Customer Reviews

Calypso Basics 2-2-Quart Enamel-on-Steel Whistling Teakettle with Glass Lid, Pink

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Ok....so I didn't order this teakettle for a long, LONG time because reviewers were saying that it didn't whistle. I thought it didn't make any noise at all. But, I loved its looks so I decided to order it anyway. The yellow color is a buttery yellow. The kettle is good and heavy and the enamel seems to be thick and evenly applied. But the sound....the sound is SO cool! It doesn't whistle like your Grandma's teakettle but it does make a sound. It starts out low and gets louder the longer it boils. It is a low and deep sound like a warning siren. You'll never have to worry about your kettle boiling dry. This kettle will alert you in plenty of time. I'm really enjoying the whole item from shape to color to sound.

I love the teakettle, cute shape, gorgeous red color, good price, good size for 2 or 3 mugs of tea like I make, handle doesn't get too hot to grip, can see into the glass lid. I do wish it was light colored inside.

[...]The two little harmonica reeds are tack welded inside a metal disc. It is held inside the spout cap by a tiny philips head screw. A large jewelers screwdriver works. There is a spring that the disc floats on, which can fall out when you remove the disc and is easily repositioned around the screw hole. The tightness of the spring (adjusted by the screw) affects whether it whistles or not, I tested adjusting by about half turns until I found the right spot, which for mine was fairly loose. Also the reeds can be carefully adjusted, gently bending them closer to or farther from the plate they are attached to, using something like a toothpick, until they blow easily just by blowing on the disc. DH is always working on his harmonicas so he knew all about it, as well as how exactly they have to be adjusted. Make sure to put the disc back in so you see the holes, not the reeds.

I'm actually using the original disc, now that I have it adjusted well. So if your a bit handy, you give it a try!

Hmmm, I see amazon deleted before where I said I contacted the manufacturer and they will send a replacement disc kit.

UPDATE: Even with my best efforts the whistle has not been dependable and I need one that will whistle loudly every time. Also the interior is black, and I was wiping it out and found black all over my tea towel, so this got returned, sigh.

Update: Mon 25-Oct-2010

After a mere year and quarter of use, this tea kettle is history. Specifically, there is rusting inside the spout (apparently, there was either no enamel applied, or the enamel was applied incorrectly).

I'm disappointed, because as you can see from reading my original review below, we were very happy with the look, functionality, etc. of this tea kettle.

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I love the sound of this teakettle - it sounds closer to a train horn (though not quite as deep) than the typically shrill tea kettle sound. Also, it's loud enough to notice but not so loud as to be annoying, especially early in the morning.

The diameter of the top opening is about 4", and the handle completely swings 90° in either direction, which should make it pretty easy to clean unless you have very large hands.

The base is about 7¼" in diameter, so unless you have a very large burner you shouldn't need to worry about the flames creeping up the sides of the tea kettle.

The handle, spout cap, and knob atop the glass lid are plastic, perhaps a tad cheap looking compared to the overall impression of quality I perceive from the rest of the tea kettle.

Note that, as another reviewer has pointed out, the color isn't as vibrant as the picture indicates - I bought the red model and it certainly is not the bright red shown in the picture, even when viewed under a very bright white light.

We've tried two of these (Amazon was great about exchanging it), and neither one whistles. Seems like there is a design flaw.

It's a pretty teakettle, seems reasonably sturdy, and it does its main job of boiling water, but without the whistle, it's not what was advertised.

It was a disappointment to find this pot was only for electric stoves. I wish the description had said it wasn't for gas ranges. I would have purchased a different pot.

if you like a smaller tea pot and pink that you can get your hand in to clean this is it. The enamel finish is very well done. Very satisfied

Nice looking kettle, and it arrived fast. Doesn't whistle however, the water just boils over through the spout and down onto the stove, so I leave the spout hinge open and it works fine.

The kettle is all about looking cute! It heats up water fast but makes the stupidest sound when the water is done.Or it doesn't even make a sound at all!!! Shabby not chic craftmanship!!!!

It looks like most people are saying the same thing. It's a great looking kettle and works great heating up the water but if I wanted one that didn't whistle I would have ordered one.

I've had this (pink) tea kettle for about two years now. My husband gave it to me as a Christmas present and I thought it was so cute! I use the kettle pretty much on a daily basis. About a month ago I noticed the interior of the metal piece that holds on the spout cap was rusted. As a result, the screw/rod that enables the cap to flip open and closed partially broke off. Now the cap doesn't close, which means the tea kettle no longer whistles, and the cap is kind of hanging on for dear life now. It's only a matter of time before it falls off completely. I'm very disappointed.