January 27th, 2012 by Mark Bristow

Pet owners know that summer has arrived from the day they start finding their pet’s winter coat being shed throughout the house. Whether it comes from a dog, cat, ferret or woolly mammoth, shed animal hair gets in everywhere, which is especially bad for allergy sufferers. Here are a few ways to manage your pet’s shedding this summer, with the help of Appliances Online: Low Tech Tricks Get it ... Read more

January 27th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Users of Sanyo's Convection Grill Microwave Oven may receive "a severe electric shock", according to a recall notice issued by Sanyo Oceania. The convection microwave is black in colour; it's model number, EM-C787B, is located on the back of the cabinet. Sanyo has urged consumers to stop using the microvwave immediately, unplug it and contact the customer centre. Sanyo has commenced the withdrawel of all the EM-C8787B from the ... Read more

January 27th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Australians love barbecues and the weekend after Australia Day is a great mid-summer opportunity to clean up the pride and joy of the backyard. Though many an east coast barbie was rained out yesterday, southern and western Australia had a cracker chance to celebrate in true blue style, snags galore. Even the odd NSW beach saw tarps and barbies come out as the afternoon cleared. Of course, a well loved barbie also means that ... Read more

January 27th, 2012 by Louise Carter

There are many ways to ruin food. But it takes a certain element of genius to ruin food in a way that no one has ever ruined it before. Copy these cooking methods, and you may end up ruining your appliances too! Don't say we didn't warn you. 1. Grilled cheese in a toaster In theory, this seems like a brilliant idea. Simply turn your toaster on its side ... Read more

January 27th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Carbon tax fear sparks the power to save The rising cost of electricity has tested Australians' priorities and it turns out that pennies in pockets and powering the air conditioner have trumped a cold beer. Over half of Australians have been turning off non-essential appliances such as beer fridges, second freezers and TVs, according to a survey released by Canstar Blue. What's more, 20 per cent of Aussies are prepared to cut ... Read more

January 25th, 2012 by Keri Algar

The need to clean a cleaning machine may sound odd, but once you consider the grime that gets thrown in it only makes sense that at some point the dirt will build up. Smell is a good indication of the health of your machine. If your clothes start coming out of the washing machine stinkier than when they were put in, it's time to clean the machine. It's easily done and if you'd like to ... Read more

January 25th, 2012 by Keri Algar

My Kitchen Rules will start serving up recipes this Sunday night on Channel 7 with Sunbeam as the exclusive small appliance maker. It is the third season for the popular reality cooking show and marks Sunbeam's second sponsorship. Forget bangers and mash: MKR will pitch 10 couples from Australasia against each other in the battle for the best brulee, bouillabaisse or beef bourguignon. The show, which Channel 7 has been flogging throughout the Australian Open, requires contestants to turn ... Read more

January 24th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Some retailers will continue to discount Sunbeam appliances, despite the small appliance maker today announcing it's intention to stabilise product prices. For the first half of the financial year, Sunbeam has been reducing its product prices to encourage shoppers and help mitigate the sluggish retail-scape as well as hamper growing competition from house brands, according to a report issued to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) by Sunbeam's parent company, GUD Holdings, this morning. Revenue for ... Read more

January 24th, 2012 by Richie Black

In a week that saw Appliances Online honoured by David Hasselhoff, a team of the company’s finest also sought glory and recognition on the cricket field. That’s right, a gutsy unit comprising the cream of Appliances Online - leading appliance retailers turned park-cricket gladiators - took on the formidable Centrebet Sledgers in the Last Man Stands cricket comp, Centennial Park. Last Man Stands delivers an 8-a-side (semi) ... Read more

January 24th, 2012 by Keri Algar

Why can't you find the 'cancel' button on the toaster in time to stop burning the bread? And why do toasters have a setting that burns toast to a crisp anyway? If your toaster is making you feel crumby it could be time to review your toaster and start making every crumb count. Appreciating the history of toast During WWI a Minnesotan mechanic became fed up with being served burnt toast at work and so ... Read more