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Stove kettle: which brand? Is Le Creuset worth it?

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MixedFamily · 09/01/2025 23:13

Been wanting a LC stove kettle for years but the reviews are very disappointing. Does anyone have it and is it worth it?
Any other nice brand to recommend? I’d like a pretty one and don’t mind spending up to £100

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imnottoofussed · 10/01/2025 11:31

Think I saw an LC one on tkmaxx recently possibly orange coloured. Not sure how it compares price wise to buying direct.

Iheartmysmart · 10/01/2025 11:09

A couple of years now @MixedFamily and it’s utterly neglected! I hand wash it properly once a week to keep it clean and descale it probably once a month. Other than that I don’t do anything different than I did with my electric kettle.

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MixedFamily · 10/01/2025 11:06

@Iheartmysmart how long have you had it for? I was reading that it is supposed to be emptied and dried after every use, could that be why so many people have rust?

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SabrinaThwaite · 10/01/2025 10:45

We had an IKEA Vattentat kettle when we were in the US. Seems to be available in Europe but not sure if you can get them in the UK.

Iheartmysmart · 10/01/2025 10:42

I’ve got a lovely green LC kettle. It doesn’t take too long to boil on my gas hob and haven’t noticed any chips or problems yet. The only thing that is odd is that the fill line is on the outside not the inside so it’s a bit of a guess as to how much water to use!

Wigtopia · 10/01/2025 10:41

MixedFamily · 10/01/2025 09:09

Yes that's why I wanted to get one! I was just put off by some of the bad reviews I have seen online!

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LC now tend to not make things in France any more and perhaps the outsourcing has led to drop in quality control which is a shame considering they are still chart premium prices!

because of this we tend to get out LC stuff from charity shop/ other 2nd hand places for the proper made in France stuff that genuinely lasts.

happy shopping OP, whatever option you go with!

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MixedFamily · 10/01/2025 10:38

@Firstnamelastname123 do you have an enamel one? I keep reading about color chipping and rust appearing inside as the coating chips, have you had any issues?

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MixedFamily · 10/01/2025 10:37

@SparklingPinkCat Love it, so beautiful. I am really in love with the same style but enamel as I like the colors but have read about chips, rust and other issues and puts me off

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Soontobe60 · 10/01/2025 10:34

I’ve got a £5 IKEA stainless steel one and I love it! Simple, lightweight, easy to fill. But then again I don’t go for expensive branded stuff most of the time 🤣

SparklingPinkCat · 10/01/2025 09:13

I LOVE my huge 2ltr LeCreuset Stainless Steel stove whistling kettle. It wasn't cheap, but you get what you pay for and this beauty will last years and years ... and more years. An investment worth making.

I use it on an induction hob, electric hob and on top of my dual-fuel log burner. Can't fault it and the whistle is just awesome, pretty cute when you're making your first cuppa of the day etc. it's loud 🤩

I previously owned an Alessi and whilst the body of the kettle was perfect, the removable blue whistles are poor quality and constantly need replacing. By the time I'd forked out to replace it twice, I'd had enough. I sold it without its whistle and after careful research, I bought my stainless steel LeCreuset. The big one, 2ltr. Do it xx

Stove kettle: which brand? Is Le Creuset worth it?
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MixedFamily · 10/01/2025 09:09

TheFlis · 10/01/2025 08:30

There is a big sale on the LC website at the moment with kettles reduced in certain colours!

Yes that's why I wanted to get one! I was just put off by some of the bad reviews I have seen online!

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paulyispoorly · 10/01/2025 08:38

I must need more sleep. I was sat looking at the thread title thinking wtf is Steve Kettle?

TheFlis · 10/01/2025 08:30

There is a big sale on the LC website at the moment with kettles reduced in certain colours!

Copperoliverbear · 10/01/2025 08:28

Love LC well worth it
John Lewis have them and you can pay with Klarna over three months £32.99 a month so you won't notice the cost.

Firstnamelastname123 · 10/01/2025 08:27

We’ve had a LC one for about 6 months and love it. It does take longer to boil but I feel that’s my rebellion against the breakneck speed of modern life. I bought mine from the LC shop and the assistant said they will replace it no quibbles if it develops a fault.

Slibberydibbery · 10/01/2025 08:15

Alessi- love ours

Henowner · 10/01/2025 08:11

I've had a LC one for nearly 20 years, still works. The top does leak a bit when I pour water but apart from that it's fine.

I'm sure a cheaper brand would work just as well though.

DdJames · 10/01/2025 07:54

I have an LC one and love it. Had it about 15 years and no problems with leaking. It boils very quickly on my induction hob.

bristolpities · 10/01/2025 07:50

We have a cheap one, had it 11 years but it did need a leak fixing and tbh should have been replaced but I love it. We only use the stove top so it gets lots of use and for that reason I've avoided heavy ones because they take so long to boil. I don't know many people with the LC but the couple of friends who have one don't actually use it 🤔

Edited to say I meant stainless one, it was about £40 when we got it so cheap in comparison to the heavy ones

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MixedFamily · 10/01/2025 07:46

I love the Aga one but thought it was only suitable for Aga?
Apparently is the latest LC that are a bit faulty in the sense that they leak a bit, lid is a bit off etc

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Thighdentitycrisis · 10/01/2025 00:09

That’s true it does take a few mins to boil, usually long enough for me to wash up

Thelnebriati · 10/01/2025 00:09

I have a gas stove and a cheap stovetop kettle, it boils in minutes. A cast iron kettle would take ages.

abricotine · 10/01/2025 00:07

I had one when I lived in the US and it always amazed me how long it took to boil for a cuppa! It’s why Americans prefer coffee I think 😂
I have a Quooker now! Just be prepared if you do get a stovetop one, how long they take to boil

Thighdentitycrisis · 10/01/2025 00:05

I’ve got an Agaluxe and it works fine on my gas hob