Electric kettles are the best

Perhaps the most popular kitchen unit is an electric kettle. It can be seen in a luxurious cottage, and in a very modest apartment. Manufacturers of household appliances offer a variety of models, and choosing the right one for you can be difficult. At the same time, I don’t feel like buying a “pig in a poke”. About what kind of electric kettles are the best, and the article will be discussed.

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What is the rating of electric kettles?

By typing in a search engine “electric kettle - which is better to choose, rating, silent”, you will get several pages of links - to pages of online stores, forums, manufacturers' websites. First of all, look at the discussions, there you will surely find ratings.

Any rating allows you to determine the best product for certain parameters. “Standings” are made up of experts, manufacturers, trade organizations, as well as the users themselves.

What parameters can be used to compare teapots? There are a lot of them:

• capacity;
• power;
• type of heating element;
• stand device;
• Filters
• case material;
• additional functions;
• design.

Important! Thermopots are becoming increasingly popular. The differences between this device and the electric kettle, the advantages and disadvantages, we described in our separate post "Thermopot - what is it?".

Capacity

How much water do you want to boil at a time? This is capacity. Electric kettles are:

• large - about 2 l;
• medium - 1.5-1.7 liters;
• small ones - 0.8-1 l;
• compact - 0.5 l.

How to choose:

• The most common option is the medium, accommodating about one and a half liters. For a family of three, this is enough.
• For tea for two, one liter is enough.
• If you have a large family or you often receive guests - pay attention to the two-liter units.
• And travelers and single people are quite satisfied with the “baby” at 0.5 liters.

Important! Scale is the main enemy of household appliances. To avoid premature damage to the kettle, use only filtered water. Our separate review will help you figure outwhich water filter is better.

Power

How long you have to wait for the water to boil depends on the power. On most models, the water is heated to a boil in 3 minutes. There is a direct relationship between volume and required capacity.

The more water you want to boil, the more powerful the unit should be:

• The power of small teapots is usually 0.6 -1.4 kW. This is enough to quickly prepare a liter of boiling water.
• If the volume is average, power is needed a little more - from one and a half to two and a half kilowatts.
• For large units, a power of at least three kilowatts is needed.

Important! If you buy a large, powerful electric kettle, make sure that the wiring in your house can withstand such an additional load.

Let's talk about heaters

Water is heated due to the operation of the heating element - a heating element. They are of only two types:

• with an open spiral;
• with a closed spiral.

Open spiral models are cheaper. The most important inconvenience - a thick scum layer appears very quickly on the heater. By clicking on the link, you will find out how to purify water at home without a filter. There are other disadvantages:

• inconvenient to wash the bottom;
• a layer of liquid should cover the spiral, so that heating up some water will not work.

Important! Any rating of dummies is headed by a closed spiral model. Such units, of course, are more expensive, but not by much. They have practically no shortcomings.

Filters

They are needed so that the scale does not fall into the cup. Put them in the nose. Filters are:

• steel;
• nylon.

Important! Now filters are set even by manufacturers of the cheapest models. Some companies produce kettles with built-in filters. It is convenient but expensive.

Body material

For the manufacture of cases manufacturers use several types of materials:

• plastic;
• stainless steel
• heat-resistant glass;
• pottery.

Important! The taste and aroma of tea depends on the right dishes for brewing leaves. In our separate post, we described in detailhow to choose a teapot.

Plastic

The most popular material is plastic. Its undoubted advantage is that it comes in different colors, it can easily be given an unexpected shape. At the same time, the case does not overheat. Such kettles are cheaper than all others.

Important! There is a certain risk that the plastic will turn out to be of poor quality, and then the unit will very quickly fail.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel electric kettles look very impressive. They have another advantage - water heats up faster than in others.

But each medal has its own downside - the case, which has remarkable thermal conductivity, and he heats up quite well during operation.

Important! The handle, of course, is made of plastic, but you still need to be careful when making tea.

Important! The most popular varieties of tea or coffee are not always of high quality and delicious. Our separate post will help you make the right choice. "The best varieties of coffee and tea".

Glass

Elegant, durable and reliable products. They look wonderful, they can decorate any kitchen. There will definitely not be any smell and unpleasant aftertaste, as is the case with a low-quality plastic case.

But there are two serious drawbacks:

• price;
• the need for careful care.

Ceramics

These electric kettles are beautiful products. Like glass, they do not give an unpleasant odor and taste. Will look great with matching ceramic cups. In addition, the water in such a kettle remains hot for a long time. Significant Cons:

• high price;
• heavy weight;
• fragility.

Important! Do you like to hold tea ceremonies or long evening gatherings over a cup of fragrant tea? In the old days, in order to keep the heat inside the teapot longer, they used a cover - a doll on the teapot. For those who are engaged in needlework and want to revive traditions, our article will be interesting "How to sew a doll on a teapot with your own hands?".

Design

The proverb “by clothes they meet” is fully applicable to household appliances. The buyer first of all looks at the appearance of the product, and then begins to deal with power and filters.

Therefore, manufacturers offer their customers the most unexpected design solutions. Kettles vary in shape, color, and the presence of lighting.

Important! Now on sale you will even find units in which the color of the case varies depending on the temperature, and in other models for the same reason the backlight changes.

 

Let's talk about additional features

The main task of an electric kettle is to heat water to a boil. There is a standard set of functions:

• power indicator;
• water level indicator;
• system of shutdown when boiling;

If you are looking for a good electric kettle, the rating may be headed by the simplest model. As for additional functions, you need to think very hard whether they are needed at all. You can find quite expensive models that have:

• automatic heating;
• temperature regulator;
• sound signal;
• thermal sweat.

What do these functions give:

• Auto-heating is useful if you want the water to cool for a long time.But since electric kettles already cool slowly and heat up quickly, not everyone can use this function.
• The temperature regulator is convenient for lovers of exotic teas that need to be brewed at a lower temperature - for example, 85 ° C or even 60 ° C.
• The sound signal will be useful to people who are fond of, who, turning on the kettle, begin to do some other things.
• Thermopot is a thermos kettle, it has an internal case, which is made of stainless steel. The water remains hot for quite some time.

Important! It so happened that it was customary to make coffee in a coffee maker or in a Turk. What to do if neither one nor the other is at hand? Follow the link that describes several ways, how to brew coffee without a turk.

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Rating of electric kettles by quality

Bosch has remained the leader in quality ratings for electric kettles for many years. Recognized German quality is noted by all users who have had occasion to deal with the company's products.

Among the products that users also especially like, you will find electric kettles from Tefal, Philips, Mirta, Polaris and many other brands - both recognized and new to the home appliance market.

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Stainless Steel Kettle Rating

In the category of metal teapots you will also find Bosch products. The most popular is Bosch TWK 1201N.

Bosch TWK 1201N

This is a medium-sized unit capable of boiling 1.7 liters of water. The case is made of very high quality steel.

There are other pluses:

• hidden spiral;
• convenient stand device - can be put in any position;
• power is 1800 W;
• inclusion lock without water;
• shutdown after the water has boiled.

According to customer reviews:

• the water in such a kettle does not have an unpleasant odor or extraneous flavors;
• the flask is easy to care for;
• the handle is made of excellent plastic - it does not break and does not melt.

Important! There are also disadvantages - not everyone likes the polished surface on which fingerprints remain. Some owners also note that the cord is not long enough.

Redmond SkyKettle M170S

Reliable electric kettle, very convenient. Happy owners especially like that there is a thermostat and auto-heating. Water, even without additional heating, remains hot for quite some time, due to double walls.

Water boils quickly, which is facilitated by technical characteristics:

• power 2.4 kW;
• 5 temperature conditions

Such a kettle is turned on in two ways:

• remotely:
• using the touch button.

Owners like the unusual design, the lack of taste and smells, as well as the fact that the kettle can be controlled from a mobile phone.

Important! Among the minuses - an uncomfortable stand and the fact that with the help of the phone the kettle can be turned on, including without water.

Delonghi KBOV 2001

High-quality electric kettle of medium volume. This unit does not have any additional functions, but it copes with its immediate responsibilities simply perfectly. Him:

• power 2 kW;
• volume 1.7 liters

According to users, the device looks very presentable, it works for a long time and is reliable. In addition, the walls are made of brushed steel, so there are no prints left on them.

Important! Disadvantages - his case heats up very much, and the unit works quite noisily.

Philips HD 9306:

• A small one and a half liter kettle.
• The case is solid, made of high-quality food steel.
• There is no transparent insert, the scale of the water level indicator is in the case.
• Average power - 1.8 kW. Water boils quickly enough.
• The kettle can be rotated on a stand 360 °.

One of the advantages is the absence of extraneous odors. Owners love the fact that the lid opens in one motion, as well as the price. This is one of the most affordable models, which by its characteristics worthily takes its place in the ranking of electric kettles.

Vitek VT-7004

Vitek VT-7004 is one of the most popular models of 2016.Average volume, average power - 1.7 L and 2.2 kW, respectively. Despite the steel case, the heat is retained for a long time, about three hours, without any additional devices. The cover is arranged in a special way, condensation does not form on it.

Tefal KI 150D

A very worthy representative of this well-known company:

• It looks impressive, made of good food stainless steel.
• Power 2.2 kW, volume 1.7 liters.
• Users note a good removable filter that is easy to clean, as well as the fact that the water has no extraneous smacks.
• In addition, this kettle is classified as the most economical.

Rohaus RK810S

This electric kettle in our rating is one of the fastest units, which is facilitated by high power - 2.4 kW with an average volume of 1.7 liters. One of the main advantages is good protection against scale, which significantly increases the service life.

Important! This unit can work with half load - a step-by-step display allows you to control water with a volume of 0.5 liters or more.

 

 

Kambrook KCK305

Kambrook KCK305 is one of the leaders in several ratings of electric kettles in 2016:

• A small teapot for two, volume - 1.2 liters.
• There is a lock that prevents turning on without water.
• The kettle is actually quite noisy, but there are rubberized inserts that make its work much quieter.
• Like all small teapots of this brand, it is equipped with two cups.

Kenwood skm 031

A small gourmet gourmet teapot made of very high quality steel. Capacity of 1.25 liters, but at the same time - quite a lot of power, as much as 2.2 kW.

Among the undoubted advantages:

• hidden heater;
• comfortable and original pen;
• indication of work;
• lock on without water.

The owners also note a comfortable stand and the presence of protection against overheating.

Important! Buyers do not like only the price - the model is quite expensive.

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Rating of glass electric kettles

Not a particularly large family of expensive models, but this “nomination” has its winners.

Philips HD 4646

A relatively small kettle with a volume of only one and a half liters, but very powerful - 2.4 kW, with a flat heater and a convenient stand (works in any position). There is a two-way indication of the water level. In addition, users appreciated the speed of work, reliability and a convenient button.

Important! Owners do not like that the kettle is small and it does not have a backlight.

Element el’kettle WF04GB

One of the most modern models, therefore, worthily takes its place in the ranking of glass electric kettles:

• In addition to standard functions, it is possible to set the temperature for unusual teas.
• Capacity - medium, power - large, 2.4 kW.

The owners note that:

• the unit looks very good;
• it is convenient to pour water from it;
• a good filter is installed inside;
• the kettle reports that the water has boiled, with a sound signal.

Important! However, such a unit can only be placed on a stand in one position. Water at first has a slight smell of plastic that comes from the lid.

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Rating of Plastic Dummies

The largest company, which is dominated by relatively inexpensive models.

Tefal BF 9251 Silver Ion

Another product of a well-known international company is made of special plastic with silver ions.

Important! Silver has an antibacterial effect.

This is an average kettle with a volume of 1.7 liters and a power of 2.4 kW. Users like the flat heater, as well as other advantages:

• cover lock;
• comfortable nose;
• fast work;
• spectacular design.

Important! The main disadvantages include the fact that the unit is quite noisy and bounces on the stand.

Atlanta ATH-630

Very cheap, but quite reliable high-volume model:

• At one time you can boil 2 liters of water, and at the same time pretty quickly.
• A fairly powerful unit is 2.4 kW.
• The design is not too sophisticated, but attractive.

Briefly characterize the quality of the device, the expression “cheap and cheerful” is most suitable.This budget model has been around for a very long time. Owners also like the fact that no smell of plastic comes from water.

Important! The unit does not have any additional functions - only a mandatory set.

Philips HD4678

If this is not the best electric kettle, then somewhere close to that. The model consistently takes high places in a variety of “standings”:

• The unit is small, only 1.2 liters, but powerful.
• This is a gourmet kettle, it has a thermostat for three modes.
• It is almost a thermal sweat.

Those who used this appliance like the shutdown function when removed from the stand.

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Rating of ceramic teapots

Many recognized companies produce teapots with ceramic cases. As a rule, these are products of medium volume.

Polaris PWK1731CC:

• Beautiful and reliable medium power unit (1.8 kW).
• The cover can be removed, and during operation it is sealed with a rubber gasket.
• There are no transparent inserts, and users mark this as a positive quality. There are removable legs made of silicone, which can reduce noise during operation.
• One of the few models where there is not a steel or nylon, but a ceramic filter.

In addition to high-quality material and quiet operation, the owners of such units also note other positive aspects:

• it is well washed;
• Despite the average power, it quickly heats water.

Important! Among the shortcomings, the owners note the fragility and the fact that the water level can be determined only by removing the cover.

Kambrook KCK 305:

• A small teapot for two with a little more than a liter.
• Buyers are attracted to the original design.
• Its power is also relatively small - 1.2 kW, but this is suitable for such a capacity.
• Customers like the teapot with two cups.
• If we talk about quality, then the water slowly cools.
• This is one of the quietest appliances.

Important! Like many representatives of this brand, the main drawback is the rather high cost.

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In this article we have prepared for you a complete review of electric kettles with ratings of the best models from stainless steel, ceramics, glass, and also suggested how to choose a good appliance for the home. We hope that on the basis of this information it will be much easier for you to make your choice in favor of a reliable, durable, attractive kettle.