May 7th, 2012 by Kevin Bradford

A dishwasher that only uses six litres of water has been hailed as a "main innovation" from German manufacturer Bosch. The ActiveWater Eco can clean up to 13 place settings in one cycle, and features the lowest water consumption figures on the market. Showcased at Milan's EuroCucina last month, the latest design uses intelligent technology to save up to 20,700 litres of water annually compared to hand-washing. Bosch engineers ... Read more

April 3rd, 2012 by Keri Algar

If Earth Hour is more than just a one-night stand, why is it so easy to forget? It's quite impressive, really, that a voluntary movement has inspired well over a billion people to go out of their way on a Saturday night to turn off their lights. The precise number of switches are still being tallied but last year, 1.8 billion turned off the juice in an effort ... 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 30th, 2012 by Keri Algar

One in two Australians are switching off appliances in an effort to save on their energy bill. Whether it's an imminent carbon tax and subsequent energy price hikes or caring for the environment, TVs and beer fridges are being given the flick nationwide. Turning off appliances is certainly the most effective way of saving energy, but for those looking for a less dramatic solution,  Appliances Online has put together a couple of energy ... 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 24th, 2012 by Louise Carter

NASA has recently released data that shows that 2011 was the ninth warmest year since 1880. According to NASA's findings, nine of the ten warmest years in meteorological record have occurred since the year 2000. The animation below shows how global temperatures have changed since 1884. Reds indicate temperatures higher than the average during a baseline period of 1951-1980, while blues indicate lower temperatures than the baseline average. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kFHQpZpgdg (Data ... 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 19th, 2012 by Keri Algar

What if all your household appliances could independently monitor the electrical grid and automatically adjust their settings to operate at the most economically efficient level? GE Appliances and Flint Energy (US) are combining efforts to test such a theory. The pilot programme was revealed this week and will be operate in the south-eastern United State's state of Georgia, where Flint Energy is based. It will involve 10 volunteer households over a ... Read more

December 12th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Fridge Buyback is a NSW government initiative to remove old second household fridges for free. In certain cases a $35 rebate will be awarded.* Many households around NSW have an old fridge in their garage. However what people don't realise is that these old fridges cost and average of $265 in electricity per year to run. And not only are they expensive, they also release harmful greenhouse ... Read more

September 13th, 2011 by Louise Carter

Is your fridge about as cool as a collection of Hanson records? Is your washing machine a better dancer than Peter Garrett? If so, it could be time to upgrade. But with greater demand for the new and improved, what happens to the thousands of old appliances that are discarded every week? If you live in Japan, the answer is PETEC (Panasonic Eco Technology Center) – a ... Read more