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3 Reasons you should buy appliances NOW.While there is always a chance for prices to rise, there is a very strong possibility that appliances will go up in 2017. Therefore, the 2016 year ending is especially a time to seriously consider buying appliances before the year end - Especially, if you already expect to be purchasing any new appliances in the coming year. Here's why: 1. The housing market is strong. One of the biggest factors driving appliance sales is new home building. The housing market was strong in 2016, and indications are that it will be at least this strong in 2017. Therefore, appliance sales should stay strong and even increase in 2017. With demand steady and even on the rise, prices will likely tic upward.2. New household formation is growing. New appliance purchases increase with new household formations, which are growing as more Millennials begin to pair up, form households, and purchase home goods including major appliances. This will also help push appliance prices upward.3. Appliance replacement cycles have shortened.Buyers have become less willing to pay for durability, more interested in advanced technology, and features, and more willing to replace appliances sooner.These three factors combine to make it very likely that we'll see some price increases in the near future. Since many appliance manufacturers will be issuing new price lists after the year end. January 2017 may bring a number of upward price moves. Potential appliance buyers should anticipate not only price sheet increases, but also for a

Save Two Ways on Viking Appliances at UAKCViking is the brand that introduced and popularized commercial restaurant-style appliances for the home. Today, Viking is part of Middleby, a large corporation that is a leader in commercial appliances for restaurants and large enterprises. Middleby has brought their technology, their acumen, and their resources to Viking with a steady stream of high quality, dependable appliances made with commercial features and quality, but designed to accommodate consumer needs.At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, our skilled sales associates are fully trained in all the latest features and benefits of Viking appliances. Today, you have a unique opportunity to save on Viking by beating the pending price increase and at the same time taking advantage of their current money-saving offers.Bad News and Good NewsBad NewsThe bad news is that Viking has announced a price increase of as much as 7% on May 1st, 2016.Good NewsIf you act now you can beat the price increase and save up to 7% on Viking appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.But wait there's more!More Good NewsThe more good news is that you can save even more on Viking appliances with their special offers which include a free dishwasher and/or a free professional range hood.Call or visit a Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center showroom today to get Viking appliances at the lowest price available plus maximize your savings with Viking's YOU COOK, WE CLEAN SALES EVENT! 

Best Time to Buy New AppliancesWatch Out for 2015 Price IncreasesWe've written before about the best time to buy new appliances. When your life changes and you move from a place that has appliances to a new place that doesn't have appliances, you need to buy appliances. When your old appliance breaks down or starts making loud noises, it's time to buy new appliances. When you're doing a complete remodel of your kitchen, it's time to buy new appliances.Here's another time when you might want to jump from a looker to a buyer of appliances. Manufacturers regularly schedule price increases to keep up with rising costs. 2015 is starting out as a year that is going to have some price increases in major appliances. Below is a flyer on Wolf Sub-Zero's price increase coming February 1st. Wolf cooking appliances and Sub-Zero refrigerators are fantastic appliances. They're premium products and they come with a premium price. Let's suppose you are soon going to be in the market for some new kitchen appliances, and have a budget for luxury appliances of $20,000. Now, think of a price increase of say 10%. That's $2,000 more that can stay in your pocket, or you could wait and pay more. Who wants to do that?Call or visit the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today, and ask them how you can save by buying major appliances and plumbing fixtures now, and BEAT the February 1st price increase.