Shopping for Boxing Day deals you can feel good about

We've all been there - swept up in the excitement of massive discounts, grabbing things we don't really need just because they seem like a bargain. That slightly too-small jacket, the half-price gingerbread house (when nobody in your home likes gingerbread) or those kitchen gadgets that definitely don’t do what TikTok led you to believe.

If it's cheap but useless to you, it's not a deal at all.

Before diving into any sale, take a strategic approach and make a list of items you actually need. Not just a casual wishlist, but a carefully considered inventory of what would genuinely improve your life. If you sigh every time you take an undercooked chook out of the oven, have to hand-wash items you’ve just removed from the dishwasher, or face the steamy wet room that your old vented dryer has turned your laundry into, then a new oven, dishwasher or heat pump dryer should make the list.

When it comes to home appliances, Boxing Day sales can be a good opportunity to kickstart your New Year’s resolutions to make some smarter financial and environmental choices.

Keep energy efficiency front of mind when shopping for new appliances. Those star ratings aren't just decorative, they're indicative of ongoing savings and greater environmental responsibility.

Sometimes spending a bit more makes financial sense. A more efficient $900 washing machine with low running costs might save you $100 and hundreds of litres of water annually compared to a less efficient $600 model. As an appliance that runs 24/7 from the moment you first plug it in, energy efficiency should certainly factor when buying a fridge: an energy efficient model might cost $100 less to run easy year than your old fridge, or a less efficient new one.

If you’re looking to reduce the hours you waste hanging and taking down laundry, meanwhile, you might want to consider a heat pump dryer, which can use up to two-thirds less energy than a vented dryer of the same capacity.

We deliver everything from OLED TVs and French door fridges to washing machines and heat pump dryers to 95% of Australians with Appliances Online's legendary FREE delivery - and we can usually get it to you by the next day (Mon-Fri) when it's in stock, even during the busy Boxing Day Sale period! (a lot of online retailers don't offer this).

If you need some tips on choosing a bargain that’s a great fit for your home and needs, call our friendly team 24/7 - even during the holiday season - on 1300 000 500 or message us via the chat icon at the bottom of your screen.