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Kettle advice

Advice for choosing kettles, comparing everyday hot-water features and avoiding common buying mistakes.

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Articles about kettles

Read the latest explainers and comparisons before you narrow the products worth checking in detail.

Glass electric kettle beside a brushed stainless steel kettle on a kitchen worktop
Comparison

Glass vs stainless steel kettles: which is better?

Compare glass and stainless steel kettles for limescale, taste concerns, cleaning, durability, weight and kitchen style before choosing your next hot-water upgrade.

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Unbranded hot water dispenser beside a stainless-steel kettle and mugs on a kitchen worktop
Comparison

Hot water dispenser vs kettle: which should you buy?

A hot water dispenser is useful for frequent single mugs, but a normal kettle is still the more flexible buy for many homes. Compare speed, capacity, counter space, temperature control, cleaning and safety before you choose.

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Unbranded stainless-steel kettle beside a measuring jug, mug and removable filter on a kitchen worktop
Guide

What to look for when buying a kettle

Choose a kettle by checking the details that matter every day: minimum fill, capacity, boil speed, temperature control, handling, limescale filters and cleaning access.

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