Kettle Wont Stop Boiling

[gordiescotland1]

I put the kettle on to make a coffee. Anyway something weird happened it wouldn't stop it kept on and on and on until I had to switch it off at the wall there was steam everywhere. Does this mean my kettle is knackered?

[MargoTester]

Are you sure the lid was completely closed. Put some cold water in and try again

[Prudie]

It could mean the auto cut out thermostat has gone but the first thing I'd try is using a good descaler. Mine has had that problem and a descale cured it.

[-Talbot-]

Is there a copy of the Daily Mail on the worktop?

[gingejbee]

Oh well...I've just bought a brand-new kettle that wouldn't START heating...push the little lever down, 1 second later - up it pops.
Returning it on Monday!

[pastafreak]

I thought the same as Margo...check the lid. Mine has done the same.

[Old_Geezer]

I replaced my last kettle for exactly that reason. Now I wonder if a descale would have helped.

[Pete65]

Some helpful advice there, I think.