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KWC Shower and Bath Fixtures, Kitchen Faucets, and MoreBased in Switzerland, KWC is a leading manufacturer of plumbing fixtures worldwide. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is designated as a Destination Showroom for KWC products. Here are a few unique and distinctive products from KWC: Pure, unadulterated pleasureSome people like to stand in the shower and listen to the sound of rushing water or invigorate their senses. For others, the shower is a place where they find inspiration and fresh ideas. Then there are those who take a shower to make themselves ready to face the day ahead or wash away their worries at the end of it. However you use your shower, your faucet and the technology it contains should be able to satisfy all your bathroom and spa needs. That is why we not only focus on showering, we also offer a whole ShowerCulture, which allows you to design your very own shower experience. After all, there is only one thing that matters here: you.The faceplate that cleans itselfThe jetclean faceplate prevents limescale from building up on your kitchen spray and does some of your cleaning work for you. When water is flowing, the cone-shaped holes on the faceplate expand, dislodging any limescale deposits. The holes go back to their normal size when the water flow is switched off.Programmed to suit your requirementsKWC ZOE touch light PRO is a faucet controlled using smart technology. It responds intuitively to a brief touch and is extremely easy to programme to suit

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

Rain Shower Heads At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) For an exhilarating shower consider a rain shower head in your bath. They've become extremely popular because of the rainfall effect from the vertical spray. There are a lot of decisions to make when considering a rain shower so it's best to consult professionals such as those at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Some rain shower heads extend from the wall, but many are ceiling mounted. And it's not unusual to have other accompanying shower heads such as a handheld unit to accompany your rain shower head. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is your headquarters in Southern California for plumbing fixtures, and they carry many brands of shower heads from leading manufacturers such as: Alfi, Brizo, Hansgrohe, KWC, Mico, Whitehaus and others. Here are a few examples: This Alfi unit has built-in LED lighting that dims and brightens according to the water pressure and changes color depending on the temperature. The Hansgrohe Raindance Showerhead below has a large spray disc for better coverage: Whether in round or square design, or with one, two or three jets, Hansgrohe showerheads guarantee a wonderful water experience. Here you can also find PuraVida overhead showers, water-saving models such as Croma and Crometta or the Raindance Rainfall Stream with adjustable shower angle. Accompany your Hansgrohe Raindance Showerhead with a hand shower for an enhanced overall shower experience. Brizo's RainCan shower heads are available in nearly 50 different styles and finishes, many including their patented *H20Kinetic

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

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

What's on Sale at UAKC?Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center SpecialsThere's always something on sale at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. After all, UAKC is one of Southern California's leading retailers of major appliance brands and plumbing fixtures. Here are some of the great brands available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center:AppliancesAmanaBoschFrigidaireDeLonghiGaggenauGEJenn-AirKitchenAidLGLiebherrMaytagMieleSub ZeroThermadorVikingWolfPlumbing FixturesBlancoBrizoElkayHansgroheKWCTotoHere are just a few examples of closeouts and specials from the UAKC webpage:Whirlpool 28 Cu. Ft. 4-door Refrigerator: White IceModel: WRX988SIBHThe Whirlpool 4-door refrigerator offers the most flexible storage. Thanks to this 28 cu. ft. model's FreshStor refrigerated drawer, EasyView Triple Crisper system, Tri-freezer system and EasySlide bin.Your Price: $3,099.0013% off Ends 03.17 -$399.90Today's Price: $2,699.10On Sale Now!Bosch 500 Series 24" Recessed Handle DishwasherModel: SHE55R55UC STAINLESS STEEL 4 WASH CYCLES W/ 2 OPTIONSSTAINLESS STEEL TALL TUBENERGY STAR® RACKMATIC® UPPER RACK SYSTEM46dBA SILENCE RATING W/ INFOLIGHT® Reg. Save Your Price$1,029.00 $300.00 $729.00DeLonghi 24" Free Standing Dual Fuel Range: Stainless SteelModel: DEGESC24SS24" Dual Fuel Range with 4 Sealed Burners, Electric Convection Oven & Warming Regular Price: $2,500.0024% off -$589.00Your Price: $1,911.00Brizo Venuto Single Handle Pull-down: ChromeModel: 63070LF-PCVenuto Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with SoftTouchRegular Price: $567.0535% off -$198.47Your Price: $368.58Shipping: FREEClick here for more:CLEARANCE CENTERThe inventory of appliances and plumbing fixtures at UAKC is huge. So if you don't see what you need please call or visit the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City:We Deliver and InstallAll Major Appliances877-696-2982Studio City12050 Ventura Blvd.818-755-1111Calabasas26767 Aguora Rd.818-880-0111Showroom Hours:Mon-Sat. 9 AM to 6

International Builders Show andKitchen And Bath Industry Show On Feb. 3-6, 2014 the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for the first time will be co-locating their shows at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Product lines that will be showcased include many of the major appliance and plumbing fixture brands that you can find at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Appliance brands participating at the show include Frigidaire, Electrolux, BSH (Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau), Viking, Dacor, Liebherr, and others. Plumbing lines such as Brizo, KWC, Toto, Everpure, and many more will also exhibit. Trade shows allow manufacturers to display their products to the builders, contractors, dealers, distributors, designers, and remodelers who purchase and use their products. Manufacturers often show new products to get opinions and recommendations from industry veterans. The shows also provide an annual opportunity for customers to meet with suppliers, discuss concerns, and plan the year ahead. Just to give you an idea, induction cooking has been previewed at these shows for at least 10-15 years. Now, it is finally a reality with nearly all cooking product manufacturers offering some induction cooktops and/or ranges. Similarly, various speed cooking products have been shown over the years with mixed success. Both GE and Whirlpool have versions (Advantium and Velos) on the market now, but Thermador's Jet Impingement system shown in the early 2000's never launched.What will we see this year? Odds are there will be

Unique and Unexpected Finds at UAKC Of course when you're shopping at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC), you'd expect to find all the name brands of major appliances. You won't be disappointed when you can choose among big name appliance brands such as Frigidaire, GE, KitchenAid, Maytag, and Whirlpool. as well as luxury brands Jenn-Air, Miele, Thermador, Sub Zero, and Viking. When it comes to plumbing fixtures choose among KWC, Brizo, HansGrohe, Toto and more. But, there are also unexpected surprises, and welcome specialty products to be found at UAKC such as Nespresso coffee makers from Europe, Kindle Living Outdoor lighting and heating, and towel warmers from Mr. Steam. NespressoNespresso has developed an exclusive capsule for its coffee. You can choose from twelve varieties of coffee to suit your mood or time of day, or prepare coffee-based recipes of your choice, such as a cappuccino or latte. All this with just one capsule. Nespresso coffees have unrivalled flavour because their coffee experts only select coffees of the very highest quality. Nespresso also ensures that each premium blend coffee is grown, harvested and sorted using traditional, manual techniques. Kindle Living We really can't describe this any better than KindleLiving themselves: It’s pretty simple, really. We saw a need and set out to fill it. Sure, it’s a heater or a lamp, but so much more. It’s lifestyle by way of mood, atmosphere, function and style. We set out to redefine an industry

New Faucet Ideas for the Kitchen and Bath See them at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center A Graceful New Faucet Suite by FrankeFF2400 PULL DOWN FAUCET SERIES: Make a Statement with Transitional Style Franke 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. The pull down faucets offer dual-jet pull-down functionality and there are matching point-of-use faucets to coordinate the look, as well as a soap dispenser. The metal sprayhead on these faucets affirms Franke’s luxury standard, as well as guarantees durability and longlasting performance.Easy retractability with nylon mesh hoses Elongated, ergonomic handle Dual-jet spray Available in Chrome, Old World Bronze and Satin Nickel Meets AB1953 (CA) and S152 (VT) requirements ICC certified Ceramic cartridge, leak-free operation Solid brass with metal sprayhead KWC FaucetKWC’s AVA single-lever basin faucet with COOLFIX technology offers a simple way to save energy in the bath without sacrificing comfort or convenience. The standard setting of the operating lever of a single-lever faucet is straight ahead or the "six o'clock" position. With most such faucets, lifting the lever brings a mix of hot and cold water, even if the user neither needs nor wants warm water. On KWC’s faucet, the six o'clock middle position has been designed "full cold," so that no