Luxury Appliances

Save on Miele and Sub-Zero Wolf at UAKCMajor appliance brands are often divided into categories such as Economy brands Amana, and Mass market brands GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, and Luxury brands Miele, and Sub-Zero Wolf. Some brands cross more than one category, while others squeeze in between. For example, there is an ongoing effort among some brands to carve out space between mass and luxury brands. These brands fit into categories such as Premium, eg. KitchenAid or even Super-Premium. Today, however, we're going to briefly discuss two brands that proudly consider themselves Luxury brands: Miele and Sub-Zero Wolf.Miele is a German brand that has a history that can be traced back to 1899. Their motto Immer Besser translates to Forever Better and the Miele family follows that principle today as a worldwide high end appliance brand. One of my favorite Miele products is this dual fuel 48" wide range.Sub-Zero Wolf is a U.S. enterprise based in Wisconsin. They lay claim to inventing built-in refrigeration for the home. A hugely successful company, Sub-Zero purchased the Wolf brand for residential use (Wolf continues as a separate company manufacturing restaurant ranges). Now, Sub-Zero Wolf offers a complete line of luxury refrigeration and cooking products for the home. Sub-Zero is famous for this Sub-Zero Pro 48 refrigerators.As Premium brands, both Miele and Sub-Zero Wolf are expensive, but that doesn't mean you can't save money when purchasing them. Here are some terrific offers available now at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center:SUB-ZERO WOLFUpgrade and Save on a

Pizza Oven: A new appliance you're going to love.THE PERFECT SLICE FOR LUXURY KITCHENSPizza connosieurs know that cooking a pizza in the home and achieving restaurant-quality results just has not been possible. Commercial pizza ovens use extremely high temperatures to get a crispy crust on the bottom, and bubbling cheese on top, but in your home this results in seriously overheating the kitchen. Until now. GE's luxury Monogram brand is introducing a new pizza oven which combines Monogram styling with advanced technology from First Build to enable home pizza chefs to deliver the great tasting pizzas you love so much right at home. Here's a brief look from Monogram at the technology on their new pizza oven. Pizzeria-quality performanceIs designed to match the capabilities of the best restaurant pizza ovens to help home chefs achieve the perfect slice.Electric heating zonescombine the crisping performance of traditional coal- and wood-burning pizza ovens with the precision and ease of a sophisticated appliance.Capacitive touch LCD controlsallow for easy selection of preset cooking options, including a variety of pizza settings and choices for roasting vegetables.Built-in installationis made possible with a standard 30"-width cabinet cutout.Integrated oven ventilation systemallows for simple installation, with no additional ductwork required.Handcrafted luxurycan be found in every aspect of the design, from the polished stainless exterior to the simple touch controls.Handcraft artisanal pizza in minutes. Monogram's Pizza Oven fits in a standard wall oven cavity, bringing high-temperature cooking to your home kitchen. Loaded with cooking profiles and recipes from renowned pizzerias, this

Get trending appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterBuilt-In Coffee MakersThe booming business in built-in coffee makers has caught many industry experts by surprise. Built-in coffee makers have been around for quite a while, but there has been limited demand until recently. European luxury appliance brands such as Miele, Gaggenau, and Thermador have had built-in coffee makers for many years. But now, U.S. competitors in the luxury space such as Wolf have added coffee makers, and other super premium brands such as Jenn-Air and Bosch have also entered the space.While built-in coffee makers are hardly a necessity, customers are stretching their appliance budgets to acquire automatic coffee makers in many kitchen remodels, and new semi-custom and custom homes. There are a host of feature differences from one device to the next. Some models can be connected to plumbing while others have water tanks that require filling by hand. One built-in coffee maker even stores your whole coffee beans and grinds them on demand. Other options may include automatic cleaning features, one or two cups simultaneously, frothing features, cappuccino option, and more.It's a good idea to do your research, or consult the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.  

Thinking Small (small appliances) at UAKCDeluxe 24" Appliances Now Available in SouCalUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center has long been known for having the best selection of major appliances in all Southern California. That selection has been growing with all the new European sized 60cm. wide appliances that have been launched in the U.S. (60cm. is approximately 24 inches).For decades the standard size for U.S. ranges, cooktops, ovens, and hoods has been 30", and most single family homes today include 30" wide base and upper cabinets. However, for various reasons, there are large numbers of housing units in Southern California that have 24" wall and base cabinets that need 24" wide appliances. All the popular U.S. brand 30" wide ovens, ranges, and vent hoods won't fit in these cabinets, so only basic 24" apartment models have been available. That's all in the past, as new products are now available for 24" cabinets at a variety of price points and with a variety of features. For example, here is a new Bertazzoni stainless steel 24" wide gas range, a nice upgrade from a U.S. standard model. If you're looking for a full suite of built-in appliances in this category, you might start with Bosch, a European appliance manufacturer with a great reputation. Bosch is a premium brand, that has great quality, and at a price below the luxury category. Miele is also a European brand with a good selection of European size (60 cm) wide appliances.

Save on KitchenAid at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterRebates of up to $1500 on KitchenAidKitchenAid made its name as an innovator many years ago with the first automatic dishwasher. For decades the KitchenAid name was synonymous with dishwasher. Today, of course, Kitchenaid is a leading brand in premium major appliances. It's a category that I refer to as "affordable luxury", or high-end appliances without the luxury appliance pricing.Outside of the dishwasher, KitchenAid also has some superb cooking products being a leader in convection technology, and an early adopter with induction cooktops. KitchenAid also introduced the first French Door model Built-In refrigerator/freezer. Also an innovator in style, KitchenAid has recently launched the black stainless steel collection of appliances. Here's what KitchenAid has to say about this new collection:THE COLOR OF CREATIVITYBlack stainless steel makes a bold addition to any kitchen. The soft, brushed metal of the black stainless is offset by chrome details and satin-textured handles. And with a PrintShield™ Finish that resists fingerprints and smudges, your appliances will stay as stunning as ever.THE FIRST-EVER BLACK STAINLESS STEELThe premium color of KitchenAid appliances is a softer, warmer alternative to traditional stainless steel. Designed to blend with other black and stainless appliances, it makes a bold statement and complements the kitchen design. Now, your purchase of KitchenAid appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can also earn you rebates totaling up to $1500. Click below to visit the UAKC KitchenAid rebate page:For more information about KitchenAid and other major appliances or decorative

Luxury Appliances from a centuries old expertPremium Downdraft Ventilation at UAKCGaggenauThe Gaggenau company was established in 1683 as a hammer mill to make nails and other household goods. The iron ore deposits in the Murgtal Valley at the foot of the Black Forest were used to open up new sources of income for the impoverished farmers, thus laying the foundation for the success of the brand.Ever since 1683, Gaggenau standards have led to outstanding performance that exceeds even the highest expectations regarding design and architecture. The ventilation 400 series boasts a variety of design options and allows the focus to remain on what matters most in the kitchen – producing meals that are sure to impress. Its quiet and efficient technology is combined with a sculptural design. With superior technology, aesthetic perfection, and high-quality materials the ventilation 400 series incorporates what Gaggenau has always stood for: design quality, tradition and system excellence.VL 414The VL 414 downdraft ventilation appliance is ideal for large kitchens and kitchen islands. It quietly and effectively extracts vapors and odors directly from where they arise. You decide whether to mount it flush or raised.Main facts Extendable table ventilation, when not in use can be completely lowered into the worktop Can be combined perfectly with other Vario appliances of the 400 series Dimmable, warm white flush LED light for ideal illumination of the whole cooktop Precision crafting of 3 mm stainless steel For surface mounting with a visible edge or for flush mounting Motorless, can be combined

Viking Gas Ranges with Expanded CapacityGet the latest in Professional Grade cooking products at UAKCViking has long been known for introducing restaurant style ranges to the residential market. Yet, over the last few years they've been adding more and more true commercial features to the restaurant look ranges. For example, the new larger gas oven cavity accommodates a full size commercial sheet pan. But, that's just the beginning. Look at the many features below, and you'll agree that Viking has combined the best in commercial features with sensible homeowner friendly features such as SoftLit™ LED control panel accent lights and a slowly closing GentleClose™ door.VGR7361 ALL GAS RANGES Now with improved larger oven Capacity of 5.1 cubic feet Fits a full size commercial sheet panEXCLUSIVE Viking Elevation™ Burners with brass flame ports boast 23,000 BTUs across the front of all width configurations, with multiple 15,000 BTUs and one 8,000 BTU burner across the rear.Inspired by the Viking Commercial plancha, the ViChrome™ Griddle features the PATENT PENDING StayCool™ Trough Handle and grease containment system that strategically directs excess grease into a removable capture trough for quick and easy cleanup.EXCLUSIVE VariSimmer™ Setting on ALL burners provides gentle, even simmering at precisely low cooking temperatures.EXCLUSIVE SoftLit™ LED Lights accent the control panel and illuminate knobs.EXCLUSIVE GentleClose™ Door allows the door to slowly close, ensuring delicate baked goods are not disturbed.EXCLUSIVE TruGlide™ Full Extension Racks (2) for safe and easy removal of heavy bakeware.Available in seven exclusive color finishes including Stainless Steel (SS), Black

Special Viking PackagesViking Appliances for Basic Kitchen RemodelIf it's time to remodel your kitchen, maybe you should think about upgrading to a luxury brand such as Viking as a replacement to your existing standard appliances. Here's why:You've always wanted to have luxury appliances in your kitchen for the quality and performance that you can get from high end brands. That's a great idea, and it's a reason so many homeowners in homes from small bungalows on up are choosing top brands rather than the standard appliance brands you'll find at the big box stores.You want your new kitchen to make a statement. When guests arrive or even in-laws ;-) you want to show off just a bit. After all, you splurged on the farmhouse sink and the granite countertops, it only makes sense to have appliances that fit with those high end finishes.Finally, you're making an investment in your new kitchen, at some point you may sell your house, and you'd like your home's increase in value to reflect the investment in the kitchen remodel. Their is just not a better way to get that added value than to add a gourmet kitchen complete with a chef's brand such as Viking.If you only have room for a standard kitchen appliance configuration, eg. range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator; here's a great Viking kitchen package that will work just fine and save you nearly a thousand dollars. In fact, the price is so good on this package that you'll find some of

3 Reasons to upgrade your rangeIf you're shopping for a new range (stove), at some point your sales associate will need to know whether you want a "standard" range such as those provided by the big name household appliance companies GE, Whirlpool, and Frigidaire (Electrolux), if you'd rather narrow your selection to luxury ranges for example, Wolf, Viking, or Thermador. You might even want something in between, maybe KitchenAid, Bertazonni, or Bosch. While budget is always important, there are other considerations when moving up from standard model ranges to more deluxe brands and models. Here are three common situations: 1. New luxury homeSo, you're moving into a new neighborhood with custom homes, and a luxury kitchen is de rigueur. Let your sales associate know that you'd like to confine your search for ranges to the more premium brands. 2. Upgrade or Kitchen RemodelIf you are doing a complete remodel of your kitchen, this would be a good time to consider elevating your appliance selections, especially when it comes to cooking appliances. Here's where the Goldilocks rule comes into play. You want appliances that are right for your future home - not too basic, not too luxurious, but just right. Consider, the eventual resale value of your house. If your neighborhood has greatly appreciated over the years, your new kitchen needs to be be able to capture that growth in value with appliances that meet the expectations of a more exclusive buyer. 3. Gourmet ChefWhile it's important to have appliances that

New Miele Range a Winner in Las VegasMiele Appliances shown at KBIS/IBS 2015It's hard to come away a winner when you go to Las Vegas. But, the new Miele range was a good bet at the 2015 Design and Construction Week (*KBIS/IBS) show in January. Miele partnered up with some top kitchen brands (Haefele, Bauformat, and Cosentino) to showcase their luxury appliance brand. The new Miele Range, their first EVER, was a huge hit. (To clarify, Miele has been very successful in cooking products such as built-in cooktops and ovens over the years, but they've not ventured into the range business until now).Miele's range model line up consists of several configurations in 30", 36", and 48" ranges. The range line has been eight years in the making, and the attention to detail shows in the innovative features, and stunning Miele design, not to mention the durable construction. Miele's 30" range weighs in at 337 lbs. Compare that to the 160 lbs. of a typical Whirlpool gas range.You might also expect state of the art technology in a range of this class, and Miele does not disappoint. With a high-tech control panel that includes their exclusive MasterChef electronic controls, the new Miele features algorithms to perfectly cook many foods, and it will also store your own special recipes. Miele has taken a fresh look at every feature on a range. For example, Miele's unique range handle is designed to swivel from its vertical