Kettles by type
- Jug kettles: the everyday option. The cordless jug lifts off a 360° base, and a window or gauge shows the water level.
- Temperature control kettles: heat to the temperature you pick instead of always boiling, then hold it, which suits delicate teas, filter coffee and hot chocolate.
Most jug kettles hold 1.5 or 1.7 litres, and finishes range from matt neutrals and bright colours to stainless steel. Matching toasters are on our toasters page.
Which kettle suits you?
| Kettle | Suits | Worth checking |
| 1.5 litre jug | Smaller households and tight worktops. | Clearance under the cupboards, and a cup scale on the side. |
| 1.7 litre jug | Families, and making tea for visitors. | A removable scale filter and an easy-to-read gauge. |
| Temperature control | Green, white and herbal teas, and coffee brewed below boiling. | The preset temperatures, a keep-warm option, and how readable the display is. |
Making the choice
Capacity
At 1.5 litres you'll get roughly six mugs, which covers most smaller households. A 1.7 litre jug suits larger households and filling saucepans. Either way, filling to the number of cups you want is quicker and uses less power.
Is temperature control worth it?
Water straight off the boil can spoil green tea and leave some coffee tasting harsh. A temperature control kettle sets a lower heat at the press of a button, displays the temperature as it climbs, then holds it so a second cup is ready when you are.
Boil speed
Most full-size kettles have a powerful rapid-boil element, so a single cup takes well under a minute. The product page lists the power and boil time.
Limescale
Much of the south east has hard water, so a removable scale filter is worth having to keep flakes out of your drink. Rinse it often and descale the kettle regularly.
Matching your toaster
Some brands design kettles and toasters as a set. Morphy Richards' Equip range is one example, and Ninja makes kettles to sit alongside its 3-in-1 toasters. Look for the same range and colour name on both product pages.
Before you order
- Check the height beneath your wall cupboards, leaving space above the lid and spout for steam.
- Use a wall socket. Never run a kettle from an extension lead.
- Consider the weight. Full to the top, a 1.7 litre kettle is a handful, so the smaller size may suit anyone with weaker wrists.
- Choose a safe spot: dry, flat and away from the sink, with spare cable wound into the base.
The brands we sell
Our kettles come from Morphy Richards and Ninja. The brand filter beside the products lets you compare them.
Buying a kettle from KDH Electrical
Each kettle comes with the manufacturer's full UK guarantee. Delivery is free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days; our delivery page has the details.
Cheaper elsewhere in the UK? Ask about our price match: we'll try our hardest to equal it. Call 01622 541312 for advice, or visit our showroom in Rochester; call before you travel to check what's on display.