Archive for the ‘Appliance Talk’ Category

Top uses for your refrigerator that don’t involve food

November 27th, 2012 by

We certainly like thinking outside of the box here at Appliances Online, and our latest fridge sale has got us thinking … what happens if your refrigerator could be used for more than just food? After some thorough investigation and lots of trial and error, we've come up with a number of uses for this trusty appliance that don't involve food. Unseal and reseal an envelope Whether it's because ... Read more

How to iron – top tips for the laundry

November 23rd, 2012 by

Every so often, you find yourself attending some variety of VIP event.  In such a case, you need to make an effort to look VI. It’s one thing to dig the glad rags out of the cupboard, but if you’re not a regular attendee of events with a dress code, it can take a bit of work to get your best duds into wearable shape. Unfortunately, that means ... Read more

Clean up with Asko offers

November 22nd, 2012 by

Heading into Christmas and summer time, water usage and household budgets start to come under close inspection. Luckily, not only does Asko manufacturer some of the energy and water efficient appliances in the world, but they are also offering savings of up to $200 until November 30. Asko is currently providing customers with savings across several of its washing machines, clothes dryers and dishwashers models - including some ... Read more

Demons in the kitchen: why are chefs such jerks?

November 20th, 2012 by

Why is it that the words "chef" and "abusive" are so synonymous? The guys (and they're invariably male) doing the rottweiler-on-crack routine.  Throwing the f-bomb around with the wanton abandonment of a sprinkler system. Behaving with all the serenity and decency of someone with a c-clamp permanently attached to their nipples. Then there's the by-product of this behaviour: the drinking, the drugs. Oh, and the endless tabloid ... Read more

BIRTHDAY SALE: Seven top products from seven top brands

November 16th, 2012 by

There are some occasions when we're just spoilt for choice. Whether it's remembering that feeling of picking out $1 worth of lollies as a kid or trying to decide which outfit to wear to a job interview, sometimes you just need some help in narrowing down your options. It's currently Appliances Online's 7th birthday, and our customers might be having a hard time choosing which discounted appliances ... Read more

MasterChef on the cheap: build your own cooking appliances

November 15th, 2012 by

One of the complaints frequently thrown at celebrity chefs is that the ingredients they use are often prohibitively expensive (activated almonds, anyone?). The same goes for the fancy appliances they just happen to have installed in their kitchen (not to mention an entourage of assistants paid to clean up after they've finished using them) that are perfectly affordable for anyone with their own television show, but ... Read more

Open a front loader mid-cycle and rescue your mobile phone

November 15th, 2012 by

Imagine this: you’ve just loaded your laundry into your front loading washing machine, added the detergent, and started the cycle.  All seems well, and you’re about to walk away. Then you hear... a tapping. You turn around, but there is nothing in the laundry but an empty basket and a full washing machine, whose cycle is just beginning. And then, over the whirr of the turning washer, the tapping ... Read more

BIRTHDAY SALE: Seven appliances, seven deadly sins (and maybe even some Spongebob references)

November 13th, 2012 by

With seven days of our seventh birthday sale left, it seems only fitting that we take a look at the appliances best suited to the seven deadly sins. While some may argue that the sins may not all be that bad - and perhaps lost their meaning a little, considering that they provided the inspiration for each of the main characters in Spongebob Squarepants - there is ... Read more

Awesomely TERRIBLE appliance-related stock photos!

November 9th, 2012 by

Blogging for Appliances Online, you’ll inevitably find yourself having to trace the odd stock photo. Some, you know, generic image when you haven’t personally had the time to take a picture of a pregnant woman drinking scotch while she loads a dishwasher (for that article about some safety feature or other). We’re amazed - read delighted - at the amount of ridiculous awful or just plain weird ... Read more

What type of fridge should I buy?

November 8th, 2012 by

Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach to refrigerators - everything from capacity, colour and compartments can now be more suited to the needs of Australian households. But with so much choice available, one of the biggest decisions customers now have to make is what style of fridge to purchase. Factors such as the size and decor of your kitchen, the number of people in your household ... Read more

Travelling in style and luxury – portable dishwasher and washing machine for caravans

November 6th, 2012 by

This holiday season, some brave and bold souls will be hitting the road; hitching their caravans to their four-wheel drives and setting out to see what’s out there in our wide brown land. Very wide.  Very brown. Now, caravanning is traditionally associated with roughing it.  Practically one step away from camping, caravanning means long drives, rough beds, and a distinct lack of amenities.  Even at a well-appointed caravan ... Read more

Household appliance ‘improvements’ brought to you by men

November 2nd, 2012 by

In case you are unfamiliar with the term, 'men' are those tall hairy people we rely on to do things like change light bulbs and go to war. Sometimes they are useful, like when they point out that the reason your computer is not working is because it is not connected to a power source. Other times... well, you be the judge: Washing machine broke? Nothing a ... Read more

What does your coffee say about you?

November 2nd, 2012 by

Long black, cappuccino, decaf soy latte … it seems as though there everyone has their favourite cafe and preferred brew. But what does the type of coffee you choose say about you? And do you judge others on their choice? The Appliances Online team consider themselves to be excellent judges of character, so we're here to let you know what message you're portraying by drinking the coffee you ... Read more

What the heck is Holiday Mode, and will you need it this year?

November 1st, 2012 by

In these last couple of months before Christmas, New Years and all that jazz, it’s high time for many of us to start sorting out our plans for the season. Will you be going away?  Visiting distant family?  Getting away from it all on a beach, up a mountain, or across the seas? In between planning the transport, the accommodation, and how much everything is going to cost, ... Read more

Save on GE fridges until November 4!

November 1st, 2012 by

GE is a name that is synonymous with infrastructure and finance around the world - but did you know that they also manufacturer home appliances? Not only is GE one of the most popular kitchen brands in the US, the company's side-by-side and three-door fridges are on offer to Australian households. Innovative technology and stylish aesthetics come together in perfect synergy, making GE fridges not only a pleasure ... Read more