My DeLonghi DCF212T (below)...
Amazon.com: DeLonghi DCF212T Drip Coffeemaker with Convenient Front Access: Kitchen & Dining
....pooped the bed this weekend (heating element must be broke). It's brand new, got it as a christmas gift this year and only use it on the weekends.
NRatched is going to see if she can give a call to the customer service and hash it out, but I don't have the patience for that (a.k.a. I'm a man syndrome)
Looked to just buy something that's going to last...also, let's just say I've been "getting into" coffee as of late - I'll leave it at that - I've been researching coffee makers all morning and I'm looking at..
Moccamaster Coffeemakers (she winked at me) the KBT 741 looks nice...good brewing temp, thermal carafe....
also looking at the Capresso MT500
Amazon.com: Capresso 440.05 MT-500 10-Cup Electronic Coffeemaker with Thermal Carafe: Kitchen & Dining
the price point is nice, and it has a thermal carafe.
so I ask this, oh Coffee Connoisseurs, what coffee machine would YOU buy if you could buy one that will last a lifetime, and wont break the bank (a.k.a. the best home use, not the best COMMERCIAL use)
p.s. I don't need (and dont WANT) a built in grinder, fancy electronics, timers, alarms, tv's, etc. just a solid brewer.