October 24th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Last week the Appliances Online team visited Grand Designs Live – a live expo based on the popular TV show. Fans of the show (which can be seen on the LifeStyle Channel) flocked to the Sydney Exhibition Centre to see presenter Kevin McCloud speak about design, construction, sustainability, interiors, and landscaping. Peter Maddison is the presenter for the new Australian version of Grand Designs, and we were lucky ... Read more

October 20th, 2011 by Louise Carter

What would you buy if you won the lottery? Personally, I’d buy a house, paint purple spots on it, and fill my kitchen with bizarre appliances that have no real purpose other than they’re funny. Such as Hero the barking dog-shaped hotdog steamer. Or a Hello Kitty toaster that toasts the face of Hello Kitty onto your bread. Or a cupcake maker in the shape of a ... Read more

October 18th, 2011 by Louise Carter

When I first heard of MasterChef, I was apathetic. I remember overhearing people in the office lunchroom excitedly chatting about their favourite contestants and feeling sorry for them. “Poor fools,” I muttered to myself, burying my head in a Dostoevsky novel and congratulating myself on my vast intellectual superiority. “Why should I care about yet another overhyped reality television show?” The first two seasons were easy to ... Read more

October 17th, 2011 by Louise Carter

How many of us have spent many a summer night tossing and turning because it’s too hot to sleep? I for one did not sleep for the majority of February last year, and the results were far from pretty. This is because I, like so many people, mistakenly believed that an air conditioner would be a) too expensive to run, and b) bad for the environment. ... Read more

October 17th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Storing wine is easy and simple – provided you know the rules. Because of the Australian climate it’s especially important to store your wine correctly to make sure you get the most out of your investment. Here are 5 easy tips for wine storage success: 1. Stable temperature (between 12°C-14°C) Red and white wine should both be cellared at the same temperature. Temperature fluctuations can affect the chemical reactions ... Read more

October 7th, 2011 by Louise Carter

On Thursday 6th October Appliances Online won two My Business Awards: •    PWC award for Best Medium Business •    ActionCOACH award for Outstanding Excellence The My Business Awards are held annually to recognise and celebrate the best in small to medium business. We were especially honoured to win the ActionCOACH award for Outstanding Excellence, as it was the most prestigious award of the evening. These wins follow on from being ... Read more

October 7th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Yesterday the Appliances Online team got up close and personal with the new range of vacuum cleaners from Bosch. After the demonstration, we all walked away impressed by how light, quiet, and robust these powerful little vacuums are. Without being given a manual, we were asked to figure out how to put together and use a Bosch ErgoMaxx vacuum. Despite a rocky start (which looked like a ... Read more

October 4th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Here at Appliances Online, we understand coffee and what it means to people. Not merely a quick source of caffeine – a good coffee can really make your day. And as for bad coffee, well, let’s not even go there! The good news is that De’Longhi (in conjunction with Nespresso) has just launched a new range of coffee machines called Lattissima+. These colourful new machines were launched ... Read more

September 30th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Yesterday Damien from Vintec came in to talk to the Appliances Online team about the ins and outs of wine storage. If you’re a lover of fine wine, it’s important to store it properly so you can get the most out of your investment. Many people mistakenly believe that temperature control is the only factor that matters when it comes to wine storage, but there’s actually a ... Read more

September 29th, 2011 by Louise Carter

On Wednesday 28th September Appliances Online had the pleasure of attending an information night at Smeg’s head office in Banksmeadow.   Years of research and testing have gone into the development of Smeg’s new range of dishwashers, and they’ve gone above and beyond to ensure that they deliver absolutely everything a customer could want. Including: Water and energy efficiency Smeg’s latest dishwashers are some of the most efficient on ... Read more

September 28th, 2011 by Louise Carter

The Online Retail Industry Awards were held last night, and Appliances Online won the two biggest titles: • Best Customer Experience • Best Site Optimisation and Design Held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, the ORIAs are the only awards in Australia that recognise and reward excellence in online retailing. Our CEO John Winning said being awarded the Best Customer Experience trophy two years in a row is the ... Read more

September 28th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Philips is a company best known for its breakthrough innovations in consumer electronics. The electric razor, cassette tape, VCR and CD were all invented by Philips, to name but a few. Meanwhile, Saeco is an Italian company that is world famous for creating premium quality coffee machines. So when Philips acquired Saeco in 2009, you’d be forgiven for asking the question: what has coffee got to do ... Read more

September 26th, 2011 by Louise Carter

We’re very excited to announce that all your favourite Breville products are now available at Appliances Online. Breville has been a household name for generations, and their innovative and well-designed small appliances are distributed throughout the world. Founded in Sydney in 1932, Breville gets its name from founders Bill O'Brien and Harry Norville (O'Brien + Norville = Breville). In the beginning Breville made radios and mine detectors ... Read more

September 23rd, 2011 by Louise Carter

Last Thursday the lucky staff at Appliances Online were treated to ‘breakfast at desk’ thanks to Craige Cole from Whirlpool. Craige was demonstrating Whirlpool’s CRISP plate technology – available in their latest range of microwave ovens. On the menu was fried eggs, crispy bacon, and golden hash browns – all prepared in a matter of minutes using the Whirlpool VT266 microwave. Whirlpool’s innovative CRISP plate is like ... Read more

September 23rd, 2011 by Louise Carter

There are few occasions in life that can’t be improved by cupcakes. Birthdays, weddings, baby showers, weekdays – you name it, cupcakes are always a welcome addition. It used to be that after we’d graduated into the hallowed halls of adulthood, cupcakes were something we had to leave behind. Cupcake enthusiasts were forced to hide their love, only able to get their fix at bake sales or ... Read more