Using an electric kettle to boil water: 9 out of 10 households make this mistake, so remind your family members to correct it soon

Using an electric kettle to boil water: 9 out of 10 households make this mistake, so remind your family members to correct it soon
The Hidden Dangers of Your Morning Brew: Beyond the Clickbait
Electric kettles are among the most-used appliances in the world. Because they are so simple—just a heating element and a switch—we often treat them with a level of “casualness” that can lead to energy waste, appliance failure, or, in rare cases, electrical fires.

1. The “Overfilling” Habit (The Most Common Mistake)
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The most frequent mistake people make isn’t actually dangerous in terms of fire, but it is a massive waste of resources. Most households fill the kettle to the brim to boil water for just one cup of tea.

The Cost: This wastes significant electricity and time. If everyone only boiled the water they needed, we could save enough energy to power streetlights for entire cities.

The Risk: Overfilling past the “Max” line can cause boiling water to spit out of the spout or lid, leading to severe scalds or short-circuiting the base.

2. The “Limescale” Neglect
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If you live in a hard-water area, minerals build up on the heating element.