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Review of the Latest Appliance FinishesChoices of Appliance Finishes Abound at UAKCThe last half of the 20th century began with most appliances having porcelain enamel on steel cabinets. Porcelain was durable and easy to clean, but the manufacturing process was expensive, porcelain was subject to chipping, and was not environmentally friendly. Eventually, porcelain enamel disappeared in appliance cabinets to be replaced by steel with powder coat painted exteriors or stainless steel. In the last decade, we've begun to see some different choices in appliance exteriors. While painted surfaces remain a standard for base appliances, more expensive stainless steel is enormously popular. In recent years, we've seen new smudge-proof Frigidaire and fingerprint resistant stainless steel in Maytag brand and others. They're still stainless steel, but they have properties that eliminate or greatly reduce the possibility of smudges and fingerprints. European luxury brand, Miele, has introduced a fingerprint resistant steel called CleanTouch, as a replacement to stainless steel.Even more recently, Black Stainless Steel has hit the appliance market and appears to be taking off. Black Stainless Steel is essentially stainless steel base metal with black painted finish. KitchenAid was the first to Black Stainless Steel, and it seemed to take off slowly. But now, it is available in more brands and seems to be rapidly taking hold as an alternative to the shiny stainless steel we see everywhere. Here are some of the brands that are now offering Black Stainless Steel appliances:Brands offering Black Stainless SteelKitchenAidSamsungLGDacorMaytagFrigidaire

Memorial Day Sale on AppliancesCan You Save Money on Appliances During Memorial Day?Friends often ask me if they can really save money by buying appliances during sale events. The answer is yes, sometimes. First, assess your situation. Do you need new appliances? Will you be remodeling in the next year or so? Do you have appliances that are nearing the end of their normal lifecycle? Do you have a strong desire for a new appliance that you'd like to treat yourself to? Have you had a run of service calls on one or more appliances? Are your old appliances energy hogs? Could you justify all or part of the new appliance costs on energy savings?If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, then you should definitely consider a visit or a call to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center during the big 2016 Memorial Day Sale period. Here's why:Appliance manufacturers choose to accumulate their promotional dollars, and use them two or three times a year, to get the most impact out of their funds. Memorial Day is one of those times. As a result, during this sale period, you can save money on many appliances by taking advantage of these short term offers, that you won't find during the rest of the year.The team at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center

Frigidaire Professional Appliances at Affordable Prices We've been to this year's KBIS and IBS (Kitchen and Bath and International Builder Show), and more recently the PCBC (Pacific Coast Builder Conference). So, we've seen a LOT of new appliances. One of the most impressive and practical is the new Frigidaire Professional Collection. It may be true that everybody has Pro-Look appliances these days. But outfitting your entire kitchen with this "look" can easily begin with a budget breaking $50,000. Frigidaire had a different idea with it's Professional Collection by offering professional styled kitchens starting at $4,999. Of course, you can easily double that with some of their more deluxe models, but I think you get what I mean here. When describing the Frigidarie Professional Range the reviewer below called it:"A great looking range for the rest of us."-James Atchison, Reviewed.comFrigidaire All Refigerator and All RefrigeratorThe all refrigerator and all freezer combination that Frigidaire offers is unique among the mass brands, and offers some real possibilities for a refrigerator and freezer wall or even a completely separate location for refrigerator and freezer. Here are the details:Frigidaire Professional® All RefrigeratorFPRU19F8RFClick on model number above to go to the UAKC link with additonal features and pricing. PureAir® Filtration System removes up to 7 times more odor than baking soda by eliminating odor particles with fast-acting, highly absorbent carbon technology2. The SpacePro™ Shelving System offers quick access to fresh ingredients with organizational solutions designed for space optimization

Rebates Come and Rebates Go Appliance rebates come and go for a variety of reasons. For example, over many years Maytag has always had a month long event May is Maytag Month. I'll let you guess when that sale begins and ends. :-) Rebate dates lasting several months or even a year often will end at the end of a three or six month period eg. March, June, September, or December. And somtimes, sale events and their rebates are holiday based beginning before and ending after specific holiday periods, such as Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, etc. Right now, at UAKC we have a number of ongoing rebates expiring at the end of May. Some of them are, in fact, connected with Memorial Day Sales (May 25th). Don't let these rebates get away from you. They vary in value, but as you can see with the GE example, the amounts are not trivial: Appliance Rebates Expiring in *May Rebates below expire on May 30 or May 31 unless otherwise noted. Bosch Benchmark Rebate Electrolux Memorial Day Savings Electrolux Basic Dishwasher Installation Fisher & Paykel Get Sweet Savings Exp. 5/25/2015 Frigidaire Gallery Save Energy Save Cash GE Memorial Day Savings Exp. 5/25/2015 GE Appliance Rebate Exp. 5/26/2015 KitchenAid Memorial Day May is Maytag Month Whirlpool Memorial Day Savings Exp. 5/26/2015 -------------- For a full list of Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center manufacturer rebate details and amounts click on the link below: UAKC REBATES Please call or visit Universal Appliance and

Mark Your Calendar - Pumpkin Festival Oct. 18 and 19UAKC Appliance ExtravaganzaHave you ever wondered what the name Calabasas stands for? PUMPKIN...of course! But if you're in the market for major appliances and plumbing fixtures, Calabasas means Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Join us for the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, and stop by Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center to take advantage of the many fall specials.You can find all the major appliance brands at UAKC such as Frigidaire, GE, Maytag, and Whirlpool. As well as premium brands KitchenAid, Bosch, Frigidaire Gallery, GE Profile, and GE Café. And super premium brands Bertazzoni, Electrolux, Jenn-Air, Dacor, and Thermador. Not to mention luxury brands including Gaggenau, GE Monogram, Miele, Sub Zero, Viking, and Wolf.Enjoy the outdoor booths. Check out all the pumpkins and the Jack-O-Lanterns at the festival. Treat yourself to a snack, and by all means have fun. BUT, don't forget the real treat and visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center in Calabasas to see the festival of stunning appliances. UAKC even sells pumpkin...yes pumpkin colored appliances!Here is a refrigerator above from Italy, SMEG, that fits perfectly into a small space and that truly adds a splash of color to this tiny kitchen.Above is a Viking Built-In Side-by-Side refrigerator that will be the focal point of any kitchen.And here is a stunning Bertazzoni range from Italy, that is providing some happy owner, luxury at an affordable price. Other brands such as BlueStar (made in USA) also offer a large variety of appliances

Two Old Appliance InnovationsAnd Their New VariationsSome of you might have been around when the microwave oven was thought to be a fad. And many of us remember when convection cooking was only available on expensive luxury ovens. We briefly look at these categories below and how they are evolving today. See them all at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC).1. Microwave ovens.Although the first microwave ovens date back to the 1950's, it wasn't until the late '70s that they became commonplace. Today, microwave ovens are considered a standard appliance in homes across America. While we could still debate some of the pros and cons of microwave cooking, the vote is in and microwave ovens will continue to be offered by the full line major appliance brands for the forseeable future.Microwave oven drawers.A valuable design alternative to the microwave hood (which some consider ergonomically unsound), the microwave drawer adds additional opportunities for the placement of a microwave. Under the counter, the microwave drawer is easily accessible and already has become commonplace in universal design schemes. There are a large selection of brands with microwave drawer options. Sharp is a leader in the category, but Dacor, Jenn-Air, Thermador, and Viking are just a few of the other brands avaialble.2. Convection ovens.This is a product that has been around for a long time and has gradually become a popular cooking method. Cooking with convection has been proven to save time and cook more evenly. Convection is

Save up to $290 at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterOn Frigidaire Gallery or Frigidaire Professional Wall OvenFrom April 15, 2014 - May 30, 2014 you can save up to $290 on a Frigidaire Gallery or Frigidaire Professional wall oven at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC).Click on photo below for Rebate form:Here's just one example of the deluxe features you can get on a Frigidaire Double wall oven.This time saving Frigidaire Gallery® line features a Double Wall Oven that preheats in just 6 minutes.NEW MODEL -Frigidaire Gallery 30'' Double Electric Wall Oven30" W x 24-3/4" D x 50-7/16" HFGET3065PFSave up to $250FEATURESQUICK PREHEATPreheat in less than 6 minutes.TRUE CONVECTIONSingle convection fan circulates hot air throughout the oven for faster and more even multi-rack baking.POWER BROILAdded power means you can broil food faster.ONE-TOUCH OPTIONSOur ovens feature easy-to-use one touch buttons so you can cook pizza or chicken nuggets – or even add a minute to the timer – with the touch of a button.SMUDGE-PROOF™ STAINLESS STEELResists fingerprints and is easy to clean.EFFORTLESS™ CONVECTIONTakes the guesswork out of convection cooking — our oven automatically adjust standard baking temperatures to convection temperatures for consistent results.* (*Upper oven only.)EVEN BAKING TECHNOLOGYOur Even Baking Technology ensures even baking every time.STEAM CLEANINGA light oven cleaning that's chemical-free, odor-free, and fast.BUILT WITH AMERICAN PRIDEAppliances that are high-performing, more accessible, and more innovative than ever—designed, built, and engineered in the U.S.A.ONE-TOUCH KEEP WARM SETTINGJust one touch of a button keeps food warm until everything — and everyone —

GE WorldWide Industrial Giant Makes and Sells Major Appliances What's UP with GE at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center It's hard to imagine major appliances in the U.S. without General Electric...but then it's hard to imagine a lot of industries without GE. From Jet Engines to Lightbulbs - From Plastics to Powerplants, GE seems to be everywhere.In appliances, General Electric covers the gamut from the mass market GE brand with the famous logo or "bug" right up through upscale line extensions such as GE Profile and GE Café to their luxury GE Monogram lineup. You can get them all at one of Southern California's leading retailers of major appliances and plumbing fixtures Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Only Whirlpool with it's Amana, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air brands and perhaps Electrolux with Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Electrolux, and Elextrolux Icon have offerings that come close to covering the gamut of price points and market variety that GE Appliances presents. GE shows no signs of stopping either. They continue to grow their model mix by adding colors and finishes such as the 2012 introduction of the Slate finish, and GE's more recent introduction of the Artistry Series. We've written about both of these product launches in previous blogs. Click Below: GE Slate Appliances   GE Artistry Series See Video   With all these choices in the GE appliance family it's easy to get confused. Here's a guide: While Whirlpool owns a stable of distinct

Getting to know Electrolux Appliance BrandsWorld's Second Largest Appliance ManufacturerAB Electrolux is a Swedish multinational household and professional appliances manufacturer headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It is the world's second-largest household appliance maker by revenues. WikipediaWhile the Electrolux history in Sweden dates back to the early 1900's, Electrolux presence as a major appliance brand is much more recent. Electrolux owns a host of brands worldwide but markets appliances in the U.S. primarily under the Frigidaire, Electrolux, and Electrolux Icon names. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has the best selection and pricing available on the entire Electrolux Appliance family of brands.FrigidaireFrigidaire is a mass brand designed to compete in the broad market space occupied by names such as GE and Whirlpool. Just as the GE brand has brand extensions such as GE Profile and GE Cafe, Frigidaire has extended their product offering upward with Frigidaire Gallery.BUY TWO AND SAVESave 5% off your purchase price when you buy 2 or more qualifying Frigidaire® products.Download Rebate Form:Frigidaire Rebate FormElectroluxElectrolux brand occupies the Premium and market space taking over where Frigidaire Gallery leaves off. Electrolux brand competes with brands such as Jenn-Air, Dacor, and Thermador. Kelly Ripa has become the Electrolux spokesperson.Electrolux ICONElectrolux ICON is the luxury badge for the Electrolux Corporation. As a luxury brand, Electrolux ICON is positioned along with GE Monogram, Sub Zero Wolf, Viking, etc.Receive up to $2,300 back on select Electrolux ICON®

Practical Frigidaire Innovation at UAKCWe've recently seen a number of high technology appliances that have full color touch screen, are internet enabled, play music, and are equipped with a variety of magical features. But now, let's look at some down to earth appliances that have convenient features that you'll appreciate every day - like stainless steel ovens that don't smudge. Or cooktops that heat your food without getting hot themselves. Here are two examples from the Frigidaire Gallery collection that can save you money today, and save you time and effort for years to come.Save up to $350 when you purchase a select Frigidaire Gallery wall oven and cooktop via Mail In Rebate for a Prepaid MasterCard.FGET3065KFUp to 25% faster, more even multi-rack one touch baking with True Convection in both ovens.30" Frigidaire Gallery Double Wall-Oven. FGIC3667MP36" Frigidaire Gallery Induction CooktopBring water to a boil in less than 2 minutes.Click here for more details on this promotion:Frigidaire Gallery Wall-Oven and Cooktop PromotionFrigidaire Gallery 30'' Double Electric Wall OvenFGET3065KFONE-TOUCH KEEP WARM SETTINGJust one touch of a button keeps food warm until everything — and everyone — is ready.QUICK PREHEATPreheat in less than 6 minutes.EFFORTLESS™ CONVECTIONTakes the guesswork out of convection cooking — our oven automatically adjust standard baking temperatures to convection temperatures for consistent results.* (*Upper oven only.)SMUDGE-PROOF™ STAINLESS STEELResists fingerprints and smudges so it's easy to clean.Frigidaire Gallery 36'' Induction CooktopFGIC3667MPFASTER