March 5th, 2012 by Keri Algar

The Brisbane Home Show kicked off on Saturday showcasing over 350 exhibitors, cooking schools and DIY workshops. Trends in renovation, appliances, building, home furnishings, sustainable options and outdoor living will be spotlit throughout the week. From the steam of the V-Zug kitchen, chefs Felix Halter and Dominique Rizzo will take spectators through the ins and outs of modern cuisine, Asian, seafood with steam, simple meals, desserts and more. Have ... Read more

March 2nd, 2012 by Keri Algar

It wasn't quite London Olympics training, but pumping iron was at least given new meaning at the Morphy Richards Iron-Off last Friday at Wollongong. The Aussie athletes - who took off their kit for the event - included Ironman Ali Day, Super fish and Australian Champion David McKeon, Australian triathletes Aaron Royle and Shane Barrie, and Australian High Jump Champion Petrina Price. But it was World Champion track ... Read more

March 2nd, 2012 by Keri Algar

Mineral-free distilled water has often been touted as the way to go in steam irons. It is widely known that by using distilled water instead of hard water from the tap, the build of up of lime/calcium is reduced. But a new study by Consumer Reports has debunked this as "myth". After researching 46 different irons the study has concluded that you should not use distilled water and ... Read more

March 2nd, 2012 by Keri Algar

Money talks, but all it ever says is "goodbye," goes the American proverb. Not so at At Appliances Online! We are going to reveal what everyday appliances you can use that will make you say, "Hello! Welcome back, Bob." Most of these penny saving tools you will already have sitting neatly on the benchtop or in the cupboard. The Electric Kettle Really! It is the most energy efficient way of ... Read more

March 1st, 2012 by Keri Algar

As New South Wales prepares itself for the ongoing deluge, affected homeowners should consider the state of their electrical appliances. While Sydney has escaped the worst so far, hundreds of residents in Cooma have already been evacuated and the ACT is on flood watch as the slow moving system continues eastwards. Securing insurance papers, bagging valuables, and finding battery operated torches and radios should be given primary consideration, ... Read more

March 1st, 2012 by Keri Algar

Appliances Online has 23 double passes to give away to the Home Show at Brisbane next week. It's a building and renovation extravaganza set up to inspire the homebody within. So whether you're renovating, upgrading or you just like to marvel at new designer kitchens, the Home Show will give you fresh ideas to revive your humble abode. Cooking shows presented by chefs with exotic names will flaunt ... Read more

March 1st, 2012 by Keri Algar

The Austcrown single-ring wok gas cooker has been recalled due to a risk of fire or explosion. The high pressure "Rambo" wok burner stoves are portable, and according to Austcrown, they have "turbo-like heat". But a recall notice issued this week by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned that loose fittings in certain units may result in gas leaks. "Key parts of the POL fitting at ... Read more

February 29th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Sunbeam parent company GUD Holdings has sold it's 19.3 per cent share in Breville. GUD has sold 25 million ordinary shares, worth a once-off pre-tax profit of approximately $66 million, announced on the Australian Securities Exchange yesterday afternoon.  This is a 365 per cent increase on the company’s original May 2009 investment. When Sunbeam's company purchased almost a fifth of Breville it was done as part of a ... Read more

February 28th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Fermented fruit juice never tasted so good. Rich, intoxicating, delicious wine. Let's keep it that way with a wine storage cabinet. Wine, like any other foodstuff is a natural and perishable product; as such, it requires preservation. Heat, light, temperature, humidity and movement can affect red, whites, sparklings and fortified wines, causing them to spoil. "I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it ... Read more

February 27th, 2012 by Keri Algar

What's all the brewhaha about? Nespresso has launched two networked coffee machines that can express themselves. Not to be outdone in the evolving connected appliance world, Nespresso has released two tabletop coffee machines with the ability to communicate the machine's health to it's makers. An embedded SIM card allows the machines to 'talk' with Nespresso Customer Relationship Centres and run remote diagnostic tests. Preventative maintenance visits can also be ... Read more

February 27th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Calling all food lovers. Fancy a fridge full of gourmet treats? Electrolux and food specialist, jones the grocer, have teamed up in a tempting refrigeration promotion. As part of an April promotion, Electrolux is offering consumers a $360 hamper from jones the grocer when they buy a selected fridge. Don't expect to get any old hamper. jones the grocer sees itself is a 'food emporium' and it focuses ... Read more

February 24th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Thin is in with appliance makers turning to smaller, more space efficient appliances that make living in units, condos and apartments easier. Looking around it seems as if we're all trying to save things. We are saving time, saving money, we're even saving sharks. What about saving space?! It is a particularly valued commodity in the city where some of us are only using the fridge for a ... Read more

February 24th, 2012 by Keri Algar

The Samsung Zipel smart oven uses a smartphone app and WiFi connectivity to order the oven to cook. Using the app the oven can be remotely programmed to cook 160 different dishes and then clean itself. It will even tell you the calorific content of the meal you have (virtually) prepared, and it's weight. [caption id="attachment_7114" align="alignright" width="210" caption="The 'appy oven"][/caption] This website understands that because the oven uses ... Read more

February 23rd, 2012 by Keri Algar

Flat creases and fluttering hearts will grace Wollongong tomorrow in the Morphy Richards Iron-Off. Five champion Australian athletes are gearing up alongside Ironman and Morphy Richards brand ambassador Alistair 'Ali' Day for tomorrow's Iron-Off. In case the top athletes' grueling training regimes has got in the way of polishing their domestic skills, Morphy Richards is inviting the general public to head to the Crown Street Mall Amphitheatre tomorrow ... Read more

February 23rd, 2012 by Keri Algar

Breville's half yearly fiscal report has revealed strong international gains have offset sluggish sales on domestic soil. Specifically, the North American business including the United States and Canada, as well as the New Zealand business have showed vigorous growth. Breville's revenue from the Australian division is down 6.4 per cent from the prior half year, signalling tough trading conditions and increased competition from house brands, the small appliance ... Read more