About BlueStar Manufactured in Reading, Pennsylvania, BlueStar traces its history to the Prizer-Painter Stove Works beginning in 1880 with a line of residential and commercial coal ranges, water heaters, furnaces and heating stoves. Today Bluestar is the residential arm of Prizer-Painter providing commercial quality cooking equipment for your home. Recently, BlueStar has added refrigeration to […]
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Four Appliance Tips to Keep your Appliances Fit Clean your dryer duct. There’s a reason why this is the first tip. Supposedly, the number one cause of house fires is clogged dryer vents. The lint trap on your dryer should be cleaned after each use, but the external vent hose and in-wall vent should be […]
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Most of us don’t pay much attention to how our appliances work until they fail, and it’s time to replace them. A refrigerator is a hard working kitchen appliance that we rely on to keep our food at the optimal storage temperature. During the last year, it has become evident that we need to have […]
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Click Above for Quick Video Hurry! Save on GE – Offer Expires April 26, 2016 There’s always something big going on with GE Appliances at KAR. It’s one of our top appliance suppliers with GE, GE Profile, GE Cafe’, and Monogram brands. The GE name is almost synonymous with innovation, and GE has recently introduced […]
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Viking 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 […]
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The reason you invested in a dishwasher is that you want to have an easy time cleaning your dishes. There is nothing more aggravating than opening the dishwasher door after a cleaning cycle and find the dishes still dirty. This happens when you improperly clean the dishes. Do you want to have cleaner dishes after […]
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KBMS104ESS I love it when I get to write about my favorite appliances. This is one that I discovered as a regional appliance manager visiting customers in the Western U.S. I soon discovered that Southern California had some appliance needs different from other parts of the West. For one thing, there are a lot of […]
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GE, Frigidaire (Electrolux), Bosch, KitchenAid, and Whirlpool are Big Brands that KAR is proud to carry. Jenn-Air, Miele, Thermador, Sub Zero, Viking, and Wolf are examples of premium, luxury brands that satisfy the appliance needs for discerning upscale appliance customers. However, there are also a few custom luxury brands available for customer who want to […]
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Two New Induction Ranges from Wolf Exclusive – Only Induction Range Available in 36″ Size Induction cooktops are very popular and many of the cooking brands have a variety of them. For example, Bosch has 8 models of induction cooktops. Though induction cooktops have been available in one form or another since the 1980’s, it’s […]
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Thermador is celebrating 100 years of leadership in the U.S. Appliance Industry: Thermador has redefined today’s kitchen and elevated the cooking experience. From the first built-in wall oven to our patented Star® Burner, we have been creating innovative kitchen products since 1916. Today is no different. As we celebrate the past century of success, we […]
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Can You Save Money on Appliances During Memorial Day? Friends often ask me if they can really save money by buying appliances during sale events. The answer is yes, sometimes. First, assess your situation. Do you need new appliances? Will you be remodeling in the next year or so? Do you have appliances that are […]
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As a restaurant owner, the commercial oven is the heart of your business. Without proper oven maintenance, you will significantly reduce the efficiency and lifespan of the appliance. No matter the brand of commercial oven you own, you need to take good care of it. Here are tips given by oven repair professionals on how […]
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GE French Door Refrigerator with Keurig K-Cup Brewing System Now Available at KAR With a Keurig K-Cup brewing system built into the refrigerator’s water dispenser, you get fresh, filtered water for your coffee or tea every time—no need to refill! Keurig® K-Cup® brewing system Hot water dispenser Hot water scheduling via GE Kitchen App Precise […]
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It’s nice to know that just like KAR, Dacor, a successful major appliance manufacturer is based right here in Soucal and they manufacture many of their leading appliances in their factory in City of Industry, CA. The original appliance business was started by Stanley Joseph and his brother Anthony in 1948. Incorporated in 1965 as […]
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Based in Switzerland, KWC is a leading manufacturer of plumbing fixtures worldwide. KAR is designated as a Destination Showroom for KWC products. Here are a few unique and distinctive products from KWC: Pure, unadulterated pleasure Some people like to stand in the shower and listen to the sound of rushing water or invigorate their senses. […]
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