Previous kettles have allowed this condensation to run down the outside of the kettle body, not good. Yes, it's big and clunky and probably rather ugly if you're into svelte curves, but it's no-nonsense, it has clean lines, and it's not too heavy to hold at all.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The competitor’s item must be brand new, identical in specification to ours, and offered on the same terms. We have used Empire in the past and had great service previously, so it obviously proves it wasn’t just a one off . Water level indicator– So you never have to waste time waiting for water to boil that you don’t need. If I had a problem with this kettle, as the spout is circular it will dribble water down the front of the kettle as you take it back from the pouring position to upright.The large opening also allows you to get a hand in to remove the filter which sits behind the spout, when required, and the filter looks to have some strength in it.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Designed with an ultra–effective, triple safety feature – including an automatic shut–off function, overheat protection, and boil–dry protection – the Village 1.You won’t spend any time waiting around with the 3 kW rapid boil concealed element ensuring quick boil, this coupled with the minimum one cup boil really offers quite the efficient kettle.