December 6th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

How is your household handling summer thus far?  Reckon you'll be able to stay cool when things get hot and dry, or avoid sweating through the sweltering tropical times? The best appliances to keep you cool and comfortable this summer could greatly depend on exactly where you're living and what kind of weather you're likely to experience. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is predicting that this summer: A wetter ... Read more

November 30th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Appliances Online’s annual Online Christmas Shopping study into Australians’ shopping behaviour around the festive season has revealed that one in five (23%) Australians will do much – if not all - of their shopping at online retail outlets. The research revealed an increase in the amount of Generation Y (30% 2012, 23% in 2011) and X (24% in 2012, 21% in 2011) shopping at online retail outlets ... Read more

November 30th, 2012 by Louise Carter

If you're reading this, it's safe to assume you're no stranger to shopping online. We live in an incredibly fast-paced world, and sometimes we're left with no option but to buy goods over the internet. However, how can you be sure your online shopping experience is safe? Safe online shopping First of all, check to make sure you are purchasing from a secure site. Appliances Online takes the ... Read more

November 29th, 2012 by Krissy Davis

Appliances Online currently has almost 500 fridge and freezer models on sale, from leading brands such as Bosch, Samsung, SMEG, LG, Whirlpool, Westinghouse and Electrolux. But not only can you save up to 40 per cent off a new refrigerator and have it delivered in time for holiday celebrations, but there are also some additional offers available. Whirlpool No doubt you'll want to use your new fridge straight away, ... Read more

November 28th, 2012 by Richie Black

What is it about the word "sale" that brings out the most violent urges in people? We ponder this with reports from America that things got messy at this year's Black Friday Sale ... ... by no means the first time this annual retail orgasm has tapped into the kind of hysteria normally associated with doomsday sci-fi movies or, uh, last drinks at the Cricketers Arms. It’s a ... Read more

November 27th, 2012 by Krissy Davis

We certainly like thinking outside of the box here at Appliances Online, and our latest fridge sale has got us thinking … what happens if your refrigerator could be used for more than just food? After some thorough investigation and lots of trial and error, we've come up with a number of uses for this trusty appliance that don't involve food. Unseal and reseal an envelope Whether it's because ... Read more

November 23rd, 2012 by Louise Carter

Want to know whether to use dishwasher tablets or dishwasher powder? Today, Appliances Online reveals all on this controversial issue. Read on and find out! Dishwasher tablets are best I knew how much you were dying to find out, so I thought I'd just be upfront about it and tell you, definitively, that tablets are what you should be using. True fact! Now that your question has been satisfactorily ... Read more

November 23rd, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Every so often, you find yourself attending some variety of VIP event.  In such a case, you need to make an effort to look VI. It’s one thing to dig the glad rags out of the cupboard, but if you’re not a regular attendee of events with a dress code, it can take a bit of work to get your best duds into wearable shape. Unfortunately, that means ... Read more

November 22nd, 2012 by Krissy Davis

Heading into Christmas and summer time, water usage and household budgets start to come under close inspection. Luckily, not only does Asko manufacturer some of the energy and water efficient appliances in the world, but they are also offering savings of up to $200 until November 30. Asko is currently providing customers with savings across several of its washing machines, clothes dryers and dishwashers models - including some ... Read more

November 20th, 2012 by Louise Carter

So, you're sick of cleaning your dishes by hand like an Amish person. Fair enough! Washing up is a stinky chore enjoyed by no one. So here is Appliances Online's guide to getting the best dishwasher to suit your life. Size Righto, before we go any further, you need to make sure that your kitchen has room to accommodate a dishwasher. The average width of a standard dishwasher is 60cm. ... Read more

November 20th, 2012 by Krissy Davis

Nothing says the silly season like cooking up a feast at home. But with all of the juggling of wire racks and shuffling around of dishes in the oven, it can be hard to get everything cooked correctly and on time. Westinghouse has launched a new 90cm Freestanding Cooker just in time for Christmas, and it's guaranteed to help households with all of their entertaining plans. With a ... Read more

November 20th, 2012 by Richie Black

Why is it that the words "chef" and "abusive" are so synonymous? The guys (and they're invariably male) doing the rottweiler-on-crack routine.  Throwing the f-bomb around with the wanton abandonment of a sprinkler system. Behaving with all the serenity and decency of someone with a c-clamp permanently attached to their nipples. Then there's the by-product of this behaviour: the drinking, the drugs. Oh, and the endless tabloid ... Read more

November 16th, 2012 by Krissy Davis

There are some occasions when we're just spoilt for choice. Whether it's remembering that feeling of picking out $1 worth of lollies as a kid or trying to decide which outfit to wear to a job interview, sometimes you just need some help in narrowing down your options. It's currently Appliances Online's 7th birthday, and our customers might be having a hard time choosing which discounted appliances ... Read more

November 15th, 2012 by Louise Carter

One of the complaints frequently thrown at celebrity chefs is that the ingredients they use are often prohibitively expensive (activated almonds, anyone?). The same goes for the fancy appliances they just happen to have installed in their kitchen (not to mention an entourage of assistants paid to clean up after they've finished using them) that are perfectly affordable for anyone with their own television show, but ... Read more

November 15th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Imagine this: you’ve just loaded your laundry into your front loading washing machine, added the detergent, and started the cycle.  All seems well, and you’re about to walk away. Then you hear... a tapping. You turn around, but there is nothing in the laundry but an empty basket and a full washing machine, whose cycle is just beginning. And then, over the whirr of the turning washer, the tapping ... Read more