Coffee Makers and how often do you replace them??

**chillout** · 05-20-2009, 08:30 AM

Regarding the lifespan of Mr. Coffee makers: We brew at least 2 pots of coffee a day. We went through a Mr Coffee about every 6 months. They would just stop working. We moved up from the cheapy models to the fancier ones ($40-50) but they still conked out within about 6 months or so. We are not drivers, and the coffeemakers in question were plugged into a regular 110 outlet in our home. So I don't think it is because of your inverter.

We also had a ton of trouble with the pause 'n' serve feature... would back up and get grounds and water all over if the pot was not seated 'just so'. This was not as frequent with some models, but happened multiple times with EVERY MC we owned. One model if we did not hold the pot in place until it was halfway full, the pot would slip out of position... big pain.

We finally invested in a Cuisinart from BB&B that retailed for $100 (we used a 20% off coupon). It has a 12 cup insulated stainless carafe, so the coffee does not continue to cook on a hot plate. It does not keep the coffee piping hot once it is about half empty, but other than that it is great. For truck use, our model probably would not work, as it is very tall, but there are probably shorter models.

We figured if we could get a year out of it, we were ahead of the game. 3.5 years later, it is still going strong, and we have only had the problem with the grounds once, and that was because the filter collapsed, not because of poor design.

**Yesteryear** · 05-25-2009, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by are12

I was just wondering, how often does everyone have to replace your coffee maker? And how often do you use it??

The reason I ask, we just had to replace our coffee maker on March 25 since our other one quit working. Once again we bought a Mr Coffee.

Jim woke up this morning and went to start the coffee and nothing happened, our coffee maker quit working again!

We make coffee about 3 times a day (I am a huge coffee drinker), every day. Our last coffee maker lasted about a year but we were not using it every day, we just started that at the beginning of this year, so is it coincidence, a low voltage issue, or just our luck??

Could be your electric in your truck. We had the same problem when we got into this truck. So far have gone through 2 CB's, 3 laptop cords (at 130.00 each, ouch), 2 coffee makers, and a toaster and a few other little electrical items (like my electrical toothbrush) that I am probably forgetting. We finally figured out it was an electrical issue with the truck and bought some surge protectors. The truck also had to have some electrical wiring work done on it as all the running lights went out as well and the drivers headlight was shorting in and out. Anywho, nothing has 'quit' working since we started using the surge protectors so don't know if that solved the issue or the electric repairs solved it or if it was just a huge coincidence.

**Dakota** · 05-25-2009, 01:47 PM

Meijer has a deal on the Bunn buy it and get a $20 dollar gift card

**BEARTRUCKER** · 05-25-2009, 02:52 PM

Dollar store (the yellow sign) Sunbeam $10.00. Lasts about 2 years. 2 pots a day. Surge protector. Communiy Coffee from Lousiana - Dark Roast - best I've had. Wish Morning Treat out of Dallas was still around

**Dakota** · 05-25-2009, 04:18 PM

Chock full of nuts is a great coffee, sometimes hard to find, but it isn't expensive

Chock full o'Nuts : Home

**BEARTRUCKER** · 05-27-2009, 11:19 AM

Yuban is good, if you can find it in the large cans

**m2106dunit** · 05-27-2009, 08:43 PM

We started using coffee bags (like tea bags). I think they are about 17 cents a piece at Walmart for Maxwell House. Just heat up a microwavable cup in the microwave, then put it in my 12 volt heated stainless steel cup. I just add water to it and it lasts about 2 to 3 hours, maybe get 3 cups out of one bag.