Hamilton Beach 41036
By Hamilton Beach · Electric Kettles · Kitchen & Cooking · More from Hamilton Beach
- 1.7 L capacity
- 1500 W heating
- Custom temperature 100 F to 212 F
- Over 15 preset temperatures
- 10.1 x 9 x 8.1 in dimensions
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Summary
A 1.7 L stainless steel electric kettle built around Alexa voice control, for households already using Alexa who want precise temperature presets. Check that you have an Alexa-enabled device and Wi-Fi: the kettle has no native app of its own.
Strengths
- Over 15 temperature presets plus a custom 100–212 F range covers most tea and pour-over coffee needs.
- Alexa voice control, remote monitoring and ready notifications run through the Alexa app.
- The keep-warm function holds temperature for multiple servings.
- Boil-dry protection and automatic shutoff are built in.
- Cord-free serving from a stainless steel body, with a cord wrap for storage.
- The manufacturer sells two exact-model replacement parts: a power base and a mesh filter.
Weaknesses
- No instrumented independent test of the exact 41036 exists; major outlets test other Hamilton Beach kettles.
- The kettle has no native app; every smart feature needs an Alexa-enabled device and a Wi-Fi connection.
- Weight is not published, and the full list of preset temperatures is not documented.
- Only two replacement parts are sold; no heating element or control board is listed.
- Brand-level reports of a kettle failing in under a week and a warranty claim with steep shipping are not confirmed for this model.
Verified specifications
| Capacity | 1.7 liters. |
|---|---|
| Power | 1500 W heating. |
| Temperature control | over 15 preset selections plus custom temperatures from 100 to 212 F. |
| Smart features | Works with Alexa; voice control and remote control from anywhere via the Alexa app, with scan-to-connect setup. |
| Keep warm | yes, for multiple servings. |
| Safety | boil-dry protection and automatic shutoff. |
| Display | digital LCD screen. |
| Body | stainless steel. |
| Lid | wide-opening, press-button. |
| Filter | anti-scale mesh filter in the spout. |
| Serving | cord-free, with a cord wrap for storage. |
| Electrical | US 120 V, inferred from the US market; not explicitly stated on the manufacturer page. |
| Dimensions | 10.1 H × 9 W × 8.1 D in. |
| Warranty | one year limited from the date of original delivery in the U.S. and Canada, per the brand-wide policy; the product page states no model-specific term. |
Full research notes and sources
Temperature control and Alexa
The 41036 is built around Alexa. There is no native app: setup uses the Alexa app with scan-to-connect, and voice commands, remote control from anywhere, real-time heating progress and ready notifications all run through Alexa on a smart speaker or your phone. The manufacturer lists over 15 preset temperatures but does not publish the full list; the custom range runs from 100 to 212 F, which covers most tea and pour-over coffee needs.
What owners say
There is little to quote. Treat those as brand signals, not facts about the 41036.
Parts, maintenance and running costs
Maintenance is descaling and keeping the mesh anti-scale filter clean; the filter sits in the spout and traps hard-water deposits. The manufacturer sells two exact-model parts: a replacement power base at USD 9.99 and a mesh filter at USD 2.99 (Hamilton Beach, 2026). No internal parts — heating element, control board, wiring — are listed, so a fault beyond those two parts likely means replacement rather than repair. Running costs are electricity for 1500 W heating, the occasional USD 2.99 filter, and descaling supplies.
Is it worth it?
At USD 49.99 on the Hamilton Beach site, the 41036 sits in the mid-range for electric kettles. Its case rests on Alexa integration and the wide temperature range, which budget kettles do not offer. Against that: no independent test data, no exact-model owner evidence, an unconfirmed warranty term, and no internal parts. If you already live in Alexa and want precise temperatures, it is a reasonable pick. If proven reliability matters more, a model with deeper test coverage is the safer buy.
Which model this is
This page covers the Hamilton Beach 1.7 Liter Smart Kettle, model 41036, stainless steel. Do not confuse it with the 41033 (Cool-Touch Digital Kettle, five temperatures, no Alexa), the 41027R (Variable Temperature Kettle, no Alexa), or the 40880 (basic 1.7 L kettle without temperature control). The Amazon listing for this kettle is ASIN B09FB2CFZT.
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