Electric Kettle with Glass Carafe for Tea and Coffee, BPA-Free, Fast Boiling, Auto Shut-Off, Boil-Dry Protection, Water Level Indicator, 1.7 Liter, 1500W, Black and Silver

This review is for Amazon Basics Electric Glass and Steel Hot Tea Water Kettle, 1.7-Liter, Black and Silver. I got this to replace a stainless steel Ascot electric kettle which worked wonderfully for about 3 years and before that an Ovente cordless glass kettle which also worked for 3 years. I know it was 3 years because I am diligent with recording all my purchases and they all seem to die by the 3 year mark. I’m not sure if this is planned obsolescence but this has been my personal experience. I thought about getting another Ascot again but it’s expensive and if I’m only going to get 3 years out of it, why spend any more than what I have to for an electric kettle? Don’t do what I did thinking a more expensive one will last any longer! I went with this one because my parents have it so I know it works and it works well for them. Why not go with something I know works? I like it a lot and it boils water pretty fast. I like electric kettles for the convenience of being able to boil water and walk away knowing it would turn off once ready. Gone are the days of waiting patiently for the whistling of the kettle so that I can shut off the stove! Who has time anymore? I only use filtered water to make my coffee and tea and I normally check the temperature of the water before I use it depending on whether I'm making tea or coffee. Some things that I've observed, and others have pointed out, is that the water boils at 7 minutes and 30 seconds for me with 1.7L (Max) of filtered Brita water (whether refrigerated or room temperature). Obviously, the less water, the quicker the kettle comes to a boil (3 minutes for 1.0L). The kettle will automatically shut off when it hits about 210-212°F (based on the 3-4 readings that I've taken). This is a little bit too hot for my coffee and tea so I usually wait a bit for it to cool down to between 195-205°F for coffee and between 160-180°F for my tea. There are kettles out there where one can set the desired temperatures, but for the price and quality of this kettle I think it's working out fine for me. I like the wide opening because it’s easy to fill and also easy to stick my hands inside to clean with a sponge. I couldn’t do this with my last kettle and that was so annoying! Pro Tip: In my experience, if the kettle doesn’t turn on or seems dead, descaling the pot will often restore it back to normal. This was the case with my Ascot where once I descaled it, it worked again for several more months. I had to do this 3-4 times during those 3 years before it died completely. Also, if it doesn’t turn on after cleaning, try spinning the kettle to different contact points on the base. This too was the case with my old kettles. I had to slowly spin the kettle on the base to get it to light up and run. Eventually this didn’t work either so here I am once again looking for a new kettle! Overall, I'm pleased with this Amazon Basics kettle. I like the size, quality, design, features, and boil speed. I would still recommend it and I give it a 5.0/5.0. - 06/15/2024.

This kettle is - dare I say it - life changing! For my family of 6, I purchased the large glass carafe model. We have had this kettle for a year now and it’s still going strong even with daily use. Multiple times each day, typically. I love the auto shutoff; the ‘click’ that sounds is audible enough to alert you that the kettle has finished boiling. I appreciate the blue light that illuminates the kettle so the kids know it’s hot/heating. The release button for the lid is easy to push, great for my arthritis. The handle is comfortable and balanced, easy for both myself and my four kids ages 15, 14, 11, and 10 to lift off the base and pour. Water tastes and smells clean, even though we use tap water, which in our area is a bit hard. We rinse the scale out of the kettle regularly and occasionally give it a gentle scrub with a vinegar and water solution to get rid of any stubborn scale. Cleans up easily. The kettle boils really fast; I would estimate within 3 - 5 minutes. It’s great to have hot water nearly ‘on demand’ for cooking. I use it to quickly heat water for pasta, vegetables, and steaming. I have an electric range and I can put a pot on, turn on the burner, and then pour in a kettle of already boiling water, saving both time and energy consumption that it would take my range to heat the water from cold. We’re big tea drinkers - both my kids and I use it often for that purpose. Hot cocoa, cider packets, instant coffee, etc. - hot beverages are a snap. My kiddos use it to shortcut cooking for teriyaki noodle trays - using boiling water cuts down the microwaving time a few minutes. Noodle cups and instant oatmeal or grits packets are a no-brainer. With boiling water, they even have ‘hacked’ an easy way to make those cheap ramen soup packets - just pop the noodle brick in a bowl with the seasoning, pour over the boiling water, put a plate on top to catch the steam, and let it set for 3 minutes. Easy peasy! We love this kettle and can’t imagine living without one now. I don’t know what we were doing before; well, I do - and I realize putting a kettle of water on the stove isn’t actually a chore. However, the time savings and convenience are well worth the affordable price. Get this kettle! You’ll be happy you did.

Great kettle! Boils water fast, has a nice design, and a comfortable handle. We use it every day and everything works perfectly.

Solid kettle. Heats water fast, looks clean on the counter, and feels sturdy. The handle stays cool and pouring is easy without spilling everywhere. Not life-changing, but reliable and practical. If you want a no-nonsense kettle that works and doesn’t look cheap, this is a good buy. The only con is the inside starts to show some mineral buildup over time, especially if you have hard water. Regular descaling keeps it clean and hasn’t affected performance.

This heats up quickly like it should, down fall is the fact hard to clean interior of kettle and the filtering screen for the pouring tip too keep loose tea leaves from mugs broke immediately upon cleaning. Also used this for a quick humidifier on a day that it got really cold. Quick releases from base easily. Easy to use and functions quickly. Safety the cable needs to be slightly longer it's too short to use without immediate outlet access. Kettle should be some what disassemble capable for proper cleaning.

Got this dec 29. Today is Jan 5. I haven't even used it once a day since getting it. I plugged it in, turned it on and zapp...the light went out and the switch flipped. Now it does nothing. The bottom has a burn mark on it. While it worked I enjoyed how fast it heated water up for tea.

Great kettle at a great price. Clean esthetics, blue LED is a nice touch. Heats up much quicker then my old kettle. Screen over spout for any particles which my last kettle didn't have.

Crazy pleased with this new inexpensive purchase. Light weight. Boils fast, and thoroughly. Max fill (1 litre) fills my French press exactly. 1/4 full does one cup of tea. Something about the fully transparent pot is SO much better than peering at a little slit water line. And you can SEE if it's actually clean or scaly. It is just loud enough for me to hear it turn off from the other room, which I want. Being glass, it might not keep the water hot very long after it turns off, but I always make it right away anyway - so no down side. I will always buy glass going forward - and this unit again, if it lasts.

A comparación de otras teteras eléctricas que he comprado, esta se siente bastante robusta y su funcionamiento se siente también muy seguro. Para que no haya ambigüedad, estoy hablando de la jarra eléctrica de vidrio Amazon Basics de 1.7 litros. Calienta el agua con bastante rapidez y se apaga sola en cuanto el agua comienza a hervir. El vidrio es grueso. El mango se mantiene frío, de manera que se puede manejar muy bien. Por el momento, estoy muy satisfecho con el producto. Veremos si es duradero, por que el tema que ha sido reincidente con todas las teteras eléctricas de diversas marcas que he comprado es que se descomponen entre tres y seis meses. Esta parece estar construida con una mayor calidad, entonces tengo la expectativa que dura cuando menos un año y medio, lo que consideraría un trato justo respecto al precio. Yo no considero que le doy un uso fuerte. Generalmente la uso una vez al día por las mañanas para calentar 1.25 litros y ocasionalmente al medio día. Esto no representa un uso intenso. Entonces, veremos cuánto dura y regresaré a actualizar esta nota que escribo el 28 de agosto de 2024. Mientras tanto, sí recomiendo comprarla ya que es un producto de calidad superior en su rango de precio. Espero resulte útil.

me encanta y la uso todo el tiempo. calienta bastante rápido el agua

When my old tea kettle just stopped working a few days ago, I worried it would be a while before I would be able to have my 4 pm cuppa tea. So I opened up Amazon and found this Amazon Basics that looked great and I hope would work great too. It arrived yesterday, and I had my perfectly brewed cup of tea at 4pm, just like any other day. It was so easy to use, and following the instructions for setup was simple. I basically cleaned it out and added water and plugged it in. I love to be able to see the water boiling, unlike my previous kettle and it seemed to work faster. And another great thing was the reduced price, so I picked the right time to get a new one.