We bought a lovely new electric kettle in Asda quite recently. We were delighted with it, then only yesterday it started playing up, refusing to heat up. Husband grumbled, turned it on/off/on/off, then put a pan of water on the electric hob for his cup of tea.
This morning I had a little idea. I took the plug out of the socket and popped it into the next socket on the counter top. Success! The first socket is faulty, even the toaster won't work when plugged in there.
Time to ring our lovely electrician and get him to investigate.
Sorry Asda for blaming you!!