We purchased this with a gift certificate after our kitchen reno - we wanted a tea kettle that whistles and this one is so attractive.   Within a year it stopped whistling and, soon after, the spout cover would no longer stay open when pouring hot water. To pour boiling water, one must hold the spout cover open with a pot holder with one hand, as well as use a pot holder to hold the handle of the tea kettle with the other hand.  This is awkward to say the least.