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Luxury brands serve discerning homeowners

by Karen Hufford

When the only full-service high-end appliance company in Brevard closed its doors in 2005, Tom Capritta, founder and owner of Capritta

Appliance and Air Conditioning, moved

quickly to fill this untapped space in the market. The following year, his state-of-the-art Melbourne showroom began offering luxury brands such as Viking, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch, Miele, Dacor, Northland, Speed Queen, Traeger and more.

A family owned and operated company; Capritta began humbly as an appliance repair business in 1982. In 1990, the company expanded to become a Maytag distributor, and then tapped into the air conditioning sales and servicing market in 2000.

Although Capritta Appliance has grown and evolved over the years, the cornerstone of the business has remained unchanged. Specifically, the company is distinguished by its full-service capabilities and offerings. This means that in addition to sales, full-time staff members will deliver, install, maintain and repair appliances for customers.

This “above and beyond” service can be especially useful when dealing with the high- quality materials and technology used to craft today’s cutting-edge appliances.

“High-end refrigerators are usually taller, use heavy stainless steel, offer precise temperature control and longer food preservation,” Tom explains. “And today’s high-end dishwashers are virtually silent and energy efficient.”

Induction cook tops, many finished with Ceran glass, represent the latest cooking technology. Using an electromagnetic induction coil, heat is actually produced by the pan, pot or other cooking vessel, and then is transferred to the vessel’s contents. As a result, heating is done within seconds and chefs have precise control of cooking temperatures, thus saving time and energy. Ovens with combination cooking techniques – such as microwave, convection and steam – represent an upgraded highlight of this kitchen fixture.

Capritta Appliance carries high-end Miele appliances, such as steam and convection ovens in a variety of sizes and finishes, to improve your kitchen’s form and function.

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This Wolf induction cooktop allows for fast and precise energy-efficient cooking.

In addition to luxury refrigerators, dishwashers, cook tops and ovens, Capritta also carries items such as built-in cappuccino and espresso makers, three-zone wine racks and warming drawers to suit more cultivated kitchens. “If you’re going to upgrade your house, the kitchen is the best place to put your money,” Tom says.

If you don’t quite have the means to outfit your home with all high-end appliances but want to make a smart investment, Tom says a washing machine may be your best choice. “Front load washers are here to stay,” he says. “These machines use half the water and electricity of top-load washers, and offer better stain removal because the detergent is better concentrated.”

Capritta Appliance and Air Conditioning is located at 2565 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne. Contact the showroom at (321) 984-8301 or visit www.caprittaappliance.com Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117  |  Page 118  |  Page 119  |  Page 120  |  Page 121  |  Page 122  |  Page 123  |  Page 124  |  Page 125  |  Page 126  |  Page 127  |  Page 128  |  Page 129  |  Page 130  |  Page 131  |  Page 132