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Launch Party Hosted at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center 12050 Ventura Blvd.Studio City, CA. 91604on July 10, 2014, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Come mingle with the best of the best and learn how easy it is to enter. KITCHEN DESIGN CONTEST LAUNCH PARTY! Enjoy fabulous food and creative cocktails while discovering the many different local and national prizes you can win. Sub-Zero and Wolf will also announce their new Trade Rewards Program that gives you points every time you spec Sub-Zero and Wolf. Points may be redeemed for luxurious prizes, including trips, shopping sprees, photo shoots and more. You’ll receive Trade Rewards points just for attending the launch party! Take advantage of: $145,000 in KDC prizes Free private photo shoot for your entries Our new Trade Rewards programs Luxurious gifts And did we mention cocktails? RSVP to Melissa Auten: Melissa.Auten@subzero.com or 657.269.5874 For information on major appliances and plumbing fixtures contact the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center. Two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: We Deliver and InstallAll Major Appliances877-696-2982 Studio City12050 Ventura Blvd.818-755-1111 Calabasas26767 Aguora Rd.818-880-0011 Showroom Hours:Mon-Sat. 9 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter

 Choose the RIGHT Dishwasher for your needs.4 Dishwasher Buying TipsA customer was shopping for a new dishwasher at the big chain home improvement store. A dishwasher priced at $399 was next to another dishwasher priced at $499. He asked the sales associate, "What's the difference?" The orange aproned salesperson replied with a smirk, "A hundred dollars". Funny, but sad. How helpful is that kind of answer when you're investing hundreds of dollars on a product that you hope to have for 10 or more years? The first tip in buying a new dishwasher is to work with appliance specialists. Don't expect to get expert advice on appliances from a salesperson who also sells tools, lumber, lawn and garden supplies, and light bulbs. At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) you'll receive expert help from appliance professionals. The associates at UAKC are factory trained and have years of appliance sales experience. Assess your needs. Spend some time thinking about what you want in a dishwasher. A person who lives alone, doesn't entertain, and eats most of his or her meals in a restaurant will need a vastly different dishwasher than the head of household for a family of 6 who entertains regularly, serves food on fine china, and uses premium glassware. Consider water consumption and energy savings. A dishwasher with a higher initial cost may in fact have a lower lifetime cost than a cheaper dishwasher that uses more electricity and more water. Compare features and benefits of different models and

Three kitchen remodeling tips that can save you money Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is not just Southern California headquarters for major appliances and plumbing fixtures. Their professional staff will help you avoid costly mistakes by assisting you in purchasing appliances that will fit in your kitchen and work with your surrounding cabinets and countertops. Here are three remodeling tips and some advice on saving money by getting the right appliances for your kitchen remodel: Tile under your dishwasher. If you are installing a new floor in the kitchen make sure that you install flooring underneath the dishwasher. Installing flooring in front of the dishwasher, but not under it will likely mean that you won't be able to remove the dishwasher without pulling up the floor in front. This is a common problem that can be avoided if the flooring is installed under the appliance. This advice holds true for other undercounter appliances such as trash compactor, refrigerator drawers, etc. Double check appliance clearance dimensions. It's not enough to determine just the width and depth of your appliances. Review door swings and clearances to make sure that the appliance will open fully without hitting adjacent countertops, cabinets or walls. If your refrigerator has an adjacent wall, make sure that the refrigerator door will swing wide enough so that you can fully extend any interior refrigerator drawers. Be aware of corner cabinet drawers. Many cabinet drawers these days are full extension. Since most kitchen cabinets are at least 22 inches

What's Inside Your Refrigerator?Materials used inside today's refrigeratorsThe interior of a new refrigerator is most likely to have a sturdy plastic liner made of material called ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). Between the ABS liner and the metal exterior of the refrigerator is foamed polyurethane. Some refrigerators may be made with metal interiors such as stainless steel. Once standard for refrigerator interiors, porcelain is no longer used to line the inside of refrigerators. The latest trend for the inside of your fridge appears to be new colors. Visit Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center to review all the new refrigerator interiors and options. Below are two of the latest innovative colors in refrigerators from KitchenAid and Jenn-Air.New Colors Inside RefrigeratorsRecently, KitchenAid has launched a refrigerator with a Platinum interior, and Jenn-Air will be launching an Obsidian color in some of its built-in models.KitchenAidKitchenAid® 29 Cu. Ft. Platinum Interior, Standard-Depth French Door Refrigerator, Architect® Series II MODEL KFIV29PCMSExperience a fresh design that complements the freshness of your sensitive ingredients. This French door refrigerator features the Preserva® Food Care System. Three distinctive features include an ethylene-absorption cartridge that helps extend the freshness of produce by up to 25%. The Platinum interior design features an industry exclusive - silver, glossy walls. Exceeds minimum Federal Energy Standards by 25%.Jenn-AirJenn-Air has launched three new refrigerators with a unique interior finish they call Obsidian."Black lends a very flattering and sophisticated look to this collection and gives everything within the refrigerator more prominence and visual pop," says manager of

Save on Vent Hoods at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterSale Ends 5/31/2014 Now is the time to take advantage of savings on deluxe range hoods from Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) on these 3 great brands.11% off all Kobe productsuse coupon code KOBE11KOBE Range Hoods is recognized for providing top quality kitchen ventilation products in the United States, as well as Canada. Our goal is to design kitchen ventilation product with innovative styles, pioneering technology at an attractive price. The result of KOBE’s extensive research and development is a series of kitchen ventilation products that are seamless, elegant, powerful, and possessing a very unique feature, the QuietMode™ technology. This famous and remarkable QuietMode™ feature allows you to operate your range hood without the irritation of fan noise while cooking and entertaining your family and guests in the kitchen. It is precisely described in our motto, “So Quiet...You Won’t Believe It’s On!Save 5% on Vent-A-Hooduse coupon code vah5 For over 75 years, Vent-A-Hood® has maintained its specialization and focused on becoming the definitive home ventilation brand in the appliance industry.QUIETTurn on a Vent-A-Hood® range hood, and you'll hear only a whisper of air movement, because the Magic Lung® blower system provides the quietest ventilation available. Unbiased tests show that the Vent-A-Hood® Magic Lung® blower has one of the lowest sound ratings in the industry-especially at high speed - where it counts.EASY CLEANINGThe Magic Lung® blower housing snaps apart for easly cleaning in

Get the Right Sized Air ConditonerAt Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterSo, you need a new room air conditioner. How do you make sure you get the right size? Below are a few tips from the folks at energystar.gov. Once you get the right size, the right place is Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). They carry the full line of both Soleus-AIr and Friedrich air conditioners, and are sure to have the right air conditioner for your needs at the best price.While you don't want to get an air conditioner that is too small, it's also important that the air conditioner is not too large. While an over-sized room air conditioner will cool a room quickly, it also will not run long enough to do a good job of removing the humidity, leaving you with a cool room that is also damp.Here is the chart published by energystar.gov If more than two people regularly occupy the room, add 600 BTUs for each additional person. If the unit is used in a kitchen, increase capacity by 4,000 BTUs. Consider where you install the unit. If you are mounting an air conditioner near the corner of a room, look for a unit that can send the airflow in the right directionTo learn about the different types of room air conditioners available refer to our previous blog:Choosing a Room Air ConditionerFor expert advice on room air conditioners, major appliances, and plumbing fixtures contact the professionals at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today.Two locations

Don't Miss Out!Experts are Cooking at UAKCBluestar Cooking Demonstration at UAKC CalabasasBlueStar Event In Store Expert EventWhen:11:00AM - 3:00PMSaturday, March 22, 2014Where:Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center26767 Agoura RoadCalabasas, CA. 91302CalabasasView Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, 26767 Agoura Blvd. Calabasasl in a larger mapTake advantage of a special promotion if you attend this event. Please rsvp to:john@2twelvegroup.comBLUESTAR FEATURESBlueStar ranges come in a number of configurations, including grill and griddle options, to accommodate all your cooking needs. With their gas ranges you will have the broiling, baking, surface cooking capacities and overall performance that professional chefs desire, which is why home chefs turn to BlueStar gas ranges. Thermador Cooking Demonstration at UAKC Studio CityDon't miss this Thermador cooking demonstration at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Learn about Thermador'sfull line of luxury appliances including the amazing Freedom Cooktop and the Pro Grand Range.When:11:00 AM - 3:00 PMSaturday, March 22, 2014Where:Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center12050 Ventura BoulevardStudio City, CA. 91604 Studio CityView Universal Applainces, 12050 Ventura Blvd. Studio CIty in a larger mapTake a look at ThermadorStar® BurnerThermador's exclusive Star® Burner Heats Better than a Circle. The Patented Star® Burner’s unique five-point design creates a perimeter 56% longer and has more flame ports flame distribution than a comparable round burner. The result is a burner with superior flame spread and a reduced cold spot that delivers faster and more even heating. Can't make it to one of our cooking events this Saturday? Here are some future dates:These FREE events are a great opportunity to

GE WorldWide Industrial Giant Makes and Sells Major Appliances What's UP with GE at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center It's hard to imagine major appliances in the U.S. without General Electric...but then it's hard to imagine a lot of industries without GE. From Jet Engines to Lightbulbs - From Plastics to Powerplants, GE seems to be everywhere.In appliances, General Electric covers the gamut from the mass market GE brand with the famous logo or "bug" right up through upscale line extensions such as GE Profile and GE Café to their luxury GE Monogram lineup. You can get them all at one of Southern California's leading retailers of major appliances and plumbing fixtures Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC). Only Whirlpool with it's Amana, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air brands and perhaps Electrolux with Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Electrolux, and Elextrolux Icon have offerings that come close to covering the gamut of price points and market variety that GE Appliances presents. GE shows no signs of stopping either. They continue to grow their model mix by adding colors and finishes such as the 2012 introduction of the Slate finish, and GE's more recent introduction of the Artistry Series. We've written about both of these product launches in previous blogs. Click Below: GE Slate Appliances   GE Artistry Series See Video   With all these choices in the GE appliance family it's easy to get confused. Here's a guide: While Whirlpool owns a stable of distinct

What are cabinet depth or counter depth refrigerators?Appliance manufacturers may build similar freestanding refrigerators in both a full-depth version and a cabinet or counter-depth model. Most of the major brands such as Frigidaire, GE, Bosch, and Whirlpool offer cabinet depth models. Premium brands such as KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, GE Profile, and Electrolux also offer a wide selection of cabinet-depth refrigerators. Of course, all of them are available for you at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC), Southern California's premier appliance showrooms. However, these refrigerators with a shallower depth will have less capacity and cost more than their full-depth counterparts. Why then have cabinet-depth refrigerators become so popular? First let's examine what we mean when we describe a refrigerator as being cabinet depth. Cabinet depth refrigerators are refrigerators that have roughly the same depth as cabinets. Cabinets are normally 24 inches deep or a bit more if the cabinet door is not inset, and countertops are likely to extend an inch beyond the cabinet. Therefore, cabinet or counter-depth refrigerators are designed to fit within the surrounding cabinets so that they do not not protrude into the kitchen much beyond that 24"-25". In practice, counter-depth refrigerators are likely to measure around 24" deep not counting the doors, and about 27" including the door, but not the handle. They look good and fit well into a standard space, only sticking out a bit. In contrast, their big full-depth counterparts could easily extend into the kitchen aisle another 6 or

New Maytag Man Makes his DebutGet the Best Price and Selection on Maytag at UAKCMaytag is launching a new ad campaign featuring an updated version of the Maytag Man. To celebrate, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) is offering the best selection and lowest prices in Southern California on new Maytag appliances for your kitchen or laundry. Read more below about Ol' Lonely and today's top-rated Maytag appliances.Remember Ol' Lonely, the Maytag Repairman? The first Maytag Man was actor Jesse White, followed by the lovable Gordon Jump (aka station manager, Arthur Carlson of WKRP in Cincinnati). Now, Maytag is launching Maytag Man v.5.0, Colin Ferguson. Here's what Maytag has to say about the latest ad campaign and the re-incarnation of the iconic repairman."Since the first introduction of [the Maytag Repairman] in 1967, we're finally undergoing an evolution of the brand...for generations, he's represented durability, reliability and power. These virtues are still alive and we need to remind consumers of him and stay contemporary with [them]," says Heather Jones, senior brand manager for Maytag."This campaign introduces new creative that evolves the Repairman into the Maytag Man. He's actually a human embodiment of the machine and brings the motto to life...while our appliances are machines, they have human virtues of strength and dependability, which we bring to life by portraying him as the actual machine."Whether it's Love him or Leave Him, Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down for the new guy, Maytag's