What Is Good Make Of Kettle

[cecil39]

I need a new kettle, I have had several of the jug kind and they don't last very long, I am at present using my 'old faithful' that's been in the family for about 30yrs, an old Swan, but the long lead gets in the way, so I want one with a large element that sits on a base, I think its the small elements in the jug type that burns out quickly, so what is a good make to for please?

[Everhelpful]

Anything other than DeLonghi,expensive but a waste of money.From Personal experience.

[gingejbee]

You may find this Which? link helpful:

http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/kitchen/reviews/kettles/page/reliability/

As a member, I can tell you that in the reliability table, the most reliable brands are:

Dualit, Kenwood, Bosch, M&S, De Longhi, Philips,Russell Hobbs and John Lewis

[McMouse]

We've had an Alessi Hob Kettle for years and it still looks good as new. It doesn't use this new fangled electricity though.........just sits on the gas ring.

[gingejbee]

Trouble with gas "hob" kettles is that they are very inefficient - an expensive way of boiling water.

[catsrcool]

Will this help :
ttp://www.independent.co.uk/property/interiors/the-10-best-kettles-8557399.html

[chrisgel]

^^^http://www.independent.co.uk/property/interiors/the-10-best-kettles-8557399.html

[gingejbee]

The trouble with that Independent piece is that it is "lifestyle"-based and not based on reliability data..as the Which? report is. Which is what the OP wanted.

[diddlydo]

Modern kettles are rubbish - buy a cheapie and regard them as expendable. Really, what's £5.99 compared to teas/coffees from the dreaded chain coffee shops?!

[gingejbee]

If you're going to spend a whole six pounds on an electric kettle...then, yes, you are going to get "rubbish".