddeals available now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center you can click directly on the ads below to find out more:  If you're comfortable shopping online, you'll find that our website is easy to navigate and in most cases you can make your selection online. Another way, is to call the toll free number, you'll connect directly to one of our professionals who will be happy to make recommendations, check available stock, and help you through the sales process. Click on the links below or dial the toll-free number:WEBSITEREBATESTOLL FREE 877-696-2982For me, I like to preview UAKC's product selection, and then call in my order. That's just me. I have friends who just prefer to order on line. In Southern California, UAKC has two beautiful showrooms, one in Calabasas, and one in Studio City. They're open every day and will be happy to help you. It's so easy, the selection is great, and of course you can't beat the prices.    

Getting your appliance repairedWhen NOT to call for repairLast week my wife informed me that our dishwasher was broken. When I asked her what the problem was she said it just didn't work. It wouldn't even start. I asked her if she'd been under the sink that day. "Sure" she replied, "but what does that have to do with the dishwasher being broke." "It's simple. It is unplugged." I said, pointing to the dislodged dishwasher cord on the back wall underneath the sink. This would NOT have been a time to call for a repairman.Before calling for appliance repair be sure that cords, hoses, etc. are all connected. Also, open the breaker box and make sure that no circuit breakers have been tripped. Review your operating instructions. There may be a "before you call for service" section in the back of the manual. This is all designed to avoid the embarrassment and cost of paying for a service call when the only thing the repairman does is flip a switch.When TO call for appliance repairBeyond the obvious disconnections or blown fuses, call for service. The last time I needed service was just a few years ago, when the bottom of the freezer section in my refrigerator became covered with ice. I knew exactly what the problem was. There was a defrost drain tube in the back of the freezer section that was clogged and wouldn't drain, causing water to drain on to the freezer floor and freeze into a large

Get your countertop appliances at UAKCSub Zero Wolf is famous for their Built-In Refrigerators and Professional Style Ranges, but that's not the end of the story. Wolf also has a collection of top notch high-end countertop appliances. They're perfect for a Holiday Gift AND they're available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Wolf countertop appliances include a countertop oven, 4-slice and 2-slice toasters, and blender. Here are just two of the collection: With the Wolf Gourmet blender and countertop oven working together, the possibilities are endless. Roasted vegetable soups, classic coffee cakes, hearty frittatas, savory pies, and streusel-topped muffins are just the beginning. Here's a recipe for Grandma's Apple Cake:BEFORE YOU STARTPreheat the oven to Bake 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with the softened butter. Set aside.PREPARATION METHODAdd 1 cup almonds and rolled oats to the blender. Select Manual/Lo and press start. Gradually increase the speed to Speed 8 and blend until almonds and oats are finely ground, about 20 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Whisk to combine. Set aside.Add oil, sour cream and apples to the blender in the order listed. Select Manual/Speed 5 and pulse until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and pulse to combine. Transfer dry ingredients to blender and pulse just until combined. Pour batter into buttered baking dish. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup sliced almonds evenly on top of batter.Bake until tester inserted into the center

Pizza Oven: A new appliance you're going to love.THE PERFECT SLICE FOR LUXURY KITCHENSPizza connosieurs know that cooking a pizza in the home and achieving restaurant-quality results just has not been possible. Commercial pizza ovens use extremely high temperatures to get a crispy crust on the bottom, and bubbling cheese on top, but in your home this results in seriously overheating the kitchen. Until now. GE's luxury Monogram brand is introducing a new pizza oven which combines Monogram styling with advanced technology from First Build to enable home pizza chefs to deliver the great tasting pizzas you love so much right at home. Here's a brief look from Monogram at the technology on their new pizza oven. Pizzeria-quality performanceIs designed to match the capabilities of the best restaurant pizza ovens to help home chefs achieve the perfect slice.Electric heating zonescombine the crisping performance of traditional coal- and wood-burning pizza ovens with the precision and ease of a sophisticated appliance.Capacitive touch LCD controlsallow for easy selection of preset cooking options, including a variety of pizza settings and choices for roasting vegetables.Built-in installationis made possible with a standard 30"-width cabinet cutout.Integrated oven ventilation systemallows for simple installation, with no additional ductwork required.Handcrafted luxurycan be found in every aspect of the design, from the polished stainless exterior to the simple touch controls.Handcraft artisanal pizza in minutes. Monogram's Pizza Oven fits in a standard wall oven cavity, bringing high-temperature cooking to your home kitchen. Loaded with cooking profiles and recipes from renowned pizzerias, this

4 Piece GE Package Only $1999Black Friday Appliances Prices NOW at UAKCThis is great news. An entire kitchen full of GE's popular Slate appliances are on sale. You can get Black Friday prices NOW at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. What makes this offer so special is that the line of Slate appliances from GE already gives buyers a chance to get a similar look without the premium price of Stainless Steel.Here's what GE has to say about their innovative Slate finish:GE SLATE APPLIANCES - The style that works with your style. Its matte look completely hides fingerprints. It holds magnets. It's available on over 50 products. But the biggest reason people keep coming back to Slate—even as similar finishes make their way onto showroom floors—is because its versatility extends beyond the kitchen.Rich and elegant, the stone-inspired Slate finish blends impeccably with today's materials and colors. The dark matte appearance also naturally hides fingerprints, smudges and dirt, so it's delightfully easy to maintain.Another benefit of the GE Slate line of appliances is the wide selection of popular GE models. Let's take a look at a GE Slate gas range: GE® 30" FREE-STANDING GAS RANGEPGB960EEJESFEATURESGas convection oven (lower oven)Circulates heat for high-quality resultsTwo extra-large 18K Power Boil burnersGet twice the high-heat cooking power with two up-front extra-large burnersDouble oven 6.8 cu. ft. total capacityLarge capacity is ideal for big mealsSelf-clean with Steam Clean optionClean your oven the way you wantClick below to look up

Get trending appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterBuilt-In Coffee MakersThe booming business in built-in coffee makers has caught many industry experts by surprise. Built-in coffee makers have been around for quite a while, but there has been limited demand until recently. European luxury appliance brands such as Miele, Gaggenau, and Thermador have had built-in coffee makers for many years. But now, U.S. competitors in the luxury space such as Wolf have added coffee makers, and other super premium brands such as Jenn-Air and Bosch have also entered the space.While built-in coffee makers are hardly a necessity, customers are stretching their appliance budgets to acquire automatic coffee makers in many kitchen remodels, and new semi-custom and custom homes. There are a host of feature differences from one device to the next. Some models can be connected to plumbing while others have water tanks that require filling by hand. One built-in coffee maker even stores your whole coffee beans and grinds them on demand. Other options may include automatic cleaning features, one or two cups simultaneously, frothing features, cappuccino option, and more.It's a good idea to do your research, or consult the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.