How long have people had their Royal Tea Kettles? I had an electric kettle that just stopped working after <1 month and want to get a reliable one!
599809
My BF had his for over two years. Works every day. Mine I'm not certain but it was after he bought his. Still works, use it every day.
599810
Had mine about 6 months, use it twice a day. Works great. One small spot of rust appeared after a month or so, where sides meet base inside pot. Now I empty it after use...it dries out quickly with residual heat. Rust spot remains but has not grown in size. No calcium built up either, perhaps because I empty it after each use. I do recommend the kettle.
599811
Yes, it appears to be quite reliable. I just hate not being able to see the water, or at least have a water level gauge.
599812
btw, there are fill markings inside kettle. Don't overfill past the max mark. It boils over impressively if you do (and that is how I found the fill markings inside the kettle). Alternatively, you could just read the instructions...as I had not.
625798
I frankly don't remember! The kettle lasted less than 3 month before dying.
704433
Looks like is better to use regular store to purchase these things. I also bought Hamilton Beach 4 years ago at Lowe's store and bought extra 2 year warranty. It is actually still working. I bought this Oster Kettle because I thought that my Hamilton Beach switch broke down and used Amazon this time. When I received my Oster Kettle, my old Hamilton Beach switch started to work. I guess it is better to buy extra warranty so at least two years you are safe.
103535
I haven't noticed any of these problems, at least not yet, I've had it since December and use it weekly or so. It did say the kettle may rust in the instructions that came with it, but that should not effect it's performance.
643981
This is the first Simplex Heritage Gas Tea Kettle that I have ever owned; so I cannot compare it with what you term "the old ones". I bought mine eight months ago, and I think that it is great. Water heats up very fast, and it seems to be well-constructed. If it helps, the company is based in Norfolk, England, UK.
1925314
I haven't had that experience probably because I leave my tea bag in the ug a long time.......however the kettle is a big disappointment. I don't like the black interior mat all and having to hold the "gizmo" to pour out the water is very painful. I will go to the stores to find one that suits me and where I can open it up and see inside.
2104371
I broke the lid on my first kettle after putting it on a tea towel, forgetting it was there and then moving the towel. I had had it less than two weeks. It was not much of a bump that it took but it broke quite badly. I feel that a regular glass would have survived if that offers some perspective. There are no replacements to be bought. I bought a new kettle as i really liked it and I am now very careful about where I set the lid down (it is clear so on a towel it is not easy to see).
223201
i did. the kettle cracked in just 4 months. i don't know if it was from high heat or a defect in the glass.
1102817
I've been using my kettle for over a year now (1-2 times a week). It is one of the best presents I have ever received. As long as I clean the tea basket out shortly after use, it has stayed looking almost brand new minus the light tea colored stains forming on the basket. Even those stains are light in color and would be expected from the tea sitting the basket. The glass pot itself looks brand new even after leaving tea sit in it for a few days.
1465102
I've used my tea kettle daily for almost 4 months and haven't had any problems. It has a high polished laquer finish that is easy to care for and seems to be excellent quality.
1585255
Yes, no problem at all. The kettle is just excellent in general. I highly recommend it!
725183
It is regular time, the same as low cost kettles; nothing special; BTW my stopped to work after 1.5 month; now it is 2 months i'm back and force with customer service for replacement. Frankly, they are nice and willing to help, however, send me wrong product for replacement (coffee brewer). So, i end up with another headache to return the one. Though, we still love the kettle (look awesome), just wish it works
37073
I had the same complaints with my teapot. I was surprised that a big name company would produce a teapot with problems like you indicated. I finally gave up and it went to Goodwill.
1171173
High heat is no problem. My previous kettle was used only on hi heat for 45 years, and there is no warning about hi heat on the new one I purchased. Is the one you currently have a Revere? It's a teakettle, for gosh sakes! You're supposed to use it on high heat ;) BTW, I currently have a glass top range, but have also had this kettle on gas and electric ranges. OK all surfaces that I know of.
93934
No I did not have that problem, the whistle didn't work for me though, even after 3 returns / exchanges for the simplex kettle. And that was a BIG problem. For about $200 the kettle ought to whistle! So I finally just gave up and ordered a different kettle that cost about $60 less but actually does whistle, and sheep skin slippers with the left over money since the kettle was a wedding present, so we had to use the money on amazon. Amazon was always helpful with the returns, so that was cool.
1035377
I don't have an answer for you, Toni, but I'm with you about not buying any made in China. It shouldn't be too much to ask to be able to buy a quality kettle not made in China. Good luck!
1865490
You're welcome. I LOVE this kettle. Its got so many great features. Perhaps it will work for you. ;-)