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New Eldon tub from Victoria + AlbertDecorative Plumbing at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterDid you know that Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is not only one of the leading appliance suppliers in Southern California, but they are also a key supplier of decorative plumbing fixtures?What does "decorative plumbing fixtures" mean? Quite simply, we can provide you with faucets, sinks, bathtubs, vanities, and a host of plumbing related products to outfit your kitchen or bath. Not so much plumbing supplies such as pipes, valves, parts, and miscellaneous items that plumbers use in their installations.UAKC carries name brands and specialty brands including: Delta, Hans Grohe, Brizo, Kohler, Franke, Villery & Boch, Dornbracht, Elkay, KWC Faucets, Toto...and many more.Here's an interesting new bath product that was just featured in Kitchen & Bath Design Magazine:ELDON from Victoria + AlbertEldon is the creation of leading British Architecture and Interior Design Studio, Conran + Partners, who have applied their expertise learned through designing some of the world’s top hotels and residences.The contemporary back-to-wall bathtub is endowed with the curvaceous lines of a freestanding bath. A full width tap deck hides all waste pipework and a moulded upstand allows tiles to be easily installed.At 69″ long, it’s the perfect bathtub for bathrooms large and small where clean lines and day to day practicality are equally important. Available in seven exterior colour finishes.For all your appliance needs call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today.To order or learn more about plumbing products please call

Save Money on Internet OrdersUniversal Appliance and Kitchen CenterCustomers have been reading our blogs for years, getting tips on buying appliances, recipes, discovering what's new in decorative plumbing fixtures, and more. And of course, we've bragged about the two terrific showrooms in Studio City and Calabasas, CA. as well as the well-stocked Southern California warehouse. Now, we'd like to brag a little about our large internet sales operation. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE IN SOUCAL TO GET APPLIANCES FROM UAKCYes, we are one of the nation's premier online appliance retailers. We use the same warehouse, and the same online website for online sales as we do for our SouCal customers. You can order online, or take advantage of trained specialists to help you through the order process by phone.Since 2000, we've been shipping top national brands in unopened factory sealed packaging direct from our warehouse to customers across the country. UAKC has terrific in-stock availability, and receives new factory shipments daily. If you need a special order, we'll work with our manufacturers to expedite your shipment. In spite of our wide in-stock selection, you should know that there are a few luxury appliance manufacturers who do not allow their products to be shipped to out of state customers. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center offers the latest appliances and plumbing fixtures by the most popular brands, such as: Amana, Asko, Bosch, Dacor, DCS, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, Franke, Frigidaire, Gaggenau, GE, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, KWC, LG, Marvel, Maytag, Miele,

New Franke Planar 8 Kitchen Sink and Faucet During the recent Kitchen and Bath International Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas we saw a variety of stunning new products. We were especially pleased to see at new kitchen and bath sink and faucet collection from a favorite brand, Franke. Read more below: LAS VEGAS (JANUARY 20, 2015) — The new Planar 8 Series of handcrafted, Italian-made, stainless steel kitchen sinks from Franke Kitchen Systems feature sleek, contemporary designs that are right at home in any modern kitchen décor. Introducing the New Franke Planar 8 Kitchen Sink Designed and hand-fabricated in Italy, the Franke Planar 8 Kitchen Sink Series is made from premium 304 grade 18-gauge stainless steel, equipped with sound-dampening pads and Franke’s silky luster finish. Other key features include: Maximized work space: These undermount sinks measure 17 inches from front to back to enhance countertop work space without compromising sink functionality. Maximized storage space: The drain is placed in the rear of the unit so that drainage piping does not crowd the space inside the cabinet beneath the sink. Easier cleaning: Unlike other hand-fabricated sinks, the new Franke Planar 8 sinks are engineered with an 8 degree radius in the corners making the sink much easier to maintain. Enhanced functionality: Custom accessories, such as a bottom grid and a cutting board, are available to create a more productive and enjoyable food-preparation experience. In conjunction with this introduction, Franke is also unveiling the Planar 8 Flex Semi-Professional Kitchen Faucet as a

Everything Including the Kitchen SinkBest Holiday Shopping at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Starts NOWHere are just a few examples of great savings on Kitchen Sinks from top plumbing brands. No need to wait until Black Friday. ElkayFAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1920Elkay is an American-owned and operated company. For more than 90 years, Elkay has been an innovative manufacturer of stainless steel sinks for residential and commercial use. Today, Elkay Plumbing Products delivers world class sinks, faucets, and many commercial products.Elkay Gourmet (Celebrity) Stainless Steel Double Bowl Top Mount Sink - 3 Faucet HoleElkay Celebrity Stainless Steel Single Bowl Top Mount Sink + Faucet KitBlancoFor three generations BLANCO has quietly and passionately elevated the standards for luxury sinks, faucets and decorative accessories. A family-owned company, BLANCO was founded over 85 years ago in Germany, and recently celebrated a milestone of 25 years in the United States.The authentic beauty of our Fireclay Collection comes to life in BLANCO CERANA™.With an exquisite blend of durability and versatility, our exclusive reversible sink features rounded corners on one side and square corners on the other. This sink is ideal for both contemporary and traditional kitchens. And with its ultra slim design, the BLANCO CERANA™ is truly one-of-a-kind.FrankeWhy FrankeUSA? From the world's foremost innovator of intelligent kitchen systems comes our most affordable line. FrankeUSA sinks and accessories are built for the way you actually live. We make products to keep your day running and make your time more rewarding. All sinks are backed by a limited lifetime

Franke, Brizo, Grohe and More Best Price and Availability on Pull Out, Pull Down Faucets at UAKC Among the most popular kitchen faucets are the pull out or pull down style. These faucets are characterized by a long neck with a nozzle at the end. A flexible hose allows the sprayhead to be pulled away from the faucet to deliver a hand held water stream or spray. Here are three choices of premium faucets available from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) that will perform well. Read the manufacturer discussions of their capabilities below. FRANKE FF2400 PULL DOWN FAUCET SERIES: Make a Statement with Transitional StyleFranke quality in a fluid, transitional design. This faucet is one of a family of products which fulfills the wish for stylistic unity in the kitchen and bar/prep area. Easy retractability with nylon mesh hoses Elongated, ergonomic handle Dual-jet spray Ceramic cartridge, leak-free operation Solid brass with metal sprayhead GROHE If you love to cook then you’ll love our range of kitchen faucets with sprays. Whether you choose a pull-out faucet with rinsing spray or a faucet with professional spray, our choice of designs will satisfy even the most discerning chefs. K7 Professional looks and professional-level features.We designed the K7 line with cooking enthusiasts and amateur chefs in mind: those serious about cooking who do it for fun and personal satisfaction, and with a high level of technique and knowledge. The K7

Plumbing Fixtures for Kitchen, Bath, and Shower Featured Plumbing Brands at UAKCUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) features the top name plumbing fixture brands for your kitchen, your bathroom, or your shower. Whether your doing major remodeling or just wanting to upgrade or replace a faucet, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is ready to help you. With a vast selection of products covering a continuum of styles and prices, UAKC can provide convenient delivery and shipping.You can even order by phone, though you won't want to miss out on the gorgeous displays at our two spacious SouCal showrooms in Calabasas, and Studio City. Here are just a few of the top brands available at UAKC: Some Major Plumbing Fixture Brands at UAKC Brizo Dornbracht Duravit Grohe Franke Hansgrohe Jason KWC Porcher Toto St.Thomas Creations WaterDecor Fairmont Design Hydro Systems Take a peek at some of our previous plumbing fixture blog posts. Click on the links below: BrizoDornBrachtHansGroheKWCJason Subscribe to this blog or check back often for a special series of blogs on plumbing fixtures for: Kitchens Lavs and Vanitys Showers We'll cover some leading brands, review some unique products, and feature some special collections of plumbing categories. You'll discover various quality and price tradeoffs. You'll learn about various sustainability and environmental concerns. And we'll cover design and function parameters. Remember, for all your plumbing fixture or major appliance needs, contact the

Soucals finest Appliance and Plumbing Fixture Showrooms Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center With two of the finest showrooms in Southern California, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is known for great brands, huge assortment, and low prices. Major appliance brands include Bosch, Dacor, Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, GE Cafe, GE Profile, GE Monogram, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Liebherr, Maytag, Miele, Sub Zero, Thermador, Viking, Whirlpool, Wolf, and more. In plumbing for the kitchen and bath UAKC's assortment includes Blanco, Brizo, DornBracht, Everpure, Franke, HansGrohe, KWC, Toto, Waterstone, and many others. Studio City The Studio City showroom is conveniently located in the Laural Promenade Shopping Center at the corner of Ventura Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Road, near both the 101 and the 170 Freeways. It's a busy intersection, but there is plenty of parking not only in the adjacent parking lot, but also in the underground garage. The showroom is well-staffed with top-notch industry veterans. You are free to browse, but help is only a few steps away. Don't hesitate to call either. They're open every day, and phone orders are welcome. Click on the photo below to view the Studio City showroom gallery: Calabasas UAKC's newest showroom is in beautiful Calabasas. Located right off the 101 Freeway, on Agoura Road, the spacious showroom is also home to a Sub Zero Wolf Living Kitchen. Customers love the convenience, and being able to see and touch the many live appliances. Click on the photo below to view the Calabasas showroom gallery: Both showrooms have ample

Food Waste Disposers at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center When shopping for kitchen appliances it is easy to overlook the disposer. Yet, this is an essential appliance for the kitchen. At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center you can choose from these top brands: Franke, Frigidaire, GE, KitchenAid, and Whirlpool. When buying new or remodeling, a disposer should be part of the kitchen package. Also, whenever you are replacing a dishwasher, it's usually a good idea to replace your disposer at the same time (unless the disposer happens to be quite new). By replacing the disposer along with the dishwasher you can save on a second trip charge, and it is an easy switch out since the plumbing is being worked on at the same time. Disposers have motors of 1/3 hp, 1/2 hp, 3/4 hp, and 1 horsepower. Naturally, the disposers with higher horsepower will cost more. The larger hp disposers are also likely to have larger chambers meaning they will chop up more food quicker. Other features to consider are stainless steel disposer blades and chambers, and anti-jamming capabilities. There are two types of disposer systems - continuous feed and batch feed. A continuous feed disposer will have a separate switch usually located on a nearby wall. In a batch feed disposer, the motor is actuated by a locking cover on the disposer. While continuous feed disposers are by far the most common, some people prefer the safety and convenience of having the disposer only start when the disposer

Featured Plumbing Fixture Brand: Brizo Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) features the top name brands in plumbing fixtures as well as key specialty brands. At UAKC you'll find familiar names such as Toto, Hansgrohe, KWC, Franke, Blanco, Elkay, and Dornbracht. Today we feature one of our favorites as well as a customer favorite: Brizo. The Brizo brand includes a variety of plumbing fixture styles arranged in collections including a collection by famed designer Jason Wu. SIDERNA COLLECTION SEAMLESS. DARING. DYNAMIC. Combining geometric structure with natural inspiration, Siderna represents the merging of two very different worlds. Its soft, flowing curves mimic the movement of cascading waterfalls, while its stark, crisp lines evoke modern sophistication. JASON WU FOR BRIZO™ TWO YOUNG FASHION BRANDS. ONE SHARED AESTHETIC. Introducing Jason Wu for Brizo. This exclusive bath collection features the aesthetic sense of a renowned fashion designer, coupled with the design and innovation—including SmartTouchPlus™ Technology—that could only come from Brizo. CHARLOTTE™ COLLECTION OPULENT. POISED. POETIC. Charlotte infuses clean lines with classical elegance, deftly bridging the gap between traditional and modern design. The first collection available with our new Cocoa Bronze finish, the single-hole electronic lavatory features SmartTouchPlus™ Technology (allowing hands-free and touch activation), as well as TempIQ™, Brizo's new temperature-sensing technology. The Charlotte Collection's bolds symmetry and sumptuous details add an instant sophistication to any bath. The Next Level of Cooking Starts with a Touch. Introducing SmartTouch® Technology. Allowing water activation with just a touch, SmartTouch® Technology by Brizo changes everything. Now, your hands

Fill your pots with Pot Fillers from UAKCFeatured Plumbing FixtureWhat's a Pot Filler?Pot fillers are faucets located at or near the cooking surface in the kitchen to add water to cooking vessels without having to move the pot back and forth between the cooktop and the sink.Why Get a Pot Filler?A gallon of water weighs 8 pounds. Carting water from the sink takes time and can create back strain. A pot filler is a convenient way to save the time, eliminate the back strain, and prevent spills. Consider how often you use water in your cooking. Whether it's just a few tablespoons for your favorite recipe, or a full pot for cooking pasta, the convenience is undeniable.Pot fillers are standard in many restaurants, and it's likely that the trend towards pot fillers in home kitchens began there. A pot filler in the kitchen is a good sign that there is some serious cooking going on.Pot Filler Features and BrandsPot fillers are commonly wall-mounted, but there are also deck-mounted pot fillers available. Some of the brands of pot fillers available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center are Alfi, Brizo, Franke, KWC, and Waterstone. Below are a few examples:Waterstone -Here are examples of a contemporary wall mounted pot filler and a traditional counter mounted pot filler from Waterstone.BrizoThis traditional wall mounted pot filler from Brizo is a popular choice and it's on sale now at UAKC at a very competitive price. It's also available in a contemporary style.For a complete selection of