I have been using this kettle for 7months now.I find it very useful in this busy schedule.My parents stay in a rural area where they use the normal gas.If the people at night wants to drink hot water, they will have to spend atleast 5mins to get it.Also if the gas gets over them trouble.seems to be never ending.I purchased this kettle for them and they seem to enjoy its performance.They get hot water any time they want with very less effort particularly at night.Cleaning up and maintaining this equipmemt is also very easy.