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Preferences, Necessities, and BudgetThere is lots of online advice on choosing new kitchen appliances. But honestly, this can be a difficult process. Some will say, "Start with your budget." Makes sense, doesn"t it? But if you haven't purchased appliances in years, and don't know for sure what you're going to need or what things cost, it's like trying to hit a bullseye wearing a blindfold!On the other hand, just going out blindly looking for appliances seems rather foolish also. You don't know what you don't know, so where do you start? Here is how you might proceed. What is your current status? Building new, remodeling, or just a straightforward appliance update. Make a tentative timeline from now to completion. Eventually, you're going to need a hard schedule. Get started now. Think of the end state. How do you picture your new kitchen in your mind? It's totally OK to to dream a bit. Close your eyes and think of what you hope your new kitchen will look like. Check your favorite home magazines, and clip photos of what you like! My favorite online site for new kitchen ideas is Houzz. Think about a budget. Whether it's $10,000 for a built-in refrigerator, or for all your kitchen appliances, you're going to need to start with a number. Here are the basic product categories you're likely to consider. The categories are necessities. Make sure you get the features that are important to you, eg. refer icemaker and dispenser, self-cleaning oven, quiet dishwasher

New Year Resolution: New AppliancesWelcome to 2017. Have you finished your New Year Resolutions? This may be a good time to consider some new appliances. The appliance industry is coming off a great year and there are lots of new appliances available just loaded with popular features. The competition among brands is fierce, so there are savings galore. Do you like to save money on closeouts? Universal Appliance and Kitchen is very opportunistic when it comes to picking up good deals on discontinued models. Here are a is just one that caught my eye from the UAKC website.Kitchenaid KBFS20ECMSKitchenaid 20' French Door Counter Depth RefrigeratorYour Price: $2,399.0033% Off: - $800.00Outlet Price: $ 1,599.00Limited to Stock On HandI owned this refrigerator for several years. It may be my favorite refrigerator ever. I love the French Door design, and the fact that it was counter depth. I also liked the handy water dispenser inside the door, and the clean look on the outside. We had to leave it when we moved, and my wife wanted a side-by-side dispenser model. Guess who won that argument? But it was another KitchenAid. By the way, even though I once worked for this company, I can tell you this is a great buy.Take a look at other closeouts by clicking on the link below:UAKC CLOSEOUTSBut, you don't have to get a closeout to get a great deal at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. They not only have a great selection of brands and models for every

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! 

UAKC is the best place for trade customers to get their appliancesUniversal Appliance and Kitchen Center has the services you needWhy do members of the trade keep returning to UAKC for appliances and decorative plumbing fixtures? Showrooms. With two luxury showrooms in the Valley, we have a huge selection of all the major brands, and luxury brands including the Wolf and SubZero Living Kitchen as well as many specialty products. Our showrooms are constantly being refreshed, and new products added. Many of our appliances are live, and ready to be demonstrated. We regularly schedule cooking demonstrations, and we're open every day, including most holidays. Local warehousing (availability). We have a large local warehouse receiving and shipping daily, so we have a huge availability that is constantly being updated. Professional sales help. You won't find more helpful, better trained sales associates anywhere. Our team is extraordinarily knowledgeable about our products and the industry. They regularly attend local factory training, and often travel to manufacturer locations around the country to receive extended product training. Local Delivery. We have a large fleet of trucks, delivering throughout the greater LA area and elsewhere in Southern California. Our shipping department regularly ships across the country, where permitted by manufacturer policies. Professional Installation. Our installers have years of experience are factory trained, and authorized. They're thorough and efficient, and we regularly get compliments from our customers for their professionalism and workmanship. Great Prices. As important as our competencies and services are; you're also entitled to great

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.   

Why are beef prices so high... when gas prices are so low? Isn't it great that gas prices are so low. I feel like I'm putting a $10.00 bill in my pocket every time I gas up. On the other hand, my wife just informed me that a pound of extra-lean ground beef at Costco is $5.99. WOW! six bucks a pound for hamburger meat. It's good to know that the price of gas and the price of meat are not correlated. We can celebrate the (temporarily) low price of gas, while at the same time try to figure out if we can afford a steak for dinner. What is going on with the cost of beef? 2014 has seen steady monthly increases in already high beef prices. Will it end soon? Sorry to say, but the experts say beef prices will continue upward for the next few of years while supply catches up with demand. According to *Oklahoma State University livestock economist, Dr. Derrell Peel, the inventory of cattle has not been this low since 1951. While breeding bounced back in 2014, that means at least 2017 before we see a marked increase in beef products available at retail. Who's at fault? In the end, we could blame the weather...REALLY! We've had an extended drought in big grain producing states, as well as in Canada. Without feed available, ranchers reduced cattle inventories, and as a result meat prices have skyrocketed. What can be done? Some consumers are changing to

Why Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is YOUR best choice If you're doing your due diligence on where to purchase new appliances and plumbing fixtures, you should consider Universal Appliance an Kitchen Center (UAKC). Here's why: The Other Guys Southern California has its fair share of appliance showrooms. Some focus exclusively on esoteric products, and have luxurious, look-but-don't-touch showrooms. They make you feel as if you need to present your credentials before entering. At the other extreme, you may want to think twice about appliance retailers that advertise with tag lines that say "New and Used" or "We Take Trade-Ins." Just as risky, is going to the big box stores where sales associates wear aprons and sell light-bulbs, and garden supplies along with appliances, and plumbing supplies. The UAKC Difference UAKC does have very nice showrooms (see video below) in great locations. Expect live appliance vignettes, and beautiful designer displays, as well as rows of gleaming appliances. No matter your interests, you're always going to feel at home at UAKC. Even if they don't have valet parking (lol), you're sure to be greeted with a smile by a knowledgable sales associate. At UAKC, you'll find a host of luxury brands such as Wolf, Sub Zero, Viking, Thermador, Miele, etc. available for the most refined and discerning tastes. In additon, you'll also find on display top mass brands such as GE, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, and more. This is a signature feature at UAKC. They'll work hard to match your wishes and desires,

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

Customers Write (38) Michael says "Thank you for good job!" Michael S. Los Angeles, CA I'm a real person from L.A. I have been buying my appliances from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center.They have lots of knowledge and fair prices.They have most of the high end items and great sale, delivery and installation services. I'm very happy! Thank you for good job! Find out for yourself and you'll be very happy, too! Call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today. Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter