Bunn - Heat N' Brew

It’s no Moccamaster, but the Bunn Heat’n’Brew is a solid option. Water stays in the top and is heated. Once it hits temperature, a valve opens and the water pours on the grounds. It’s dead simple and avoids all the tubing of cheap models. Mine has lasted nearly 10 years so far and hopefully will continue to work just as well for the next 10. I recommend using the Bunn filters as they are taller than standard and the volume of water this puts in the basket makes the shorter ones more likely to collapse. Luckily their filters are cheap and a lot of places sell them. For any coffee maker, do a regular descaling to keep it functional. I use Urnex Descal, and it’s great. No vinegar smell and it cleans better. Buy the bulk canister instead of the individual packets and you’ll save a lot.

If you don’t want to spend so much on the Moccamaster, the Bunn Heat-N-Brew is also a good option. It’s not perfect, but it makes a solid cup. While it has features like a clock and auto-start, you can also use it as a dumb brewer. I keep mine unplugged, so in the morning I just put in the water and grounds, plug it in, wait until the clock stops blinking, then press the big brew button. It also has a cleaning reminder, so you know when to descale it.

If you don’t want to spend the money on a Moccamaster, the Bunn Heat’n’Brew is really good for a much lower price. It used to be advertised as SCA certified for making a “golden cup”. Unlike the other Bunn brewers, it doesn’t have an always-on reservoir so it takes a bit longer to brew, but that makes it a lot more reliable. Make sure to descale any coffee maker regularly to keep it working great. I use Urnex Dezcal, but any citric-acid-based coffee maker cleaner works good. Don’t use vinegar.

I'm currently running a Bunn HB with an Encore grinder. Will likely replace the Bunn with a MM when it finally kicks the bucket.

The Bunn HB Heat N’ Brew Programmable Coffee Maker is no frills (doesn't even have anti-drip function). That said, it is SCAA certified, so it actually heats water consistently to the right temperature for drip coffee. This is actually the biggest 'failure' of most low-end coffee makers. You can program it, but don't need to. It has a one button brew function and brews fast. It also reminds you to clean it after X number of cycles. I've had one for almost 7 years now with no issue. You can sometimes get them for as low as $85, but retail in the $135 range.

We’ve had our Bunn 12-cup brewer for about 5 years & it works great. My favorite thing about it is that it keeps a reservoir of hot water, so it starts brewing immediately when filled. Brews 12 cups in ~3 mins.

Get online and buy a used Bunn single [I forget the term- portion, burner, plate, carafe] coffee maker. American drip coffee exactly the kind that restaurants use. Powerful and will last forever.

I like Bunn coffee machines. I bought one at a restaurant supply store. It's still making coffee somewhere :-)

My husband got me hookes on a BUNN coffee maker. Imo it makes a really good cup of coffee and is comparable to my French press that we use when the power goes out.

Not exactly cheap but I would get a Bunn. They are amazing, simple to use and built to last. They really only 2 buttons and one stays on. The other is the hot plate.

My biggest gripe about the Bunn machines is that it keeps the water constantly hot. I do not like that. I know they are rather efficient, but I dont like the idea of the heater running all the time. Ive had them at work, and they are awesome for big offices who drink lots of coffee. For one pot of coffee in the morning, its overkill for my use .

We’ve owned our Bunn for about 20 years. I had to take it apart and replace a fuse once but I consider being able to do repairs still “buy it for life” It keeps the water at the appropriate temperature, like OPs machine. Takes up a lot less counter space.