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
| 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
- How much does a electric kettle weigh? 0.7–2.2 kg
- How much does a electric kettle cost? 15–180 $
- Electric kettle vs Toaster Side by side
- Electric kettle vs Clothes iron Side by side
- Electric kettle vs Hair dryer Side by side
Common questions
- How long does an electric kettle last?
- An electric kettle lasts 3–8 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a electric kettle weigh? 0.7–2.2 kg
- How much does a electric kettle cost? 15–180 $
- How long does a refrigerator last? 10–17 yr
- How long does a washing machine last? 8–14 yr
- How long does a microwave oven last? 6–11 yr
- How long does a air conditioner last? 8–20 yr
- How long does a dishwasher last? 7–13 yr
- How long does a oven last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a vacuum cleaner last? 5–12 yr
- How long does a clothes dryer last? 10–16 yr
- How long does a water heater last? 8–15 yr
- How long does a freezer last? 11–20 yr
- Electric kettle vs Toaster Side by side
- Electric kettle vs Clothes iron Side by side
- Electric kettle vs Hair dryer Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place