Is it time to upgrade your TV?

February 23rd, 2015 by

Once upon a time, your old TV would last for decades, and only need replacing if knocked over and smashed by a disobedient pet or stupid householder. But modern TVs, just like computers, phones and Doctor Who stars, need to be replaced every few years to keep up with the times. Sure, nobody likes the extra expense and hassle of upgrading their TV technology. But in the end, ... Read more

Even more shades of grey

February 18th, 2015 by

Fifty Shades of Grey has made the leap from page to screen, in all of its controversial glory. Is it cinema's next great modern romance, or the problematic tale of an unhealthy relationship? We’ll let you decide. After all, this isn’t a movie blog.  It is, however, an appliance blog. So if your choice of film has left you wanting more, more, MORE, here are a few more ... Read more

Three quick tips for renovating on a budget

February 12th, 2015 by

A kitchen renovation can be a bit like a piece of string – lengthy, complex, and full of complications, or straight, taut and streamlined. If you’ve set yourself a budget for your kitchen renovation and plan to actually stick to it (unlike the contestants of all too many renovation-based reality TV shows), then here are a few simple tips for making your kitchen look its best without ... Read more

Deep Frying VS Air Frying

February 11th, 2015 by

Today we’re looking at the differences, plus the benefits, of both the Sunbeam DF7700 Deep Fryer, and the Philips HD9240-30 AirFryer. I guess the question most people ask about the two is, "which one is better?"             Before we can really answer this question, we must first look at all the benefits for both deep frying and air frying. Deep frying Don’t we all just love the taste of freshly fried ... Read more

Four amazing Italian meals you can cook at home

February 9th, 2015 by

Do you have a passion for cooking? Do you want to create amazing meals that take your loved ones and guests from a merely satisfying to a truly transcendental taste experience? Chef Giovanni Pilu knows how you feel. Emigrating from his native Sardinia in the 90s, he brought with him his love of Italian cooking, which he’s shared with Australians ever since. ILVE also shares a passion for ... Read more

Make YOUR kitchen rule – win a $1000 appliance shopping spree

February 2nd, 2015 by

Being a contestant on My Kitchen Rules can’t be easy. You have to cook well under pressure, have a camera crew follow you around, and deal with the sneaking suspicion you’re being mocked behind your back by That One Team Everybody Hates (there’s always one). That said, being an MKR contestant does offer you the opportunity to cook with amazing kitchen appliances that are perfectly suited to ... Read more

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