Elbows up? 

Might it be time to support a locally owned Canadian brand with the highest quality production standards?

There comes a time in the life of every beloved kitchen appliance when retirement is on the agenda. Whether it’s the potential of a costly repair, a style upgrade or a desire for improved energy efficiency, your 10-year-old kitchen appliances just may not cut the mustard anymore.

So, shop you must. But, before you do, there are several planning questions to ask yourself. After all, a kitchen renovation only feels top notch when your new appliances meet your needs and suit your space. Ask yourself…

1) What’s my style? Are you looking for same old same old or are you ready for form to follow function with clean lines and European design, hand assembly with attention to details and the feel of high-quality stainless steel that’s a home chef’s dream. 

2) Saving the planet? Is it important to reduce utility bills and lower your family’s carbon footprint? Ask for industry-leading energy efficiency and ease-of-use that is setting the standard.

3) Tired of big box store selection? You’ll stand out from the crowd when you take family meals and entertaining up a notch with a Canadian-made appliance collection that delivers legendary performance and service you can count on. 

Locally designed by Oakville Ontario’s Euro-Line Appliances Inc. and manufactured in Europe’s finest manufacturing facilities, Porter & Charles is a value-driven, independent brand. Built smarter and only available from carefully selected premium appliance retailers across Canada, the Porter & Charles collection is fully featured and more affordable. Check out the full P&C line for built-in and free-standing ranges, ventilation, dishwashers and Kompact kitchens. 

More for less… now that’s a promise!  

For over 15 years, Mark Eglington has been passionate about European-manufactured best-in-class appliances. By day, he is the President of Canadian-owned Euro-Line Appliances; by night he’s perfecting his cooking skills.

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