In 1919, while a student at Santa Clara University, Jacob Heintz started wiring homes for local residents and supplying them with lighting fixtures and electrical appliances. Today his family continues to serve the Bay Area as its largest, most complete distributor of kitchen and laundry appliances. 

A professional staff serves the needs of many of the area's most distinguished builders and remodelers. With the West's most complete display from the world's best appliance manufacturers, and a large inventory from which to choose, University Electric is uniquely positioned to best supply quality appliances at the most competitive prices.