Category Archives: Appliances

Do you love entertaining friends and family? Are you a self-proclaimed ‘home chef’? Or are you undergoing a renovation and you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you definitely need at least a couple of gourmet appliances in your kitchen. Gourmet appliances allow you to take your cooking to the next level and turn a great kitchen into a luxury kitchen. But, being seen as luxury items, most people consider gourmet…

Laundry appliances are an integral part of every home. Whether you live alone, with your partner or family, there’s no denying that laundry appliances will make your life easier. According to the popular American home services website Angie’s List, washing machines and dryers have an average lifespan of 8-12 years. But how do you know when it’s time to replace your laundry appliances? Well, the answer to this is quite straightforward. If your appliances are over 8 years old, make…

Cooktops are an essential item in a kitchen, even more so than an oven. They’re always in use, and no kitchen can be complete without one. As such, it should come as no surprise that cooktops in Perth are the most frequently upgraded of all kitchen products. According to Houzz’s 2017 Kitchen Trends Study, cooktops were the most upgraded appliances in kitchens across Australia last year. So, it only makes sense that if you’re choosing to upgrade yours, you choose…

Unless you’re a takeaway junky, there’s a good chance you use your oven at least two nights a week. I know I certainly couldn’t live without mine! I use mine to cook and reheat food, to defrost frozen foods, for baking and even to cook popcorn on movie nights. There’s no denying that ovens are an extremely functional appliance that will make your life in the kitchen much simpler. But, having a bad oven can certainly put you off wanting…

Of all the white goods, washing machines are arguably one of the most necessary. Sure, they may be tucked away from sight in laundry areas, but there’s no denying that they offer great utility. I see how inconvenienced customers are when they walk in needed a new washing machine immediately. But, it is very important that you take an informed decision when you’re in the market for a new washing machine. Buying the wrong washing machine – one that underperforms…

Washing machines are available in a range of sizes or load capacities today. While the typical washing machine has a capacity of 7.5kg, many people think that this is not enough, especially those with growing families. While others, won’t even do a load of washing that large. Truth be told, according to the buying guide bible choice.com.au, most people wash only 3.5kg at a time, regardless of washing machine capacity. This is something to keep in mind if you think…

Wine is one of humanity’s most celebrated drinks. In fact, a fine wine is much more than a drink – it’s an entire experience in itself! Whether its entertaining friends, relaxing on a hot summer day or celebrating an occasion, good wine can make all the difference. If you consider yourself to be a wine connoisseur, you probably know that wines benefit a lot from aging. However, wine bottles must be stored in the right manner else the wine will…

utdoor entertaining is an incredibly popular activity, especially here in Australia. Who doesn’t like organising a get together with friends and family once every often? I know I do and I suspect you do too! When it comes to outdoor entertainment, you need to have great food, lots of drinks and a great barbeque that you can rely on. While I’m sure you have all of this covered, there’s one additional item that can make outdoor entertaining even better –…

I think we can all agree that home appliances make our lives simpler and save us a lot of time. But when it comes to the running cost of appliances, most people don’t have any clue of what the costs are. As the head of purchasing at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, customers always ask me about the running costs of our home appliances in their buying process. I’m sure that you have the same question as well. Today, I will…

Everybody owns at least a few kitchen appliances. While most kitchen appliances are designed to save time, many appliances also offer cost savings and better energy efficiency. However, it can be difficult to estimate the energy cost and water usage of certain kitchen appliances such as dishwashers. The average lifespan of a dishwasher is estimated to be 10 years. For those of us who own a dishwasher because of time-saving benefits, it’s a long-term investment we’re happy to make. However,…

 If there’s one thing common with us Aussies, its that every one of us loves getting together with mates for a barbeque. In fact, according to Roy Morgan, almost two-thirds of Australian households own a barbecue. In Perth alone, 62.8% of households have a barbeque. As such, it’s quite safe to say that we love having a good, old-fashioned barbeque during the summer months. But what if you want to take your summer barbeque parties to the next level?…

If there’s one thing that we just can’t do away with, it’s our love of home appliances. Home appliances make mundane household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, heating and cooling much easier. In fact, I depend on appliances so much so, that I couldn’t imagine living in a world without them. And, I bet you couldn’t either. Studies show that we are purchasing more and more home appliance year after year. According to IBISWorld, Domestic Appliance Retailing in Australia has…