Fixed my Smeg Kettle

Mijn probleem

The copper electric kettle from BigElectronicStore stopped heating after 18 months; burnt-out element from limescale in Pakistan's hard water. Repairing the PKR 5,000 unit saved money over replacement.

Mijn oplossing

Unplugged, removed base screws, disconnected wires, descaled, swapped 1500W element (PKR 800 local part), reassembled in 45 mins per steps in referenced guides. Tested boil (1.7L in 4 mins), polished copper—no leaks

Mijn advies

The repair sparked a real "aha" moment—like enlightenment in the kitchen chaos. Key takeaway: limescale from Pakistan's hard water kills elements fast, so descale monthly with vinegar (1:1 water mix, boil twice).

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Pro tip for e-commerce sellers: Stock descaling kits as upsells with copper kettles; boosts reviews and repeat buys. Test post-repair by boiling vinegar—smell test confirms no residue. Future-proof by using filtered water daily