Kettles

Had to buy a new one recently - unable to get the same model as before.
This new one creates a fair bit of steam compared to the previous one - which affects the cupboards nearby. I can't move the kettle elsewhere
I wonder why the amount of steam differs

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Does it have a proper spout ?
Last time we bought a cheap, jug kettle from Tesco ... works fine.
White plastic with a see-through bit on the side. No probs unless you want to steam open letters !!!

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Would imagine spout size and shape and the sensor that turns it off will make a difference Patsy, we tend to buy cheapest one we can find as hard water kills them rather quickly so no point buying dearer really.

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Fed up with looking at kettles - think we'll have to settle for the steam bursts, the spout seems normal to me

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I wonder if when its boiled it stays on longer than your last one, hence more steam.
I once had one that didn't turn off one day and when I looked at the cupboard above I could have cried, but after about an hour when the cupboard door had cooled off ( I suppose you would say,) it was back to normal Phewwwww

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Phew from me too !
I think that's what it is, the steam starts before the actual boil and I think it does take a little longer, I immediately take it off the stand as it switches off - talk about 'watching a kettle boil'

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Doesn't solve the prob though, seeing as shops wont let you try all models out first to see which stays on the least time, Mmmmm back to the drawing board

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Google ?

Look on Amazon and see the reviews ?

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There's you laughing and me steaming

Rachel - I've looked at reviews till I'm cross eyed - there's always something amiss

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Yes I know ... there is always someone who manages to find fault, but if there are a substantial number of good reviews it's better to discount the mall/contents and regard them as LOOPY