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coffee maker

Charming1 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:10:20 GMT

Anyone have a coffee maker they really like and would recommend?

I had one of the new Farberware electric ones which didn't last like the old ones use to. When this one died after a year I tried a Hamilton Beach electric one and now it's going after approx. a year.

I thought I might try a Bunn but reviews seem to say they don't make them like they use to.

ETA: They don't make lots of stuff like they use to!

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gidgetgh — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:13:41 GMT

After our Kitchen Aid gave us trouble last week, I went to Target and bought a Mr. Coffee. Not the basic model, but it has a timer and a water filter and so far so good. And Target was offering a $10 gift card if you bought it. I don't drink coffee and my husband wasn't interested in a Keurig or lots of bells and whistles.

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minkbunny — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:19:05 GMT

Mr. Coffee is fine for our household (sounds like the same one gidget got). We just want a good pot of coffee, we expect no more from our coffeemaker They usually cost around 25 bucks or so and last a few years. I clean it now and then by running a pot of white vinegar through it - then pour the hot vinegar down the kitchen drain that has baking soda in it - double duty!

ETA, My husband is never without a cup of coffee by his side (reheats it often in the microwave but always has one nearby. )Decaf as he has medical issues that require him to avoid caffeine - but he looooovvvveeeess his coffee.

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pistolino — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:21:06 GMT

I bought a Bunn from QVC (K121122) and I've had it about 6 months now. I love it. No problems, the coffee is HOT. I've done all the Mr. Coffee models and I could never get more than 9 months to a year out of them.

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Charming1 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:31:31 GMT

On 9/21/2014 pistolino said:
I bought a Bunn from QVC (K121122) and I've had it about 6 months now. I love it. No problems, the coffee is HOT. I've done all the Mr. Coffee models and I could never get more than 9 months to a year out of them.

This looks like one I was looking at in Wal-Mart yesterday.

HOT is great, which is why I used to like the Farberware electric pots so much but then when they were no longer make in the US, the quality went downhill.

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scotttie — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:32:38 GMT

Love my keurig.

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Charming1 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:34:21 GMT

gidget, minky, thanks. Mr. Coffee has been around a long time. I had one at one time very long ago.

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ShowMe — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:35:11 GMT

I am on my 2nd Mr. Coffee......have had this one at least 5 years now. It's simple to use and I do keep it cleaned out......and I am a coffee drinker......so mine gets regular use.

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Charming1 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:35:28 GMT

I have a Cuisinart somewhere in my garage and it wasn't bad but doesn't really keep the coffee hot.

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Qwackertoo — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:39:09 GMT

I had at least two Bunn's and they each lasted over 5 years each. Every so often you need to ""snake them out"" with this long spring/coil looking thing that comes with it. Or at least it use to. I bought my parents one too back when and I think it lasted almost 10 years. And they were ROUGH on coffee makers and had never owned one it seemed that lasted more than a year. I think some of the inner workings are now NOT all stainless like they use to make.

I love my Cuisinart Kcup . . . brewer . . . but when the in-laws visit I drag out the old Grind & Brew Cuisinart . . . has the built in grinder and the stainless carafe. The Cuisinart warranty is usually double that of many other brands. I think the newer kcup one is triple that of Keurig but not 100% sure on that . .. I gave my daughter my old Stainless one for college and I bought a new one that is all black well except for the ""blue lights"".

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Marybella — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:42:44 GMT

I just got a Mr. Coffee to replace my second Cuisinart. The second one would brew, but the warmer plate died. The first one lasted several years. I got tired of having to microwave my second and third cup of coffee so it would be hot. I bought the Mr. Coffee from Kohl's with a 30% off coupon and it was very reasonable- somewhere around $28.00. It has a delayed brew setting which I always use. So far, I like it!

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pistolino — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:43:06 GMT

Qwackertoo, yes they still send the coil thing with the coffeemaker. I actually haven't had to use it. I did one big descaling when I moved because there was very hard water where I used to live.

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ShowMe — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 01:52:23 GMT

On 9/21/2014 Marybella said:
I just got a Mr. Coffee to replace my second Cuisinart. The second one would brew, but the warmer plate died. The first one lasted several years. I got tired of having to microwave my second and third cup of coffee so it would be hot. I bought the Mr. Coffee from Kohl's with a 30% off coupon and it was very reasonable- somewhere around $28.00. It has a delayed brew setting which I always use. So far, I like it!

Sounds like mine.......and yes, the coffee stays hot for a long time......think it stays on for 2 hours before going off, and then the coffee stays hot for a while longer.......

I got my first one at BB&B, and this one at Kohl's too...... Plus, I got my SR. discount........ That is what I like about Kohl's for these kinds of things....the coupons and the senior discount on Wednesday.......

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AnikaBrodie — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 02:02:42 GMT

I've had a Mr. Coffee (it uses Keurig K cups) for about ten months. So far, it works really well. I use only filtered water in it and it makes a great cup of coffee. We don't drink a lot of coffee but like that first cup in the morning, so I didn't want a 10-cup pot.

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lulu2 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 02:10:46 GMT

I use a Farberware percolator. I have a 12 cup and an 8 cup. The coffee is always piping hot and ready in minutes.

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Andrewsgrandma — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 02:31:07 GMT

I really like my quisinart 12 cup that I got at Costco, probably 10 years ago. simple cleaning every so often and it just keeps going. It brews 12 cups in about 7 minutes. They can be purchased at Costco and amazon, about 90. I think. I'd buy another. I also have a keurig for a quick cup, but really, the keurig coffee does not even come close to brewed.

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Marienkaefer2 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 02:42:24 GMT

I have a KitchenAid that I like, but I think Mr. Coffee is good, too. My MIL always made the best coffee, and she had a Bunn. But that was 20 years ago.

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mstyrion 1 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:46:02 GMT

On 9/21/2014 Andrewsgrandma said:
I really like my quisinart 12 cup that I got at Costco, probably 10 years ago. simple cleaning every so often and it just keeps going. It brews 12 cups in about 7 minutes. They can be purchased at Costco and amazon, about 90. I think. I'd buy another. I also have a keurig for a quick cup, but really, the keurig coffee does not even come close to brewed.

I have this Cuisinart also.

Best coffee pot ever. I had Mr Coffees for years before this coffee pot and they were adequate. This pot is so much more. The coffee it brews is excellent. They last forever.

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JustJazzmom — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:48:08 GMT

I have a Mr. Coffee Jr.-- 2 cups of coffee per day is my maximum. Love the speed at which it makes the coffee and my machine shuts off after one hour. I can set it to start at a specific time too. But by the time I finish up stuff before breakfast, my coffee is ready when I go to sit down to breakfast; I don't use the delay start feature. I turn it to brew now and then do some stuff before breakfast.

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betteb — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 06:21:58 GMT

Before I got my Kuerig (love it) I learned through trial and error that the best drip cofee maker was the basic Mr Coffee was the best and longest lasting. The ones with the timers always only lasted about a year.

I used the basic model and buy one of these water filter disks with holder and then the replacement disks as needed. It fits nicely on top of the filter basket and filters the water as it passes through.

$4.99Pack of 3 for $4.99

If you really want a timer, buy an appliance timer that plugs into an electrical outlet and then you plug the coffee maker in to that. I always got at least 5 years out of an $18 coffee maker that way.