topic Re: Keurig mini in Kitchen

Keurig mini

catter70 — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:52:59 GMT

In Oct. 2018 I ordered the Keurig mini TSV. By the end of March 2019 in no longer worked. I called Keurig dirrect and thet sent me a new one free of charge which I received in Apr. 2019. It's now the end of Dec. and that Keurig doesn't work. I again called Keurig and they are again sending me free of charge a replacement. He said I should only use Keurig pods. That;s not what we are told when demonstrated on QVC. Also, there are a whole bunch on non-Keurig pods out there. The one I like they don't even have, it's a half-caf/lite (Wegman's). Plus, Keurig pods are a lot pricier. Anyhow, do those of you that own Keurig's only use their pods or do you use another brand?

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Eager2Learn — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:04:59 GMT

I have a Keurig (not a mini) that I bought from Costco Nov. 2018. I've used many cups from Keurig, and a couple brands that weren't. I haven't had any problems with them at all. Nor have I had any problems with the machine.

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roxxy1 — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:06:39 GMT

I only use Keurig pods in my mini that I've had forever.

Sorry you're having so much trouble. I love mine.

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bakergirl — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:07:54 GMT

We do not own a mini - have and do now own the larger machines - have also gotten replacement for free - we have had to return the pod holder that makes the coffee so they know you are not trying to fraud them. We do not not buy the Keurig pods as yes they are too expensive. We buy either Wegman's, BJ's or Costco, even though they do not have the selection of flavors that I like - you do have to clean out the machines when they tell you to. It is just the two of us, so I would say we use 95% for coffee only and maybe use 6 pods per day max.

Hope this helps!

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FranandZoe — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:15:15 GMT

My Mini is 6 years old - never a problem. But I do use only Keurig pods.

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Foxxee — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:31:20 GMT

Did you read the reviews? So many complaints about the Mini. There are 4 Mini's on QVC's website. Look at all of them.

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millieshops — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:40:50 GMT

@catter70I have 2 of the mini's and both are over 10 years old. I use them daily. One comparison - in all the years these mini's have survived, I've had to replace refrigerators in both homes and one of those seems to be on its way out. So frustrating no matter what the appliance.

I buy pods from lots of companies, so maybe I've been lucky. I love the half-cafe idea. The ones currently on my shelf are Green Mountain, but I all summer I used StopnShop store brand - those were my introduction to the half-cafe pods. I watch for sales wherever I shop; there's only me drinking coffee so I don't often buy hundreds at one time.

Can't imagine why the brand makes a difference. Wonder why they say that - besides it's their bottom line, of course!

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catter70 — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:21:59 GMT

Thanks for all your replies. I buy the half caf/lite pods and they are Wegman's brand. They are about $11.00 cheaper then the almost the same Keurig pods and that doesn't include their shipping cost. I buy the 72 count pack. I only drink one cup a day and clean the needle every day. I also only use bottled water and run plain water thru it weekly. This will be the end for me if this one goes.

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knittykitty — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 19:16:35 GMT

I thought mine was broken after a few uses. turns out the 'sequence' was off. plug in, power on, then lift and put in a K cup (all work, I use any brand). works fine now. this was from the original offering, so its been over a year.

before giving up, try using 'in order' so to speak. HTH

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okaywitheasypay — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 19:37:22 GMT

@catter70I purchased the Keurig mini with the extra strong button . I did have trouble with it and called thier CS . I was thinking of returning but the first cs walked me through a couple of things = cleaning out the needle/washing out the pod holder /running water thru it / unplugging it-- then it worked great several more times. It got lazy after that and I called again .The second rep asked me what kind of pods I was using. I said Keurig and others. I think she was leading up to telling me to use only thiers and I went off with saying I had not seen anywhere that one was to only use thier product--- she stopped with that line.

If anyone knows where in Keurig's advertising or QVC's demos it says to use only Keurig pods -- please post.

It has been working alright since then. I discovered on my own that the large button has to be pushed and held more than just a second. On mine that seems to make a difference , I have not had a glitch since doing that. I am going to keep an eye on the years time though and send it back if any more problems.

I do not want to as this is the only single serve I have owned that makes a truly hot cup of brew.

Also it splashes more than any I have owned.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 19:44:48 GMT

My friends have the full size Keurigs from 6 or 7 years ago and they use a variety of K cups and have had not problems at all. Both my sister and I got our two years ago, we both use a variety of K cups. I rarely use the Keurig ones. Our Keurigs have been problem free. I don't know how your Keurig malfunctioned but the K cup you use would not affect the functioning of the machine. If it had any effect, it would just be the taste of the coffee. It seems like you are doing something that is killing them but they keep replacing them so that's good.

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sann — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 19:53:41 GMT

No I use all different brands, but mine is not the Keurig mini.

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Emmie1165 — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 22:22:14 GMT

I bought my little Keurig from QVC so many years ago, it is at least 8 years old. I have use K-Cups exclusively. I do only use it 1 to 2 times per week. With months going by with no use. But it works as well as the day I bought it. I just love them for a quick cup..I have even been contemplating getting the new mini. But I think I will wait until this one stops working.

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AuntG — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 23:22:51 GMT

Gave my DH a mini for Christmas - it was a TSV. I expect it to last a long time. If not, we won't replace it.

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Thats Me — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 04:22:54 GMT

I've used the personal brewer model for a few years now, no trouble except for a few times when moisture got inside and it wouldn't work. After those few times I always left it open to dry it out inside, have not had a problem since. It works great and I've used a number of brands of k-cups, bought on Keurig's website, and they've all been fine in the machine.

i just recently started using the mini plus to save counter space. It takes a little longer and makes more noise but it's amazing, and I love the strong brew button. Right now I'm using 8 o'clock Italian roast k-cups. Again, no problem.

have you tried using the my k-cup with your mini? It should work because they've been sold together!

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ID2 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:00:15 GMT

I've only owned Keurig minis. It skeeves me out using one that stores old water. Yuk. We have well water and as long as we do a vinegar cleanse once a month, my machine will last forever.

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chlema — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:54:51 GMT

Use all types of pods in my Keurig, never a problem and have had it for 3 or 4 years now. I also use plain tap water. However, mine is not a mini.

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BeccaLou — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 04:33:42 GMT

@catter70 I trouble with my mini only if the water was too cold. So I use room temp water and it works just fine. Keurig never helped me with this , and I probably could have kept my old mini , but It drove me nuts on garbage day a few years back and I thru it out. I never did think to call keurig more than once. Maybe it's just the temperature of the water or the pin needs cleaned especially if you used your maker for hot cocoa or anything sweet. The pin must be washed off.Both the k-cup holder and the the pin attached to the maker. But I still really like my mini and will always have one.I been thinking about trying the cooks essential mini one cup but just don't want to buy regular coffee it goes stale.. We did have a store that had individual bags of coffee but they since have closed. Have some left but once that's gone I have to purchase a small bag of coffee, I can't keep that fresh no matter what. So still in limbo. Pods are so great and convenient.

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BeccaLou — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 04:39:36 GMT

@millieshops Maybe off brands are murky and clogged the puncure pin after a while. I only buy keurig brand and never had a problem, only once or twice had the pods explode when punchured , so I shake the pod before I put into the holder.And it must have helped it never exploded anymore.

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millieshops — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:16:43 GMT

@BeccaLouI have no memory of the brand of the one pod that exploded, but after that I've kept a straight pin near my Kcups. I put a tiny hole in the lid if one looks slightly puffed up. Will try your method next time.