Kenwood Dusk Electric Kettle, 360° Swivel Base, Water Level Indicator, Cord Storage, Boil-Dry Protection, Removable Filter, Capacity 1.7L, ZJP30.000PU, 3000W, Twilight Purple

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Choose a kettle with a low minimum fill - this means you won’t waste energy by boiling more water than you need. Includes parts, labour, call out and delivery charges, so you can rest assured there are no hidden costs. The worst brand had an average customer satisfaction score of just 59%, compared with the 84% achieved by the best brand. If your kettle is still in working condition and you've simply gone off the design, you can donate it to charity, sell it to someone else or take it to a council reuse centre. Do you live in a hard water area? If you live in a hard water area, make sure you get a kettle with a limescale filter in the spout. Most have these but some don't. Some kettles also have built-in water filters, although these can be slow to fill and need to be replaced fairly regularly.

There’s a noticeable difference between how long the best and worst brands last, but as you can see in the graph below, the majority of models will last at least nine years if you take care of them properly. Estimated lifetime in years If you plan to use your travel kettle in a caravan or camper van, and will be frequenting a hard water area, it's worth going for a kettle with a limescale filter. Only a few travel kettles have one, and it will be invaluable for keeping bitty scale out of your tea. Average test score is based on Which? tested models (not including similar models) online in June 2021. n/a = not enough data. Kettles that are completely broken need to be disposed of correctly. Some shops, such as Currys PC World, will take your old kettle off your hands and recycle it on your behalf, but otherwise, you'll need to make other arrangements. You could book a slot for your local council to come and collect the broken item, but in most cases, it's cheaper to take it to your local recycling centre yourself.

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We’ve collected data on the biggest kettle brands, including Russell Hobbs, Bosch, Dualit, Breville, DeLonghi and Kenwood. This means we can tell you which brands we recommend and which ones you’re better off avoiding. Boil only the amount of water you need - boiling a litre of water often uses more than twice the energy it takes to boil the minimum amount. Taking good care of your kettle – such as regularly cleaning out the limescale filter and using the correct mechanism to open the lid every time – could help you avoid falling victim to the three most common kettle faults. 1. Lid stops working properly (19%) These allow you to select a range of different temperatures to heat your water to. This is handy if you're partial to herbal or green tea, and coffee, as these drinks work better when brewed at slightly cooler temperatures. Which? members can log in to view our unique lab test scores and customer satisfaction survey results.

Most travel kettles will have dual voltage, making them adaptable to whatever country you travel to (as long as you have the right adapter plug), but some also include cups, spoons, a tea/coffee container, and even a travel bag. Read Do fast boil kettles use more energy? for more information. How to save money when using your kettle

A large, quiet-boiling kettle with a soothing aesthetic quality, the Kenwood Dusk is the perfect addition to calm your kitchen

In fact, most of our Eco Buys have been awarded that title because of their speedy boiling. If a kettle is able to reach a boil in around three minutes, it will use far less energy than one that takes four or five minutes. Table notes: The customer satisfaction and fault-free after five years percentages are based on a survey of 9,103 Which? Connect Panel members who own kettles, conducted in May 2021. Table last updated 7 June 2021. A lot of travel kettles tend to look quite basic and don't have a water gauge, but look out for ones that do - like our Best Buys above - as this can be really useful, allowing you to see how much water you've got to boil and whether you need a refill. Auto cut-off problems are classed as any issues involving the kettle switching on or off. This could be that it regularly cuts off during the boiling process, or that you’re unable to switch it off whatsoever. Not only is this dangerous, it will also result in higher energy bills for you. How we calculate the best and worst kettle brands It's a common misconception that if a kettle boils faster, it must use more energy. However, we've found that isn't the case.

Some kettles have fill indicators that are hidden behind the handle, making them hard to read. Look out for a large, clear windows if you want to be able to see at a glance how much water is left. Bring natural tones to your kitchen with the soothing colours of dusk. Choose from three refined colours with subtle gloss touches, a textured striped design and Kenwood's signature perfect pour wide spout; all combining to deliver a delicious cuppa.Hot water taps dispense near-boiling water at the touch of a button. They’re a good way to streamline your kitchen surfaces and some claim to save energy as you’ll never have to pay to heat more water than you need. A loud whistling kettle can be really annoying, particularly if you have an open-plan kitchen/living area. Some kettles are marketed as being especially quiet, but this doesn't always hold true. You can buy a no-frills own-brand kettle for less than a tenner, so what exactly do you get when you pay more? Design Dome/pyramid kettles have a traditional domed shape with a handle on the top while jug kettles have a taller jug shape with a handle on the side You'll usually find the water gauge is larger and easier to see on a jug kettle, and the lid can be a bit more fiddly to remove on dome models. Plastic kettles tend to be lighter than stainless steel or glass - less than 1kg is nice and light. Because of the bigger capacity, these kettles are a little larger in size than most travel kettles. Travel kettles tend to be about 17/18cm tall, 10/11cm deep and 15/17cm wide. One of the largest travel kettles we've tested, in both capacity and size, is the Lloytron E886 travel kettle, which has a 0.9 litre capacity, weighs just 0.5kg and measures 20.5x9.5x19cm.