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Bunn BTX-B Review by Wendy N. Baker (Minnesota, USA)
We received this coffeemaker as an upgrade when our last Bunn was recalled due to a manufacturing defect. (NB: Bunn has excellent customer service and is conscientious about recall notifications, and I recommend the company highly. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product.) We have been fans of Bunn coffeemakers for years; our first home machine provided us with at least 14,000 pots of fresh, hot coffee before it succumbed to the ravages of time and Minnesota's hard water. We tried very hard to like this model, but ultimately its flaws outweighed its benefits, and we are now shopping for a new coffee maker. The flaws include:
An incredibly drippy carafe. There does not seem to be any way to predict when it will drip or in which direction. Sometimes only a few drops fall from the carafe; sometimes, it spills 1/4 to 1/2 cup of coffee across the countertop.
The internal assembly (which Bunn fans will know is cleaned with a tightly coiled metal reaming spring) is much more difficult to clean in this unit than in our past ones.
This model also seems far less forgiving of our hard water than previous ones and requires cleaning much more frequently. We've had trouble with calcium buildup even with softened water in both the brewer and the lid of the carafe. This and the completely opaque carafe (in combination with our increasing age and forgetfulness) have led to some huge messes in the kitchen, with coffee running over and even into the cabinets below the coffee maker.
Like most thermal carafes, this one does not keep the coffee warm enough for us, and we go through coffee very quickly. I don't see this working at all for most people.
On the brighter side, you will have a fast cup of coffee most of the time, and you will be doing business with a company that deserves its good reputation. If you ask me, though, I'd suggest you buy the model without the thermal carafe unless you own stock in a paper towel company.
Bunn BTX-B Review by JAK "JAK"
I found this coffee maker at a thrift store and they didn't know if it worked or not. I bought it for $5 without testing it. When I took it home it dripped water all over my counter. I was able to take the top of the maker apart with six screws and found that it was leaking water where it drained into the holding tank. I was able to buy what I needed to fix it at the hardware store for $3.
Having fixed the leak I was ready to test coffee maker. The only problem was I didn't have a manual. So, I tried to brew coffee immediately and kept getting luke-warm coffee that was very weak. I decided to download a manual on Bunn's website and realized you have to let the water in the tank heat before brewing. I did that and it made a very hot pot of coffee. That means you can't just turn this coffee maker on and brew coffee. That's why the power switch is called the vacation switch. You have to leave it on to keep the coffee in the tank hot. That's how you get a hot pot of coffee in 3 minutes. The cold water you pour in goes into the tank and forces the same amount of hot water out into the waiting coffee beans. If you don't leave it on you will have to wait 10-15 minutes for the water in the tank to heat up.
I cleaned the pot and coffeemaker thoroughly before making any coffee in it, so I didn't have a problem with the carafe dripping right away. I did notice after a few pots of coffee that it began to drip when I poured. I have found that you can usually fix the drip by scrubbing the lid and the carafe paying close attention to the spout. I think most of the problem with drip comes from build up when you simply rinse the carafe instead of washing and scrubbing.
A similar problem I had when I first bought it was a problem with the coffee not draining fast enough into the carafe. It was brewing faster than it could drain. I inspected the drain hole in the carafe and found that it has a removable rubber insert. If it drains too slowly you can remove the insert and clean it thoroughly and scrub the drip hole in the carafe lid.
As far as the carafe keeping the coffee warm, I have brewed a pot of coffee and gone back an hour later for a second cup and it was still hot. I don't think that is going to vary from one buyer to the next. The only thing I can assume is that people who complain about it not keeping their coffee hot either go back for a second cup hours later or didn't make the coffee properly in the first place. The advantage of not having your coffee scorched by a burner far outweighs any disadvantage that the carafe may have for me. After all, if the coffee does get too cold you can just dump it and have a fresh pot in 3 minutes.
Overall I would say that this coffee maker does require a little more care than most others and has far less features, but when used properly it makes a very hot, good pot of coffee and it does it quickly. Just remember to leave it turned on and clean the carafe thoroughly.
Bunn BTX-B Review by Gladys Y.Harlan
This was purchased as a gift to my daughter. She loves it! The shipment was so fast I couldn't believe it--it was here in just 2 days! Unbelievable! But---through Amazon you always get the best and fastest service. Thanks for your great service--and the follow-ups--
always a pleasure dealing with Amazon!
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Thermofresh Coffee Brewer:: Technical Details
- Stainless-steel vacuum-insulated carafe; close-and-brew lid; vacation switch
- Stainless-steel water tank; 800-watt heater and internal thermostat
- Measures 14 by 7 by 15-2/7 inches; 3-year limited warranty
- Reservoir-style home brewer makes up to 10 cups of coffee in just 3 minutes
- Sprayhead design improves coffee-flavor extraction; hot water available for tea
- Item Dimensions: 16 x 19 x 15 inches; 10 pounds
- Brand: Bunn
- Model: BTX-B
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