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Trustworthy Appliance AdviceUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center Sales AdvisorsA friend recently purchased an older home in a retirement community, and I'd offered to help him with his appliance selections. In spite of my many years in the appliance industry, my friend wanted to go his own way. He researched refrigerators on Consumer Reports®, and chose to shop at one of the big box home improvement chains (you know, their sales associates wear orange or blue aprons).My friend stuck with the exact model that CR ranked #1, and he found it On Sale at the big box store. Later, when I visited him in his new place, he proudly showed me his new kitchen appliances.It was a small galley kitchen with the door from the garage going directly into the kitchen. His new fridge was right next to the door. Since he had purchased a full-depth refrigerator instead of a counter-depth refrigerator, the refrigerator prevented the door from the garage from opening fully. You had to turn sideways to enter from the garage. Similarly, there wasn't quite enough space for the refrigerator door to open all the way,While I was viewing his new kitchen and dutifully admiring his modest remodeling, I suddenly heard a buzzing sound coming from his refrigerator. It lasted a short time and then went quiet. "What was that, I said?" He replied, "It does that every once in a while." I thought for minute and said, "It sounds like the ice maker." He said, "I don't have

Thinking about a New Ice Machine?Do you have a need for an icemaker in your wet bar? Or maybe you've remodeled and feel that an icemaker would be a perfect addition in the rec room, family room, or basement. Whatever your situation, you'll need to make a fundamental decision between two basic icemaker types. Two Types of Ice Machines1 Standard Ice MachineThe first type of icemaker to think about would be one that's similar to the icemaker in your refrigerator. The icemaker itself is a small freezer, that will fit under a standard 36" high counterop. Water flows into an ice tray, located in the icemaker where it freezes. The tray dumps the cubes into an ice bin where you can access them for your drinks. You need a water line and a standard 120v. hookup.2 Clear Cube Ice Machine  An alternative to the ice machine described above as a standard ice maker, is an ice machine that produces clear ice cubes. These ice machines use a different process to produce ice. Water continually passes over or is sprayed upward onto a cooling plate or mold which gradually freezes the water so that it sticks to the mold or plate. Contaminents and impurities in the water fall away. The ice machine then drops the crystal clear cubes into the ice bin. Some models also make nuggets and even softer, chewable cubes. Clear cube icemakers do not have a freezer compartment to store the ice. Instead the ice in the bin melts

Scotsman Ice Machines at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterEvery field has its specialists. They're experts at what they do, and they are the ones you want to go to when you want the best. In appliances, you want to talk to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) When it comes to Ice, Scotsman is the standard against which everyone else is measured. So it makes sense to look to UAKC for Scotsman Ice Machines. You might not think there is that much to ice...but when ICE is what you do...well, read what Scotsman has to say below:Ice For Every OccasionAt Scotsman Ice Systems, we are dedicated to making every drink the absolute best it can be. That's why we make several Brilliance® Ice Machines. They all create the perfect ice for different beverages and for different entertaining occasions. What's the ideal ice for you? You'll find it here.Choosing the right ice matters.Brilliance® Gourmet CuberIce For The Purist®The Brilliance® Gourmet Cuber from Scotsman produces ice that’s crystal-clear, taste-free and odorless. The unique shape prevents clumping and allows the cubes to melt slower, which means drinks stay truer to their original flavor.Uniqueness:Hard, crystal-clear ice with a distinctive form.Advantages:Melts slower. Won’t dilute the drink as fast.Ideal Uses:Perfect for premium, mixed drinks, or for elevating any beverage occasion into something special.Model-SCC50This is the ultimate ice machine. Delivers ice that's always crystal-clear, taste-free and odorless. The unique cube shape won't clump or dilute your drinks. Fits neatly under your counter. Available in outdoor models.Brilliance® Gourmet

Choosing an Ice Machine or Ice Maker at UAKC  If you find yourself going through more ice than your refrigerator's icemaker can produce, it may be time to consider getting a separate unit to make your ice. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has Southern California's best availabilty and lowest prices for undercounter ice machines and icemakers. There are two basic types of ice producing appliances available. Undercounter icemakers work on the same principle as the icemaker in a refrigerator. They are actually downsized freezers that have an icemaker built in. The icemaker consists of a tray that fills with water. The water freezes into cubes, and the icemaker "harvests" the cubes by dumping them into a container in the bottom of the freezer. The process repeats itself until the container fills with ice. Then the icemaker quits making ice until the ice level in the container starts to drop. The ice cubes are kept frozen by a cooling unit in the icemaker. An ice machine has a metal mold or cold plate. Water is continually sprayed upward onto the cold plate and freezes. Contaminants in the water fall off leaving clear ice. Heat is then used to separate the clear cubes from the mold or plate and the cubes fall into the bin below. Unlike an icemaker, an ice machine has no separate cooling unit to keep the ice cubes frozen. The ice machine continues to replenish the ice

Does the ice from your freezer taste bad? If so, there are three possible causes. 1. By far, the leading reason for ice that tastes bad is water that tastes bad. The reason water tastes bad is because it is not filtered or if filtered, the filter needs to be replaced. Water filters need to be replaced regularly. Even if they are not getting much use, they should be replaced at least once a year. 2. The second reason that ice may taste bad is because it is old and stale. Over time stale ice can absorb food odors. Throw out the old ice, clean the ice bin and start fresh. 3. Finally, air circulates throughout your refrigerator and freezer. It is possible for odor from open food containers or spilled foods to be transferred to your ice. The solution to this is to clean up spills and make sure food in the refrigerator is covered and sealed. For replacement of your water filter check online or call the folks at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for more information. PH 877 696-2987