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Choosing a new vacuum cleaner is no longer simply a matter of picking the model with the most powerful motor. Today, you can choose between lightweight cordless vacuums, traditional cylinder models and robot vacuums that clean while you get on with something else. Each type has different strengths. The best vacuum cleaner for your home will depend on your flooring, whether you have pets, the number of stairs you need to clean and how much storage space is available. At Appliances Delivered, you …

The return to school brings earlier alarms, packed lunches and busy mornings when everyone needs to leave the house at once. Between preparing breakfast, finding schoolbags and making sure nobody has forgotten their lunch, even a few minutes saved in the kitchen can make a big difference. The right kitchen appliances can help make your morning routine faster, easier and more organised. From perfectly toasted bread to quick smoothies and hot breakfasts, here are some back-to-school kitchen essent …

Is baked-on grease stopping you from seeing what is cooking inside your oven? A cloudy or stained oven door can be frustrating, but you may be able to restore its shine without hours of scrubbing. Regularly cleaning your oven glass does more than keep your kitchen looking its best. Removing grease and food residue before it becomes heavily baked on makes future cleaning easier and helps you monitor food without repeatedly opening the door and releasing heat. This step-by-step guide explains ho …

In an Irish climate, a tumble dryer earns its keep. Line-drying is a gamble for most of the year, and a good dryer is the difference between clothes that are ready when you need them and a utility room draped in damp washing. The catch is that not all dryers cost the same to run, and the gap between the cheapest and the most efficient type is significant. This guide compares the three main types so you can find the best tumble dryer in Ireland for your home and your bills. Quick answer: There ar …

We have all made exciting dinner plans, only for the day to arrive much sooner than expected. Suddenly, shopping for dozens of ingredients, following a complicated recipe and facing a kitchen full of washing-up can feel much less appealing. That is where one-pot meals come in. They are easy to prepare, full of flavour and ideal for feeding a group. Many can also be prepared in advance, leaving you with more time to relax and enjoy the evening with your guests. From comforting chicken dishes to s …

For many of us, using a microwave means reheating last night’s dinner, defrosting something from the freezer or making a quick bag of popcorn. However, today’s microwaves can do much more than simply warm up leftovers. From cooking vegetables and baked potatoes to grilling, roasting and even baking, the right microwave can become one of the most useful appliances in your kitchen. In this guide, we explain how to use a microwave safely, explore the different types available and share …

Summer is the season for BBQs, garden parties and a fridge full of chilled drinks and fresh food. With the doors being opened more often and extra food squeezed inside, your fridge freezer may have to work harder to maintain the correct temperature. A quick clean and reorganise can help keep food fresher, reduce waste and make summer entertaining much easier. Follow the Appliances Delivered guide to get your fridge freezer ready for the warmer months. Start with a Deep Clean Before reorganising …

Ice build-up in your fridge freezer can take up valuable storage space, make drawers difficult to open and force your appliance to work harder than it should. Thankfully, defrosting it is a straightforward job. In this guide, Appliances Delivered explains how to defrost your fridge freezer safely, how often it should be done and how to reduce future ice build-up. What You’ll Need Before you begin, gather the following: A cool box or insulated cool bags Old towels A bowl of hot water A spo …

Are you tired of rummaging through your freezer to find tonight’s dinner—or discovering food you had completely forgotten about? A well-organised freezer makes it easier to see what you have, plan meals and reduce unnecessary food waste. From grouping similar foods to making better use of storage containers, Appliances Delivered has put together a simple guide to help you organise your freezer and make the most of every drawer, shelf or basket. A Step-by-Step Guide to Organising Your …

A fridge freezer runs every hour of every day for a decade or more. It's one of the few appliances where a poor choice genuinely costs you money on an ongoing basis, not just upfront. If you're buying a fridge freezer in Ireland this year, taking ten minutes to get the decision right is well worth your time. Quick answer: For most Irish homes, a freestanding, frost-free fridge freezer with 250 to 400 litres of total capacity and a high energy rating is the right buy. Size the capacity to your ho …