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UAKC has them all from A to ZChoose Popular Brands, New Brands, Specialty Brands, European BrandsAs one of Southern California's leading appliance retailers, you'd expect UAKC to carry major brands such as GE, Whirlpool, and Electrolux/Frigidaire, LG, and Samsung. You'd also expect us to feature premium name brands such as Dacor, KitchenAid, Miele, Monogram, Thermador, Sub Zero Wolf, and Viking. Of course we carry all these and more. Today, we want to introduce you to some appliance brands that might be entirely new to you. So in their own words, we introduce you to a few more appliance brands that you'll find at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center from A to Z:AvantiAvanti has been in operation for over 30 years. In addition to the standard appliances...like washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators there are also a number of specialized appliances available too. You can choose from a selection of wine coolers, beverage coolers and water dispensers. Fagor AmericaFagor Electrodomesticos, based in Spain is the fifth largest appliance manufacturer in Europe, the leading appliance manufacturer in both Spain and France, and the #1 induction cooktop producer in the European Market.HeartlandPart of AGA Marvel, Heartland specializes in retro-look appliances.ilveAn Italian company, ILVE produces quality appliances that look great in any kitchen environment. Hand made and Italian by design ILVE is a superior range guaranteed to ensure you enjoy every moment spent in your kitchen and the culinary masterpieces it produces.SmegAesthetic design combined with innovative technology results in unique products, which both look great

Latest Appliances at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterBlack Stainless SteelA quick look around the major appliance displays at the January 2017 *IBS/KBIS confirmed that the new color/finish Black Stainless is THE big trend in appliance colors. Of course, stainless steel is not going anywhere. In a recent survey, 72% of respondents opted for stainless steel. Truth is, there are tons of appliance colors out there. The custom high end range company BlueStar offers several hundred colors, many of them quite stunning. Luxury appliance brands such as Viking, Bertazzoni, La Cornue, and others also offer their appliances in a variety of colors. But for many of us these brands might not be realistic options, and the bright colors aren't for everyone.Voilà! Black Stainless is here to save they day. It's new and it's different. It really looks classy, but I wouldn't call it bold or risky. After all, it's a combination of the two most popular appliance colors. As near as I can determine KitchenAid was the first major appliance brand to offer Black Stainless steel. Recently, Samsung jumped on the Black Stainless bandwagon, followed now by Whirlpool, Frigidaire, GE, Electrolux, and LG. I do know that some supplementary brands are on board with this new finish such as Sharp (microwaves) and at least one of the vent hood manufacturers, Zephyr.I think Black Stainless looks good in the photos, but even better when you see it and touch it. Believe it

Dwell Wraps Up Dwell on Design: 2015 10th Anniversary for Nation's Biggest Design Show Dwell on Design recently wowed visitors wit new designs, materials and products for homes at this year's recently concluded DWELL show at the LA Convention Center. We've previous blogs promoting the show and highlighting favorite products and brands (click on link below): DWELL 2015 Here are three of our favorite exhibits from Dwell on Design: 2015: Monogram House What is the Monogram House? It's an 825 sq ft modular home built by Method Homes in Seattle, WA. The unit is custom variation on the Method Homes Elemental 1 model designed by Chris Pardo Design: Elemental Architecture. It's custom-fitted it with Monogram’s latest luxury appliances, and along with the design and other features, it is a superb display of modern design. If you missed the Monogram House at Dwell in LA. The house will be on display in Phoenix on June 20 and 21st. ShapeCrete with Fu-Tung Chen We know Fu-Tung Chen from his famous concrete countertops and sinks, and his work designing some of Zephyr Hoods luxury models. See our website link for Zephyr hoods or call or visit one of our showrooms (locations and phone # at the bottom of this page).Ask for the Cheng Collection. ZEPHYR at UAKC Miele Appliances Wow Again Whether it's the exclusive Miele Color - Truffle Brown or their new Miele no-handle dishwasher that has been named Knock2Open, Miele's innovation is practical and sensible. The new color is stunning and

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

Zephyr Hoods at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Ventilation is no longer an afterthought or just a functional necessity. The folks at Zephyr make vents that are not only among the best performing hoods in the industry, but also are arguably the most beautiful. Take a look at the Verona Hoods that can change color. Read what Zephyr has to say about this innovative hood below:     Verona Island or Verona Wall Verona is topped with a straight glass canopy that also serves as an ambiance setting LED display. Select the Cloud White, Deep Blue and Amber color options to best match your kitchen’s décor, or choose the Demo mode that displays all three settings in 10-second intervals. A Next Generation Europa model, Verona includes Zephyr’s DCBL Suppression System™ with Bloom™ HD LED light bulbs and LCD display controls. Verona Wall 30" or 36, Verona Island 36" or 42" size. 715 cfm vertical ducting or recirculating Accessories ZRC-00VN: Recirculating Kit Z1C-00VN: Extension Duct Cover Kit MUA00xA: Universal Make-Up Air Dampers Wall Cap Inlet, Round Wall Cap Exhaust, Round Wall Cap Exhaust, Rectangular Roof Cap Exhaust, J-Vent Tapered Reducer Back Draft Damper DCBL Suppression System DCBL Suppression System™ is the industry’s first range hood motor powered by direct current (DC) energy. An evolutionary step from the traditional AC powered range hood, all Next Generation Europa range hoods with DCBL Suppression™ provide unparalleled performance and features. Features like, Bloom™ HD LED light bulbs, the industry’s first dimmable LED bulbs and an

Vent Hoods for Outdoor Kitchens Outdoor Hoods at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center When summer heats up our attention goes to outdoor cooking. Today's popular gas grills are often not sitting in an open air location, rather they tend to be in a patio, gazebo, or other covered outdoor area. The grill is likely to be built-in and sometimes even part of an entire outdoor kitchen installation. With all this attention on outdoor grilling, it's important to understand the need for outdoor venting. If your grilling is done under a combustible overhead structure, a vent hood is required to control smoke, grease, and fumes. Hood manufacturers from AirKing to Zephyr are jumping into the outdoor hood category. Outdoor cooking specialty manufacturers such as Lynx, also offer their own vent hoods to complement their outdoor grills. And some appliance manufacturers that offer outdoor grills such as Viking include outdoor rated vent hoods as part of their lineup. Standard indoor vent hoods, are not the same as outdoor vent hoods. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has separate standards for outdoor appliances. For example, wiring must be shielded and protected from the elements. Buyers should make sure that their outdoor hood not only meets regulatory standards, but that they are also durable and cleanable. Heavy duty stainless steel baffles effectively filter smoke and grease and they're also easy to clean. Here's a photo of a Lynx outdoor grill with backsplash and vent hood. It's easy to see that this unit will not only be effective

Range Hood Guidelines Common Sense Range Vent Hood Evaluation Tools A. Requirements Ventilation objectives. Range hoods perform many functions. Sometimes hood vents are used merely to circulate air in the kitchen. Usually, they are needed to remove cooking odors, vapors, particulates, and moisture from the air over the cooktop surface. It's important to consider the type of cooking you'll be doing. For example, if you cook exotic dishes that are very aromatic, you may need a more powerful vent hood. Suppose you are considering a re-circulating hood because you don't have the ability to duct outside. You need to be aware that recirculating hoods will capture some particulates, but will do little to remove vapors or moisture from the room. Ductwork. If you are installing new ducting you'll want to make sure that you take the most direct, shortest path - the fewer turns, the better. Use the largest duct size that is practical for quieter more efficent operation. Makeup air. The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) requires when installing new vent hoods exceeding 400 cfm, makeup air must be provide in an amount roughly equivalent to the exhaust CFM. Location. The location of the range will influence the type and size of the range hood. Is the range on on an island or peninsula? Where are the windows located? What is the ceiling height? Are there ceiling fans? How much space is available between adjacent cabinets? B. Sizing the hood Best hoods offer these recommendations for hood sizing. Under

2 Sale Days Left at UAKC Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Here's an example of the fantatstic savings available through the 28th. These are new in box deluxe chimney and commercial style vent hoods from Elica, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid,and Zephyr. Check out the savings: Regular Prices from $989 to $2099 Sale Prices from $599 to $1599 Save up to $500 Click on the links below to view all the savings on the Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center 4 page flyer: Hurry In today. Sale ends January 28th. NOW, two locations to serve you - Calabasas and Studio City: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center facebook twitter    

Colors in your Kitchen What does it mean when we hear the phrase "POP of color"? Ask a designer and they will describe a room full of neutral colors that is brought to life by a bold and surprising use of color. Sometimes it's a bright accent wall. Sometimes it's colorful throw pillows and flowers. But always its a contrast created by adding color to an otherwise neutral room. The POP calls the attention of the viewers eyes to the bright spot or POP, and often creates a focal point in the room. Here's an example of a room that would have been a blinding snowstorm without the blue cushions and pillows. Notice also how the flowers create some balance and flow, and the clever addition of the touch of yellow in the chandelier. In the picture below, the colorful chairs create needed interest, and the color-matched light fixtures help fill the volume of the room, an important consideration in large rooms with high ceilings. In today's kitchens there are more ways than ever to add color. Kohler has recently teamed up with designer Jonathan Adler from Bravo's Top Design to introduce colored sinks that help bring life to a kitchen.  Adler says, "It's the surprise factor that makes color work." According to Adler, there's nothing better than a colored sink to bring a kitchen to life. Even better, he says, "These colors work in just about any kitchen color palette to add

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