What is the percentage of whistles that don't work of those sold?
1120660
I don't know. We've owned 3 or 4 of these kettles and every one of them has had this problem. To clarify, the whistles themselves don't fail. The whistle mechanism is mounted in a hinged spout cover, which is spring loaded. The spring is necessary to keep the spout cover closed tightly. What we observe is the spring and/or hinge mechanism weaken over time. The result is the spout cover does not seal adequately in the closed position, even though it _looks_ ok. This allows steam to escape around its perimeter, rather than through the whistle where it's supposed to escape. This means the whistle does not sound loud enough, or at all. Typically we can correct this by pushing the spout cover closed, but if we forget to do so the kettle will boil itself dry and we never hear the whistle.
2021717
The whistle is distinct because it has two tones, and my old one was slightly louder than regular teakettle whistles. However, the recent model that I purchased did not whistle at all, which is why I returned it.
55927
I've been using this pot since the early 1980s and the only reason I'm on my second one is use of an abrasive cleanser once when young and stupid. Completely my fault. Anyway, I've never had a problem with the whistles on either pot. I'd return it and get it replaced. You can buy them but you shouldn't have to. See: http://www.amazon.com/Alessi-12701-Pitch-Pipes-Sapper-Kettle/dp/B002UKRPEM
515724
I also ordered one of these teakettles. It wouldn't even whistle......I should have sent it back and NOT
1169957
Yes, but the phone has other problem, sometimes when it can not get the call, you will hear a very loud whistle that affects, so I did not like the equipment and not recommended.
2097449
The whistle is loud enough to be heard for at least a 1oo yards, so it's serviceable . No one in my unit uses the Grylls items anymore after we all witnessed failures while using the stuff, so I can't comment on the comparison to the lines other whistles.
1664947
Yeah, that sucks. I figured it out after I couldn't return them anymore.I just gave them away and bought a much more expensive one to replace them.I got a Crown 28M to replace my two Pyles. It has been on for about 4 months now, and never hummed. I needed an always on system for PA work.
1267022
In my experience no, it doesn't work if they bark a lot, whine a lot, or otherwise make noise.
1614516
Try the rest of them, too. If they don't work (if they're from Festival Delights), just let them know and they'll reimburse you or send new ones. They were very good about the one that I received that didn't work correctly.
2118891
that would depend what is wrong with them . the ones i bought work well i have no problum with them
1742443
That has not happened with this unit. Something similar occurred with a different unit and it failed not long after. The whistling that time was coming from a circuit board. My advice is to watch and wait. It may be temporary.
189293
The set I have works just fine. As I said in my review, though, this headset really is hit or miss and while mine is great, there are a lot of people who received defective products - if you order it (and for just over $5 it's worth a shot), contact Amazon for a refund if the set you receive is anything less than what you expect.
1907758
No mine work good,maybe just have small problem, call warn .they help me out.very good customer service
1251055
I'm not. Bought 1 had problems with it emoting a constant error tone. I talked to the co, and within 4 days they shipped me a new one. I still use the "broken" one - just with no sound. The new one they sent me has had no problems. I truly love them.
159619
No ... that's why we bought this one. We were looking for one with no whistle!
742028
That is still a good percentage -- 6% not working. I was buying 20 for $10 and had at least 5 that didn't work every time I bought them -- 25%. Plus they are so much cheaper that I was ready to accept a few not working.
672007
Have about ten of these timers in use but have never experienced the problem you write about. It does read as if you have unfortunately received a defective one.