Breakfast is sorted with early Black Friday kettle and toaster deals 2024

What Black Friday kettle and toaster deals can you expect to find in UK stores?

Black Friday mania is upon us! Every November, Black Friday weekend sees stores slashing prices and offering seemingly unbeatable deals on new tech, entertainment devices and household appliances, including kitchenware items like toasters and kettles. Last year, well-known tech retailer Currys knocked a whopping £100 off some homeware goods, while John Lewis have historically offered discounts of more than 70% both online and in store. 

This year trends seem to follow the same pattern, and you should expect similar deals from the biggest retailers.

For your convenience, we have included some comparisons between last year’s Black Friday deals and our refurbished rates:

*Prices last updated 19/11/24 – prices are subject to change

At Back Market, we offer incredible deals on top-end refurbished tech, and kitchen tools and appliances, that last throughout every season. If you’re looking to update your kitchen essentials, you’ll find early Black Friday kettle and toaster deals that compete with some of the best discount prices elsewhere.

Should you buy a Black Friday kettle or toaster?

At Back Market, we believe great deals on homeware should be available all year round. So, while you can find great markdowns on kettles and toasters in Black Friday sales elsewhere, you don’t need to wait until November to restock your kitchen. Back Market also gives you the opportunity to shop for refurbished goods, which helps reduce waste and overconsumption – one of the main environmental criticisms of Black Friday. 

On Back Market, we want to help you avoid the Black Friday crush and prevent buyer’s regret when you end up with a ton of stuff you don’t really need. After all, impulse shopping is not great for your wallet - or the planet. 

Black Friday does offer a unique chance to shop for cheap goods; however, you can also find good deals on kettles during the later winter months (particularly January and February) when many companies offer New Year’s sales. Toaster prices also tend to experience a dip during April and March, making these good months to buy.

Why not shop for kettle or toaster Black Friday deals?

While hunting for Black Friday kettle and toaster deals may seem like a great idea, there are some major downsides to shopping on Black Friday. For one, the shops are frantic and the staff working there are usually struggling to keep up, meaning you won’t always have the best retail experience. On top of this, the cold weather outside means that you’ll be all wrapped up and fighting your way through a packed store, which can be a stressful (not to mention sweaty) ordeal. 

Another big issue with Black Friday is that it encourages people to shop when they don’t really need to. You don’t want to replace a perfectly good kettle or toaster just to have the new one sit in a cupboard or take up space on the sideboards. Purchasing new appliances should be a last resort when your old ones have officially given up. This protects you from unnecessary spending and reduces homeware waste, as many appliances can be difficult or inconvenient to recycle. 

Shopping second-hand also means you’ll consistently get a better deal on price, rather than having to wait until one specific day to find deals. This means you can shop as and when you need, rather than feeling pressure to splurge just because things are on sale. Overall, shopping for refurbished appliances and kitchenware on Back Market gives you the chance to shop around and consider your purchase, rather than feeling rushed on the day.

Recommended kettles and toasters on Back Market

With its graceful and colourful appearance, the Smeg KLF05 mini kettle from the 50 Style line is an iconic object with an unmistakable design by Raffaella Mangiarotti and Matteo Bazzicalupo (Deepdesign). Thanks to its compact size, it is perfect to decorate any environment, even those with limited spaces.

How to choose a kettle on Black Friday?

If this is your first time shopping for a kettle, you might be pleasantly surprised by the diverse range out there in the market today. However, with a multitude of providers, comes the overwhelming decision you have to make on picking the right one for you. It’s not just a matter of ‘can it boil my water’ and that’s it! No, in fact you’ll soon realise the different qualities each kettle can provide, so why settle for a basic one when you could impress yourself with a really innovative kettle instead! 

Features to consider when buying a kettle

📐Capacity

Looking to serve only yourself, or do you regularly host tea parties in your back garden? Capacity is an important factor to knowing which kettle you should buy for yourself. The last thing you want to do is constantly boil water and serve a couple at a time, instead of serving everyone all at once.

As a rule of thumb, around 1.7 litres can serve up to 6 or 7 cups at once ☕.

⏳Boiling time   

Need your tea fast? Are you someone that lives a hectic lifestyle and can only steal a few minutes from your day to make a quick brew? If so then this quality will need special attention! This has been a common innovation from kettle manufacturers over the years, with each passing year boiling team becoming more and more reduced. 

As a benchmark, look for kettles that offer power of at least 3KW.

🔕Noise 

Boiling is generally quite noisy, but again, manufacturers are constantly trying to outdo each other in this area. Look out for reviews from customers about how noisy they find certain models, as there is no objective measurement to define how noisy a kettle can get.

⚙️The Base

You might want to consider the shape and design of the kettle with the connecting base itself such as; does it allow you to face the kettle in any direction or is it fixed in one position? How long is the cable from the base to the plug socket? You might have underestimated these things!

🎨Style

Perhaps the most interesting choice you can make, you’d likely want a colour or pattern which compliments your overall kitchen look. You might be thinking about the base colour with your kitchen top or kitchen wall, or as a secondary colour for it to stand out subtly.

🛠️Life span

You might want to consider the material of your kettle, as metal kettles have the sturdiness to last longer generally instead of a plastic kettle. Reputable brands like De’Longhi, Sage and Dualit have built a reputation of long-lasting kettles over the years.

Is Black Friday really worth it?

Shopping on Black Friday may sound like it offers the most attractive deals you can get, but major drawbacks - including Black Friday crowds, pressure to buy and concerns about unsustainable consumption - can put people off. Some retailers also raise prices in the run-up to Black Friday, limiting the number of days that you can shop for a bargain. If you want to find great prices and buy refurbished products, Back Market offers competitive deals all year round, giving you plenty of freedom to browse and compare prices and models. All appliances purchased from Back Market come with a 12-month refurbishment warranty and a 30-day returns window, and give you the chance to save money while giving a helping hand to the environment.