A lot of us now buy dishwasher tablets instead of powder detergent, however, most of us probably don’t know why they are a better option for Australian households.
The benefits of these compressed detergent tablets stems from the strict water restrictions enforced across Australia. Manufacturers have considered these water restrictions as a key factor and designed their dishwashers produced for Australian market accordingly.
Dishwashers sold in Australia typically use less water per cycle than a similar model sold in another country. This means there is less water for the detergent to dissolve in and this is where the benefit of detergent tablets kicks in. Tablets effectively ensure that a consistently correct dosage of detergent is used every wash, something that is nearly impossible using powdered detergent. Detergent tablets also create the optimal level of foam in your dishwasher during a wash compared to the powdered products which often create too much. Too much foam can cause problems with the water level sensors and heat sensors and ultimately decrease the life of your machine.
Problems with dishwashers relating to detergents tend to hit your pocket a lot harder as well. A service call will often be required and these cost around $100. By using tablets and eliminating the problems caused by incorrect detergent levels one can potentially fix their dishwasher with a simple reset which takes only 5 minutes when problems arise.
When considering which brand of tablet detergent to buy, most manufactures recommend Finish or Morning Fresh. There are a lot of cheaper options on the market, however, these tend to have a high detergent level in each tablet thus creating the same problems that powdered detergent provides.
The Finish and Morning Fresh brands make tablets with optimal detergent ratios designed to reduce foam build up and prevent issues caused by ‘detergent over dosing’.
Use a quality brand dishwasher detergent tablet for each cycle and avoid potentially expensive call out fees!
We receive a lot of calls asking which model of stainless steel fridge is the easiest to keep clean and resists fingerprints.
To be honest with you there is no clear answer, there is however a very simple solution……
Home brand baby oil, yes the brand is important (available at woolworths/safeway). I have tried a few other brands and for some reason it did not give the same results.
The baby oil works the best when used to polish the fridge and remove finger prints. If you happen to have oil based marks on the door give it a wipe down with your preferred cleaner (we recommend white vinegar and bicarb soda), wipe off any excess cleaner then polish it with the baby oil afterward. It removes the marks and polishes the steel. Leaving it clean and shiny as well as smelling fresh.
A few customers the we have mentioned this tip to have commented that they live in coastal areas and they find that it also keeps the stainless steel in great condition.
Save your hard earned money and avoid expensive stainless steel cleaners that don’t work. A few dollars on a bottle of Home Brand baby oil and a old rag should see you right for many years of low cost maintenance on your stainless steel fridge.
Savings continue for South Australian residents with no confirmed end date for water rebates from the SA state government as yet.
Our huge sale to kick of 2010 at Appliances Online may have drawn to a close however the savings still continue for South Australian customers. How?
The South Australian government and SA Water are offering a $200 rebate to all South Australian residents who purchase a washing machine with a water efficiency (WELS) rating of 4.5 stars or greater. The offer does not extend to washing machines purchased for commercial use.
Appliances Online have a range of washing machines for sale that are eligible for the rebate and are delivering to many areas in South Australia. No end date has been announced for the rebate scheme however do not delay to avoid disappointment. For more information or to claim your rebate telephone the Water Rebate Hotline on 1800 130 952 or visit sawater.com.au and follow the links.
Things have been pretty hectic for our team with our huge appliances sale drawing to a close. Our first sale for the decade is closing soon and there are still plenty of great deals to be snapped up so don’t miss out.
Without doubt, the 4kg Simpson dryer is proving to be a very popular item for our customers, even with temperatures exceeding 40C in some parts of Australia over the weekend. Clothes dryers typically rise quickly in popularity as we come into the winter season, however, at a sale price of $295 the 39p400m is proving hard for customers to overlook.
Customers looking for a great deal in floor-care should definitely consider the Miele S2110 vacuum cleaner. This new model is made in Germany and will surely start giving our most popular Miele vacuum cleaner, the S2511, a run in the popularity stakes with its attractive price point of $263.
So get in quick and don’t miss out as our huge sale draws to a close.
As you may have heard the new Dyson Air Multiplier is the first fan without
any blades. This new bladeless fan insure a safe cool environment for you and your children, it also makes cleaning very easy.
The Dyson Air Multiplier is very different to the conventional fan, it uses new technology to amplify the air 15 times to create a pleasant flow of cool air.
This fan still comes with all the bells and whistles adjustable speed, Swivel left to right touch-tilt, 90° oscillation so you can angle the fan to your desired position .
A huge thank you to Appliances Online for the amazing support and encouragement when competing in the World Titles in Belgium
Despite a contraction of severe tonsillitis 2 days before the first race I managed to push through and place 3rd overall at the World Titles. It was extremely testing conditions as most skiers fell in all 4 races due to the canal style racing. The canals are were narrow and therefore when you put 20 or so boats on the canal it turns into a huge washing machine with extremely tight hair pin turns. Without Appliances Online help I would not have been able to compete, so thank you so much.
A night with Tetsuya and Electrolux Induction Cooking:
Appliances Online was invited by Electrolux to a night with world famous Chef Tetsuya Wakuda. The evening began with a master class run by Tetsuya at Electrolux Head office.
Tetsuya cooked a mixture of amazing dishes utilizing the Electrolux induction cook top. From his signature dish Confit of Ocean Trout through to an amazing Shabu shabu of wagyu beef.
To demonstrate the precision and safety of the induction cook top Tetsuya boiled his dashi stock in a woven basket lined with cooking paper. To bring the stock to a boil Tetsuya placed a piece of ferrous metal into the basket to create the magnetic field that induces the heat. The stock comes to a boil but the basket and paper remains untouched.
Tetsyua demonstrated how easy it is to keep the cook top clean because it does not heat up like conventional cook tops. He was also delighted and amazed at the control and precision he gained from the Electrolux induction cook top.
Last night the team from Appliances Online visited the Asko NSW head office. We were taken through their range of wonderful appliances and showed many of the new features that an Asko appliance have.
We were told that all ASKO laundry products are made in Sweden and are built to a very high standard. One main feature of ASKO front loaders which is not advertised enough is their unique quattro system which will stop those unwanted vibrations coming from the machine. No longer will you hear the shake, rattle and roll that comes with a wash cycle. The Quattro is completely seperate from the body of the machine and all the vibrations are re-direct to the base rather than the machine, thus giving a quieter cycle.
A main feature of their dishwasher range is the 8STEEL. Asko dishwasher use more steel and less plastic. Most items that come in contact with water are 18/10 grade stainless steel just like your sink. They have developed a system where the 8 most important parts of the dishwasher are either made of stainless steel or galvanized steel. This will lengthen not only the lifespan but keep the dishwasher performing and looking good for years.
Our Appliances Online 18 Foot Skiff sailing team has just competed in the International Regatta sailed on San Francisco Bay. It was a successful campaign for our talented sailing team finishing 3rd in the regatta and 2nd in the famous Bridge to Bridge race.
San Francisco Bay is renowned as one of the most challenging places to sail in the world. With winds gusting over 30knots throughout the five day regatta our team certainly had a tough test. The Appliances Online skiff recorded 2 victories in the 10 race regatta culminating in a podium finish.
The highlight of the week for the team was the Ronstan Bridge to Bridge race. A race sailed from the Golden Gate Bridge down to the Bay Bridge, a race sailed all down wind. This unique race is a contest between Windsurfers, Kite Boards, Yachts and 18 Foot Skiffs. Appliances Online Finished 2nd with over 50 other competitors behind. The boat clocked over 30knots as the boys rocketed past Alcatraz on the way to a fantastic finish.
Congratulations to our team on a solid trip to the USA. Stay tuned for more updates from the upcoming 2009/10 Sydney Harbour sailing season.
We find that companies & businesses are often purchasing appliances for their work place for staff to use, whether it is the common fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or coffee machine all come with some sort of warranty. In most cases for domestic use this warranty is 1 to 2 years warranty which covers you for all parts & labour that’s true in the sense that this product is being used in a single dwelling domestic residence, not commercial or office use.
When a company or business purchases a product which has not been manufactured for commercial use the warranty changes, all manufacturers will change the domestic warranty to commercial warranty, the length of the commercial warranty for a domestic product will be from zero warranty to three months at best.
Appliances Online as will most retailers now offer a business extended warranty which offers 3 years (in the case of Appliances Online) or in other cases up to 3 years for a small charge. This allows peace of mind when the appliances is being used by numerous people frequently who in many cases will not treat it as their own.
