How to Fix a Revere Tea Kettle Whistle
The Revere Tea Kettle brand is a high-quality brand of tea kettle that has been around for several decades. The tea kettles are famous for their stainless steel bodies and copper bases, which helps them to heat up faster and retain temperature. Revere tea kettles are also unique in they do not have a lid as traditional tea kettles do; therefore, the kettle must be filled with water through the spout. Revere tea kettles are also known for their loud whistles. If you are experiencing problems with your kettle whistle, there a few troubleshooting ideas to try to fix on your own before having to replace it. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Troubleshooting
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Remove the whistle from the kettle and place it back on. Twist to make sure it is on tightly. Often the whistle can become slightly dislodged therefore the steam escapes before it reaches the whistle, making the whistling sound dull or nonexistent.
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Boil a mixture of equal parts water and baking soda or water and vinegar. The actual amount will depend on how much you find to be necessary to clean the tea kettle and whistle. Approximately half a cup of each ingredient should do the trick. This can help decrease a buildup of lime, which can dull the sound of the whistle.
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Swish the vinegar and water or the baking soda and water mixture inside the tea kettle in lieu of boiling it. This may be enough to rid the kettle of any light lime buildup.
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Make sure you are not filling the tea kettle too full of water. Filling to the brim can be dangerous and cause water to escape through the tea kettle whistle instead of steam, making the audible whistle muffled.
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Run a pipe cleaner through the whistle to dislodge any debris that may prevent it from whistling properly.
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- Photo Credit red ceramic tea-pot and silver kettle image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
