January 25th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

I’m pretty confident in guessing that a significant percentage of Australians will be attending or hosting a barbeque this Australia Day long weekend. If you’re stuck for barbeque recipe ideas, or need some advice for getting the best results from your barbeque, you may want to check out Best Home Chef, where some of Australia’s most dedicated home cooks have been pooling their talents and comparing notes.  ... Read more

January 21st, 2013 by Krissy Davis

The countdown is on in many households around the country - after what has felt like an eternity, there is just one more week until kids go back to school. But while you may be frantically running around to buy school shoes and labelling the contents of those new pencil cases, there's one list of must-haves that is often overlooked - what mum and dad may need ... Read more

January 10th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

What is a pyrolytic oven? A pyrolytic oven features an ‘automatic’ cleaning function that dramatically reduces your oven cleaning time. Pyrolytic cleaning heats the inside of your oven to temperatures upwards of 400°C, reducing grease and food residue to ash. Once the oven returns to a safe temperature and unlocks itself, this ash can be simply wiped away. Fisher & Paykel Electric Wall Oven OB76SDEPX2 How does a pyrolytic ... Read more

January 8th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is now underway in the tasteful and understated city of Las Vegas, where the latest and greatest developments in technology are put on display. In addition to the anticipated improvements to TV picture quality and tablet computing convenience, a few examples of advanced new appliances for the kitchen, the laundry and elsewhere around the home have also appeared at the technology ... Read more

January 7th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Having previously earned its position among Europe's top appliance brands, it's not surprising that Beko's kitchen and laundry products have been proving popular in Australia since its local launch in November 2011. Thanks to a focus on value and efficiency, Beko's great-looking appliances have found a welcome home in many Australian households, establishing the brand as a name to watch in the future. So is Beko any good?  ... Read more

January 2nd, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Happy (slightly belated) New Year, appliance fans! We hope that your New Year's Eve parties were fun, that you've managed to successfully detox following New Year's Day, and that your actions over the holiday will bring you lots of good luck for the rest of 2013. Don't know what we mean by that last part?  Well, there's a whole host of old-timey superstitions and the like associated New ... Read more

December 31st, 2012 by Krissy Davis

January 1 not only brings the start of a new year - and a public holiday - but it is also the first day that many choose to do things differently. One of the most popular New Year's resolutions made is to save more money, but for many, that's as far as they get with their goal. So the Appliances Online team is here to offer their practical ... Read more

December 20th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

The celebration of Boxing Day has been observed in many different ways over the years.  It is believed that the name "Boxing Day" comes from the tradition of masters giving their servants a box full of presents to take home to their families as a reward for their service on Christmas Day - a kind of old-fashioned Christmas Bonus scheme. It is also a traditional day for ... Read more

December 18th, 2012 by Louise Carter

In case the barrage of Christmas carols, decorations, Santas and insane gift-buying-people people desperately wandering the streets with their teeth bared and the whites of their eyes showing has not tipped you off to the fact it's Christmas, we have news for you: it's Christmas. Joy to the world. By now, you've probably got most of your Christmas shopping out of the way, but there's always that ... Read more

December 17th, 2012 by Krissy Davis

What do a bagless vacuum cleaner company, an Italian brand which has made a name for itself through automatic coffee machines and an Australian appliance icon have in common? They've all been voted among the best brands in Australia by consumer review website ProductReview.com.au. According to more than 65,000 reviews posted this year on the website, Dyson was ranked as the third most trusted brand in Australia, followed ... Read more

December 11th, 2012 by Richie Black

Appliances Online recently underwent a journey to the wilds of Tasmania to sample the delights of the renowned Agrarian Kitchen ... ... and the culinary expertise of masterchef (and Best Home Chef mentor) Mark Best. The trip necessarily involved experiencing the best of organically grown produce, choice cuts of meats from sourced from hand-reared animals, and some remarkable wines. Hopes were high as I set off on the ... Read more

December 11th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

For a gift that keeps on giving, it’s hard to go wrong with an appliance in the Christmas stocking.  Imagine the joy of your friends and loved ones when they unwrap that shiny new gadget, or your own reaction if you were to find something for your kitchen or laundry under the tree… Maybe not quite as happy as this lady, but you get the idea. Okay, maybe ... Read more

December 6th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

How is your household handling summer thus far?  Reckon you'll be able to stay cool when things get hot and dry, or avoid sweating through the sweltering tropical times? The best appliances to keep you cool and comfortable this summer could greatly depend on exactly where you're living and what kind of weather you're likely to experience. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is predicting that this summer: A wetter ... Read more

November 30th, 2012 by Louise Carter

If you're reading this, it's safe to assume you're no stranger to shopping online. We live in an incredibly fast-paced world, and sometimes we're left with no option but to buy goods over the internet. However, how can you be sure your online shopping experience is safe? Safe online shopping First of all, check to make sure you are purchasing from a secure site. Appliances Online takes the ... Read more

November 28th, 2012 by Richie Black

What is it about the word "sale" that brings out the most violent urges in people? We ponder this with reports from America that things got messy at this year's Black Friday Sale ... ... by no means the first time this annual retail orgasm has tapped into the kind of hysteria normally associated with doomsday sci-fi movies or, uh, last drinks at the Cricketers Arms. It’s a ... Read more