Tiger PDU-A40U Electric Water Boiler and Warmer (135 oz, Black)

This product is absolutely perfect for my needs. It beeps when it’s done dechlorinating and it takes less than 10 minutes. Super quick and to temperature! I got the smallest capacity and it still provides enough hot water for at least 4 people. Excellent safety design. The swivel makes it easier to fill. Note the sheet for safety precautions! Perfect ramen. Perfect drinkable instant coffee.

Our Roseville water heater died after about 7 years of service. I researched heavily before deciding on this Tiger 5L unit. Been using it a few weeks, here are my notes: Pros: (1) Came in perfect, brand new condition (2) a REAL, DETAILED paper booklet User manual is included - in PERFECT ENGLISH (have not seen this in awhile, and I really do appreciate that!) (3) Heats water fast and holds lots of water (4) Stays clean inside (so far) Cons: (1) Splashes some water when dispensing. Wish the DISPENSE button was on the left side. (2) Magnetic Plug falls out by accident sometimes (then my water's not hot when needed). (3) For me, 194F is not hot enough for my coffee, and 208F is too hot. Wish it fell in between. Still, this is a top quality unit that I expect to last me for at least 5 years and it deserves 5 stars right now. If you are researching for hours like I did, you can stop now and just get this one, you will be satisfied. In the event I have issues, I will try to come back and edit this review.

I’m very satisfied!

Excellent product. The first one lasted 10 years. Very reliable!

This water boiler is great. For my family, we get a full day's use of it so the 4L size is perfect. We first had the Zojirushi 3L counterpart of this water boiler and we had it for about a week but then decided to get a larger size. We ended up with the Tiger because, at the time, the 4L of the Zojirushi was going to take too long to get here (Like a month, if I remember correctly). Overall, I'm happy with the purchase so here we go. Thinds I like: I like that is has reasonable heating time and that there is a timer that tells you how long it's gonna take till ready! It doesn't have the cute music the Zojirushi has but that's ok. I like the water saving feature because it makes the 208F setting drop down to 203F which is better for coffee. Apart from that, yeah, all the 'standard', common, stuff is great; the swivel bottom, the magnetic plug, declorination, easy to fill, easy to read how much is left, etc. Things I wish could be better: Even though the 'shiny' and large dispense button is nice and easier to use, I don't like that the steam can be bothersome on your hand/fingers if you are dispensing a lot of water. The Zojirushi did not have this problem becuase it's higher up on the panel. Additionally, this one doesn't have a timer function. So with the Zojirushi, I could set it to 8 hours when we went to sleep and it would truly "energy save" and self boil to temp by the time we got up. These are not that big-a-deal for us but they are worth mentioning. Other things to consider if you are looking into the Tiger: It looks like the Zojirushi's strategy to hold larger quantities is to go vertical, the Tiger goes horizontal. So if you have height limitations, this will probably be a better bet. As for me, I had to come up with a little base to be able to put my french press under the Tiger. Finally, the Tiger doens't have the 'cafe drip' mode which basically just dispenses a little slower.

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I was looking for a kettle/warmer that was on the smaller side since I'm the only one in my current household that drinks hot tea or coffee all day. While I have several insulated water bottles to hold hot water, I wanted something with enough volume, rather than running several cycles of hot water with a smaller kettle (why are a majority of these maxed at 1L?). I really like zojirushi and grew up with one. I wanted something similar to their new VE line of kettles that wasn't as large or pricey. I bought this based on other reviews and seeing that this has a battery saving mode. I wanted the convenience of having hot water in the morning before I leave for work, and being able to make some tea after I return and this checked those boxes. I can leave it on the battery saving mode without fear of it just eating power when not in use and also set a timer so that I have hot water before I get out of bed. It's too soon for me to comment on cleaning or build quality, but I will plan to update this after a few more months.

Out of all the things sitting on counters or tucked inside cabinets, some just do their job without asking for attention. Take kettles - they usually boil water and stay quiet about it. Now and then though, something shows up that doesn’t feel built, but composed. This Japanese model, large and calm in its stance, runs not by noise but rhythm. Five liters of readiness, shaped by even heating, solid metal, and time spent getting details right. Out of the box, motion starts right away. Tiger spent years making water boilers, so their skill shows right away. From a distance, the dark steel surface looks calm - simple by design, built with care, similar to how silence fills a room before piano music begins. Resting where you left it, never loud or flashy, yet impossible to ignore when needed. Then comes the moment water fills it, starting things off like a quiet opening note. Instead of shrieking loudly before going quiet like most kettles, the Tiger PDU-A50U-K keeps humming along. With room for five liters - plenty - it doesn’t stop after making one cup. Think families brewing tea, stirring up coffee, cooking noodles, or filling French presses all day long. Whether it's company dropping by, night owls needing warmth, or slow dawns with soft light, this fits right in. The hum rises low, warmth creeping through liquid till the target arrives. Not cutting out sharp, unlike simpler pots that quit too soon. Rather, staying put - calm, steady - a pool of heat held close, waiting without hurry. A single note held through time might sound it. Water held right makes all the difference. That idea runs deep in music - a strong note means little without follow through. A boiler can think like that too. The Tiger model does not rush things. Instead of one heat level, it offers several choices on purpose. Lighter brews? They need less fire. Green tea shows its best below boiling. Dark leaves and coffee beans want more push, near full boil. Pick what suits your cup. Hold that moment as long as needed. Temperature stays fixed until you decide otherwise. It hums along, steady, waiting. Like a sustained chord, it keeps the feeling alive. Next up comes the dispensing setup, working much like guiding a musical line. The lever moves easily, yet hot water comes out steady and quiet. With the electric pump, it happens just the same - no sudden bursts, never wild. Smoothness takes over here, pouring like something practiced slowly over time. Anyone who has heated water by hand knows how rare this even flow can be. A ritual forms without asking, simply through consistency. Even safety has a role to play among the sounds. A latch keeps things secure, while automatic power cut-off steps in when needed - small details adding up behind the scenes. These unseen choices work without noise, making each moment more reliable simply by being there. Besides all that stands something quiet but vital - ease slips in where effort fades. When the house feels never-ending, watching pots on the stove turns slow and dull. Most kettles ask the same thing all over - pour, heat, empty, start again. But the Tiger PDU-A50U-K skips those tiny routines completely. Forget daily cycles of lifting and filling; just once, refill the tank. After that? Hot water stays ready, quietly there whenever needed. Morning tea. Afternoon coffee. Instant noodles at midnight. Even when things slow down, the beat carries through. A quiet force, always pushing forward. Inside, a protective layer fights scale buildup, keeping flavors clean while making wipe-downs easier. What feels minor today becomes crucial later. Graceful aging defines solid craftsmanship, something Tiger prioritized from day one when shaping this device to last. Does it cost the least to heat water this way? Not really. A concert piano isn’t exactly light on cost when it comes to playing tunes. Every day it works without fuss, steady and exact. A soft hum replaces clatter, making routine feel smooth - almost like a tune you remember even when silence returns. This kettle sits quietly among its louder cousins. Yet it hums with purpose when called upon. Yet just as a perfect soundtrack lifts every scene, it quietly lifts what surrounds it.

El producto llegó con un golpe en el costado, sin embargo no me di cuenta hasta que empecé a utilizarlo. Hasta ahora no he tenido problemas.

Good quality and easy to use. Right size for me. Love it.

Sehr zufrieden

We had a Tiger hot water pot for 19 years. This is our new one so we expect pretty much the same durability and usage rate. Given I myself drink a minimum of two cups of jasmine tea daily, I have to have this. The two-hour "it's still hot/warm" function even if you unplug it then plug it back in is genius and saves on electricity. Once again, Japanese quality is #1.

Good quality, easy to use, fast delivery.