Author: Snow Bros. Appliance

Snow Bros. was founded in 1922 when Chester “Chet” Snow and his brother Irving opened a store on Madison Avenue. A few years later, Snow Bros. relocated to Collinwood, then to Richmond Heights in 1962 and finally in 1998 to its current location in Lyndhurst. Snow Bros. sold radios and other small appliances, including irons and mixers, and was one of the first companies to add television sets to its inventory in 1947. One of the most popular sections of the store was the record department, with its built-in listening booths. Customers could ask for a particular record and hear what it sounded like before buying it. Now boasting an impressive 12,000 sq. ft. showroom, Snow Bros. displays all major brands of appliances, including KitchenAid, Bosch, Thermador, Whirlpool, Wolf, Sub-Zero, Jenn-Air, Speed Queen, GE, Miele and many more. Over the years, the company logo, a pudgy little snowman, has slimmed down a bit and put on a happier face; other than that, Snow Bros. has stayed the course doing what they do best. Snow Bros. has always had a strong belief that the people of our community are what has aided in our success, and we are proud to continue to be a part of the Cleveland community.

Chicken Enchilladas with Sour Cream, Cilantro & Green Sauce from Thermador

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Snow Bros. Appliance

We are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo! Here is a delicious enchilladas recipe from the Thermador kitchen.

8 servings

Olive oil for dish
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
(about 1¼ pounds), boiled, chopped
4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 7-ounce can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (or more) olive oil
12 6-inch corn tortillas
1 28-ounce can green chile enchilada sauce
1 7-ounce can salsa verde
¾ cup sour cream

Preheat oven to 400°F. Oil 13×9-inch baking dish.
Place cooked chicken, 2 cups cheese, 1 cup
cilantro, green chilies, and cumin in bowl. Stir to
blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat
2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet. Fry
tortillas in batches (do not crowd) until pliable, a
few seconds on each side, adding more oil to
skillet as needed. Transfer tortillas to plate.

Bring enchilada sauce and salsa verde to simmer in
same skillet. Spoon 1/4 cup of sauce into prepared
dish. Quickly dip tortillas into remaining sauce (do
not overdip or tortillas will fall apart). Divide chicken
mixture among dipped tortillas (scant 1/2 cup per
tortilla). Roll tortillas up, enclosing filling. Place
enchiladas, seam side down, in prepared dish.
Stir sour cream into remaining sauce. Pour over
enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups cheese.
Bake until enchiladas are heated through, 25 to 30
minutes. (Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cool,
cover, and refrigerate. Reheat before serving.) Garnish
with 2 remaining tablespoons cilantro and serve.

Serve with beer or Margaritas.

Enjoy!!

View on the Thermador site.

The Make-Up Air Mystery

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Snow Bros. Appliance

In newly built homes with hoods over 400 CFM, there is a new code dictating air replenishment. Although this code has been on the books for a while, there are inspectors now enforcing it on both remodels and new construction.

“OHIO Building Code 1503.4 Makeup air required. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess of 400 cubic feet per minute ( 0.19 m³/s) shall be provided with makeup air at a rate approximately equal to the exhaust air rate. Such makeup air systems shall be equipped with a means of closure and shall be automatically controlled to start and operate simultaneously with the exhaust system.”

WHY DO WE NEED MAKE UP AIR

Newer energy efficient, “tight” or “green” homes are air tight so outside air won’t find a way in to replace exhausted air, as opposed to older draftier homes. So what happens is your house depressurizes. Hood vents can’t push out air, because there is no air in your home to replace it.

HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM

You simply need air to replace the exhaust. Back when I was specifying ventilation, I would always recommend a damper on the wall cap to prevent cold air from infiltrating into your home.

Now with the new codes, the damper is in-line or in the duct itself and is wired to a Universal pressure regulator. The regulator opens and closes the damper depending on how much air is exhausted. The wall cap simply lets in air. See diagram below for example of installation.

We have all the units here to comply with the code and help your contractor handle the make up air solution.

Written by Rick Ritt, Builder Sales Specialist

Why To Cook with Steam

Posted on April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 by Snow Bros. Appliance

Cooking with steam is one of the healthiest ways to cook! The steam envelopes the food and puts no pressure on the food so the vitamins & minerals aren’t cooked out of it.

The main advantage of cooking with steam is:

Virtually no nutrients are lost: When food is not immersed in water the vitamins and minerals aren’t cooked out so you will get roughly 50% more vitamins & minerals in your vegetables.
It is a low-fat way of cooking: The fat will separate itself and drip into the baking pan.
Reheating: When you reheat with steam you won’t lose the original moisture and flavors in the food.
Easier meal preparation: When using steam you can cook multiple foods at once and not share the flavors.

On most of the steam ovens they are actually combination units which means they offer both steam and convection features. By having this you can use either option by itself or combine them making this the most versatile appliance in your kitchen. When combining both features meat and poultry will be moist and not dried out and bread will have a crispy crust and moist center.

We currently have steam ovens on display from Thermador, Bosch, Wolf, Miele & Jenn-Air. Most of these units are fully functional for you to come in and demo. Call today with questions! 440-449-2650

Written by Rick Ritt, Builder Sales Specialist

The Benefits of a Convection Oven

Posted on March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 by Snow Bros. Appliance

A lot of people have a convection oven but rarely use this setting. I find that people tend to shy away from the convection setting because they are not familiar with it. When baking or cooking it is typically with a purpose so you want it to turn out well! If you have a convection oven but haven’t use it yet for this reason go to the store to buy some cheap frozen cookie dough and try it out! I promise, you will love it. Here is a list of major benefits of having a convection oven:

Faster pre-heat time
More even heating throughout the oven
Less hot pockets on one side or the other of the oven
The ability to cook/bake on multiple racks at the same time
Better browning
Reduces cook time

Now, keep in mind that there are dishes you still would not want to use convection with. A cake for instance is very delicate. The additional movement of air introduced with the convection setting can affect the outcome.

The KitchenAid wall oven offers a great feature to acquaint you with convection. They call is the EasyConvert. Here is how KitchenAid explains the feature to us:

EasyConvect™ Conversion System

Takes the guesswork out of convection cooking by ensuring exceptional results when experimenting with new recipes or familiar favorites

The feature will automatically adjust your recipes to use the convection setting. It may eliminate time or adjust the temperature just slightly.

We know that change is scary, but sometimes it is worth it! Give us a call at 440-449-2650 if you have any questions or would like any further information.

Snow Bros. First Post!

Posted on March 21, 2017March 21, 2017 by Snow Bros. Appliance

Welcome to the Snow Bros. Appliance’s blog! We are excited to be able to share with you our knowledge and quirky tips of the appliance world. Founded in 1922, Snow Bros Appliance is one of the oldest independently owned appliance stores in the Greater Cleveland area. We are staffed with wonderful people who have been in the industry for more than 20 years. Our showroom is something you will have to see! It is located in Lyndhurst, Ohio right on Mayfield Rd (5528 Mayfield Road Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124). We have more appliances hooked up live for you to touch and feel than any other showroom in the area! We carry all major brands including Sub-Zero, Wolf, Kitchen-Aid, Thermador, Bosch, Speed-Queen, Whirlpool, Viking, Jenn-Air, Maytag, GE Monogram, Miele, and the list goes on. Visit our website to browse through our full selection of major appliances. We look forward to working with you in the future!

P.S. This is our beloved resident snowman. You will see him all over. He goes by “Flat Irv”. The two co-founders of Snow Bros. were Chester and Irving Snow. The snowman has been named after Irving in his honor.