December 14th, 2011
Back in the good old days, appliances were made to last. Like this General Electric fridge which has been running continually without maintenance since it was purchased in 1952 – that's more than 58 years! Nowadays GE is still making fridges, and they're even better than ever. Today Mark from GE came in to show us the latest range of GE side by side fridges. They have a lot ... Read more
December 14th, 2011
Like invisible tape beneath an evening dress, the key to elegance is often that which can't be seen. A minimalist kitchen is like the little black dress of interior design – perennially chic, timeless, and tasteful. Glossy white cabinets, stainless steel, glass, and simple lines all form the cornerstones of the minimalist kitchen aesthetic which is guaranteed to retain its style well into the future. In keeping with this ... Read more
December 2nd, 2011
Chocoholics beware! Smeg's famous retro-style FAB Fridges are now available in a decadent dark chocolate finish with bright gold trimmings. Popular among foodies, interior designers, and anyone with a fondness for the Fifties, the Smeg FAB fridge range makes it possible to enjoy old fashioned styling with the convenience of modern refrigeration technology. Glossy, velvety and irresistible, the new chocolate FAB fridge will transport you back to a ... Read more
October 20th, 2011
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 17th, 2011
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 11th, 2011
For the launch of Sophie’s Space I decided I would focus on designing in compact spaces, in particular pocket sized kitchens. I have found that this topic is a growing issue for the majority of us, as spaces seem to shrink and prices seem to keep increasing. The trick I believe is to find the balance between creating a space that works from a practical perspective, but ... Read more
September 30th, 2011
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
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
August 9th, 2011
Do you have a passion for vintage wine and don’t have wine storage? You don’t need to live in the hunter valley to have an aromatic collection of aging wine. Bring the luxury of wine collecting to your house by purchasing a wine storage fridge. If you like being the host of dinner parties and love entertaining then a wine fridge could be that added bonus ... Read more
July 12th, 2011
Over the first weekend of July Appliances Online attended the Good Food & Wine Show at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. With a host of stalls to wander through and samples aplenty to distract our tastebuds, we were impressed to find ourselves simply unable to walk past the Fisher & Paykel exhibit. Featuring a slick look that focused on the black and white ... Read more
June 21st, 2010
Here at Appliances Online we seek to remain up to date and informed of issues concerning our environment. With the dark and cold of winter now here and the home electricity meters spinning in response to increased usage, it is time to look at our Top 10 Energy Efficient Appliances. They are a must for energy efficient homes. This list has been compiled in no particular order ... Read more
April 25th, 2010
Some new models of Samsung fridges are equipped with a patented "twin cooling system" that controls the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer individually. This allows the individual needs of each compartment to be catered for. Samsung Fridges with this option actually have two independent evaporators driven by a single compressor to supply the optimum level of cooling air separately to the refrigeration compartment and the freezer. One of ... Read more
April 17th, 2010
The Bottom Mount Refrigerator is ergonomically designed to have the most used part of the refrigerator at the top and the freezer at the bottom. Electrolux are adding to the benefits of owning a Bottom Mount Refrigerator by offering a Free Brita gift pack valued at $150 when you purchase an eligible Electrolux Bottom Mount refrigerator between 1 March 2010 and 30 April 2010. The Electrolux Brita giveaway ... Read more
February 10th, 2010
A lot of us now buy dishwasher tablets instead of powder detergent, however, most of us probably don't know why they are a better option for Australian households. The benefits of these compressed detergent tablets stems from the strict water restrictions enforced across Australia. Manufacturers have considered these water restrictions as a key factor and designed their dishwashers to be produced for the Australian market accordingly. Dishwashers sold ... Read more
September 17th, 2009
Last night, the team from Appliances Online visited the ASKO Appliances NSW head office. We were taken through their range of wonderful appliances and showed many of the new features that Asko appliances have. We were told that all ASKO laundry products are made in Sweden and are built to a very high standard. One main feature of ASKO front loaders which is not advertised enough is ... Read more