Major Appliances

Should you buy a trash compactor?Trash compactors first became popular in the 70's. Today, trash compactors are part of the lineup for most appliance manufacturers. The pros of buying a trash compactor include: 1) the convenience of having fewer trips taking the trash out, and 2) the benefit of a smaller footprint at our waste disposal sites by compressing your trash 5 times. However, there is the thought that recycle bins are more environmentally helpful. It's worth pointing out that these solutions are not mutually exclusive. In fact, if you typically recycle, you might consider using a compactor exclusively for recyclables. How trash compactors work.Trash compactors have a powerful motor that will compress trash as much as 5:1 when activated, compressing loose contents into a small package. Typically, compactors will fit in a standard depth 24" deep cabinet, and at 34 1/2" tall will fit nicely under a standard 36" countertop. The most common width is 15". Most compactors also have a deodorizer or charcoal filter. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can help. UAKC sells all the major trash compactor brands, as well as the premium and luxury brands, from the popularly priced Whirlpool brand to a luxury Viking brand compactor and everything in between. One super-premium brand, Jenn-Air has just launched a new compactor. Below are the details on Jenn-Air's new compactor:Efficiently reduce your trash by up to 80% with the Jenn-Air® Trash Compactor. It's equipped with Anti-Jam and Tilt Sensors for smooth operation on large waste products. Features:5:1

Make Great Decisions in Bathroom Projects at UAKCThink about future needs when selecting bath vanities, cabinets, and etc.Remodeling your Forever Home?The experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center have a great selection of vanities, cabinets, mirrors, bathroom lighting, and more for your new bathroom. Robern is a great brand choice and has some beautiful products that will work for you today, and forever. Aging-in-place is a design concept that recognizes your needs in the future will be different than they are today, and designs should work just as well for you twenty or thirty years from now as they do today. Here are some products from Robern that fit that descriptionLet's consider for example accessible cabinets like the Robern cabinets shown below:Why shouldn't cabinets be wheel chair accessible like this. Thanks to Robern, these wall cabinets are beautiful as well as accessible. Sure, this style of bath cabinet may not be necessary today. But someday, you may be quite grateful to have them, and if not you certainly haven't sacrificed anything.Similarly, wall cabinets should be designed for aging-in-place. I'm dying to get these cabinets. They slide-up and out of the way to open yet stay in place, reachable to close. Notice the adjustable shelves - another convenient feature to keep commonly used products nearby.Mirrors with built in lighting are helpful to all of us, but they're especially helpful as the years go by and closeup vision wanes.Even more helpful are magnifying mirrors. Again, this is something that's convenient for all

Holiday Prices on KitchenAid through Dec. 30th 2015 KitchenAid Appliance Sale at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterNow is the time to save on major appliance packages at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). We have several full kitchen appliance packages available until December 20th. You won't want to miss out. And Santa can arrange for delivery, too! The below package is a bargain price for a premium brand like KitchenAid. Package Model FeaturesClick on the model numbers below to link to the product page for more information on each model.20 cu. ft French Door Refrigerator KRFC300ESS Energy Star Extend Fresh™66.4 cu. ft. Freestanding Range KFEG500ESS Even Heat™ True Convection5 Radiant Elements (add $100 for gas model)1.9 cu. ft. Convection Microwave Oven KMHC319ESS Sensor Steam Convection cookingBuilt-In Diswhasher KDFE104DSS ProWash™ Cycle 46DB Quiet Stainless Steel Construction This is just one of many major appliance packages and other specials available during the holiday season at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. For more information call or visit Santa's professionals today. 

Wolf Countertop Oven With ConvectionEveryone knows Sub-Zero and Wolf as manufacturers of luxury professional grade appliances for the home. What everyone doesn't know is that Wolf now offers luxury professional grade countertop appliances such as toasters, blenders, and a convection toaster oven to die for (my favorite). Of course, all of these premium countertop appliances and more are available in time for the holidays at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.Information below from Sub Zero Wolf Appliances. To learn more about the Wolf countertop convection oven and toaster click on the photo above.Culinary enthusiasts can now have the precision, quality and look of a Wolf oven in countertop form. Intuitive design and high-performance electronics deliver light, flaky pastries, caramelized root vegetables, restaurant-quality broiled salmon, and so much more. Six cooking modes let you create outstanding results for any meal you envision. Unique perimeter convection provides uniform heat surrounding and circulating the food, reducing cooking time by up to twenty-five percent. Cooking is a pleasure with a host of thoughtful features including integrated probe, spring-loaded door for gentle opening, and large selector bezel. Expect more consistent, predictably delicious results for your baking, roasting, and broiling for years to come.FEATURES Advanced convection function Integrated temperature probe Precision temperature control 6 Cooking modes 5 Heating elements Easy-glide rack Removable crumb tray Nonstick interior Includes baking pan with broiling rack Fits most 9” x 13” stoneware dishes 5 year limited warrantyIncludes: easy-glide oven rack, slide-out crumb/drip tray, temperature probe, baking pan and broil rack.Wolf Gourmet

Viking Introduces New Integrated Refrigerators The Viking appliance brand has introduced new Professional 36" fully integrated bottom mount refrigerators as the first of its 7 Series integrated refrigerator line. Available with stainless steel front, optional custom panels, or additional custom color options, the series includes an attractive metallic interior, innovative shelving, advanced lighting, and soft-close doors. Here is more detail on this impressive new product:Interior Features Bright energy efficient ramp on theater LED lighting Advanced maintenance-free air purification with Plasmacluster™ ion air purifier (no filter required) Spillproof Plus™ shelves with nano technology create an invisible barrier that contains spills and makes cleanup easy. Exterior Features Designed for fully-flush, fully-integrated installation. Proprietary fully articulating hinge design Choose from factory installed stainless steel panels, custom panels, or seven custom color panel finishes. Cooling system ProChill™ temperature management system 2 variable speed high efficiency Overdrive™ compressors 2 matching evaporators for precise cooling This new Viking Professional 7 Series refrigerator line has all of the above features AND the industry’s best and most comprehensive warranty; the Viking 3-Year Signature Warranty. The Viking 3-Year Signature Warranty now includes a 90 Day No Quibble Guarantee. Click on the link below for pricing and other information on Viking Appliances: Viking at UAKC For information including pricing and availability on Viking's new integrated refrigerators as well as other major appliances or plumbing fixtures contact the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today.

America's Largest Design Event: Dwell on Design 2015Right Here in Southern CaliforniaWhat is Dwell on Design?Dwell on Design has grown exponentially from its humble beginnings in San Francisco in 2005. One decade and several cities and venues later, the largest design show in the United States, drawing more than 31,000 visitors annually, takes over the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. During the weekend of May 29–31, 2015, on a show floor encompassing 240,000 square feet, Dwell will host architecture, design, landscape, and building industry leaders for three days of discussions centering on four key concepts influencing the way we live in the modern world. It's great to have such a huge design show as Dwell on Design taking place right here in Southern California, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. On Friday May 29th, the show will focus on hosting the design trade, and include educational events specifically created for industry members. On Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31st the show will be open to the design trade as well as interested members of the public. In addition to the three day exhibition and conference on site, there will be several home tours.Here's a recap of what you can expect: 400+ Exhibitors presenting 2000+ products 250,000 square feet of Exhibition space to explore 250+ Speakers on 3 stages 3 days of Continuing Education Seminars 450+ registered Press 5+ Full-scale prefab homes 2 days of Ride and Drives International & Cultural Pavilions Student Design Gallery and MoreProfessional

Facts and Trivia about the upcoming year. What's on tap for 2015? We're all looking forward to 2015. It's going to be a great year! Here are some interesting facts and trivia related to 2015 or MMXV as the Romans would have said. Did you know that 2015 has been proclaimed the International Year of Light? And of course, as we all know, 2015 is the 200th Anniversary of The Battle of Waterloo. Fought near Waterloo on June 18th, 1815 in what is today Belgium (then part of the Netherlands), Napoleon's French Army was defeated by a coalition of Anglo troops commanded by the Duke of Wellington, and a Prussian army under the command of Gebhard von Blücher. I was surprised to find out that Lithuania has become the latest country to adopt the Euro as their official currency as of Jan. 1, 2015. However, Great Britain is still on the Pound Sterling currency. It seems the Brits are still interested in re-establishing the British Empire. After all, the Brits did win The Battle of Waterloo...let's see, wasn't that 200 years ago? The most interesting date in 2015 is going to be - 05/15/2015. In Back to the Future Part II (1989): Dr. Emmett Brown, Marty McFly and Jennifer Parker time travel to October 21 of 2015 (the latest date in the Back to the Future Trilogy). Lawyers are abolished, automated clothing is in vogue and people travel in flying cars and on hoverboards. I can hardly wait to get