There aren't many around, but if you're keen, check our review of the WeeKett Smart Wi-Fi KE4071TB-GS to see what we thought of the smart features - and if it gets the basics right, too.

You could book a slot for your local council to come and collect the broken item, but in most cases, it's cheaper to take it to your local recycling centre yourself. You will notice that a high quantity of steam escapes from the spout and thus can deduce that the water is boiled.

If you often make tea for one, or just want to save energy, look out for a kettle with a low minimum fill level (less than 300ml).

If they're too full, air won’t be able to circulate, and the appliance will use more energy to keep cold. It is possible to get stylish cheaper sets, though, such as the budget Argos copper kettle and toaster set (pictured above. We've found some brilliant cheaper kettles, and some terrible, expensive ones, so paying more doesn't guarantee a good result. Her passion extends beyond home improvement into health and fitness, further enriching her holistic approach to enhancing one’s lifestyle.This Havells capture multi cook kettle with steamer comes with dual temperature control that allows you to change the temperature according to your cooking needs. We recommend using vinegar, which is a common household ingredient that works as a gentle acid to break down deposits inside your kettle. These appliances are incredibly easy to use and make it easy to get the correct temperature for processes like making tea and coffee or even boiling water to boil vegetables. This is handy if you're partial to herbal or green tea, and coffee, as these drinks work better when brewed at slightly cooler temperatures.