November 13th, 2012
With seven days of our seventh birthday sale left, it seems only fitting that we take a look at the appliances best suited to the seven deadly sins. While some may argue that the sins may not all be that bad - and perhaps lost their meaning a little, considering that they provided the inspiration for each of the main characters in Spongebob Squarepants - there is ... Read more
November 12th, 2012
Its Appliances Online's birthday, and we're taking the opportunity to look at how this annual celebration is recognised around the world. From the type of food eaten to the presents given, not everyone celebrates birthdays in the same way. Candles While most of us dread the thought of more and more candles appearing on our birthday cakes annually, have you ever stopped to think about why we use them ... Read more
November 9th, 2012
Blogging for Appliances Online, you’ll inevitably find yourself having to trace the odd stock photo. Some, you know, generic image when you haven’t personally had the time to take a picture of a pregnant woman drinking scotch while she loads a dishwasher (for that article about some safety feature or other). We’re amazed - read delighted - at the amount of ridiculous awful or just plain weird ... Read more
November 8th, 2012
Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach to refrigerators - everything from capacity, colour and compartments can now be more suited to the needs of Australian households. But with so much choice available, one of the biggest decisions customers now have to make is what style of fridge to purchase. Factors such as the size and decor of your kitchen, the number of people in your household ... Read more
November 6th, 2012
This holiday season, some brave and bold souls will be hitting the road; hitching their caravans to their four-wheel drives and setting out to see what’s out there in our wide brown land. Very wide. Very brown. Now, caravanning is traditionally associated with roughing it. Practically one step away from camping, caravanning means long drives, rough beds, and a distinct lack of amenities. Even at a well-appointed caravan ... Read more
November 2nd, 2012
In case you are unfamiliar with the term, 'men' are those tall hairy people we rely on to do things like change light bulbs and go to war. Sometimes they are useful, like when they point out that the reason your computer is not working is because it is not connected to a power source. Other times... well, you be the judge: Washing machine broke? Nothing a ... Read more
November 2nd, 2012
Long black, cappuccino, decaf soy latte … it seems as though there everyone has their favourite cafe and preferred brew. But what does the type of coffee you choose say about you? And do you judge others on their choice? The Appliances Online team consider themselves to be excellent judges of character, so we're here to let you know what message you're portraying by drinking the coffee you ... Read more
November 1st, 2012
In these last couple of months before Christmas, New Years and all that jazz, it’s high time for many of us to start sorting out our plans for the season. Will you be going away? Visiting distant family? Getting away from it all on a beach, up a mountain, or across the seas? In between planning the transport, the accommodation, and how much everything is going to cost, ... Read more
November 1st, 2012
GE is a name that is synonymous with infrastructure and finance around the world - but did you know that they also manufacturer home appliances? Not only is GE one of the most popular kitchen brands in the US, the company's side-by-side and three-door fridges are on offer to Australian households. Innovative technology and stylish aesthetics come together in perfect synergy, making GE fridges not only a pleasure ... Read more
October 31st, 2012
Whether you're going all out with an evil costume and pumpkin carving, or you simply want to take the opportunity to indulge in a scary movie or two, there is no denying it … Halloween is upon us! Whatever October 31 means to you, there is no better time than to look back through popular culture to one of the pioneers of suspense and thrillers in cinema. While ... Read more
October 25th, 2012
One of the best parts of travel is eating. It's great because what might be regarded as 'greedy' in your normal life is suddenly transformed into a studious act of cultural education while abroad. And hey, in some countries, it's downright rude to refuse food! So it's best you eat those eleven croissants, no matter how much it may pain you to eat large quantities of ... Read more
October 24th, 2012
A new tap is now able to dispense sparkling chilled filtered water at the touch of a button. That's right: Cool. Delicious. Fizzy stuff. Pioneered by the gurus at Zip, this product is able to dish out boiling and chilled filtered water as well – and all in an instant. Fizzy freshness Appliances Online got the chance to see – and taste - the product in person at The ... Read more
October 23rd, 2012
Recently, a member of the Appliances Online team was lucky enough to be taken on an all-expenses-paid trip to Germany courtesy of the Liebherr Group, one of our suppliers of elite fridges. The mission statement was to get grips with a truly primo brand and behold German efficiency and innovation in the flesh. Oh and that the trip coincided with Oktoberfest was a neat caveat. Here is the ... Read more
October 23rd, 2012
Noticed how the Christmas decorations have already started appearing down at your local shops, even though the Season To Be Jolly is still a few months away? While it may be a bit early to start stocking up on blinking lights and candy canes, it could be a good time to start thinking about this year's Christmas gifts. Shopping online does let you beat the holiday queues, but ... Read more
October 22nd, 2012
So, you've just installed a shiny new induction cooktop…. but now what? Don't worry, help is at hand! Here is our simple guide to getting the most out of your induction cooktop: Make sure your cookware is compatible Induction cooktops work by creating an electromagnetic field that reacts with the pot to create heat. This means your pots and pans need to be made from ferromagnetic materials, such as: • Cast ... Read more
