Hamilton Beach 47214 12-Cup BrewStation, Black

Review by C. Panerio
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I have had my BrewStation coffee maker for quite some time, and actually this is my second one. The first lasted almost a year before the power button quick working. We contacted Hamilton Beach, they sent us a free postage-paid return label along with a new machine. We did not even have to wait until they rec’d the old one before they would send the new one. Nice!

We have not had any problems with the new machine and we have had it for almost two years. No leaks, no fumbling with a glass pot, (which can cost more than the coffee makers they came with to replace when they break), no dribbling coffee down the side of your cup to the floor/counter.

For leak problems described in other reviews, make sure the rubber seal at the bottom of the carafe is intact and securely in place. It can become dislodged when cleaning.

I noticed what I thought was mold growing on the hinge of the lid, but it is just hard water deposits. You can lift the lid and press it back just enough to pop the plastic bar (hinge) out. Wipe the bar down on both sides with a dish cloth then easily pop it back into place. Do this during routine cleaning to eliminate the deposits from accummulating.

Review by Deborah A. Gordon
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We gave this to my dad and his wife for christmas. They praised the delicious coffee. Easy to use, easy to clean. UNFORTUNATELY, the thing has had to be replaced four times! The brewstation just stops working. Hamilton Beach is very nice. All you have to do is clip off the plug mail it in and they will send you a brand new brewstation that will die very soon. It wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t suppose to be a nice gift to two good people who can’t afford something like this. And then every time the manufacturer sends a new brewstation, it works great, for a bit.

Review by G. Miller
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When you first get the BrewStation it works great. It’s really convenient. I bought one for my Mom last Christmas (2005) and she loved it. One day I walked into the kitchen and noticed coffee all over the counter around the BrewStation. I whiped it up and didn’t give it another thought. But the next day I went back and there was coffee all over the counter again. It was then I noticed that the spout had developed a leak. My Mom said she hadn’t a clue what was wrong with it, so we cleaned it and sit it on the dining room table for about 2 months unused. Yesterday, I went back to it and figured it was probably the gasket around the spout. I found the replacement gasket that came with it and replaced it. I then cleaned it off and placed it back on the counter and filled it with water. I ran it with just plain water to see if it would leak and at first it didn’t. Then after it got up to about 6 cups it began dripping again. Bummer…So I left it sitting there and put a paper towl under it and when I went back about 20 minutes later the paper towel was soaked.

The bottom line is the BrewStation my be convenient and have great features, but you would be better buying a $10 traditional coffee maker at your local Dollar Store..