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De'Longhi vs Russell Hobbs: Kettle Reliability Compared

Which kettle brand is more reliable? Side-by-side comparison based on 611 real repair records from community repair events.

Data from openrepair.org (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 3,028 total kettle records

Last updated: · Fix rates refresh when openrepair.org publishes new data, about once a year

The Bottom Line

Russell Hobbs gets fixed more often in our data, 47.2% vs De'Longhi's 22.1%. De'Longhi only has 86 repairs on record, so treat its numbers as a rough guide. Both brands share the same top failure type: Electrical (33.7% for De'Longhi, 33.1% for Russell Hobbs).

If durability matters most:

We can't pick a winner yet: De'Longhi only has 86 repairs on record. Choose based on features, price, and the specific model for now.

Based on 611 real repair records from community repair events. Scroll down for the full data breakdown.

Detailed Comparison

Head-to-head reliability data for De'Longhi vs Russell Hobbs kettles, based on 611 community repair records. Russell Hobbs has the higher fix rate (47.2% vs 22.1%), on a small sample.

De'Longhi vs Russell Hobbs kettle reliability comparison, 2026
MetricDe'LonghiRussell Hobbs
Fix Rate22.1%47.2%
Top FailureElectrical (33.7%)Electrical (33.1%)
Sample Size86525
Typical Age at RepairUnder 100 ages5 years

Price Comparison

Like-for-like pricing across product tiers. Prices are approximate, in CAD.

No value kettle from De'Longhi

Russell Hobbs

Retro Style 1.7L Electric Kettle

Durability
7/10
Repairability
6/10
Lifespan
6 yrs

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Common Failure Types

De'Longhi

Electrical33.7%
Heating30.2%
Physical Damage5.8%
Won't Turn On4.7%

Russell Hobbs

Electrical33.1%
Heating10.5%
Physical Damage9.5%
Mechanical7.2%
Won't Turn On4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is De'Longhi or Russell Hobbs more reliable for kettles?

Too early to call. De'Longhi repairs succeed 22.1% of the time and Russell Hobbs 47.2%, but De'Longhi only has 86 repairs on record.

What are the most common De'Longhi vs Russell Hobbs kettle failures?

De'Longhi's top issues are electrical and heating. Russell Hobbs's top issues are electrical and heating.

Should I buy De'Longhi or Russell Hobbs if durability matters?

We can't call this one yet: De'Longhi only has 86 repairs on record. For now, choose based on features, price, and reviews of the specific model.

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