How long does this coffee machine last? It looks like the other fancier machines last about 2 years. What about this one?
1717921
Ours stopped working today, September 7, 2009. We purchased in December 24, 2007. It did not make it through the 3 year warranty period.
1717922
Ours lasted just past the two year warranty. We bought it from Best Buy, which had only a one year warranty. Wasted $9.99 for another yearadditional warranty.
1717923
I don't understand how all these people managed to kill their coffee makers. I've had mine for 4 years, and have abused the crap out of it! Read my reviews! I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried. Maybe I just got one of the good ones, who knows.
1717924
My DCC-1100 lasted a bit less than six months, with about 5 uses a week. Still looks good, but it's now a doorstop...
1717925
I had the DCC1200 and it lasted about 4-1/2 years. Went to make coffee last week and it wouldn't brew. All the other programs worked, but not being able to make coffee ended our relationship. Used 1 hour/off setting and never had a problem with overheated or burned coffee. Looking at the 1100 because all my appliances are white.
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My dcc-1000 (essentially identical to the 1100 except for color) worked fine for 22 mos (1 brew/day) until it decided to stop brewing after 45 sec. Although covered by a 3 yr. warranty, shipping it back + enclosing $10 for return seemed foolish since I'd purchased it at substantial discount to start. Fortunately, I 'd saved my old Mr. Coffee (which had slugged it out for 4 years) which tided me over until able to buy a new Mr. C --at much lower price than Cuisanart.Hopefully, history--for the Mr. c-- will repeat. No more 'high end' makers!
1717927
Wow. I bought one in 2003 and it just quit today, 1/24/11. I'm going for another.Oh, and the one I bought was factory reconditioned.
1717928
Same here. Never again. Just purchased an inexpensive Sunbeam last night because the three month old Cuisinart finally stopped working forever. We've been having to bounce it on the counter several times to get it to start brewing ever since my frustrating conversations with Cuisinart's lack-of-customer service department.
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This will astonish most of you (as it did me) but my DCC-1100 lasted about 7+ years, problem, free. And it was thoughtful enough to die after brewing my coffee this morning. This may have been pure luck/chance but I just bought the same model.
1025802
I don't remember if I had one or not, but probably at least some kind. I think if you are buying a refurbished one, it should say how long for that particular machine. Hope this helps.
2216959
Just make sure that the coffee holder is snaped down in place before you start the machine. If it does not click in, is not seated properly and will leak. After two years of ownership with no issues it may just be worn out.
168762
I would say it lasts about 6 months. You are correct. They do not last forever. They also use a lot of batteries. However, the froth is necessary for a terrific latte. We have to have our morning latte.
1137833
Great machine, but you get what you pay for, not a commercial unit. I think if you took good care of it, de scaled frequently, you could easily pump out 20-30 espressos a day. But how long would the pump last? I'd be impressed if you could go 5 years without service. We use ours a lot (for a home), at least five shots most days, and it's been in the shop a couple times. We were not taking very good care of it then though.
131900
Never had a problem with the coffee maker. Had it for more than two years . Make sure the basket and the unit the coffee pours into are all the way snapped in.Would buy this coffee maker again.
1493826
I have had my Cuisinart for over 2 years now. I use it a couple times a week. Still going strong, love this machine.
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I've only had it about 6 months, but I had another of the same model for about 3 1/2 years. Unless you get a very expensive unit, grind and brew coffee makers always involve compromises. My first one developed a water leak, and both need to have the grinder shoot cleaned daily, not occasionally, as the owner's manual and advertising say. But, otherwise the unit works well and makes very good and consistent coffee. I would lean toward the model with the stainless steel carafe because you don't have to keep heat on it to keep the coffee warm for at least a couple of hours, so it doesn't get a burnt taste. I've only had it about 6 months, but I had another of the same model for about 3 1/2 years. Unless you get a very expensive unit, grind and brew coffee makers always involve compromises. My first one developed a water leak, and both need to have the grinder shoot cleaned daily, not occasionally, as the owner's manual and advertising say. But, otherwise the unit works well and makes very good and consistent coffee. I would lean toward the model with the stainless steel carafe because you don't have to keep heat on it to keep the coffee warm for at least a couple of hours, so it doesn't get a... » Read More I've only had it about 6 months, but I had another of the same model for about 3 1/2 years. Unless you get a very expensive unit, grind and brew coffee makers always involve compromises. My first one developed a water leak, and both need to have the grinder shoot cleaned daily, not occasionally, as the owner's manual and advertising say. But, otherwise the unit works well and makes very good and consistent coffee. I would lean toward the model with the stainless steel carafe because you don't have to keep heat on it to keep the coffee warm for at least a couple of hours, so it doesn't get a burnt taste. « Show Less
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Hello Laurie, well they picked a great one to answer this question. If you had this machine since Feb. 2014 I would kind of say you got your monies worth, if you use yours as much as I use mine. Not sure which model you have, but BE CAREFUL. A lot of the newer ones only keep the coffee hot for 2 hours, mine keeps it hot and tasty for 4. I think they all range around $50-$75. This isn't anything to sneeze at but I still feel they are the best coffee makers on the market. Hope I helped.
1262948
it lasted about 11 months. Went back to my drip coffee maker. I've had it for 3 years and is still going.
1640496
I believe my last one lasted about 3 years. The first two lasted about 2 years each. I've been lucky.
840344
I've owned 2 of these roasters. My son also bought one at the same time that I bought my first one. I really like the way they roast coffee. They are easy to use and the roast is predictable. It's very easy to get a good roast with this machine. However, the quality of the machine is not what it should be. They lasted between one and two years and went out within 1 month of each other. I bought another one which lasted a little over a year before it went out. Based on the poor reliability of these roasters I don't recommend them.
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I think it's about 2 years. The one I bought has a date about 2 years from when I bought it.
1870917
You are getting a question back. When you say "old", how old do you mean?? Our Mr. Coffee TM20 we have had for at least 7 years. I recognize they have changed the unit style because I purchased one for my mother 3 years ago and it looks quite different from ours.
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I've had three different Keurig systems. One has been going strong for 4+ years. One is now getting a little flakey (but still mostly functional) after 3+ years. This one performed the worst and lasted the shortest time of any of them becoming not operational in under a year, and it is the third one I bought!
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You are welcome and I hope this helps in making a decision for purchasing this. For further information, I have had this for two months with daily use making single cups of coffee and it has shown no wear like other commenters had mentioned in their feed backs
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Ok, I am happy to help. First, the Nespresso coffee is the best and so is this little Pixie machine: easy to use, easy to clean (of course you have to use the Nespresso cleanser). If you take care of it, it will last for years.I am French, and I know what I am taking about, believe me. Happy coffee time. Katherine