topic Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker in Kitchen

Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

January121 — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:13:22 GMT

Hi .... my Farberware 2 to 8 cup electric coffee maker just started to make very weak coffee even when I put "tons" of ground coffee in it .... has anyone had this same problem? ... it is not old .. I have it about 2 years and it is at my summer home so, I only use it in the summer. THANKS

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

VaBelle35 — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:23:45 GMT

I know with drip machines you have to descale every once in a while. I would google the manual for your machine and see if there is any recommended maintenance/descaling that needs to be done to it.

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

January121 — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:42:24 GMT

THANKS VaBelle .... I will try that.

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

kivah — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:46:57 GMT

I've been using the Farberware Electric Percolator for many years (I've owned around 3 of them). Sounds like the percolator is done!!!!! Just had a cup this morning --- and it's always HOT. Did u leave it connected with little water/coffee in it? I once did that - and it burned out. I bought mine at Bed/Bath and used their coupon.

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

January121 — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:42:13 GMT

Hi Kivah .... I too have been using a Farberware percolated for years because it makes such great coffee ... I did not leave it plugged in with a little water/coffee in it ... I pull the plug out before I pour the coffee .... I went on Amazon today and ordered a new one .... it came to a little over $50.00 and will be delivered by this Friday ... I don't care for any other coffee makers that are out there so I stick with the Farberware. Thanks for responding.

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

kibbi — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 17:38:27 GMT

We have only used Farberware coffeee pots. I'm on my 4th 12- cupper in 36 yrs married.

I keep a 8-cup one in the house too. I'm on my 4th one of that size also. I guess we use them to death. They really don't last as long as in past years. maybe it is who makes them.

I don't care if I have to replace often, I don't like drip pots.

The 1st sign of the pot going on the "bum" is making weak coffee or lukewarm. Time to replace.

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

sfnative — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:19:17 GMT

Though I can't help you with a solution, I can tell you that when I worked in Macy's Cellar while in college back in the day, we couldn't keep enough Farberware Electric Coffee Makers in stock. I must have sold at least 6 of those every evening on my 4 hour shift and that was just one person.

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

marky — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 03:33:20 GMT

Try putting some white vinegar into the pot, just enough to fill the depression. Let it sit overnight. Also try running a cycle with a couple tablespoons of powered dishwasher detergent such as cascade. It will make the inside look like new.

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

shoekitty — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 04:28:27 GMT

January

Is your home in a high altitude? Clean it with vinegar as suggested in another post. Add more coffee, or try another brand. Maybe the coffee you have been buying isn't as potent as it once was.

Or, you could have gotten a bad pot. I have had mine for 29 years. I use it maybe once a year, but it still makes a potent cup of Joe....too potent sometimes, Yikes!

Good luck

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

luckybuttons — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:36:20 GMT

I have used Faberware coffee pots for years the reason being it always made delicious HOT coffee. All of a sudden my pot started to make very weak coffee doing nothing different. I even bought a new one and the same thing happened. I use cold water and the same amount of ground coffee that I always have. I tried different plugs, but nothing worked and I miss my morning delicious coffee that Faberware always made. I don't know what to do or why it suddenly happened.
I purchased a different electric pot, Presto, to see if it happened in that pot. The pot itself is flimsy compared to my Faberware, but the coffee came out full bodied and hot. I have no answers. I would love my Faberware working again. I have no answers.

Re: Farberware Electric Coffee Maker

loriqvc — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:04:55 GMT

Note: This thread is being bumped after almost 10 YEARS. I think that's a record.