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Recent weeks have seen the world turned up-side-down by the looming threat of the novel coronavirus, and the electrical appliances industry hasn’t been unaffected.

Shoppers first turned to supermarkets to stock their pantries with non-perishables as the possibility of a state-wide lockdown became apparent. Barely a tin of baked beans or a packet of pasta was left in the wake of the panic preppers whilst  Australia made international headlines with the infamous toilet paper fiasco. COVID-19 hitting our shores heralded a massive change in the grocery shopping patterns of Aussies.

Once supermarkets were stripped bare, consumers looked further afield in preparation for the imminent quarantine.  Across Australia, household appliance distributors saw their stocks of freezers sell out within days.

Are whitegoods now the new toilet paper?

With most whitegoods manufactured in China, it is unlikely that Continue reading “COVID-19 restrictions highlight change in food storage habits”

Property development is a major undertaking, and requires the involvement and expertise of a multidisciplinary team, as well as a partnership with a reputable, reliable builder. This is why property developments are always associated with huge investment.

On top of the costs of building construction, there are a number of expenses to be considered. These include town planning costs, head works, civil works, council contributions, professional service fees and taxes. Failing to account for these during initial feasibility checks can lead to unexpected out-of-pocket expenses amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

So if you’re a developer looking to maximise your investment in your new home builds, factory second appliances are an excellent alternative to new. These appliances include dishwashers, ovens and cooktops, and fridges, which are among the big-ticket items that require substantial investment on your part. However, opting to fit your new-builds with factory seconds, will provide significant savings.

But what, exactly, are factory seconds?

All companies and industries set their own standards of quality regarding each product. Of course, these quality standards vary widely depending on the type of product in question. For example, the quality standards for tiles can hardly apply to paint, as the latter are designed and manufactured in adherence to different quality and safety standards. Continue reading “Why It Makes Sense to Fit New Home Builds With Factory Seconds”

What is a Steam Oven?

The newest craze in healthy cooking would have to be the not so humble steam oven.  But what is a steam oven?  Well,  it’s just that – an oven that cooks with steam.  Some use steam entirely whilst others work in combination with the usual convection style of cooking.  There are also ovens that are ‘steam assisted’ but are actually still a normal convection oven.

How do you use a steam oven?

You can do almost all of the usual cooking you would normally use your oven for including baking, roasting and grilling.  The controls are fairly similar and they still use electric power.  If you use the steam only functions or ovens then you’re not going to get the brown colour you’d normally expect when using traditional ovens. Continue reading “Making the Switch to a Steam Oven”