October 23rd, 2012 by Richie Black

Recently, a member of the Appliances Online team was lucky enough to be taken on an all-expenses-paid trip to Germany courtesy of the Liebherr Group, one of our suppliers of elite fridges. The mission statement was to get grips with a truly primo brand and behold German efficiency and innovation in the flesh. Oh and that the trip coincided with Oktoberfest was a neat caveat. Here is the ... Read more

October 23rd, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Noticed how the Christmas decorations have already started appearing down at your local shops, even though the Season To Be Jolly is still a few months away? While it may be a bit early to start stocking up on blinking lights and candy canes, it could be a good time to start thinking about this year's Christmas gifts. Shopping online does let you beat the holiday queues, but ... Read more

October 18th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

While Australians are willing to barbeque at any given time of year, the warmer summer months tend to be the traditional season to head outside and dust off the old grill. With these months fast approaching, we thought it high time to look at how to host a barbeque, whether you’re firing up a gigantic six-burner in the backyard, or just getting out on the patio and ... Read more

October 16th, 2012 by Krissy Davis

Seniors website YOURLifeChoices has announced the results of its latest survey, awarding a number of Australian companies for their "grey" appeal. The 2012 50Plus Most Trusted Brands survey looked to recognise Australian companies across categories such as health, travel and technology who are going above and beyond to cater to those in their 50s, 60s and beyond. Among the winners, LG took out the top spot in the ... Read more

October 16th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Kitchens aren’t solely food storage and preparation zones - they're also spaces in our homes where we socialise and entertain family and friends.  Thus, it's important for our kitchens to have some personality, so they can be attractive as well as functional. Some of us prefer to give our kitchens an ultra-modern look, with stainless steel appliances covered in electronic controls, though others may find this all a bit cold and soulless. Some of us prefer ... Read more

October 16th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Overall, washing machines are pretty ordinary.  There’s top loaders, there’s front loaders, and that’s pretty much about it. While each new model of washing machine adds improved performance, additional features and whiz-bang gizmos, they almost all share a fairly similar design. Or do they? Here’s a batch of washing machine designs that have pushed the envelope and tried something new… even if they have turned out a bit weird. SMEG ... Read more

October 11th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

It happens to the best of us.  Maybe you’re relaxing at home, or trying to get some things done at work, when the power goes out and you’re suddenly left in the dark. If you’ve invested in some quality appliances from Appliances Online, there are a few steps you can take to make sure they are protected, along with your home and your loved ones, in the ... Read more

October 9th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Although Australia doesn't really celebrate Halloween, the average Aussie is always looking for an excuse to drink alcohol – so why not throw a Halloween party? Not only will you get to drink large amounts of your favourite beverage in a socially-sanctioned environment, but you'll get to obscure your identity with a zany costume. But what to wear? If you find yourself on the verge of cutting ... Read more

October 3rd, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Sometimes the real cost of a new kitchen appliance doesn’t become apparent until a few months after its purchase, when your next electricity bill arrives.  And with energy prices always changing, it's always worth finding ways to reduce the amount of power your appliances guzzle. Here are a few tips on how to keep an everyday fridge running efficiently and effectively: Keep it full Fridges operate by chilling the ... Read more

October 2nd, 2012 by Krissy Davis

Fish and chips, shoes and socks, Batman and Robin - there are some things that are just better when they're together. The same could be said for when it comes to doing laundry as well - not only do separate washing machines and clothes dryers take up more space, they also take up more time and energy. The Bosch WVH28440AU Avantixx automatic washer dryer is the first of ... Read more

September 28th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Ever since its inception in the 1940s, SMEG has been a style leader. Located in the same region of Italy as iconic designers, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace, SMEG's motto is 'technology with style'. Back in the era when appliances were considered to be nothing more than utilitarian workhorses, SMEG was creating ovens, cooktops and dishwashers that not only worked perfectly, but improved the aesthetic appeal ... Read more

September 25th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Too little clutter in your life? Acres of unutilised kitchen bench space? Surrounded by a surplus of empty shelves? Suffer no more! Here are some appliances that you're guaranteed to use only once before leaving them to gather dust and spiders in the cupboard before they inevitably fall on top of you while you're searching for the Christmas decorations, bruising your toes and dashing any hopes you ... Read more

September 25th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

In the tradition of our previous blog, "Ten terrific toasters in weird and wacky designs", we're taking another look across the web for more innovations in the strange and unusual world of breakfast bread preparation. While Appliances Online does stock a variety of great-looking toasters, unfortunately we aren't able to offer you any of the following products.  Many of them are concept designs or custom-built inventions that ... Read more

September 17th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

We’ve talked about spring cleaning your home to improve your everyday routine.  We’ve talked about spring cleaning your body through healthy eating and drinking. Now what about spring cleaning your mind?  How can your kitchen and its appliances help you manage your stress levels? Order your thoughts through cooking We often stress and generally freak out when life spirals out of control in way we don’t expect.  Fortunately, in ... Read more

September 12th, 2012 by Krissy Davis

Fisher & Paykel has issued a product recall on a number of its older refrigerators, initiating a "precautionary part replacement" on an electrical connection in the freezer compartment. Fridge models E522B and RF610A purchased between 2006 and 2007 will need the replacement part fitted. The affected serial numbers start with the following letters:  LFQ LHQ LIQ LSQ RAQ REQ RHQ RKQ RLQ RPQ RRQ RUQ RYQ   According to the brand's vice president of corporate planning and investor relations Matt Orr, Fisher & ... Read more