July 18th, 2013 by Richie Black

Okay, there are definitely things made to be enjoyed on your cool new Home Theatre System. In fact, we've only just wrapped up a blog post about movie spectaculars just right for your Blu-ray home theatre system. But what about things that are too AWFUL for that? Pieces of "entertainment" whose rank ugliness will be heightened to EXTREME levels by the crystalline resolution of a 64” Plasma ... Read more

July 18th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

If your TV’s looking a bit iffy, then maybe it needs a spot of maintenance.  If tweaking the picture settings doesn’t help, perhaps the problem is on the outside of the set. Here’s our guide to cleaning a flat-screen TV, and why it’s important to look after your AV equipment. "But I already know how to do this!" “What’s there to say about cleaning a TV?” I hear you ... Read more

July 15th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Living in a land of droughts and flooding rains, you can never be completely sure when you're going to get hit by the next downpour, regardless of the season.  While there have been more than a few floods, great and small, to deal with over the past few years, on a smaller scale a sudden shower can quickly spoil even the most simple of plans. Pretty bad ... Read more

July 8th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

We love robots here at Appliances Online.  In fact, we may be somewhat obsessed.  After all, a machine that could handle just about any household chore would pretty much be the ultimate appliance. So why aren't scientists putting all of their giant-brained thinking powers to work designing the next generation of mechanised servants? Well, according to recent reports, human being just don't trust robots, and won't allow them ... Read more

July 4th, 2013 by Richie Black

Cue drum rolls: let’s talk about spectacular movie experiences. First -  right now, Appliances Online is stocking the 5.1 Channel 3D Home Theatre System HT-F5550WB, a just released home theatre system from those redoubtable wunderkinds at Samsung. And we are one of the few retailers that have it. What's more - it comes right now with a bonus Life Of Pi Blu-ray disc. What’s so great about the whole ... Read more

July 4th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Dry July has arrived again, with many of us fond of the odd tipple hanging up the wine glasses and switching to coffee in the name of charity. But what to do with that leftover wine in the house (assuming any survived the pre-July period)?  After all, even with a screw-cap, wine can start to oxidise and go off once it's been opened, meaning it may not ... Read more

July 3rd, 2013 by Richie Black

There are some amazingly stupid things you can do to ruin your appliance, ruin yourself, or burn your house down. We don’t judge, ‘cos we’ve been there – and have the fire-brigade on speed-dial. We keep making mistakes ‘cos we are human. Stuff happens. We’re sometimes tired, distracted or drunk. So here’s a few pertinent reminders you can print out and post on your fridge to remind ... Read more

July 2nd, 2013 by Mark Bristow

When it’s winter and the weather is cold and miserable, the temptation to hibernate can be very strong.  Alas, human beings aren’t actually grizzly bears, and you can’t stay wrapped up under the doona for the entire season. During winter, it's easy to find yourself struggling to summon up the motivation to take care of all that regular maintenance and housework your home requires.  You might be ... Read more

June 20th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Whether you’re a student renter living a nomadic urban lifestyle, or a home-owner upgrading to a better place, moving house can be a stressful and painful experience. "Where's Junior?" In addition to packing your life into boxes to be entrusted to the care of two men and a truck, you also need to get your appliances ready to move them safely and without incident. Here are some tips to ... Read more

June 17th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

One of the first pieces of advice typically given to anyone looking at reorganising a cluttered kitchen is to get rid of everything you don’t use.  Alas, more than a few different small appliances fall into this category, rarely getting used for anything more than gathering dust and getting in the way. An impressive collection, but how many do you REALLY need? But certain small appliances, especially single-use ... Read more

June 12th, 2013 by Richie Black

When it comes to hi-fi, are you more than a bit power-mad? Want a piece of audio equipment that's guaranteed to annoy your neighbours if not technically classified as a weapon of mass-destruction? Well, check this monster out: It’s called the Panasonic SC-MAX700GSK Mini Hi-Fi System. This remarkable audio device is packing some serious heat. 2300 watts of it. Brandishing a pair of 4-way Giant Speaker boxes, each armed with ... Read more

June 11th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

News recently broke that US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to do something about the greenhouse gas production of their respective countries.  Specifically, they’ll be winding back the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Image source: ABC “Waitaminute,” I hear you say, “why am I reading this on the Appliances Online blog?  How is international politics relevant here?  Where are the blogs about ... Read more

June 3rd, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Appliances aren't always as simple as we'd like them to be.  Even the most straightforward functions of everyday household gadgets are sometimes described in such confusing technical jargon that even experts are left scratching their heads. Since we're all about keeping appliances simple at Appliances Online, here's our guide to a few of the terms that we've found confusing, what they mean, and what they can do ... Read more

May 30th, 2013 by Richie Black

A new kettle bearing an unfortunate resemblance to Adolf Hitler is causing blood to boil in America. Retailers JC Penney compounded their faux pas by choosing to display the pseudo-fascist appliance on one of their gigantic billboards. The billboard featuring the offensive kettle was positioned on the 405 Interstate Highway, Calfornia - a fairly busy road in the States ... In case you don't see it: look for ... Read more

May 30th, 2013 by Louise Carter

It's been a big week for celebrities and appliances. After examining Madonna's vacuum cleaner fetish yesterday, today we turn our attention to everyone's favourite A-list nut bag, Tom Cruise: As legend has it, Tom was spotted doing a bit of shopping in Rochester, New York when he came upon a fridge and just had to know what it smelled like. According to an eyewitness: “Tom came back in ... Read more