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title: "How long does a electric kettle last?"
description: "An electric kettle lasts 3–8 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/electric-kettle/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

- [How much does a electric kettle weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/electric-kettle/) — 0.7–2.2 kg
- [How much does a electric kettle cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/electric-kettle/) — 15–180 $
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- [Electric kettle vs Clothes iron](https://atoneplace.net/vs/clothes-iron-vs-electric-kettle/) — Side by side
- [Electric kettle vs Hair dryer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/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.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)