Author Archive for Mark Bristow

Five exciting recipes for Australia Day – go beyond the barbeque!

January 19th, 2015 by

Planning a barbeque this Australia Day? What if I told you that it’s been done before? Sure, it’s a tradition, but taking the same old snags, steaks and onions and grilling the lot until they’re charred to a uniform brown is, well, a bit dull. Where’s the entrepreneurial Aussie spirit? Here are five exciting recipes for the barbeque and beyond this Australia Day, courtesy of the Appliances Online ... Read more

Appliances Online Clearance Store – on sale this weekend only!

December 11th, 2014 by

Did you know that Appliances Online has a Clearance Store? As in a bricks-and-mortar shop, not just a website? And that this weekend only, it’s on sale? Located in Auburn, New South Wales, the clearance store is where we sell our factory seconds and any other stock that's been removed from its original packaging, such as the appliances used in our amazing YouTube videos. So if you don't ... Read more

Sensible ways to survive the silly season

December 10th, 2014 by

There are a few possible explanations for why the Christmas/New Year period is known as the silly season. Maybe it's people getting into Holiday Mode and loosening up their once tightly-wound inhibitions. Maybe it's the Aussie summer heat melting away our sanity and driving everyone a little bit nuts. Or maybe maintaining the season's mandatory jollity does a number on our collective stress levels. No... more... good cheer... Here ... Read more

The #legendblimp hits the Sydney skies – share your sightings to win a gift voucher!

December 8th, 2014 by

Look, up in the sky! No, it’s not a bird, a plane, or a copyrighted comic book character – it’s the Appliances Online #legendblimp! Up, up and away! Following its initial inflation and a few flights around Melbourne, the #legendblimp spent two and a half days slowly winging its way to Sydney (FUN FACT: while majestic, blimps are not fast), where John Winning first founded Appliances Online some nine ... Read more

Meet the sparkling new Dishlex family and choose your new dishwasher

November 26th, 2014 by

If the sight of pink rubber gloves, foam-filled sinks and scruffy scrubbing brushes fills you with dread, then perhaps your kitchen could use a dishwasher. If nothing else, it should be good for your own mental health! Dishlex has recently introduced a new family of dishwashers to its range, designed to provide Australians with convenient and affordable cleaning solutions for their kitchens. But how will you know ... Read more

May the bass be with you – Star Wars™ headphones available now!

November 14th, 2014 by

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… *record scratch* Actually, right now, right here at Appliances Online, a collection of Star Wars™ themed headphones are available from SMS Audio, the headphone company of rap superstar 50 Cent. Each set of these foldable headphones delivers awesome sound quality, complete with passive noise cancelling so that nothing can distract you from your unforgettable John Williams score. Wear your ... Read more

A new age of home cleaning – win free cleaning or a robot vacuum!

November 14th, 2014 by

Today’s blog post comes to us courtesy of Airtasker, a community marketplace for people to outsource tasks, find local services or complete flexible jobs to earn money. The majority of the population still use traditional cleaning methods that have been around since the 1950s, such as handheld vacuum cleaners. But home cleaning is undergoing revolutionary change and bringing us into a new era of digital home cleaning.  Here's ... Read more

How to spend ZERO time cleaning – win a free cleaning for a year!

November 11th, 2014 by

Today's blog post comes to us courtesy of Airtasker, a community marketplace for people to outsource tasks, find local services or complete flexible jobs to earn money. Did you know that on average you spend 200 hours per year cleaning? That’s the equivalent of watching the movie Titanic 62 times or going on 145 flights between Sydney and Melbourne. While neither the Titanic nor flying that often may ... Read more

Choose the right Rinnai air conditioner this summer

November 10th, 2014 by

Does your home get unbearably warm over the Aussie summer? Have you ever struggled to fall asleep when even the nights feel stifling? Ever promised yourself “next summer, I’ll remember to buy an air conditioner”? Well, summer’s nearly upon us again – have you kept your promise? Luckily for anyone who is yet to invest in an air conditioner, Appliances Online now has Rinnai Reverse Cycle Split Systems ... Read more

Nine Legendary Appliances for Appliances Online’s Ninth Birthday Sale

November 5th, 2014 by

To celebrate nine (count’em – NINE) long years of providing Legendary Service to our beloved customers, Appliances Online is offering great savings across its complete range of appliances for the kitchen, laundry and beyond. In honour of our nine-year anniversary, here are nine of our favourite kitchen and laundry appliances, all available at incredible discounts this November only: Bosch Dishwasher - quality, value, performance and convenience We’re not the ... Read more

How to choose a dishwasher

October 23rd, 2014 by

So you’ve decided to stop washing dishes by hand and buy a dishwasher. Good for you! But how will you narrow down the range of dishwashers available at Appliances Online to select the best one for your home? Before jumping straight to the dishwasher with the lowest price, ask yourself a few questions first to make sure you’re not accidentally picking a dishwasher that’s utterly unsuitable for your ... Read more

Cleaning with steam – how to freshen up your clothes

October 22nd, 2014 by

Many of us only use the most basic functions of our washing machine and dryer.  Even though many modern laundry appliances incorporate a wide range of special features and unique washing and drying modes, why mess around with what works? But perhaps one day it's worth taking the gamble and trying out that unusual wash setting or drying mode that's been sitting unused on your appliance's control ... Read more

Seven favourite fridge features

October 21st, 2014 by

Fridges are among our favourite appliances here at Appliances Online. After all, they keep our food fresh and our drinks cold! We love fridges almost as much as Tom Cruise does... Here's a selection of our favourite special features to look for when choosing a new fridge - they can prove quite handy! Door in door storage When is a door not a door? When it’s ajar! *guffaws heartily* When it ... Read more

LG: Immerse yourself in image quality

October 7th, 2014 by

Sometimes, when we watch TV, we just want to get sucked into the show or movie, completely immersing ourselves in the story, the characters and their world. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to reach this state of entertainment nirvana.  Whether it’s poor picture, scratchy sound, or awkward controls, there’s always something that pulls you out of the moment, just when things start getting good. Here are four ways ... Read more

Time to upgrade your home theatre? Free gift card with TCL 4K Ultra HD TVs!

September 19th, 2014 by

Is your TV starting to show its age? Is a picture that's "good enough" REALLY good enough? Are you missing out on the convenience offered by all the advancements in Audio-Visual technology from the last few years? If all of these points aren't enough motivation to consider giving your home theatre an upgrade, purchasing a new TCL 4K Ultra HD TV from Appliances Online can earn you a FREE ... Read more