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New Decorative Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances in 2017January of each year brings the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) where some appliance manufacturers choose to debut their new "smart" appliances. Soon after CES, IBS (International Builder Show), and KBIS (Kitchen and Bath International Show) host a joint show for their respective industries. It's a busy month for the major appliances and decorative plumbing fixtures that are featured at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Here are just a few of the products featured at CES, IBS, and KBIS 2017.UAKC Kitchen and Bath Faucets, Vanities, and More in 2017BrizoBrizo is a trendy, hip line of faucets that have benefitted from the skills of famed designer Jason Wu. It's a great upscale line with great prices too!GroheHere's a display of colorful faucets from GROHE. High quality combined with high design. Which of these colors will provide just the right accent for your kitchen?RobernWhen it comes to completing your bath with vanities, cabinets, mirrors, and more the Robern lineup is sure to have what you need. It's one of the most extensive lines of products for your bath that you''ll find anywhere. Visit our showrooms in Studio City or Calabasas.UAKC New Appliances in 2017VikingEvery year, you can count on a crowd at the Viking booth. This year will be no exception. Here's a new Viking Range in Matt Black with Bronze trim.True ResidentialA commercial refrigeration company, True has recently been making their mark in residential refrigeration. This year they're launching column refrigerators.AGALike the retro look? This

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

AGA Integrated Dual Fuel Module Combined with AGA Total Control or Dual Control RangeWe've recently introduced readers to the AGA Total Control Range, a unique cooking appliance from Europe with 3 cast iron ovens, and 2 giant cooking hobs that support pots and pans of all sizes. Click on the link below to connect to our previous blog on this product: EXPLORE AGA Now, AGA has rolled out an additional Dual Fuel Module with two ovens and a gas top that can be integrated with their 3 oven AGA Total Control Range above or their AGA Dual Control Range. It's the Best Of Both Worlds.Here's how AGA describes this add-on opportunity to configure a range the way you want it: AGA Integrated Dual Fuel Module The newly released AGA Integrated Dual Fuel Module is designed for those who love the many benefits of their cast iron AGA range and wish to incorporate gas top conventional cooking. This integrated solution attaches to any 3-oven AGA Total Control or 3-oven AGA Dual Control. Want the ultimate AGA? Use the AGA Integrated Module to create a 7-oven cooking experience. Think of the opportunities. Connect an AGA 3 oven Range to the AGA Integrated module to create the 5 oven range above with 2 giant cooking hobs on top along with 4 gas burners (natural or L.P. gas). OR Connect an AGA 5 oven range to the integrated model to

Explore AGA and Marvel Appliances Made for You - Available at UAKC *Five-Oven Offer: $2,000 Cash BackPurchase an AGA Total Control TC5 Range plus MARVEL or MARVEL Professional Series Built-in Refrigerator and receive $2,000 cash back. Plus Additional Savings: $500 Cash Back. Buy two or more additional AGA or MARVEL branded products, and receive an extra $500 cash back. The AGA Total Control is an AGA heat-storage cooker with greater flexibility for 21st century living – a British icon redefined. It used to be a given that an AGA cooker was on all the time. Not so now, with the introduction of the AGA Total Control. They look exactly the same as a traditional AGA cooker and food is cooked with the same gentle radiant heat. But underneath the enamelled cast-iron exterior, there lies state-of-the-art technology. It is this advancement that allows the new generation AGA Total Control cookers – each running on electricity – to be turned on and off at the touch of a button and with fast heat-up times, ensuring the AGA Total Control is ultimately flexible. "Perfect for passionate cooks, large families or those with bigger kitchens, the brand-new 5-oven AGA Total Control series cookers feature roasting, baking, simmering, slow cooking and warming ovens." AGA manufactures this unit as a an electric Total Control model or with iTotal Control touch technology allowing operation by smartphone, tablet, or via simple text message. Both units are equipped with a touch-screen control panel hidden behind the top center door.

Unusual Range Configurations Most ranges from different manufacturers seem very similar when it comes to the basics. Oven on the bottom - burners on top. Some have more than one oven, some have more burners than others, and perhaps a griddle or a grill, but beyond that, not many striking differences. Well, here are a few ranges that are dramatically different - and you can see it right away. These are specific ranges have unique features for chefs who have specific interests or requirements. Take a look. Step-up Freestanding Ranges from American RangeWonder why all the burners on your range are on the same level? Maybe you've seen restaurants where food is being cooked in what seems to be different cooking heights. American Range has created a "Step-up" range with burners on different levels. When using multiple pots and pans simultaneously, handles become obtrusive and annoying. For this reason, many chefs have requested that burners be lifted to broaden the cooking surface and prevent handles from one pan heating the handles of another. In response, American Range has created the Step-Up Range line. Griddle Broiler on Top from BlueStar The professional-style raised griddle broiler allows for broiling and grilling simultaneously. This unique feature provides a full-size 12-inch griddle with a 600 degree maximum heating capacity. Perfect for last minute crisping, searing, or melting. It is powered by a 15,000btu radiant gas fired burner, capable of producing seared, crisp steaks in minutes! Home Salamander Broiler

AGA LEGACY COOKWARE Available through Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Now you can start cooking as soon as your new AGA Legacy Range arrives! Enjoy up to 6 complementary gifts with your purchase of a 36" or 44" AGA Legacy Range—beautiful and durable enamel AGA cookware for baking, roasting and broiling. PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: AGA Legacy Range now comes with even more free cookware with purchase. Click below for details of cookware offer: AGA Cookware Offer Beneath the design values of every AGA range cooker lies a heart of cast-iron. Ready to cook whenever you are, with no switches and dials to master, every classic AGA cooker is engineered to take care of itself, for generations to come. AGA 2 Oven Natural Gas Cooker: CreamModel: A2O-SV-NG-CRM 2-oven AGA cooker provides a truly unique and rewarding cooking experience. Featuring a boiling plate and simmering plate, plus a roasting oven and slow cook oven, the 2-oven AGA cooker is kept constantly ready for use. The cooker's unique heat technology is made possible by its cast-iron body. The cast-iron ovens of an AGA Cooker are gentle on food and lock in moisture, flavor, texture and, importantly, goodness, meaning dishes taste delicious every time. Catering for a crowd with an AGA Cooker is no problem either - both AGA ovens are big enough to fit a 28lb. bird, making them perfect for cooking for large groups or small. At just under 39" wide, the 2-oven AGA Cooker is a flexible addition to your kitchen. Whether

More Appliances for Small SpacesCooktops that are made to fitCommon Cooktop Sizes for appliances in the United States are 30" and 36". However, we've recently written about some odd sizes such as 42" and 45" cooktops. Also, Americans have an appetite for BIG appliances so several manufacturers produce 48" and even 60" cooktops. Now, we're going to examine cooktops and ranges made for small spaces.Many apartments and small living spaces are designed for 24" cooktops. Fortunately, there are some good choices available. This size also matches the common size for cooktops in Europe so there are several European brands in the mix.Gas 24" CooktopsMiele, Bertazzoni, Summit, BlueStar (Rangetop), Fagor, Verona, and Frigidaire (26"). The Fagor 24" cooktop pictured above features interlocking continuous cast iron grates and a triple crown burner that provides the versatility for super low simmer to maximum power on a single burner.Electric 24" CooktopsMiele, Bertazzoni, Summit, Gaggenau, and Frigidaire (26")Induction 23" (or smaller) CooktopsWolf (15"), Gaggenau (15"), Summit (12"), (15") and (23")Gas 24" RangesBertazzoni, Bluestar, Hotpoint, GE, AGA, Fisher&Paykel, Verona, Premier, and Avanti. The Bluestar 24" gas range comes in a wide variety of colors, and provides the performance and power of gas ranges typically found in professional kitchens. Electric 24" RangesAvanti, Hotpoint, GEIn some cases small kitchens have only a 20" space for ranges. Here are some brands that offer 20" ranges in gas or electric.Electric 20" RangesAvanti, Hotpoint, PremierGas 20" RangesHotpoint,

Choose Your Appliance Style UAKC has appliances for all styles Everybody has a style. In home exteriors some folks like Colonial, while others like Ranch Style, and yet others prefer Craftsmen style homes. That's just the beginning. Think of Georgian, Queen Anne, Greek Revival, Modern, Cottage style, etc. Similarly their are interior design styles. So, it should come as no surprise that appliances are also available in different styles. Whatever your preference, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC), has the appliances to fit your style and your budget. Here are some of your options. If we categorize appliances by color alone, we'd miss the largest of all appliance categories which is not a color at all, but a finish - Stainless Steel. However, more than just a color or a finish, is the overall "look" or style of appliances. For example, while stainless steel is a finish, there are stainless steel appliances that have big bulky knobs and large dowel type handles, that have an industrial or restaurant feel. These appliances are usually referred to as Professional Style appliances.On the other hand, there are appliances that have a very sleek, minimalist look. They are often flush with the surrounding cabinets. This look is very popular in luxury European kitchens, so lets call these appliances Euro-Style. There is also a recent trend towards appliances that are built with a Retro-Style. These appliances may be designed to replicate the appliances of old, or

Alternatives to Stainless Steel Choosing Appliance Colors at UAKC Pantone has chosen Radiant Orchid as the color of the year for 2014. If nothing else, this color is sure to be a conversation starter. In major appliances, Stainless Steel continues to reign supreme, though stainless steel has not been without its challengers. A few years ago, Jenn-Air introduced Oiled Bronze appliances as a designer finish, but while it attracted a lot of attention, few sales followed. Viking has had an extensive array of colors available in it's appliance line, now pared down to about a dozen favorites. Taking a more conservative approach, Wolf has elected to add a black glass look to its oven lineup, and the German brand Miele has added Brilliant White Plus to its sleek European kitchen aesthetic.GE recently introduced a line of appliances in Slate, as a less expensive alternative to Stainless Steel, and Whirlpool is touting its Ice Collection - shiny white or black with stainless accents. BlueStar ranges offer over 750 color and finish combinations (see Radiant Orchid below), while Italian brand, Bertazzoni also has jumped on the color bandwagon. Several other European brands are also available in various colors. They include SMEG, La Cornue, and AGA.Designers have been adding touches of color to monochromatic kitchens for interest and contrast. Maybe, a few colorful appliances will help brighten your kitchen. For expert help selecting colorful or not

AGA Range 2014 Promotions at UAKC If you've spent much time on the Continent or in the UK, there's a pretty good chance you've seen one of these AGA ranges. (They call them "cookers" over there). AGA is very commonplace in better kitchens everywhere from a French country farmhouse to a grand English estate. Of course, here in the U.S. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) with two locations in the San Fernando Valley is where you'll want to go to get the expert help you'll need with a luxury brand such as this. Clearly, AGA's now making a big push in the U.S. with the three great promotions below on three distinct types of AGA ranges. The AGA Total Control Range combines the best of 21st century technology with the benefits of AGA heritage cast iron cooking. The AGA Professional Series is a great choice for buyers wishing to stick with the Professional restaurant style appliances that have become so popular here in the U.S. over the last decade. The AGA Legacy Range is classic AGA. Here's how AGA describes the traditional AGA cooker: Beneath the design values of every AGA range cooker lies a heart of cast-iron. Ready to cook whenever you are, with no switches and dials to master, every classic AGA cooker is engineered to take care of itself, for generations to come. Now, here's the best part. AGA will give you money back with your purchase of combined AGA products. See the offers below on