Therefore, if you're looking to cut down your energy bills you're better off choosing a fast kettle as it'll likely save you money in the long run. We’ve collected data on the biggest kettle brands, including Russell Hobbs, Bosch, Dualit, Breville, DeLonghi and Kenwood. This means we can tell you which brands we recommend and which ones you’re better off avoiding. See our round-up of the Top kettle brands for our verdict on the most reliable kettles. Can you buy an eco kettle? Protect your appliance against the cost and hassle of unexpected failure and give yourself some added peace of mind with one of our great value extended warranties!

There’s a noticeable difference between how long the best and worst brands last, but as you can see in the graph below, the majority of models will last at least nine years if you take care of them properly. Estimated lifetime in years Choose a kettle with a low minimum fill - this means you won’t waste energy by boiling more water than you need. Faulty lids, problems switching on or off and limescale issues are the most common kettle faults according to our survey of 9,103 kettle owners in the UK. Read Do fast boil kettles use more energy? for more information. How to save money when using your kettle

Less than a third of the kettles we test are rated as notably quiet: we measure the noise level in decibels during boiling and note any unusually piercing or annoying sounds. A lot of travel kettles tend to look quite basic and don't have a water gauge, but look out for ones that do - like our Best Buys above - as this can be really useful, allowing you to see how much water you've got to boil and whether you need a refill. You use your kettle every day, so you need to make sure that you won’t be left high and dry by an unreliable brand. That’s why, every two years, we survey thousands of Which? Connect Panel members to tell us whether or not they’re happy with their current kettle, as well as any problems they’ve experienced. If your kettle is still in working condition and you've simply gone off the design, you can donate it to charity, sell it to someone else or take it to a council reuse centre. To help you find the best travel kettle, we've put the most popular models through our tough kettle tests, measuring how long they take to boil, how easy they are to use, and whether they'll deposit limescale in your tea.

Kettles that are completely broken need to be disposed of correctly. Some shops, such as Currys PC World, will take your old kettle off your hands and recycle it on your behalf, but otherwise, you'll need to make other arrangements. You could book a slot for your local council to come and collect the broken item, but in most cases, it's cheaper to take it to your local recycling centre yourself.There is a huge difference between the brands with the highest and lowest customer satisfaction scores. Nobody wants to spend half their holiday trying to boil water in a saucepan for that much-needed cup of tea. Travel kettles are compact and affordable, but some can be horribly slow or noisy.

Design Dome/pyramid kettles have a traditional domed shape with a handle on the top while jug kettles have a taller jug shape with a handle on the side You'll usually find the water gauge is larger and easier to see on a jug kettle, and the lid can be a bit more fiddly to remove on dome models. Plastic kettles tend to be lighter than stainless steel or glass - less than 1kg is nice and light. Auto cut-off problems are classed as any issues involving the kettle switching on or off. This could be that it regularly cuts off during the boiling process, or that you’re unable to switch it off whatsoever. Not only is this dangerous, it will also result in higher energy bills for you. How we calculate the best and worst kettle brands If you often make tea for one, or just want to save energy, look out for a kettle with a low minimum fill level (less than 300ml). Some kettles will force you to boil as many as four cups' worth in one go, leaving you waiting longer and wasting water and energy.From the essential to the optional, here are some of the key features to consider when choosing a kettle. Minimum fill/one-cup boil