Electric kettle is thing which becomes a must have especially for students living in hostels. It boils water very quickly. It is very very useful in winter day’s. As myself being a student who studies till late late, this kettle helped me a lot. Whenever I felt hungry, I just prepared noodles quickly. U can also prepare soup. It’s been very useful to me. Since last year I m using it & I didn’t faced any problem yet. Yes. It is quit uneasy to wash it but if it’s helping u in a lot many ways then I think u will not mind spending a little time on cleaning it. I will surely recommend it if u r thing to have it. Go for it.!