Which kettle brand is most repairable?

WMF. About 59.3% of WMF repairs succeed, more than any other brand we track.

How are kettle brand rankings calculated?

We use real repair data from community repair events tracked by openrepair.org. Fix rate is just how often a repair actually works. We only rank brands with 50+ repairs so the numbers mean something.

Which kettle brand lasts the longest before needing repair?

Siemens. Their kettles average 13.9 years old before they need a fix. They're built to last.

What does fix rate mean for kettle brands?

It's how often a repair actually works. Higher fix rate means when it breaks, you've got a better shot at fixing it instead of tossing it. Comes down to how repairable the design is and whether parts are available.

What's the difference between "fixed", "repairable", and "end of life"?

"Fixed" means the repair was done successfully. "Repairable" means it could be fixed but wasn't completed on the spot, maybe because parts were needed. "End of life" means it's not worth repairing anymore. The ratio between these tells you a lot about a brand's overall repairability.

Most reliable kettle brands

Ranked by how often they last and get fixed, from real repair data.

Data from openrepair.org, and the French Repairability Index · 2,068 repairs · 18 brands · Last updated: August 26, 2026 · Fix rates and sample sizes refresh weekly from openrepair.org

WMF's your best bet for getting a kettle fixed. 59.3% success rate. Philips (52.4%) and Bosch (48.9%) come next, but there's a real gap.

Easiest to Fix

WMF

59.3% fix rate

Longest Lasting

Siemens

13.9 years avg

Most Common Issue

Electrical

Brands Tracked

Kettle Brand Rankings

#	Brand	Fix Rate	Avg Age	Records	Market Price (CAD)	$/Fix Pt	Top Issues
1	WMF	59.3%	5.5y	54	--	--	ElectricalPhysical Damage
2	Philips	52.4%	9.4y	248	--	--	HeatingPhysical Damage
3	Bosch	48.9%	5.5y	131	--	--	ElectricalPhysical Damage
4	Russell Hobbs	47.6%	6.9y	399	$83	$2	ElectricalPhysical Damage
5	Siemens	47.1%	13.9y	70	--	--	ElectricalPhysical Damage

Market prices are median current listings for models from the last 5 years. $/Fix Pt = price ÷ fix rate - lower is better value. Sample sizes vary by brand.

WMF

54 repair records · avg. 5.5 years old at repair

Fix rate

59.3%

Most common issues

Electrical (22.2%)Physical Damage (11.1%)Heating (3.7%)Connectivity (1.9%)Mechanical (1.9%)

Repair outcomes

Fixed 59%Repairable 7%End of life 34%

Top repair regions

DEU (69%)NLD (20%)DNK (6%)BEL (4%)FRA (2%)

Philips

248 repair records · avg. 9.4 years old at repair

Fix rate

52.4%

Most common issues

Heating (8.1%)Physical Damage (7.7%)Electrical (2.8%)Mechanical (0.8%)Software (0.4%)

Repair outcomes

Fixed 52%Repairable 10%End of life 38%

Top repair regions

NLD (63%)BEL (19%)GBR (7%)DNK (6%)DEU (5%)

Bosch

131 repair records · avg. 5.5 years old at repair

Fix rate

48.9%

Most common issues

Electrical (13.7%)Physical Damage (13%)Heating (10.7%)Audio (2.3%)Software (2.3%)

Repair outcomes

Fixed 49%Repairable 9%End of life 42%

Top repair regions

GBR (54%)DNK (15%)NLD (14%)DEU (10%)BEL (7%)

Russell Hobbs

399 repair records · avg. 6.9 years old at repair

Fix rate

47.6%

Market price (CAD)

$83

$/fix rate point

Most common issues

Electrical (17%)Physical Damage (13.5%)Heating (9.8%)Battery/Power (5.3%)Mechanical (3.5%)

Repair outcomes

Fixed 48%Repairable 14%End of life 38%

Top repair regions

GBR (79%)NZL (10%)NLD (5%)DEU (3%)FRA (2%)

Siemens

70 repair records · avg. 13.9 years old at repair

Fix rate

47.1%

Most common issues

Electrical (4.3%)Physical Damage (2.9%)Connectivity (1.4%)Mechanical (1.4%)Heating (1.4%)

Repair outcomes

Fixed 47%Repairable 10%End of life 43%

Top repair regions

NLD (59%)DEU (16%)DNK (15%)GBR (6%)BEL (4%)

Market prices are median current listings for models from the last 5 years. $/Fix Pt = price ÷ fix rate - lower is better value.

Built to Last

Russell Hobbs

Retro Style 1.7L Electric Kettle

Durability

7/10

Repairability

6/10

Lifespan

6 yrs

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Durability

5/10

Repairability

5/10

Lifespan

10 yrs

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Durability

8/10

Repairability

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Lifespan

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