I didn’t know if I’d like an electric kettle, having always used a tea kettle to heat water on the stove.  Oh my!  I love it!  It heats the same amount of water in half the time, keeps it warm, and even when the warming cycle ends, it will reheat to your chosen temperature in no time.  The spout is dripless, and it is easy to care for.  It is a real convenience!