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Secura SWK 1701DB The Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1 8 Quart

Last Updated: April 4, 2022 (Refresh Now)

8.0

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Body

276

kettle, stainless steel, lid, boiling, interior

+74%

-26%

" ... I bought it because of the stainless steel double wall. ... "

" ... I love that no plastic is in contact with the water. ... "

" ... Only wished manufacturer offered a stainless steel exterior version of this model. ... "

" ... this helps me feel a bit more reassured when drinking water ... "

" ... This is fast, insulated, and bigger than it looks. ... "

" ... After a few months of use it takes longer to go off after water has boiled ... "

" ... It's just a great tea-kettle, with no plastic parts, which makes it a lot LESS toxic. ... "

" ... Boils the water really fast. ... "

Heating

145

water, kettle, hot, heating, tea

+94%

-6%

" ... It heats water very quickly - is cool to the touch and goods great. ... "

" ... Heats fast, outside stays cool. ... "

" ... It heats up within 5 minutes ... "

" ... We heat up water for tea about six times a day, and it's such a pleasure to use this beautiful kettle. ... "

" ... It heats really quickly and there is no plastic. ... "

" ... It stays cool to the touch on the outside after heating. ... "

" ... Heats water fast! ... "

" ... It heats water quickly and safely. ... "

Reliability

129

years, lasted, stopped working, kettle, first one

+39%

-61%

" ... Quality is declining in the last year. ... "

" ... Molded after 5 months. ... "

" ... When it died, we purchased a second one. ... It died after about 6 months and began to rust. ... "

" ... Broken after three years of normal use. ... "

" ... It lasted about 3 years, during which I used it almost once daily. ... Not sure what the life expectancy is on these things, but I've never bought one that lasted such a short amount of time. ... "

" ... The product is no longer working and it really wasnt heavily used. ... "

" ... A <1 year life span for a product like this is extremely disappointing. ... "

" ... it just flat out died. ... "

Usage

105

easy, easy to use, water, tea, easy to clean

+88%

-12%

" ... The controls are intuitive. ... "

" ... It's easy to clean and no plastic on the inside. ... "

" ... We really love using this Secura hot water kettle each morning to heat the water for our pour over coffee system. ... "

" ... Very easy and quick to use. ... "

" ... I typically boil it before I shower in the morning, make a cup of instant coffee after, and then another cup a couple hours later. ... "

" ... I use filtered water and go back for more for coffee. ... "

" ... I love it - the whole family does.!! ... "

" ... Bought it for the coffee/tea drinkers of my household, it works like a charm. ... things for coffee. ... "

Cleaning

water, clean, kettle, cleaning, boil

+87%

-13%

" ... Cleans well with a little boil of white vinegar. ... "

" ... nice design, comfortable handle, nice the lid catches open after use to let any moisture inside vaporize to moisturize room air. ... Wide mouth equals easy to clean. ... "

" ... No parts… just simple stainless and quick. ... "

" ... This works beautifully to get my dishes done and out of the way. ... "

" ... The internal material is stainless steel, which is easy to clean. ... "

" ... Easy cleaning, safe operation, a little noisy ... "

" ... Could stay hot longer but ,nice kettle, easy to clean. ... "

" ... It's also very easy to clean. ... "

Design

design, sleek, counter, kitchen, works great

+91%

-9%

" ... Its look is modern utilitarian, but it fits in well enough with other appliances on our counter. ... "

" ... It's a lighter orange vs. a deeper red orange. ... "

" ... It looks great and works well. ... "

" ... This is fast, insulated, and bigger than it looks. ... "

" ... I researched this extensively and it was about the only one that truly has a stay cool exterior. ... "

" ... Matches our shiny black Kohler sink. ... "

" ... really liked the non-plastic interior and its sleek design. ... "

" ... This is a well designed and attractive product. ... "

Marketplace

replacement, sent, returning, product, seller

+37%

-63%

" ... Had to return it. ... "

" ... I sent a complaint to Amazon. ... "

" ... I tried to return to Amazon only to learn I ... "was outside the return window" and had to contact Secura directly. ... "

" ... Returning it 2 months later. ... "

" ... Sent it back and received the replacement. ... "

" ... Cons (and why i will be returning it): ... I included a picture of fill level to show we are not overfilling. ... "

" ... Wanted to see if I could get a refund, but AMAZON isn't taking call because of the pandemic. ... "

" ... I cannot return it because it has been past the return window. ... "

Color

purple, red, orange, kitchen, white

+96%

-4%

" ... Used same model (different color) for years with no issues. ... "

" ... This was the biggest factor for my purchase, that and the vibrant orange colour. ... "

" ... I love the bright orange color. ... "

" ... I ordered the purple color and it’s beautiful. ... "

" ... And it comes in a variety of colors so you can match it to your decor! ... "

" ... Easy to care for and the color suits me fine. ... "

" ... Plus, it is my favorite color! ... "

" ... The cheery red color was a bonus. ... "

Size

water, size, kettle, small, heavy

+53%

-48%

" ... The footprint feels reasonable for the size. ... "

" ... I've been looking for a kettle that didn't expose my water to plastic for a long time and this fits the bill. ... "

" ... Insulation is good, big enough size ... "

" ... Size and use is exactly as advertised ... "

" ... It can be heavy. ... It holds a lot of water (1.7 L) which adds up to its weight. ... "

" ... Small half circle of rust inside but otherwise fine. ... "

" ... Although it holds about the same amount of water it is thinner and taller than my old one but luckily still fits in my cabinet but keep this in mind. ... "

" ... I searched for a kettle that would be all stainless steel inside, and this one fit the description. ... "

Food

tea, boil, pot, boils, water

+84%

-16%

" ... I drink a ton of hot tea and have many types of tea pots. ... "

" ... I am using every single morning since I ordered this kettle!! ... "

" ... I love the color of this Purple boil pot. ... "

" ... This is an excellent kettle. ... "

" ... I bought the kettle in 2016 and used it heavily (a lot of tea for the family and hot water for cooking). ... "

" ... So I think this is very good value kettle! ... "

" ... It's just a great tea-kettle, with no plastic parts, which makes it a lot LESS toxic. ... "

" ... Loved the stainless interior and fast boil. ... "

Marketplace / Returns

replacement, returning, sent, returned, return window

+6%

-94%

" ... That went back. ... "

" ... I tried to return to Amazon only to learn I ... "was outside the return window" and had to contact Secura directly. ... "

" ... Trying to get a refund, but it's proving difficult. ... "

" ... Since it gradually eased into dangerous malfunction, it is past the return date. ... "

" ... I cannot return it because it has been past the return window. ... "

" ... I ended up returning it through Amazon for the refund. ... "

" ... Returning it 2 months later. ... "

Features

auto shut, kettle, safety features, safety feature, auto

+73%

-27%

" ... I like this feature. ... "

" ... I found the Secura SWK-1701DB in the top 10 recommended kettles online with a stainless steel interior and auto shut off safety feature. ... "

" ... Lighted switch tells you it's on. ... "

" ... I bought a new kettle recently, and several features have improved. ... "

" ... Shuts off automatically, which is a great safety feature as well. ... "

" ... The auto shutoff is good. ... "

" ... Great product- stylish design , great safety features including no plastic on the interior. ... "

" ... I especially like that it does not have lights! ... "

Price

money, value, kettle, affordable, worth the money

+96%

-4%

" ... An amazing price for a well made, quality product. ... "

" ... But, being used every day and considering their price, I think this is a reasonable value. ... "

" ... Worth the money for sure !! ... "

" ... The price is not bad and is affordable. ... "

" ... What a steal. ... "

" ... Good value too. ... "

" ... It’s great for price point. ... "

Sound

noisy, boil, kettle, quiet, noise

+18%

-82%

" ... The base is missing 2 of the 3 cushions so it wobbles. ... "

" ... The first one still works after a few years but has gotten noisy. ... "

" ... It is pretty loud. ... "

" ... Makes some noise. ... "

" ... ), still making clicking noises but now being . ... "

" ... After not that many months, it started making a horrible screeching noise and I had to replace it. ... "

" ... Oddly, very loud for a water boiler. ... I feel weird complaining about the noise of boiling water, but this shape amplifies the sound and is VERY noticeable. ... "

" ... So, we started filling to near the maximum level, but we still get a lot of noise and it takes a few minutes for the water to boil and for the kettle to turn itself off. ... We both agree the kettle is noisy, though. ... "

Performance

performance, boiled, job, heating, easy

+94%

-6%

" ... If you are looking for the simplest, fast kettle with decent price, this is it. ... "

" ... It's fast, efficient and easy to use. ... "

" ... Super fast heating and ... "

" ... It boiled fast and shut off fast. ... "

" ... The modern look was a concern, but since I'm happy with the functionality and performance no biggie. ... "

" ... It's fast, easy, and looks nice on the counter too. ... "

" ... Relatively fast and independent. ... "

Marketplace / Marketplace

thank, product, made, amazon, sent

+75%

-25%

" ... I loved the pictures, the shape and color ... "

" ... Thank goodness for easy Amazon returns! ... "

" ... Arrived quickly and it perfect condition from the seller (Lafraise). ... "

" ... See pic attached. ... "

" ... This product is exactly as it was described. ... "

" ... Thank you for this high quality product. ... The response was "we don't know, the product is in Amazon's warehouse, but we have no ability to check on it." ... "

" ... Thanks to this Secura brand! ... "

" ... EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED ... "

Cooling

outside, water, stays, inside, hot

+100%

" ... East to fill, fast boil, cool exterior. ... "

" ... I love that it is stainless steel inside and completely cool tonthe touch on the outside. ... "

" ... yet cool on the outside. ... "

" ... This replaces our old electric kettle (25 years of use) the it is heat quickly and cools down quickly. ... "

" ... It remains cool on the outside, while the water inside is scalding hot. ... "

" ... Only the handle is cool. ... "

" ... Cool on the outside. ... "

" ... It also means you won’t heat up your kitchen in the summer for those of us who don’t have air conditioning. ... "

Comfort

skin, somehow, rim, palm, one

+38%

-62%

" ... We bought one in 2017 and come 2021 it has worn out. ... "

" ... It did not fall or was not manhandled. ... "

" ... It feels very cheap. ... "

" ... (Lower left-hand corner of the box “Made in China”) ... "

" ... Can’t use this safely without all cushions slip resisters. ... "

" ... The top of the handle puts a lot of pressure on the index finger If you hold a full kettle with one hand. ... After developing some soreness, I've switches to holding it at the bottom of the curve when the kettle is full. ... "

" ... This burned my hand badly. ... "

Touch

cool, hot, like, outside, kettle

+83%

-17%

" ... Cool to touch, works like a dream! ... "

" ... I love that the exterior is cool to the touch! ... "

" ... outside it is still cool to the touch! ... "

" ... It’s cool to the touch. ... "

" ... I like the fact it isn’t hot to touch, like others I’ve had. ... "

" ... Like the covering on the outside of the kettle so it's always cool to the touch. ... "

" ... The pot is cool to the touch. ... "

" ... Cool to the touch. ... "

Marketplace / Defective Delivery

defective, broken

+22%

-78%

" ... The element broke within two weeks of receiving product. ... "

" ... It now has a manufacturing defect. ... "

" ... Second time in a row I’m receiving a damaged product right out of the box. ... "

" ... I received a defective product. ... "

" ... The one I got was broken and hazardous. ... "

Cable

base, kettle, prong, grounded, electrical

+67%

-33%

" ... This version is an improvement over its earlier iteration in that it has a more heavy duty electrical cord than before. ... "

" ... I am impressed with the heaviness of the cord and the 3 prong plug/ground connector. ... "

" ... Sturdy and heavy duty cord. ... "

" ... it would be nice if the cord was longer and could coil into the base to be adjustable to the desired length. ... "

" ... This latest one has a 3 prong plug on the cord too! ... "

" ... Cord can be coiled up in underside of base. ... "

Marketplace / Delivery

well, packaged, delivered, time, promptly

+88%

-13%

" ... The bottom remained undamaged. ... "

" ... I got more than 3 years of happiness from mine and I can't wait for the replacement to arrive. ... "

" ... It was delivered promptly and packaged very securely. ... "

" ... Arrived well packed and on time. ... "

" ... Delivery was super fast. ... Actually it was delivered by the next day!! ... "

" ... It arrived within a few days, well packaged. ... "

Dry

use, rust, kettle, every, turn

+33%

-67%

" ... Would have given it a 5 overall except you need to be sure to pour out what is left and let it dry out after each use or where the water is left in it will start to rust/turn. ... "

" ... Also, don’t listen to the sellers excuse that this is ‘rust’ from the stainless steel not drying correctly lol! ... "

" ... the kettle just boils itself dry: wrecking my paintwork and frankly, a safety hazard.) ... "

Marketplace / Product As Described

described, color

+80%

-20%

" ... I loved the pictures, the shape and color ... "

" ... See pic attached. ... "

" ... This product is exactly as it was described. ... "

" ... EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED ... "

Software

2021

-100%

" ... Update: Aug 2021 . ... "

" ... Although it caught on fire but I think it was user error. ... "

Connectivity

+100%

" ... These are simple devices. ... "

" ... I have mine hooked up to a smart plug so I can turn it on from my phone when I'm in bed in the morning. ... "

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