Krups FLF2

Pros: Quick, no nasty taste, easy to use, simple.

Cons: Lid needs improving, hard to completely drain.

The Bottom Line: If you need a quick batch of boiled water for tea or coffee the Krups FLF2 does the job just fine with a few quirks.

Review: Since living in the constant cold of dreary Southern New England, I've taken to drinking more hot beverages like tea and coffee especially. After a few cups of tea, I decided that the gas stove is not gonna cut it for a quick cup of anything so I went in ...

Pros: Boils water FAST. Well balanced, so less chance of scalding when pouring.

Cons: Faulty on/off switch. Kept boiling in off position then didn't work at all.

The Bottom Line: If you can find one, buy it, but be wary of the on/off switch as it may be faulty. Ours may be an isolated incident.

Review: We purchased one in brushed stainless steel with a black handle. Great looking kettle. Sleek design, well balanced and very modern looking. The on/off button lights up in an electric blue color which adds to the entire look as well. Boils the water ...

Pros: Exterior is cool to the touch.

Cons: Switch malfunctioned after a year.

Review: We used this kettle every day. It was fast and easy to use. We also liked the plastic exterior because it did not get very hot to the touch, so no risk of burning yourself. After about 14 months of use, the on/off switch started to go bad. We have to ...

Pros: Quick hot water. Small footprint.

Cons: Durability - Under 2 years is too short.

Review: We have loved our Krups Kettle. It heats quickly, even a full pot in less than 2 minutes. The extra boiling never bothered me. I figured it was the pot assuring that ALL the water had reached boiling temp. The noise is not a big problem, either. ...

Pros: It boils water.

Cons: It keeps boiling water. Lid design is unsafe.

The Bottom Line: Don't buy it, and if you get one as a gift, exchange it.

Review: I am fond of electric kettles. They offer the convenience of having hot water in much shorter time than a conventional range top water kettle. And for those of you who like brewing your coffee the manual way, or who just want hot water available for ...

Pros: Nice looking when it works, which won't be for long.

Cons: This hugely overpriced electric kettle WILL break in a few months. Heed the warnings here.

Review: It worked fine for 4 months and then one day the switch just up and died. This is outrageous considering I paid over seventy dollars for it at Linens & Things! And then I come here and find this seems to be a standard thing for these overpriced kettles! ...