Most and Least Reliable Coffee Makers
We surveyed more than 51,000 CR members between 2015 and 2023 to determine which models deliver consistently great coffee
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A coffee maker can be one of the most unassuming yet essential items on your kitchen countertop. Buy an unreliable one and you risk having to make a desperate run to the local coffee shop because your machine isn’t working.
No one wants that. So in addition to our lab tests, which evaluate brew performance, carafe handling, brew time, and convenience, Consumer Reports surveys its members every other year about whether they’ve experienced a problem with the coffee makers they own. We use the data to calculate a reliability score that represents the likelihood of a newly purchased coffee maker experiencing a problem within four years of ownership. We also give brands an owner satisfaction rating, which is based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their coffee maker to friends and family.
- Most Reliable Coffee Makers: Drip Single-Serve Pod Dual
Most Reliable Drip Coffee Makers
Drip machines, especially lower-priced models built mostly of plastic, can sometimes seem less worthy and disposable. But according to their track records in the homes of our members, drip machines, as a group, are quite reliable.
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