ProdigalFrogWhy don't Americans use electric kettles? | Technology Connections [24:54]
delirious_owlSpoiler, its because we dont drink as much tea.
Tea drinkers do own kettles in the US.
pearsaltchocolatebarAlso, a microwave will boil water just as quickly without having another appliance taking up space.
Except the typical microwave is 1000 or maybe 1200 watts, while an electric kettle is usually 1500 watts, so even if all the energy the microwave used went into the water it’s still up to 50% less than what a kettle will put into the water.