How bad is the rust issue that some reviewers are talking about? Is it worth it to spend extra money and get stainless?
1641405
I wouldn't know honestly. I can say that we have a thirty day warranty period and if there are any issues with the item we are more then happy to help!
1952400
I'm sure it's not the top of the line stainless, but I've had mine sitting outside for 4 months of winter and no rust on the bottom so far. I do have it covered with a good quality cover. I also drilled a few small holes in the bowl bottom for drainage. For such a low price, and if you keep it covered you, should get your money's worth out of it.
103535
I haven't noticed any of these problems, at least not yet, I've had it since December and use it weekly or so. It did say the kettle may rust in the instructions that came with it, but that should not effect it's performance.
1788505
I haven't experienced any issue with rusting. How long have you had it. We've had ours for about 6 months.
1312957
I did not have any problem with mine, but I got the stainless steel. Other metals do not last as long and the writing gets hard to see.
1200582
I still use my everyday. I don't have any rusting issue what so every. I have been using my everyday since I got it. The inside still looks new.
671992
I've had it for several months now and use it regularly and no rust so far.. that was my fear as well, which is why i made sure i bought a stainless steel grater. So at this point, no rust at all :)
1107521
Jeff, I've had this for about three years now and I don't remember. But, that comment and question, "What's up with the rust?" That's not a joke. By the end of the 1st year, we began to see it. Maybe there is a way to deal with that, but I haven't discovered it. Honestly, who expects stainless steel to rust?
1906829
I would contact them directly for a correct answer. I love mine and I've ha it for two years or so and it's never rusted and it's easy to clean. I'd buy this again. Hope this helps!
1277554
I've had mine for about 5 or 6 months and it still looks fantastic. No rust at all.
1647086
I haven't seen any rust issues so far. Buying better hardware certainly won't hurt anything, but I would recommend using some type of thread lubricant to protect the exposed threads as you would in any other outdoor application.
278528
I have had no issues with mine. They have been through the diskwasher several times. My son left one out in the rain for a couple of days and never a rust issue.
1749381
We have 2. One actually broke after 4 months. I replaced it. The other has been up for 6 months. Really can't find anything else that looks ok and doesn't rust.
37794
If you don't mind spending the extra $50 I would go with the stainless steel model. I've owned my E210 for about five years and I've noticed the porcelain is not hold up. I live in Wisconsin.
1321991
I have not seen any rust. I also hand wash mine though and they are not used very often so maybe someone who uses it a lot would have better insight.
1889725
I've had mine for about two years. I've had no rust problems. In reading reviews it was suggested to NOT use a lemon-based detergent due to thoughts it might cause rusting, so I don't.
1897664
I have not had rust problem personally. I clean frequently or as needed wash and hand dry to prevent rust. That is me. Hope that helps.