Comment by Dr.Subramanian IYER (dr-subramanian-iyer) on Does descaling a kettle help? Theory and practice · 2023-05-03T16:58:39.684Z · LW · GW

Many modern kettles now do not have a heating element, but a bottom metal plate which boils. Flat surface builds chunky plaques of scale( I live in Herts), which break off and garnish our drinks! so these kettles also consume more power. I find it useful to descale once a month.