July 15th, 2013 by Richie Black

Whenever Samsung has a sale, it's definitely worth a look. At the moment, you'll discover superb discounts on a selection of the latest and greatest products from one of the most trusted brands around. These fantastic offers run until the end of July. It's not only a chance to tap into some great prices - but also (as we've blogged about previously) the opportunity to enjoy Samsung's emphasis ... Read more

July 10th, 2013 by Richie Black

For those folk in a perpetual race to keep up with the warp-speed pace of life, Samsung are doing their bit to give you a little control. They’ve launched a few products offering a quantum leap in flexibility and functionality ... thanks to the wireless capabilites of wi-fi enabled technology. Download an app to a portable smart device (available separately, peeps!) for remote control of your appliance. A ... Read more

July 8th, 2013 by Louise Carter

Appliances Online recently sat down with Jean-Marie Simart – the founder of Vintec. Originally from France, Jean-Marie (pictured right) is a passionate wine collector who is the bloke we have to thank for introducing quality climate-controlled wine cabinets to Australia. If you love your wine and have been thinking about starting a collection, Jean-Marie has some great advice for you! Do you think Australians are becoming better educated ... Read more

July 1st, 2013 by Richie Black

An evolution is coming. Now we're not saying it's bigger evolutionary news than the day our ancestors first climbed outta the trees, but it's a pretty big deal. Because it's about television. Samsung’s Evolution Kit will upgrade your old TV and make it new again. And it's available now at Appliances Online. Able to work in cahoots with select compatible Samsung Smart 2012 models, the kit comes in ... Read more

June 27th, 2013 by Richie Black

LG is busting out the home entertainment on Appliances Online. We now feature several spectacular examples of LG AV product, from Smart TVs to Home Theatre Systems. You may have heard of LG. They’re one of the most stylish and innovative outfits in the business, specialising in high-quality, life-enriching product. These guys deserve their catch-phrase "Life's Good". We’ve had LG appliances on the books for a while: fridges, dishwashers, ... Read more

June 7th, 2013 by Mark Bristow

Many Australians have a special place in their heart for the backyard beer fridge, so when one of these hardworking appliances goes wrong, it’s SERIOUS BUSINESS. That said, generally when our bar fridge blows out, the worst problems we have to deal with are drinking warm beer and ordering a replacement from Appliances Online, neither of which is especially challenging. So spare a thought for Craig Reynolds of ... Read more

June 5th, 2013 by Louise Carter

Appliances Online was very proud and excited to be involved in last night's episode of Celebrity Apprentice, starring Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Rice, triple world boxing champion Jeff Fenech, and media personality Prue MacSween. The 'Dirty Laundry Challenge' saw each team running their own launderette – dealing with boundless quantities of soiled shirts, knickers, and briefs. John Winning, CEO of the Winning Group, stepped up on the day ... Read more

May 30th, 2013 by Richie Black

A new kettle bearing an unfortunate resemblance to Adolf Hitler is causing blood to boil in America. Retailers JC Penney compounded their faux pas by choosing to display the pseudo-fascist appliance on one of their gigantic billboards. The billboard featuring the offensive kettle was positioned on the 405 Interstate Highway, Calfornia - a fairly busy road in the States ... In case you don't see it: look for ... Read more

May 22nd, 2013 by Richie Black

It's National Cyber Security Awareness Week, people. Time to think about the issue of shopping safely online. This week the Australian Government is joining forces with various industry, community and consumer bodies to inform the public about how to ensure their private info stays private. Appliances Online is a wholehearted supporter of this initiative. Unfortunately, cybercrime is a fact of (21st century) life. As the net becomes an ... Read more

May 15th, 2013 by Richie Black

The foodie world is abuzz with news the UN is telling us to eat insects for the sake of our health and the planet. The word is bugs are an environmentally-friendly food source with powerful nutritional benefits. They might end world hunger. And, uh, they also taste yummo. Eating insects isn't as weird as you think A new book on the subject has just been released by the UN’s ... Read more

May 1st, 2013 by Louise Carter

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

April 30th, 2013 by Richie Black

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 11th, 2013 by Richie Black

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 by Krissy Davis

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

March 28th, 2013 by Richie Black

The Office Kitchen is a place of anger and rivalry, of shifting territories and battle-lines drawn. Can you think of another space that inspires such antagonism, outrage and the violent use of passive-aggressive hand-written signage? These problems apply to ALL office-spaces. They are not unique to mine or yours. However, brothers and sisters, I’m telling you: they need not be. Let us acknowledge the universal truth of ... Read more