May 1st, 2013
Is your mum a bit of a health freak? (My mum is. She's a Jazzercise instructor* who has really buff forearms and if you think I'm joking she'll come and beat you up). The cliché of a kindly mother standing in the kitchen surrounded by sponge cakes is not only outdated – it's a more than a little patronising. (Not, however, that there's anything wrong with cake). We here ... Read more
May 1st, 2013
Simpson is an Australian brand with a long history, having operated since 1909. With this level of experience and a company belief in Quality Kept Simple, it’s little wonder that Simpson’s appliances are renowned for their reliability and long-lasting performance. To help you capitalise on this quality, Simpson is offering 1 year’s supply of free OMO washing powder with the purchase of any Simpson Top Load Washer. Simpson ... Read more
April 30th, 2013
Samsung has issued a recall of six defective models from its selection of top loader washing machines. The affected washers were manufactured between 1 February 2010 and 28 February 2013. They include the following models : • SW65V9WIP/XSA • SW75V9WIP/XSA • SW70SPWIP/XSA • SW80SPWIP/XSA • WA85GWGIP/XSA • WA85GWWIP/XSA Please contact Samsung’s Recall Hotline on 1800 239 655 or email wm.samsung@samsung.com for further information. Samsung will be able to identify whether your machine is one of ... Read more
April 23rd, 2013
Online shoppers, it's the moment you've been waiting for! Appliances Online has jumped on board for round two of Click Frenzy – Australia's biggest online sale event. Just in time for Mother's Day, too! We've got a slew of goodies up for grabs at heavily discounted prices, including: Morphy Richards Kettle & Toaster Pack – $129 Available in emerald green or berry blue, these retro toaster and kettle packs from ... Read more
April 22nd, 2013
In breaking news, Appliances Online has received reports of a glass toaster, who is sad. The black sheep of the sentient toaster family (he's nothing like his cousin Talkie Toaster), Sad Glass Toaster struggles with his identity on a daily basis. It would seem that he is unhappy with his lot in life, which is to toast bread. Watch the exclusive, song-based interview for more details about Glass ... Read more
April 19th, 2013
It's been a while since our last look through the Internet's near-bottomless collection of appliance tattoos. With household appliances playing such an important role in our everyday lives, it's not really surprising that so many people immortalise them, and their by-products, in the form of body art. Here's our second collection of tattoos depicting appliances and products of an appliance-influenced lifestyle, from across the web: Laundry Tattoos While I'm ... Read more
April 18th, 2013
Mother's Day is just a couple of weeks away, so have you planned what you are going to buy the most important woman in your life? Our mums deserve the very best, but what if you could give her a bonus gift on top of the one that you've purchased? Some of the most popular brands on Appliances Online are offering special promotions for Mother's Day, and there ... Read more
April 11th, 2013
What is Sirius? No, I'm not referring to Harry Potter’s godfather. Nor do I mean a prominent star in the night sky, or a manufacturer of paranoid androids. Sirius Appliances is a dedicated boutique specialist manufacturer of top-quality Italian rangehoods. Since 1996 Sirius has been designing products that keep your kitchen clean and looking great, thanks to efficient extraction and careful manufacturing. Why buy Sirius? Award-winning Italian design As seen in ... Read more
April 11th, 2013
Don't get us wrong. The vast majority of appliances are awesome. Appliances Online only sells awesome appliances. But some out there are really annoying or otherwise completely EVIL. And yet they still exist, frequently in vast numbers. Here's our list of the most awful appliances, starting with the most heinous of 'em all: 1. Leaf Blowers Patented by Beelzebub, these are offensive, useless and (somehow) endemic. Beloved ... Read more
April 9th, 2013
So TV networks are putting their shows on the “fast-track” to combat illegal downloads. But is it really going to take the wind out of the sails of the pirates? And what’s WRONG with illegal downloading anyway (well, uh, apart from being illegal)? Doesn't the fact that it’s just so damn convenient make it totes A.O.K., ... especially if you just can't damn wait for a show ... Read more
April 9th, 2013
LG has launched a new range of washing machines that is set to change the way Australians interact with their appliances. Almost 45 years since LG released its first washing machine, the brand has now turned its focus to offering machines that boast less water, energy, time and noise. Dubbed the "SmartWasher" range, the innovative machines includes features such as a Truesteam generator to refresh clothes that have ... Read more
April 9th, 2013
After another strong innings, Summer is in the process of retiring for another year, and Winter is preparing to take its place. And even with Australia's notoriously unpredictable weather (droughts and flooding rains, "we'll all be rooned" and all that...), winter means retreating indoors to escape from the cooler tempetratures. Perhaps the cold weather won't get quite this extreme EVERYWHERE, but you get the idea... In order to ... Read more
April 5th, 2013
So, you've finally mastered three chords on your guitar, and you're ready to launch your new career as a rock star. Well done. Well done you. ...But wait! Your band does not have a name yet. This is bad. It's good for bands to have names so fans know to whom they should address their letters of adoration. It's also useful for reducing confusion when you win ... Read more
April 4th, 2013
While the warm weather may be fading slowly, that doesn't mean that hibernating has to be a drag. Extra layers on cozy clothes, time spent curled up reading a book and lots of hot soup are all synonymous with winter, and they make the thought of leaving summer behind a little easier to bear. But the cooler weather and reduced daylight hours does mean that when the sun is out, ... Read more
March 28th, 2013
To use fabric softener or not to use fabric softener, that is the question! But first things first: What is fabric softener? In case you have never done a load of laundry in your life, fabric softener is stuff you add to the wash to make your towels fluffy and you jimjams cuddly. It also contains a perfumed scent that many find pleasing. Fabric softener is comprised of oil or ... Read more
