August 15th, 2014
As the old saying goes, “work smarter, not harder”. While there is a certain nobility in hard work and labour, there’s also usually a better way to get any job done. Source: Wikipedia Here are a few simple tips for saving time and effort when it comes to washing up the dishes after a good meal: Clean up as you cook Everyone has a different cooking style, but it's not ... Read more
June 2nd, 2014
Choosing the right dishwasher for your home depends on a lot of different factors, including what’s available, what’s affordable, what will fit in your kitchen and what will look good. While there are several dishwasher varieties available at Appliances Online, including Slimline, DishDrawer and Benchtop designs, the two most popular dishwasher styles are standard or freestanding dishwashers, and integrated or built-under dishwashers. What is a standard dishwasher? A standard ... Read more
November 12th, 2013
"Housework rules!" said no one, ever. That's why you should get a dishwasher. "But don't they use a lot of water?" you may ask. To which we will say: "Not if you get a SMEG dishwasher with a 6 star water efficiency rating!" Everyone's favourite Italian appliance manufacturer SMEG has just launched a new range of dishwashers that are outstandingly water efficient – Australia's first to be awarded ... Read more
November 1st, 2013
Who loves washing the dishes? *crickets chirp* I’m not surprised. It’s notoriously difficult to motivate yourself to do the washing up. That’s that's just one of the reasons why dishwashers are so popular. Seriously, this is not a very inspirational image. But if you're not yet a dishwasher owner, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Are dishwashers really worth it? Isn't hand-washing faster and better than ... Read more
September 11th, 2013
At Berlin's IFA Expo, top home appliance brands have been introducing a wide variety of new products, designed with innovative new features that offer solutions to household problems that we may never have known we had. Beko is one such brand - following the motto “Smart Solutions for a Smart Generation”, several of their new designs are chock-full of exciting gadgetry that could make your life at ... Read more
August 21st, 2013
Let’s put things in perspective. The ultimate kitchen disaster isn’t a collapsing soufflé or a bit of a whiff from your fridge – it’s an explosion. Because this kind of thing will cause a certain amount of damage. At best, it will seriously impede the ability of the appliance to provide anything like normal service. Here is a list of precautions for those that want their appliance ... Read more
March 19th, 2013
Friday 22nd March is World Water Day! Unlike World Nutella Day or National Bacon Week, World Water Day is totes legit – it was established by the United Nations, in fact. Everyone in the world deserves access to safe drinking water, and World Water Day provides an opportunity for us all to be thankful for what we've got. It's also as good a time as any to look ... Read more
March 12th, 2013
Washing dishwashers is one of those household chores that always seem to generate debate. Whether it's the difference between using dishwasher tablets or powder, or the various ways you can try to make the job easier, this humble appliance can be the cause of many arguments. But according to consumer advice website Choice, it is how a dishwasher is stacked that is creating issues for households. The results ... Read more
February 22nd, 2013
It happens to the best of us. There you are, having worked hard to cook up an amazing meal, and just when you're sitting back and feeling really good about having eaten said meal… …you notice the dirty dishes, piled up next to the sink like the Leaning Tower of Pisa (or possibly Mount Vesuvius). When faced with a terror like this, it’s all too easy to panic, ... Read more
November 20th, 2012
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 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
October 17th, 2012
Hey appliances fans – so you’re trawling the interwebs for some good news: well here it is, at last! There’s a big, beautiful appliances SALE now on that promises to make things all hot and sudsy (for ideal washing conditions, of course). And it’s brought to you by the good folk at Asko. Asko are calling this little event the "Clean Up" Sale (geddit?) - and it’ll give ... Read more
September 27th, 2012
It's a common scenario: you're saving your money for something special (such as a trip to Bali or a new addition to the family), and your washing machine breaks down. Now not only do you have a mountain of dirty laundry, but you've got to somehow find the cash for new washer! If you find yourself in this kind of situation – don't despair. Thanks to companies like ... Read more
September 14th, 2012
What do you do when you order a new kitchen appliance, and it comes delivered with potentially deadly reptile, absolutely free? This unlikely scenario actually happened to an unlucky individual in the United States. According to Business Insider, California resident Jessica Hasson had a dishwasher delivered to her house from a major US retailer. She noticed it was missing a few key components and was on the phone ... Read more
August 15th, 2012
One of the trans-Tasman's most popular appliances manufacturers has issued a precautionary warning to its customers regarding several of its single door dishwashers manufactured between 2006 and 2008. Due to a number of reports of a fault related to the door latch, Fisher & Paykel is asking affected customers to contact the company so that a technician can fit a replacement part free of charge. Those with conventional ... Read more