How distinctive is the whistle? The potential recipient is hard of hearing and can not hear regular whistling tea kettles.
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 !!!!
2021714
The whistle on a Chantal teakettle starts low but rises to a pretty piercing level. My husband was quite hard of hearing but he could hear it even before it got to it's highest level. Hope this helps.
2021715
It is quite loud, especially as it boils and goes into second stage whistle. I live in a condo, and I always rush to the stove because I am worried neighbors will think it is a fire alarm when it whistles. I suspect the whistle is about as loud as you will find on a tea kettle.
2021716
If you've ever had one in the past, the whistle is nothing like it was. I returned this same item just for that reason. If your looking for a nice whistle I would not recommend this one.
2021717
The whistle is distinct because it has two tones, and my old one was slightly louder than regular teakettle whistles. However, the recent model that I purchased did not whistle at all, which is why I returned it.
2021718
It isn't super loud, maybe around 60 decibels. Our old high-pitched whistle was easier to hear but the two-toned whistle on this kettle are lower pitched and could possibly be easier to hear. Sorry I can't give a more clear answer.
1927676
Very much so! The person using it doesn't have to put the mouthpiece up to there mouth , the electronics in it is sensitive to pick up there talking. On the hearing end it is very clear. The only questionable part is the ringer is not very loud but authentic. I hope that answers your question.
1691083
you can hear a message, but you can't speak through the earbuds. You'd have to disconnect the buds to answer and be heard.
1602431
Unless I've just never figured it out, the top doesn't come off. We just always fill it with the spout, which is pretty broad. When we first got it, it was temperamental about whistling, but now it's consistent. Like one of the other people answered, it has a nice whistle, not as screechy as most kettles. I still think you can get just as nice of a kettle for a lot less money, but this one does look unique on the stove, though admittedly a bit out of place in our diner-like kitchen. It would best in a more modern-looking kitchen.
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.
989792
There is a quick tone sound to let you know the speaker is in, there is also a blue light on the side of the speaker. The sound I don't think can be disabled
1686669
Since I am not hearing impaired that would be hard for me to answer since I hear just fine.
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.
745046
I'm am unaware of anyway to either set or repair the whistle other than to replace the kettle sorry.
714502
The internal speaker is not very loud. You have to be pretty close to hear it.
1189022
The sound from the boiling kettle is not very loud. You can hear it from another room but it is not annoying. There is no whistle but you can hear the kettle click off when the water has reached a boil. Hope this info helps!
994451
Another comment about it. In response to Gloria's complaint about it not whistling, I bought it specifically because it does not whistle and love it for that reason. To each his or her own. No offense Gloria
940591
It does whistle but it isn't an offensive sound! Best kettle I've ever owned and we're Serious tea drinkers
107024
I can't really hear it until I get on the gas. And it sounds great when I do. Never heard any whistle.
1672500
I really love my whistle. It took me 2 days to learn to use it. I cannot still make the sounds specific to an event each time. I only use it to get all my little dogs to come to the door when I want them. I then reward them with a treat. It would take more time to train myself to play the whistle correctly for sheep herding. I hope this helps. You can play it softly or loud depending on your needs.
1109315
You can hear a small noise of the heating, nothing intrusive, and after the water has boiled, you hear a little click to indicate the kettle has turned off. These noises are nothing like the whistle of a regular tea kettle. I keep 2 kettles, one at home and one at work, and both are rather quiet.
2146157
yes, it sounds like a low train whistle. Much nicer than your average kettle.