My current Kitchen Aid teakettle has a low whistle to it. What is the whistle like on this one? Soft and low? Shrill and loud?
210739
It's definitely loud enough , yet it's not a shrill high note. That's the key - high enough volume, and low note.
210740
We seldom hear it "go off", mainly because we don't often let it reach that point, but it is loud.
169177
Yes, you can adjust it so that it doesn't whistle by lifting the little cap off the spout. But isn't that the point of having a whistling tea kettle? So you know when the water is boiling?Contrary to another review, we feel this is a very well made kettle and are extremely happy with the quality of the piece. I sent two others back before we settled on this one.
2070983
Unfortunately it does not have a whistle.Please be very careful with the copper base. Our kettle had the base glued on and it fell apart after a month or two. We are very disappointed with the quality.
2037295
I've found that if I don't fill it with much water, say I only want two cups, it doesn't whistle as loudly as when I fill it with lots of water. Be careful not to overfill it or it can overflow when it boils and put a gas flame out, leaving gas escaping in the house. That happened to me once. :?
1756688
Either the lid is not on tight or the cover on the spigot is not on correctly or does not fit properly. I hate to admit I have left my favorite teakettle on the stove at least 6 times with the whistle open and melted them. I always buy another at once. No other teakettle serves me so well. I never had a problem with a whistle unless I was the one who erred.
515724
I also ordered one of these teakettles. It wouldn't even whistle......I should have sent it back and NOT
2097450
it does have the newly designed whistle which i think is much louder then the original that is on say the fire starter. The old whistle you had to actually try to make it work it seemed, this one is much much better in my opinion
51899
I'm sorry, I can't help you here. I don't remember anything about the whistle nor the sound level of the boiling. My concern was with the manner of showing the temperature of the water; it didn't fit my needs.
1318526
In the beginning of the cycle its quiet but once it's near boiling point and boiling you can hear the bubbling sound of water. The sound is more pronounced when you use it without the lid. It does not whistle like a tea kettle. Just regular water sounds when you boil water in a pot on a stove. I love it. Have been using it to boil water without the lid and it's ready in about 5 minutes or so and hold about 16oz. Hope that helps.
940591
It does whistle but it isn't an offensive sound! Best kettle I've ever owned and we're Serious tea drinkers
2146155
It has a beautiful whistle, just a warning that mine broke very quickly. Not a good kettle.
1275058
WHistle is loud as long as you make sure the lid is on tight. If the lid is not on and sealed then it doesn't whistle very loud. I learned that the hard way, leftmy kettle on, lid not tight and melted the handle from too much heat.
2021713
The whistle is distinctive , but if you are using it on an electric stove for some reason it is not as loud . No idea why . The older kettles had a much better whistle, but if the recipient of this kettle cannot hear a normal kettle don't spend the money to buy this one. She/he will not hear it !!!!
188181
I have no idea. Mine arrived damaged (the handle had broken off). Unfortunately, I did not discover that until the bridal shower. By then it was too late to return. I do know I will never buy another one. Other reviewers say the whistle is very quiet (if it whistles at all).
1051706
I only used the kettle once and it was on my electric stove. Alas, the whistle didn't work so I returned it and went with the trusty Paula Deen kettle.
2003806
Loud is relative, but it does make a noise not unlike a non whistling teapot. However, it soon shuts off. Love this kettle for its looks and function; it boils really quickly.
333748
Whistle is loud enough for most normal kitchens/households - unless there is a 2 year old siren child. Picked this one because of good experience with Le Creuset in the past. One hiccup: tends to drip when pouring...