February 28th, 2012 by Richie Black

We here at Appliances Online respect the Academy's right to award their Oscars to predominantly human actors, but we would like everyone to pause for a moment to consider the role that appliances have made in elevating the art of film-making to new heights. Presenting, for your enjoyment, some of the defining movie roles performed by bits of plastic, aluminium and metal (not including the cast of ... Read more

February 28th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Are you looking for a way to get rid of large amounts of money? We all know how pesky having too much money can be. After all, who hasn't experienced the inconvenience of having piles of hundred dollar bills and pallets full of gold bullion cluttering up your life? At times in life when you find yourself inconveniently rich, storage becomes an issue. One solution is to drain your ... Read more

February 27th, 2012 by Keri Algar

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

February 27th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Ants can strike at any time.  If the six-legged fiends aren’t already marching two-by-two through your home, then they could very well be planning their next offensive as we speak. There are many reasons to keep ants out of your kitchen.  It’s not a good look for your benchtops and tiles to be moving.  The ants can devour the food you were saving for yourself and your ... Read more

February 24th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Thin is in with appliance makers turning to smaller, more space efficient appliances that make living in units, condos and apartments easier. Looking around it seems as if we're all trying to save things. We are saving time, saving money, we're even saving sharks. What about saving space?! It is a particularly valued commodity in the city where some of us are only using the fridge for a ... Read more

February 23rd, 2012 by Mark Bristow

A lot of people have been talking about spills lately.  While managing the political kind takes a lot of time and effort, managing common household spills in the kitchen can actually be surprisingly easy. Here are thirteen tips for managing spills: 1. Make sure that your kitchen workspace is clear and uncluttered, providing fewer distractions and making any spills that do happen easier to get to and clean. 2. ... Read more

February 21st, 2012 by Mark Bristow

A dishwasher needs to be big enough to tackle any challenge, clever enough to take proper care of your plates, and affordable enough for any household, so that you invest more of your time and money in the things you care about. Euromaid, a 100% Australian-owned company, has developed a dishwasher that can not only reliably handle all of the above and more, but is exclusively available ... Read more

February 8th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

The school year is back on again, meaning a shift in the everyday routines of what politicians like to call working families.  While it can be a relief for parents to have the kids out of the house for much of the day, getting them ready and out the door in the first place can be stressful and a real organisational challenge. So today Appliances Online asks ... Read more

February 6th, 2012 by Louise Carter

Last week we published 'The Kettle is for Water, not Sausages,' which provoked an extraordinary response from our readers. It seems we've struck a chord deep within the heart of the Australian psyche. Alongside barbequing large bits of dead animal and slathering Vegemite on everything, it appears that the average Aussie is something of a MacGyver in the kitchen – constantly on the lookout for new and ... Read more

February 3rd, 2012 by Keri Algar

Feng shui is all about the flow of energy, or qi (chee) as the Chinese refer to it. Traditionally the Chinese used feng shui to orient buildings with spiritual significance but today it's part of an international popular culture making the environment in one's home more balanced and conducive to positive energy flow. Feng shui tips abound for bedrooms, living rooms, and offices. But what about the hearth of the home, the ... Read more

February 1st, 2012 by Richie Black

Okay, let’s talk about taps. Not the most inspiring subject, you may say. Terrific source of H2O of course, but not exactly something to gush over.   Well, that’s where we want to turn you on to Billi – and their instant filtered water taps. Industry-leaders for over 20 years, they bring new standards of style, convenience and safety to this essential kitchen appliance. Who - or what ... Read more

January 23rd, 2012 by Keri Algar

Appliances account for about half of the energy used in a household, according to an ABC report. This includes 9 per cent on fridges and freezers and 15 per cent on electrical appliances such as kettles, irons, and vacuum cleaners. Over 50 per cent of Australian households use dryers, and these are the biggest culprit in the energy guzzling category. The actual running costs of your ... Read more

January 17th, 2012 by Keri Algar

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 by Richie Black

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 by Louise Carter

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