Thanksgiving day everyone was looking at me strange for getting several coffee pots, they thought I was crazy when I told them they burn out quickly at my house. This year the black and decker ones were on sale and the old one that I have has lasted the longest, 1 whole year without the burner plate or pump burning out. I clean mine often but there is always a new pot brewing before the auto shut off can kick in. I drink it like the Britt's drink tea!
You need a bun, makes a full pot in 3 min. Mine is 7 or 8 years old. Broke once called bun it was out of warranty. They sent the parts to fix for free. Yes there pricy but how many makers have you gone threw in 7 years. Pam