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Today’s refrigerators are more than just food storage units. Thanks to a wide range of technological capabilities and design innovations, the contemporary refrigerator offers exceptional amenities and organizational possibilities that help your kitchen operate at peak efficiency. There are many great refrigeration units available, but finding the right fit for your home can be a challenge. Refrigerators come in all sorts of sizes, styles, and designs, each with their own advantages. To help you determine which style is right for your home, we’ve compiled a primer on some of the most common types of refrigerators available today. Freestanding Or Built-In Refrigerator? Before researching different refrigerator styles, you should first decide whether or not you want to invest in a freestanding refrigerator or a built-in refrigerator. Built-in refrigerators are installed flush to your kitchen cabinetry, providing a more uniform and integrated feel within your kitchen. Built-in units come in a variety of specific styles, and typically feature more elegant and luxurious designs than freestanding counterparts. Freestanding refrigerators can be installed anywhere a power source is available, offering a versatile design that fits a wide range of kitchens. This design is the standard when it comes to traditional refrigerators, and like their built-in counterparts, you’ll be able to find freestanding units in a wide range of styles. Whether you choose to invest in a freestanding or built-in refrigerator, you’ll still be able to find a wealth of innovative and advanced units for your home. One you’ve made the decision between built-in and

Why Buy a Counter-Depth Refrigerator?Most appliances have common widths, such as 24" for a dishwasher, and 30" for a standard range. They also have fairly common depths of 24" - 26" inch so they fit fairly snug in 24" - 25" deep cabinets. Refrigerators have a tendency to stick out several inches more, and that's OK since they have storage in the doors, and need room for the doors to open wide and clear the adjacent countertops.However, over the years we've seen a tendency for refrigerators to get even deeper to handle the bigger capacity consumers have requested. For example, it's not uncommon for refrigerator brands to top out at a whopping 27 cu.ft. for a 36" wide freestanding refrigerator. Here's a giant 27.8 cu.ft. refrigerator from GE that is not only 35 1/2 inches wide, it also has a 34 3/4 inch depth (not including handles). That refrigerator will stick out about 10" beyond most cabinets. In many kitchens this is not a problem. Indeed, this 27.8 cu.ft. GE refrigerator is a popular model. But, if you have a galley kitchen, with cabinets on both side of a narrow aisle, you may not even be able to open the refrigerator and freezer doors all the way! Counter-depth refrigerators to the rescue. Unlike the full-depth refrigerators, counter-depth refrigerators are typically only 27"-28" deep. Of course, since they are slimmer than their bigger full-depth models they have less capacity. If kitchen space is an issue, it's definitely worth the trade-off. (I

Freestanding Wine Units - A First For MieleKnown for their superb built-in wine units, Miele is now introducing a new line of freestanding wine units in both a full-height and under counter models. We're featuring the full size freestanding unit below, but we also include model numbers on the under counter models. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center offers the complete Miele line.KWT 6832 SGS Freestanding Wine Storage SystemIntegrated side handle stripLow-vibration compressorActive AirClean filter2 inclinable decanting racksGlass holderAs you might expect from Miele's German heritage, the new wine coolers are both elegant and understated. Loaded with exclusive and innovative features, Miele's wine units are precisely engineered with all the features important for convenience and perfect wine storage, but without useless frills.The new freestanding unit KWT6832 SGS can store up to 178 bottles in three independent temperature zones. It includes a Miele exclusive Sommelier Set which consists of a glass holder ConvivoBox with space to exhibit three select wine bottles. Wine glasses may be securely hung from a nearby rack. Two small compartments will hold other wine accessories.The Miele wine unit comes with FlexiFrame bottle racks to fit various wine bottle sizes. A decanting rack allows wine to be stored at an angle which allows wine sediment to settle and remain separate from the wine during pouring. Low-key lighting at the top and solid wood bottle presenters make for an exceptional display of your favorite collectible wines.Of course, Miele's new wine units are energy efficient and maintain constant temperatures with Miele's

Featured Plumbing Fixture Brand: Waterdecor Kitchen Faucets, Lavatory Faucets, Tub Fillers and More Known for unique designs, custom capabilities, and high quality, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is pleased to have Waterdecor as one of its key plumbing fixture brands. Who is Waterdecor? Here's what they have to say about themselves: Waterdecor is a company built on the a strong foundation and holds exceptionally high standards for its products. With a team of engineers and designers closely involved in the prototyping and production of the faucets, waterdecor's quality far surpasses what has been the industry standard in the high-end faucet business. Manufactured in Southern California, Waterdecor has the ability to customize any pre-existing products to meet customer needs or to create an entirely new custom design. Common customizations include but are not limited to: height extensions, a different style of handle, and the installation of the Radius No-Touch Sensor Compatibility. Kitchen Faucets NY From the NYC Collection at Waterdecor comes the stylish NYC kitchen faucet shown above. Waterdecor describes the NYC Collection, their latest style grouping, as transitional - complementing both traditional and contemporary styles. Lavatory Faucets The Bridge Widespread lavatory faucet above in oiled bronze is available in a variety of heights, and nine (9) different finishes as well as wall mount lavatory faucet, deck mount, and freestanding tub fillers. The Bridge design is also available in the above single post configuration. Tub Fillers Tub fillers from Waterdecor are available as wall mount, deck mount, or freestanding. They

What good is a blog?There are many valid reasons for a business to maintain a blog. Here at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) the blogs are focused on some key principles.Educating customers and prospective customersSome UAKC blogs are primarily educational. For example, we recently explained the difference between a slide-in range and a freestanding range. If you read this blog you probably won't buy a freestanding range if you need controls in the front and a range that overlaps the adjacent countertops.Freestanding vs Slide-in RangePromoting new productsWe've seen a host of new products launched recently. Some are updated models, and others are unique and might even be game-changers. These days there are many new built-in coffee makers, and they are so-o-o much fun! They all kinda look alike, but this new one called TopBrewer is different - really different! It's been touted as...The World's Finest Coffee Maker.TopBrewerSaving customers money by infoming them of rebates, sales, specials, and closeoutsFor example, though GE is probably the Grandaddy of appliance rebates, they've never before had a payout this big. It's newsworthy and literally an opportunity to save on GE "like never before".GE $2000 RebateHelping customers make better choicesCustomers want answers. But it's hard to answer a question like this. Who makes the best dishwasher? It really does depend. At ANY price? What is most important to you? Quiet...energy savings...clean dishes...at what price? Below, we try to answer your question by looking at some of the ratings.Who makes the best dishwasher?There are other

What's the Difference Should you buy a slide-in or a freestanding range?Find out at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Freestanding A freestanding range will have its control panel and knobs rising from the back of the range. It is finished on both sides and in a typical installation, a freestanding range is pushed back against the wall in a 30" space with adjacent standard 24" deep cabinet. Also, since the sides are finished, a freestanding range could easily be installed at the end of a cabinet run. However, they don't work well in an island installation since the control panel sticks up in the back and is unfinished on the back. Slide-In To the contrary, a slide-in range has the controls in the front so there is no back panel, and it works well in an island installation. The sides are not finished, so without an accessory end panel they cannot be installed at the end of a cabinet run. There is normally a lip on each side of a slide-in range that overlaps the countertop, giving the range a built-in look and eliminating the space between range and adjacent counter. In addition, slide in ranges do not slide all the way to the back, thus allowing for a strip or moulding behind the range further enhancing the built-in look. Though choices in slide-in ranges are limited and they cost more than equivalent freestanding ranges, slide-in ranges are an excellent

Undercounter Appliances Part 2 - The Trash Compactors Shop Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for Trash Compactors The trash compactor is a handy appliance that will compact your trash by a factor of 4-6 times. It's a great way to reduce your trash footprint. Obviously, a trash compactor saves space and reduces trips to an outside trash bin. Today's compactors come with advanced features such as deodorizers, child lockouts, and convenient drop down doors for trash removal Trash compactors come in a standard 15" width size (Broan discontinued their 12" models a few years ago), and will fit nicely in standard depth cabinets. Even though they have powerful rams that compress your trash, the 1/3 hp models all work on a standard 120v. circuit. The 3/4 hp models require 220v. circuits. Depending on the brand or model, your trash compactor will have a compaction ratio of 4:1 - 6:1 and compaction force of 2,300 - 3,000 lbs. Below is a list of the compactor brands you can find at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Compactor Brands Bosch Broan Electrolux GE GE Monogram Jenn-Air KitchenAid Maytag Viking Whirlpool Although this blog is about undercounter appliances some brands above do offer freestanding and convertible trash compactor models. Here's some information on the popular Broan 15" Elite Mode Trash Compactor:Broan Elite Series 15BL Fully Integrated Trash Compactor with 1.55 cu. ft. Capacity, 3/4 HP Motor, 3000 lbs. Compacting Force, 6:1 Ratio, Manual Odor Control System Child Lock