August 10th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

An innovative new washing machine which automatically measures and dispenses detergent has been launched by Siemens. Developers at the German brand claim the new i-Dos technology calculates the precise dosage of liquid detergent required depending on the load size, soiling and fabric type. Combining intelligence and design, the fully-integrated 8kg iQ 800 Master Class with i-Dos has been hailed for its ability to deliver up to 39 washes ... Read more

May 10th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

Everybody loves a BBQ, right? Whether it's a quintessentially Australian experience on a roasting hot summer's day, or, as I am more familiar with, a battle under grey skies and umbrellas in the UK, there's a Neanderthal excitement associated with cooking outdoors. The varieties of food, the combination of smells and the sense of healthy eating is enjoyed in gardens and beaches the world over. But when winter ... Read more

May 9th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

A more precise time management display system has been launched by Bosch in its fully integrated dishwasher range. The TimeLight function, unveiled at Milan's EuroCucina, shows the exact remaining time when loading and unloading, without the need for a visible control panel on the front of the appliance. Details about the remaining time, which programme has been selected, and what phase the cycle is on, are projected onto ... Read more

May 8th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

There is often a lot of hot air spoken about the difficulty of combining sleek design with functionality in kitchen appliances. But Bosch has attempted to literally blow that away with the presentation of its new incline rangehood. The latest design, showcased at EuroCucina in Milan, features a glass cover over a brush stainless steel surface which conceals the usually exposed fan filters. The panel then drops down to act ... Read more

May 7th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

A dishwasher that only uses six litres of water has been hailed as a "main innovation" from German manufacturer Bosch. The ActiveWater Eco can clean up to 13 place settings in one cycle, and features the lowest water consumption figures on the market. Showcased at Milan's EuroCucina last month, the latest design uses intelligent technology to save up to 20,700 litres of water annually compared to hand-washing. Bosch engineers ... Read more

April 24th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

Italians have always been renowned for design and fashion, and one appliance manufacturer has now combined those two qualities in a fridge. The Independent FAB fridge from Smeg was showcased last week at the EuroCucina, in Milan. Covered completely in denim, Smeg bosses claim the design is not art for art's sake, "it is creativity for the home, style for the day". The appliance is a development of the ... Read more

February 20th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

We at Appliances Online were absolutely delighted to receive recognition at the 2012 Business Excellence Awards over the weekend. The company was presented with the ActionCOACH award for Best Overall Company with less than 100 employees during a ceremony at the Sofitel Hotel, in the Gold Coast. The gong was handed to us by Brad Sugars, founder and chairman of ActionCOACH, who praised us as one of the ... Read more

February 9th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

Appliances Online chief, John Winning, has supported a recent media campaign by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) by saying that value and customer service is the paramount feature of his retail business. The aim of the campaign is to highlight to consumers their rights in relation to faulty products and poor service. Winning said the company works to "impress every customer", every day of the year with old fashioned customer satisfaction values. Winning is encouraging customers to call ... Read more

February 1st, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Unfortunately, Fridge Buyback has shut up shop in NSW and their services are no longer available. But don’t worry! We still have our remove and recycle services available. Residents living in the shire of Hornsby in Sydney's north west are next to benefit from the New South Wales Government funded Fridge Buyback project. On 6 February Hornsby residents will have the opportunity to have their old, second fridges removed ... Read more

January 22nd, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

Panasonic may be the official TV, air conditioner and camera sponsor of the Australian Open, but if the weekend's adverts during the first Grand Slam of the year were anything to go by one would be forgiven for thinking rival Samsung might be the main supporter. On the back of Belgian Kim Clijsters’ tenacious win over China’s Li Na, last night’s viewers of Bernard Tomic's masterclass with ... Read more

December 16th, 2011 by Kevin Bradford

'Tis the season of goodwill, and in recognition of this, a team from Appliances Online took some festive cheer to the brave young patients at Sydney Children's Hospital this week. Loaded up with presents and plenty of artistic flair, about 20 staff visited the hospital in Randwick. The day was an opportunity for staff to understand the work achieved by the Children's Hospital Foundation Australia (CHFA), and ... Read more

December 5th, 2011 by Kevin Bradford

Appliance afficionado Colin Jones has long been hailed around our offices for his wisdom of whitegoods. But his penchant for products has now permeated our walls and reached a much wider audience. The customer services representative has just finished an eight week segment on Warren Moore's Sunday morning 2GB radio show, and he has been beaming about the experience. "I've never done anything like that before," he said. "It was ... Read more

December 5th, 2011 by Kevin Bradford

Nearly a quarter of consumers place greater importance on appearance over functionality when it comes to buying a refrigerator, an independent survey has found. The research by Canstar Blue revealed the aesthetics of a refrigerator were most significant to 23 per cent of respondents. Canstar Blue manager, Rebecca Logan, said: "We expected appearance to be important but were surprised to see such a substantial group of Australians rating ... Read more

November 7th, 2011 by Kevin Bradford

The boss of Australia's largest online appliance retailer claims there are "big plans" for the future of the company as it celebrates its sixth birthday. John Winning, founder and CEO of Appliances Online, founded the e-commerce site in 2005 and has seen a 100 per cent growth in total revenue every year since its inauguration. He said the past six years have been a steep learning curve, but ... Read more