Bunn BT10B 10-Cup Coffee Maker

Pros: Can't break the carafe; Great Bunn quality!
Cons: Had a product recall; ensure yours is safe.

My wife has a problem. Don't tell her I told you so, but she often gets a case of the dropsies, and it seems to happen when she has a glass object in her hands. She has broken two of the four hand-made coffee cups that we received as a set when we were ...

Pros: Keeps it hot without scorching.
Cons: Cleaning, I guess, but even that's not too bad.

I started drinking coffee from a Bunn home brewer at an early age. My parents switched from an old-style percolator to a Bunn when I was about 10 years old, and I'm 30, now. That's 20 years of quality coffee, and I think they are only on their second ...

Pros: Speedy coffee, price, warranty, made in the USA
Cons: special spray head required for decaf or fine-ground coffee

Wow! What a great coffee maker! If you love coffee, you probably can't do better than this Bunn. Sure, you can buy more expensive coffee makers, but I doubt you'd get a better tasting cup of joe. I am an avid coffee drinker and have searched for ...

Pros: please read review for pros
Cons: please read review for cons

When we were married nearly 6 years ago, one of the splurges that we spent our wedding money on was a Bunn coffeemaker. We loved that it made excellent coffee quickly. Our original Bunn lasted until last fall, when the carafe broke. Bunn's replacement ...

Pros: Fastest brewing machine made, plus an unbreakable easy to clean carafe
Cons: Remembering to not close the lid until the pot is under the basket

Bunn coffee maker This is the one to lust after, and is used in many small restaurants. It’s designed to make many pots a day. This is a machine for coffee lovers, and for those making at least 2 pots a day, in my opinion The body of the ...

Pros: Great, HOT, coffee Fast
Cons: Requires much more effort to use.

This is my second Bunn. My first was an old as dirt brewer that I bought cheap, just to make sure I would be happy with this type of brewing system. I was, so now I made the jump to a new brewer. I have owned this new thermal model for 5 months. ...

Pros: Fresh, hot cup of coffee in under three minutes!
Cons: Make sure you follow the directions or you'll be wiping up spilled coffee. :-)

UPDATE regarding recall experience: Much to my disappointment, after almost a year of great coffee provided by our beloved Bunn, we received a recall notice. Boy was I mad! I assumed it was going to take at least a month or two to get through the ...

Pros: Great tasting coffee brewed fast, simple, long warranty and no electrical things to fry.
Cons: If anything, it would have to be the price.

My experience with the Bunn BT10B Brewer: When you buy the Bunn BT10B brewer, what you get included with your machine (what you see in the picture) is one deliming tool, which is basically a 10" flexible metal coil. Also included is a pack of filters, ...

Pros: Fast hot coffee, carafe stays hot for hours, amazing price.
Cons: Grinder settings and fill method require attention. Not really a con, though.

Yes, I bought another coffeemaker. I've been wanting another Bunn since my last one died in 2000 or so, but have always put it off because of the cost. It's worth $100-150, but wasn't worth that much to me. However, today I found a ...

Pros: Coffee made quickly, never scorched. Professional looking machine.
Cons: Fairly large on my counter. Carafe lid was hard to open, but getting easier.

Having used several other coffee makers with burners, I was looking for the insulated carafe type. Bunn is a well known brand which makes the majority of commercial coffee makers. I found it in my local Pamida store, read the box, and decided to go for ...

Pros: Brews fast.
Cons: Overflows the basket, recalled - fire hazard, poor recall policy.

Update: I was requested by some members and advisors to provide additional information regarding its features and function, rather than focus so much on the recall and customer service. I have added more functional description as requested, but ...

Pros: Very hot Coffee, easy to use.
Cons: Coffee cools off quickly because of a design flaw in the carafe.

UPDATE: Some questions came up as to my experience with this brewer so I will try to answer as best I can. First the brewer comes all set-up in the box (no assembly required) but there are a few steps and waiting time before first use. Basically the ...

Pros: Makes a fast and delicious pot of coffee every time.
Cons: Use Bunn filters and preheat the pot for best results.

We decided on the Bunn after going through several coffeemakers (Braun, Mr. Coffee, Melitta) which had timers and hotplates. The Bunn appealed to us because there were no electronics to get frizzled, and the thermal carafe had such a wide mouth that ...

Pros: - Hot coffee (what a concept!) - Quick coffee, at least the actual brewing time
Cons: - Not for 1 or 2 cups of coffee - Carafe can leak when pouring

I bought this coffeemaker after owning many others (mostly Braun and Krups) and discovering over time that none made a very hot cup of coffee. Those that came close then burned what was left on the warming plate. First off, this is an imposing ...

Pros: Fast brewing. TOO fast. Brewing parts dishwasher safe. Pretty easy to use.
Cons: Subpar carafe, constant overflows, cannot pause while brewing.

I purchased my Bunn Thermo Carafe unit a month or so ago while on sale at the local Kohls. I'd heard of the units before and had been curious, since I've used their commercial units in offices for years. But the price was extremely high on all of them. ...

Pros: NONE
Cons: RECALL, RECALL

This model manufactured between February 5 2001 to May 17, 2004 has been recalled, as well as, models B-10B, B10-W, GR10-B, and GR10-W. Models recalled due to electrical arcing may occur and cause the plastic pour-in bowl in the machine to melt and ...

Pros: Simple to use, consistently great tasting pots of coffee.
Cons: Basket must not be overfilled with coffee grounds.

We bought our Bunn BT10B Coffee Maker on the advice of my mother and two of her good friends who have Bunn Coffee Makers. The salesperson in the store where we bought it says she has had her Bunn "for years" and says she would "never have another brand". ...

Pros: Bunn brewing speed, Bunn reliability, all-metal carafe.
Cons: carafe not efficient in retaining heat, dribbles like crazy, splashy pour screen

This is my third Bunn over the past 20 years. Nothing was wrong with my last one, which I gave to my sister. I'll admit that at times I would forget the warmer was on and would come back to that stinky, smelly gunk cooked in the bottom of the carafe. ...

Pros: Sleek look, quick brew
Cons: Huge amount of counter space, strange tasting coffee, lot's of overflows, leaky pouring

I bought my very first Bunn back in the day when they first offered home brewers. I loved that now archaic piece of home technology! Fast, great coffee and it lasted for 8 years! Economy at the time would not allow for a Bunn replacement, but when ...

Pros: Coffee doesn't burn when left on the warmer because there is no warmer.
Cons: Have to heat the carafe first. Even with pre-heating, coffee doesn't stay hot long.

I have used Bunn coffee makers for over 20 years and love the speed and taste, but the warming pad always cooked the coffee too fast. I purchased the Bunn BT10B so I would have fresh, hot coffee all morning. You have to heat the carafe first or the ...

Pros: Full pot of coffee in 3 minutes, CUSTOMER SERVICE, thermal carafe keeps coffee tasting fresh
Cons: See other review

I reviewed this coffee maker under the name "fraidycatflyer" a few years ago.  Can't seem to access my old account, so am updating through a new review.  Currently, we have the same coffee maker and because of our 2nd experience with Bunn's ...

Pros: Fast, drip coffee
Cons: Insulated carafe dribbles...every time.

I wanted coffee fast. The BT10 delivers. 3 minutes from a dead stop. Fabulous. I wanted readily-available, inexpensive filters so I can empty them into the trash easily and neatly. No problem. I wanted fairly strong coffee. Almost. It's not as ...

Pros: Great coffee; great customer support!
Cons: Leaking carafes are driving us batty!!

Bunn has great customer support; been with them for years -- but I believe there must be a design flaw with the B10 thermal carafe. If so, it needs to be addressed. We've had our BT10 for about two years and loved it from the first day we plugged it ...

Pros: We like the idea of coffee in 3 minutes. The coffee makers look nice.
Cons: carafe leaks - the second time with recall -customer service no reply

We recently purchased this coffee maker as our previous one was a recall and after sending it in and getting it repaired- it leaked water out of the bottom. Our new purchase was always leaking and dribbling lots out of the carafe when pouring the first ...

Pros: Quick, produces great coffee, durable, Thermal carafe really keeps coffee hot
Cons: Inability to vary brew sizes, large countertop foot-print

While this maker operates a little bit differently than do others, its idiosyncrasies are really its strengths. An internal reservoir keeps brew times minimal, (3 minutes) the water that is poured into it actually becomes the heated water used for the ...

Pros: Hot coffee-3 minutes!!!
Cons: Uses the Bunn filters or you get grounds in the coffee!

My mother owns this coffee maker. I love it. I would buy one myself but I can't afford it. But it is definatly worth the price for anyone looking for a good coffee maker. This makes a perfect pot of hot coffee in about 3 minutes. It stays hot in the pot for about and hour. Very easy to use.

Pros: Brews hot, fast, and flavorful. Easy clean pot. Lack of buttons and switches.
Cons: Price, Size, uses Bunn filters (full pots). No clock timer (if important to you).

This is a great coffee maker. It brews a full 10 cups in about 3-4 minutes. The thermal carafe is the nicest thermal I've ever seen - very easy to clean with it's large opening. The coffee brews really hot, so it stays hotter longer in the carafe.

There is no brew timer or clock. There's not even a start brew switch. All you do is add the water to the basin, and close the lid, and it starts brewing.

If you make a lot of 4 cup pots (minimum allowed), I suggest you contact BUNN and have them send you a free "flow restricter." It slows the brew down a little bit to make the smaller pots a little more hearty.

All-in-all this is a great machine for the heavy duty coffee consumer. If you only have coffee a few times a week, you might want a different pot, as this one keeps the basin at brew temp 24 hours a day.

Pros: Damn good at coffee.
Cons: Tall, Instructions must be followed. Always on. No soft water.

I've spent too much money on dismal carafe coffee makers like MR. Coffee. It was time for a change.

Carafe coffee makers will not leave a burnt coffee taste.

The pot works well, but READ the directions. The lid is a valve to start the brewing, so don't close it early.

Grind the coffee to a medium (or medium fine for me) grind and use enough coffee in the machine. I like strong coffee, so I grind 2 sets of beans, as the machine directions are for average tastes. Does French roast nicely. This coffee maker is all about good coffee.

Can't fit all the Pros and Cons
Carafe does not spill when pouring (not a dribble glass design).
Always on with hot water (always ready).
> 3 minute to brew.
Does not burn coffee.
Damn good at coffee.
Made Right, unlike some makers, the Bunn has no controls under the pot that get water inside.

Pay attention to directions. I'd avoid other coffee maker brands, the BT-10B is the one you want.

Pros: best coffee ever, commercial quality construction, NO DESIGN FLAWS, well thought out and works
Cons: setup process must be followed precisely

First off this is the first time I have ever felt compelled to write a product review. I've been drinking coffee for 30 years and have never had home brew even close to this good. Folks, this is the best.

Beyond the coffee, I tend to be critical when as an end user I find design flaws that should have been caught prior to production. This machine has none.

Every coffeemaker I've owned in the past either: dribbled when poured, made warm coffee, scorched coffee when left on heating pad, had condensation that dripped where it shouldn't when you open the water chamber lid, were made of cheap plastic with weak hinges, had easily broken pots, were difficult to clean, etc. The designers of this machine solved each of these annoying problems.

BUY IT.

Pros: Fast, hot , tasty coffee from a quality machine
Cons: Nada

I've never been inspired to write a product review before, but after buying this Bunn I thought it was time.

First off, let me say I am not a coffee expert. I have about three cups a day, 6 days a week. This maker makes the best coffee we've ever had. My wife, who is more of a coffeeologist, swears this makes the best. I get up about a hour to an hour and a half before she does. I make a pot and it is still hot enough to drink when she gets up. It is typical Bunn quality with a great carafe that is dishwasher safe. The pot does not leak when pouring, and has a very good lid that does not move once it is locked on. Of course, the quick brewing doesn't hurt either.

If you like and want a fast, good tasting cup of coffee, this is the maker for you.

Pros: Makes good tasting coffee fast.
Cons: All the carafe replacements have leaked also.

I purchased a Bunn BT10 last year (2005) and have been through 2 coffeemakers and 6 carafes. Every thermal carafe I received would start leaking after about 1 week. I kept them clean and made at least 2 pots of coffee a day. I would call Bunn's 800#, tell them what was going on and they would say "The company is trying to redo the pot to keep it from leaking, We will send you another one as soon as it comes from marketing." Honestly, I went through five carafes that they sent to me for replacements and 2 full coffeemakers and an now on my third full coffeemaker. For the $150.00 that I paid, I have not gotten my moneys worth. It has been a pain! It is very embarrassing to have company and your fancy little $150.00 coffee carafe leaks when you pour coffee. Not a good image!!!

Pros: Relatively fast brew time; Nice thermal stainless-steel carafe
Cons: Uses 2X as much coffee for a normal strength brew

We bought a BT10 to replace an aging Mr. Coffee, and I admit I was swayed enough by the glowing reviews of the Bunn to pay $120. After using it for two months, I've concluded it wasn't money well spent. The machine makes coffee quickly, but because the water passes through the grounds so fast, it fails to extract enough flavor, and the coffee is weak. I called Bunn after the first week and they sent me a low-flow nozzle which supposedly slows down the flow rate into the basket. Even with the reduced flow, the coffee was still too weak. We use whole beans and a burr grinder and to get a decent cup, I had to set the grinder to fine and use about twice as much coffee as before! With the increased price of coffee, this machine is no bargain at all.

Pros: Fast, hot coffee. Keeps it warm longer than most thermal carafes that I've used.
Cons: Carafe dribbles. Coffee sometimes weak (see review body.)

After roughly a year of ownership the short review of this maker is that it's too difficult to get good coffee out of it. It passes coffee through the grounds too quickly and you have to compensate by adding more coffee or grinding it finer.

Adding more coffee only works to a point (unless you find and buy Bunn filters, which are larger.)

Additionally the carafe has taken to dribbling when pouring the first couple of cups - cleaning it helps (coffee gathering in the seam between lid and carafe?) but the problem soon returns.

With those problems out of the way, it makes coffee FAST by pre-heating the water and keeping it in the reservoir ready to go. Not the most energy-efficient solution but that's the price. If you need to make a second pot (say, decaf when hosting a party) you have to wait for it to recover.

Pros: Fast brewing
Cons: Expensive, sometimes overflows filter, RECALLED

I've had the BT10 for about 10 months now to replace a Mr. Coffee that lasted about a month. This is the fasted brewing pot I've ever seen. It doesn't have any frills like timers, but with the speed it has, who needs them. It also works on a gravity feed so there is no internal pump that will wear out. Only an internal heater and a switch, so I expect this will last a long time. Occasionally, it will overflow out the top of the funnel if the coffee is ground too fine and if you don't use genuine Bunn filters. I had to start making a coarser grind than I used to but it didn't affect the flavor at all, in fact, it is richer that my previous makers that used a finer grind of bean. The carafe keeps the coffee warm for about 2 hours.

2 weeks later.... I just got my recall letter from Bunn. They are offering to ship & repair the unit for free (I'll be lacking a coffee maker for a couple of weeks) or I can accept a 50% discount on a new unit. I'm going for the repair route.

Pros: Nice carafe.
Cons: Grounds overflow and coffee does not stay hot.

I am very disappointed in this product. The coffee does not stay hot in the pot since there is no burner. Even if using the Bunn filter, the coffee grounds float out of the filter and into the coffee pot, sometimes overflowing out of the filter and all over the countertop if making a full pot. For $100, I expected better.

Pros: Plan to wipe up the counter every pour, or pour over the sink.
Cons: drip, drip, drip...

I love my coffeemaker with one exception--it leaks nearly constantly when pouring. I've tried everything--pouring fast, pouring slow. Washing in the dishwasher, scrubbing the lip with a brush and hot soapy water, soaking the entire pot in a bucket of hot soapy water, spraying the lip with cleaners. Nothing works. I can't tell you how annoying this is.

Pros: Quick coffee - but that's about it!
Cons: You have to use extra coffee grounds to make a standard cup.

The "Thermal" Carafe is not a thermal carafe - it is metal & does not keep the coffe warm. Because the coffee is made quickly, the grounds flow over in the basket and makes a very weak cup of coffee.

Have always owned a Krups before this & if I hadn't spent so much on this, would just throw it away & buy another Krups.

Pros: fast
Cons: grinds in coffee, overflows the filter, no shutoff, mediocre taste.

I'm amazed at how bad this unit is after reading other reivews that raved about it. For one thing, how hard is it to make a machine that doesn't turn itself off after an hour so the coffee left in the pot doesn't burn to a crisp?

Secondly, it has a habit of overflowing with the grounds winding up in the pot. The only solution is to make less than a full pot.

I will give it points on speed as the brewing water is always hot and ready to go, and that's all I can say for it. The coffee isn't especially better tasting than other good machines.

In short, I expect much better from Bunn.

Pros: Makes coffee quickly. Flavor is good.
Cons: Coffee overflows from filter or spews out 5 out of 7 times.

We loved this machine at first. It makes great coffee in no time. But then it started spewing coffee and coffee grounds out of the filter holder. We're not sure why. We've tried grinding the beans fine, course, etc., and have reduced the amount of water we pour in. It doesn't seem to matter. We have a coffee disaster almost every day. The manual also claimed that the coffee stays hot for hours in the pot, but it doesn't. After about two hours, I have to heat my coffee in the microwave. But that's minor compared to coffee grounds all over the kitchen counter and floor.

Pros: brews tasty coffee
Cons: coffee does not stay hot for very long in thermal pot

I love Bunn coffee pots - have used them for serveral years. The pot brews excellent coffee which is a pro. The con is that the coffee does not stay hot for very long. After an hour, the temperature is already significantly cooler. If you will drink the coffe within an hour, it's a great pot. If not, you may want to think about another style.

Pros: all the stuff features others have mentioned
Cons: Can't seem to make anything but WEAK coffee regardless of what we try.

20+ years using a regular Bunn (hot plate) before if finally gave up. The Thermal carafe looked to be great. It did all that the other reviewer claim EXCEPT make a good cup of coffee. It seems no matter what grounds we use, how we grind it, how much we put into the hopper or how much (or little) water we use, the coffee isn't a whole lot better than strong tea. We try the same coffee/grind/etc in other coffee makers (including the old style Bunn) and it is great. How do we make a good cuppa???

Pros: Makes coffee fast.
Cons: Carafe leaks and does not stay hot for long.

We loved our old BUNN coffee maker but wanted the carafe as we always pored our coffee into one before to avoid scorching the coffee. It makes coffee fast and it's good, but the carafe is the worst ever. It dripped and leaked from the first pot and only got worse. Wrote to the BUNN company with absolutely no response. I am currently shopping for a replacement- and a new brand. I believe in customer service and BUNN obviously does not.

Pros: Super Fast,simple, hot coffee in less time than it takes to prepare the beans.
Cons: Style, need to use more coffee than other makers.

Faster than you can prepare the grounds this maker will have a full pot of HOT coffee ready. It requires more coffee grounds than a typical maker to achieve the same strength (probably since the brewing time is so fast and grounds don't stay steeped in the water for long) but it makes a good cup a Joe. Tips: Don't think of using standard-sized filters. Get the larger commercial sizes to avoid grounds or dribbled water on your counter. Also, I discovered through trial and error (unscientific as it may be) that if you pour the water in the maker only immediately before you are ready to brew reduces spillage. I suspect that pressure builds up in the maker with the newly added water and the maker forces it out faster if you wait to begin brewing. Regardless, this is the best coffee maker we've ever had -- simple, and good coffee. Warranty info: Our unit stopped working 3 weeks after we purchased and Bunn had a new one back to us in 7-8 days from the day we sent it out.