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Save Money on Internet OrdersUniversal Appliance and Kitchen CenterCustomers have been reading our blogs for years, getting tips on buying appliances, recipes, discovering what's new in decorative plumbing fixtures, and more. And of course, we've bragged about the two terrific showrooms in Studio City and Calabasas, CA. as well as the well-stocked Southern California warehouse. Now, we'd like to brag a little about our large internet sales operation. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE IN SOUCAL TO GET APPLIANCES FROM UAKCYes, we are one of the nation's premier online appliance retailers. We use the same warehouse, and the same online website for online sales as we do for our SouCal customers. You can order online, or take advantage of trained specialists to help you through the order process by phone.Since 2000, we've been shipping top national brands in unopened factory sealed packaging direct from our warehouse to customers across the country. UAKC has terrific in-stock availability, and receives new factory shipments daily. If you need a special order, we'll work with our manufacturers to expedite your shipment. In spite of our wide in-stock selection, you should know that there are a few luxury appliance manufacturers who do not allow their products to be shipped to out of state customers. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center offers the latest appliances and plumbing fixtures by the most popular brands, such as: Amana, Asko, Bosch, Dacor, DCS, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, Franke, Frigidaire, Gaggenau, GE, Grohe, Hansa, Hansgrohe, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, KWC, LG, Marvel, Maytag, Miele,

Thinking about a New Ice Machine?Do you have a need for an icemaker in your wet bar? Or maybe you've remodeled and feel that an icemaker would be a perfect addition in the rec room, family room, or basement. Whatever your situation, you'll need to make a fundamental decision between two basic icemaker types. Two Types of Ice Machines1 Standard Ice MachineThe first type of icemaker to think about would be one that's similar to the icemaker in your refrigerator. The icemaker itself is a small freezer, that will fit under a standard 36" high counterop. Water flows into an ice tray, located in the icemaker where it freezes. The tray dumps the cubes into an ice bin where you can access them for your drinks. You need a water line and a standard 120v. hookup.2 Clear Cube Ice Machine  An alternative to the ice machine described above as a standard ice maker, is an ice machine that produces clear ice cubes. These ice machines use a different process to produce ice. Water continually passes over or is sprayed upward onto a cooling plate or mold which gradually freezes the water so that it sticks to the mold or plate. Contaminents and impurities in the water fall away. The ice machine then drops the crystal clear cubes into the ice bin. Some models also make nuggets and even softer, chewable cubes. Clear cube icemakers do not have a freezer compartment to store the ice. Instead the ice in the bin melts

Scotsman Ice Machines at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterEvery field has its specialists. They're experts at what they do, and they are the ones you want to go to when you want the best. In appliances, you want to talk to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) When it comes to Ice, Scotsman is the standard against which everyone else is measured. So it makes sense to look to UAKC for Scotsman Ice Machines. You might not think there is that much to ice...but when ICE is what you do...well, read what Scotsman has to say below:Ice For Every OccasionAt Scotsman Ice Systems, we are dedicated to making every drink the absolute best it can be. That's why we make several Brilliance® Ice Machines. They all create the perfect ice for different beverages and for different entertaining occasions. What's the ideal ice for you? You'll find it here.Choosing the right ice matters.Brilliance® Gourmet CuberIce For The Purist®The Brilliance® Gourmet Cuber from Scotsman produces ice that’s crystal-clear, taste-free and odorless. The unique shape prevents clumping and allows the cubes to melt slower, which means drinks stay truer to their original flavor.Uniqueness:Hard, crystal-clear ice with a distinctive form.Advantages:Melts slower. Won’t dilute the drink as fast.Ideal Uses:Perfect for premium, mixed drinks, or for elevating any beverage occasion into something special.Model-SCC50This is the ultimate ice machine. Delivers ice that's always crystal-clear, taste-free and odorless. The unique cube shape won't clump or dilute your drinks. Fits neatly under your counter. Available in outdoor models.Brilliance® Gourmet

Choosing an Ice Machine or Ice Maker at UAKC  If you find yourself going through more ice than your refrigerator's icemaker can produce, it may be time to consider getting a separate unit to make your ice. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) has Southern California's best availabilty and lowest prices for undercounter ice machines and icemakers. There are two basic types of ice producing appliances available. Undercounter icemakers work on the same principle as the icemaker in a refrigerator. They are actually downsized freezers that have an icemaker built in. The icemaker consists of a tray that fills with water. The water freezes into cubes, and the icemaker "harvests" the cubes by dumping them into a container in the bottom of the freezer. The process repeats itself until the container fills with ice. Then the icemaker quits making ice until the ice level in the container starts to drop. The ice cubes are kept frozen by a cooling unit in the icemaker. An ice machine has a metal mold or cold plate. Water is continually sprayed upward onto the cold plate and freezes. Contaminants in the water fall off leaving clear ice. Heat is then used to separate the clear cubes from the mold or plate and the cubes fall into the bin below. Unlike an icemaker, an ice machine has no separate cooling unit to keep the ice cubes frozen. The ice machine continues to replenish the ice

Good News for Buyers of Made in the USA Appliances Get US Brand Appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center If you are looking forward to the 4th of July holiday season with all the attending appliance sale events, you might think about buying American, and you might be surprised to find out that there are many good choices of high quality US brands made in the USA. Below is a blog we published last year detailing your options. It might be interesting and worthwhile to look at the landscape of appliance brands and manufacturing to identify the brands by nationality and by where they are manufactured. In other words, which brands are "American" brands and what is manufactured in the U.S. By the way, we mean "made" or "manufactured" to also include assembly. Most manufacturing facilities today are primarily assembly factories where parts are attached to a chassis. American brands of major appliances include Whirlpool and GE as full-line manufacturers. Whirlpool is the largest appliance manufacturer in the world though over half their sales are in the U.S. Their headquarters are in the U.S. and they are listed on the U.S. stock exchange. Whirlpool also makes and sells U.S. appliances under these brand names: Amana, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, and Maytag. They claim that over 80% of the appliances they sell in the U.S. are made in the U.S. Though listed on the U.S. stock exchange, GE is a true multi-national, doing business all over the world making and selling everything

Appliances worth looking at. Names you may not recognize.   Zephyr - Ariston - Liebherr - Eurochef - Scotsman There are dozens of appliance brands for sale in the U.S. Many of them have names that are not household words. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center carries most of the well-known appliance brands, but they also carefully select appliance brands that fit important needs, but may not necessarily be household names. Some of these brands are leading brands in their field, but are in categories that are not well known. For example, most consumers do not recognize the most popular brands of range hoods. So, we're going to be name droppers here. Most of the brands that are mentioned above you've probably not heard of, but they are brands that make great products that might fit well in your kitchen or laundry room. Zephyr, a pioneer in range hoods, has introduced their new Next Generation Europa range hoods, with a built-in state-of-the-art DCBL Suppression System. These hoods deliver a powerful yet pleasantly quiet cooking experience while barely using 14-watts of energy. The DCBL Suppression System is Zephyr's proprietary technology that powers the first even range hood to use this brushless DC motor technology. 77% Less Noise 77% Less Energy Consumed 30% More Power Exceeds Energy Star Requirements Ariston Laundry fits where others don't. If you have a challenge finding space for laundry, take a look at Ariston. With a leading market share in Europe, Ariston's 24" high performance product line offers

Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center is the place to be this Labor Day holiday for savings on major appliances. The Pre-Sale starts Friday, August 31st so call or hurry-in for best selection. The Super Labor Day Sale runs from Saturday, September 1st through Monday, September 3rd. Click on the link below to access all the great deals:UAKC Labor Day Sale Flyeror call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center 12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105 Studio City, CA 91604 PH 877 696-2987 facebook twitter  

Scotsman up to $600 Ice Machine Rebate 3-1-2012 to 4-30-2012