Proctor Silex K2070Y 1 Liter Electric Kettle
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Proctor Silex K2070Y 1 Liter Electric Kettle
Customer Review: Two Year Lifespan
Summary: 3 Stars
When I got this I loved it, it was super easy to use, had the auto-off and it worked well. Now, just a couple months shy of two years of nearly daily use, it died. Towards the end, over the last couple months the auto-off stopped working, first it would click off after the water had been boiling for a few seconds too long, and then later it stopped pretty much all together. Then one day I flipped the switch on and nothing happened. It's a sad day.
For the price I'd say it was worth it for nearly two years of use, but I'm very tired of buying products with such limited life-spans. I hate having to dispose of these short-lived items and the stress of how to dispose of a broken electric item (recycle, garbage, recycling center, etc). I'm now willing to spend more on a product with the hopes that it'll last longer than only two years and that's why I won't buy this product again.
Customer Review: Strong, "plastic" taste won't go away
Summary: 1 Stars
Have used the Bodum electric kettle for travel for years, but decided I'd purchase this Proctor Silex for the office since it was a few bucks cheaper. That was a mistake.
Despite boiling and dumping out the water a half-dozen times, the water itself STILL tasted like "plastic." Ick. As a tea drinker, the quality of the water is key. Also, I found the general shape difficult to handle, the lid was hard to open, and when gently pouring the water it consistently (and dangerously) sloshed out the sides near the spout.
Anyway, I ended up giving this one away and buying an additional Bodum electric kettle for the office. It's working great, just like the 10-year-old Bodum I take traveling. (I think it's also interesting to note that the classic, no-frills, usable design of the Bodum has remain unchanged in the past 10 years - Hey, if it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it.)
Customer Review: Good Buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I almost didn't buy this kettle. I always read the bad reviews first and those negative things they said about it, no problem so far. Didn't have any plastic taste, lid is a bit tight which is good but as long as you don't open it while there's hot water in it , then I don't see any problem. I wouldn't exactly call it a leak, let's just say the lid is a cover & not a seal. It might be plastic & cheap but it's real compact and I love the fact that it turns itself off in less than a minute after it started boiling. I think you need to boil water to its max limit to make that happen or maybe not, it's the steam that turns it off, I think. For how long this kettle will last I guess depends on how you use or care for it. This kettle is better than I expected considering the price. It boils water faster just as promised, it is practical & useful but it's not designed to grace your home.Customer Review: I HATE it! ($15...)
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this as a quick summertime replacement after purchasing a $100 one for the house- at first I thought that I wished it was available the first time I went shopping for one. Then, I realized:
-the lid is awkward and leaks steam and water (you have to pour VERY carefully to not be burned and/or leaked on)
- the water does indeed taste like plastic (I thought this would go away EVENTUALLY but didn't; boiled vinegar in it and now the water tastes like plastic AND vinegar...)
-the auto-shut-off doesn't work regularly. Sometimes it boils for minutes, without shutting off.
-cord is VERY short- one must constantly plug/unplug to use- a huge nuisance.
I hate it. (So does my neighbor, who happens to have an identical one, which I found out as I was randomly complaining about it!)
(What can I expect for $15?)
Customer Review: Pretty good, but more expensive might be a better value
Summary: 3 Stars
I've had a braun electric water kettle for years, have used it daily for tea, and I've always loved it, but when I needed another one for my office, I thought I'd get something cheaper, and the reviews here are so good.
So I got the K2070. First of all, it does boil water.
I'm sure after a few months (I've only had it a month) the toxic plastic smell in the water will dissipate. Eventually I'll learn to not let my hand slide too high on the handle so it doesn't (repeatedly) get burned by venting steam. And I'll realize that setting the boiler down on the floor because it only has a four foot cord is fine. I'll get used to waiting a while for a single cup of water to boil. And the scaling, I know it's usual.
If I had to chose again, though, I would spend the extra 25 on another Braun because it's perfect. totally perfect.