Recently, we are increasingly using traditional kettles. Someone saves gas. Other people love the auto-off function, which a regular teapot paired with a stove is not capable of. In short, the reasons for the popularity of electric kettles - do not count.
In this regard, many companies are warning in advance. They produce completely different electric kettles, because of which their choice seems very difficult. Therefore, we recommend that you read this article, which will help identify the strengths and weaknesses of such products. After reading it, it is easy to choose a decent device that will delight you for many years.
Main rules of choice
The body must be made of quality material.
You are very likely to use an electric kettle every day. Drinking water, if it is of poor quality, will definitely affect your health. Therefore, pay special attention to the body of the kettle. If it is made of plastic, then open the device and smell its insides. If they, too, give the smell of plastic, it is better to forget about this model. There are many electric kettles in which only the handle is made of plastic. Such a device can be bought without any fear. Yes, he looks much more beautiful! Its body can be made of ceramic, metal or even glass. It is easy to guess that some electric kettles are afraid of falls. If your chosen model is equipped with a metal case, then such troubles will not affect it in any way (except for the scratches and dents that appeared).
Specify the type of heating element
In the kettle, water is boiled using a heating element located at the very bottom. It can be in the form of a spiral or a disk. The second option looks more preferable. But it should be noted that the electric kettles are now being equipped, if not, then in the rarest cases. Usually it is available only in very cheap models, the cost of which does not exceed 500 rubles.
Pay attention to the power device
This is one of the most important parameters of any electric kettle. The power depends on how quickly the water begins to boil. But in our time it is very important - sometimes there is so much time allotted for a break that I don’t want to waste a minute!
Other selection criteria
Dear teapots may have advanced functionality. Therefore, before going to the store, think: Do you need it? Perhaps, you are quite satisfied with an inexpensive electric kettle, capable only of boiling water and maintaining its temperature for a certain time? Not everyone needs a timer and a programmable display, which endows expensive models. But the double walls of the kettle play an important role in the event that the device is bought by a family in which there is a small child - he will not be able to get burned. A very interesting purchase can be an electric kettle, built on the basis of a flow-type water heater. It will allow you to adjust the temperature to within one degree.
The most popular manufacturers of electric kettles
On the shelves of shops you can find products from a variety of companies, including those from little-known Chinese. The greatest demand is for teapots from Bosch, Tefal, Scarlett, Kenwood, Bork, Panasonic, Vitek, Zelmer, Vitesse, Maxwell, Philips, Polaris, Supra, De longhi and Braun. Almost every manufacturer considers it his duty to produce several lines of electric kettles, differing in appearance and viscera. This once again proves that the choice of a teapot is not as easy as it seems.
Common customer mistakes
Some buyers of powerful electric kettles faced unforeseen consequences - their wiring could not withstand the increased load. Also, there were cases when water had a taste or smell of plastic - in this regard, it is not necessary to look for a cheap Chinese kettle. And in general, the choice of any household appliance must be approached with intelligence and prudence.
