January 30th, 2012 by Keri Algar

One in two Australians are switching off appliances in an effort to save on their energy bill. Whether it's an imminent carbon tax and subsequent energy price hikes or caring for the environment, TVs and beer fridges are being given the flick nationwide. Turning off appliances is certainly the most effective way of saving energy, but for those looking for a less dramatic solution,  Appliances Online has put together a couple of energy ... Read more

January 25th, 2012 by Keri Algar

The need to clean a cleaning machine may sound odd, but once you consider the grime that gets thrown in it only makes sense that at some point the dirt will build up. Smell is a good indication of the health of your machine. If your clothes start coming out of the washing machine stinkier than when they were put in, it's time to clean the machine. It's easily done and if you'd like to ... Read more

December 19th, 2011 by Louise Carter

It just wouldn't be summer without a trip to the beach. But as fun as it may be, there's nothing fun about the way in which sand can become lodged in difficult places long after the picnic basket and beach umbrella have been packed away. One of the questions the Appliances Online team gets asked around this time of year is: How do you get sand out ... Read more

December 7th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Did you know that in medieval times people drank ale, mead, or cider instead of water because the water supply was usually dirty? It almost makes being a medieval peasant sound like a sweet deal, until you consider the fact that the life expectancy was around 35 years. Which kind of puts a sobering spin on things. These days, we're well aware of how important it is ... Read more

November 16th, 2011 by Louise Carter

The first time I heard about pigeon pairs, I was confused. 'What have pigeons got to do with fridges?' I asked myself, imagining a fridge in the shape of two pigeons. While hilarious, it didn't seem terribly practical. The answer to this quandary is actually quite simple. A 'pigeon pair' refers to a single-door freezer placed beside a single-door refrigerator. So instead of combining a fridge and a ... Read more

November 10th, 2011 by Richie Black

An ideological battle where consensus is a dirty word, the Bagged vs Bagless Vacuum Cleaners debate divides the cleaning community. But is it all just hot air? Here's Appliances Online's guide to help you filter through the nitty-gritty of the debate. Bagless vacuum cleaner supporters say their machines liberate users from the tyranny of the bag. And that's not an unpersuasive argument. Firstly, you’ll avoid the hassle of having ... Read more

November 10th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Choosing a fridge can be tricky business – there's so much choice! To make your life easier, here is the Appliances Online guide to buying a new fridge. First of all, how many people are living in your house? This chart will give you an idea of what kind of capacity you'll need: Family size Combined fridge & freezer size 1-2 people 200-380 litres 3-4 people 350-530 litres 5+ people 440+ litres   Secondly, how much space ... Read more

October 27th, 2011 by Richie Black

Convection microwaves are the can-do microwave alternative. They incorporate convection oven and microwave capabilities into the one package – the perfect combo of quality cooking plus quick-fire convenience. Amazingly versatile, you can use them for roasts, Christmas turkeys, cakes, pies, cookies and more. Obviously, that’s a class above the traditional microwave, which often seems restricted to producing unevenly heated, soggy or tasteless grub even when it’s reheating last-night’s ... Read more

October 26th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Induction cooking is all the rage right now – everyone seems to be talking about it. But what is an induction cooktop and why would you buy one rather than a traditional electric or gas stove? Conventional electric and gas cooktops both work in the same way: they become hot and then this heat is transferred to your pot. Induction cooktops work differently by using electromagnetic energy to ... Read more

October 25th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Here at Appliances Online we often get asked: what is a pyrolytic oven? The short answer is: it’s an oven that can clean itself. This is achieved through a process known as pyrolysis. Pyrolytic ovens use high temperatures (of around 500°C) to convert any food residues on the oven walls into ash. Once the pyrolytic cleaning cycle has completed, this ash can be safely wiped away using a ... Read more

April 15th, 2009 by John

Often, people ask about the extended warranty for their products. All manufacturers'  products will come with 1 or 2 year parts and labour warranty. This factory warranty tends to run out very quickly and we hear regularly that appliances have died or started to fail in some way just after the manufacturers warranty finishes. Occasionally, you hear rumours that manufacturers design their machines to break right after ... Read more

April 15th, 2007 by John

Today, shopping online is getting bigger and bigger it is becoming increasingly important to stay safe online. Everyday new e-commerce shopping sites are started which sell everything from baby products to cars, and you can purchase these items and even have them delivered to your house as soon as the very next day. It's not surprising that with the amount of credit card fraud on the internet, ... Read more

March 22nd, 2007 by John

Appliance Online's Buying Guides will help you to get the right appliances for your household. There are certain shopping strategies that one would be wise to follow when looking to go about buying appliances. Firstly, when buying appliances, measurements of the size of space intended for the machine must be made. Ensure too that the space in which the appliance door will open is large enough. Second, and perhaps ... Read more