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How long does a electric kettle last?

Typical lifespan
3–8 yr

A jug with an immersed element that boils water and switches off automatically.

Typical service life before replacement.

How that compares

Electric kettle against things of a similar time.

Electric kettle 3–8 yr
Laptop 3–8 yr
Coffee machine 3–8 yr
Printer 3–10 yr
Tablet 3–8 yr
Tyre 3–10 yr
Mallard 3–29 yr
Tasmanian devil 5–8 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.2 replacements
Over 10 years 2 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 6 of them

Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

More about an electric kettle

Common questions

How long does an electric kettle last?
An electric kettle lasts 3–8 yr. Typical service life before replacement.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked