There are many different types of kettles available today including:-
- Jug kettles,
- Conventional Kettles,
- Cordless Kettles,
- Whistle Kettles
- Urns.
You can also get Kettles which have a water filtration system built in. Urns are particularly good for caterers as they can make many cups of tea at very cheap prices. Most households will chose the standard cordless kettle which is great for boiling water for cooking or hot drinks.
You will find that there is an energy efficiency labelling scheme on most appliances you buy including kettles. The energy scale ranges between A and G with A being the most efficient. An appliance marked A uses approximately half the energy of one marked G.
Make sure you shop around before purchasing your kettle to ensure you get the best and most competitive price. Make sure too that you compare brands, many of the top brands including Brita, Proline, Morphy Richards and Russel Hobbs have a wide range of kettles at varying costs.
You should also ensure you know about your warranty, whether it is included in the price of your kettle of whether you will be charged extra. You should also check how long it will last, what exactly it covers and whether you can renew it.