A:Answer I also had rust problems with a Cuisinart tea kettle less than a week after purchasing it. So, I returned it. Then I purchased this Breville temp select tea kettle as it had good reviews (no mention of rust issues) and the rubber/plastic seal inside the tea kettle is BPA free. I've had it for a couple months and I haven't had any issues with rust. I do make sure I empty any leftover water at the end of the day. As some other reviews have stated - it beeps quite a bit for various reasons (on/off. etc). But, it really isn't terribly annoying because I think it is a great tea kettle.