August 23rd, 2012
What does your fridge say about your household? Are you organised and always prepared for when unexpected guests arrive, or is your fridge a chaotic mess of half-used jars of pasta sauce and wilted vegetables? If your fridge isn't as neat and tidy as you would like, it appears that you're not alone - according to a new survey, almost half of Australian households wish their fridge ... Read more
July 3rd, 2012
Here is a blog about a fridge. Oh, god, I can almost hear you pitching head-first into your keyboard with the boredom of it all. Think how I feel. I have to write this because Louise asked me to. Well, hang on there, tiger. Hoist yourself back to the upright position – there you go, easy does it - now I come to look at it, this is ... Read more
June 20th, 2012
Buying a new fridge is a big purchase, a big consideration. That's why we've come up with six excellent reasons to invest in the Samsung biggie sized fridge, the side by side 684-litre. It's big on the inside and classy on the outside: Reducing the thickness of the walls means there is more space on the inside without blowing out on the outside. The 684-litre Samsung side by side ... Read more
June 13th, 2012
The new range of fridges from Panasonic will feature new technologies aimed at keeping food fresher for longer, increasing energy efficiency and will have a robust yet pleasing appearance. Due to be released to the Australian market in June, the fridges will be available in three sizes: 554 litres, 465 litres and 421 litres, in stainless steel or white. "Our new range of refrigerators combines three key elements: freshness ... Read more
May 1st, 2012
We're probably going to sound a little prejudice here, but we don't like cockroaches in our appliances. Okay, cockroaches are a fact of life - hey, in Sydney's Inner West some of our best friends are cockroaches - but if you see one walking out of your microwave it's enough to put you off your reheated left-overs. Cockroaches dig warm, moist hiding spaces - hence, they ... Read more
March 28th, 2012
What's the difference between the 'use-by' and 'best before' dates? In Australia all packaged foods with a shelf life of under two years need to have either a 'use-by' or 'best before' date. More than anything, the dates stamped on boxes, wrappers or bottles will let you know how long the food will last before losing quality. Can I bend the rules? For 'best before' dates the short answer is ... Read more
March 2nd, 2012
There's an old joke that goes something like: "This milk is so old, it should be eligible to vote!" *cue laugh track* For many of us, this is funny because at one time or another, it was true. We've all been there - maybe years ago, or just last week, we've all left something in the fridge for so long that by the time we rediscovered it, it ... Read more
February 27th, 2012
Calling all food lovers. Fancy a fridge full of gourmet treats? Electrolux and food specialist, jones the grocer, have teamed up in a tempting refrigeration promotion. As part of an April promotion, Electrolux is offering consumers a $360 hamper from jones the grocer when they buy a selected fridge. Don't expect to get any old hamper. jones the grocer sees itself is a 'food emporium' and it focuses ... Read more
January 17th, 2012
As Australians in the midst of summer we must appreciate our own, James Harrison, who in 1856 pioneered the refrigeration process we rely on for icy-cold beer. Today, thanks to LG, the humble fridge can alert us via our smartphone if it's empty of the quintessential thirst quencher, so we can pick some up on the way home (Little Creatures Pale Ale, anyone?). Revealed at the Consumer ... Read more
December 20th, 2011
Electrolux’s new kitchen collection is turning heads. It’s dark, it’s hip. It’s called Ebony. Stylistically the range embraces the European fashion toward appliances that represent striking, confident statements of design. With clean lines, black gloss and brushed steel handles, Ebony is defined by a bold aesthetic elegance. And yet, it also stands out for high-standards of innovation and functionality - and you’ll find ease of use and high ... Read more
December 16th, 2011
With Australia Day just around the corner, Smeg has released a Fab Fridge adorned with the Australian flag to keep your VB nicely chilled this summer. The iconic Fab Fridge range combines retro styling with ultra-modern cooling technology, giving you the best of both worlds. If you want a fridge to that is bright, bold, colourful and fun you can't go past this true blue Aussie Fab ... Read more
December 14th, 2011
Back in the good old days, appliances were made to last. Like this General Electric fridge which has been running continually without maintenance since it was purchased in 1952 – that's more than 58 years! Nowadays GE is still making fridges, and they're even better than ever. Today Mark from GE came in to show us the latest range of GE side by side fridges. They have a lot ... Read more
December 2nd, 2011
Chocoholics beware! Smeg's famous retro-style FAB Fridges are now available in a decadent dark chocolate finish with bright gold trimmings. Popular among foodies, interior designers, and anyone with a fondness for the Fifties, the Smeg FAB fridge range makes it possible to enjoy old fashioned styling with the convenience of modern refrigeration technology. Glossy, velvety and irresistible, the new chocolate FAB fridge will transport you back to a ... Read more
August 9th, 2011
Do you have a passion for vintage wine and don’t have wine storage? You don’t need to live in the hunter valley to have an aromatic collection of aging wine. Bring the luxury of wine collecting to your house by purchasing a wine storage fridge. If you like being the host of dinner parties and love entertaining then a wine fridge could be that added bonus ... Read more
June 21st, 2010
Here at Appliances Online we seek to remain up to date and informed of issues concerning our environment. With the dark and cold of winter now here and the home electricity meters spinning in response to increased usage, it is time to look at our Top 10 Energy Efficient Appliances. They are a must for energy efficient homes. This list has been compiled in no particular order ... Read more