Keurig systems are great for a delicious, fast, fresh cup of coffee each time. But, they only last about a year before they start to act up. Needs frequent cleaning, which takes anywhere from 2 hours to 4-8 hours for vinegar to soak for longer cleaning, which I need as it's used throughout the day. Then added time running system to clear vinegar taste and clean needle. Even with using distelled water, as recommended, as a frequent drinker, my system needs cleaning a lot. Hard to reach needle to get out mineral deposits and what not and awkward since you have to bend down to see and reach needle in order to use a safety pin to clean hole. I have also gotten descale light showing again right after cleaning, even when leaving vinegar to soak in system for 8 hours. Can get annoying. But, for me, it's worth replacing yearly. I could probably get longer use out of it but I get frustrated having to constantly clean it. And, by buying coffee online there are benefits. I use my earned points to replace system when needed which saves me quite a bit. Which is why I don't mind having to replace system so often.
Pros: Easy to use, Fast, Fresh coffee every time
Cons: Lasts About A Year, Tied Up Hours To Clean, HARD TO CLEAN, Needs frequent cleaning
I am NOT a coffee drinker so I didn't really think I would use this machine. All it took was sampling a friends flavored coffee. I was hooked. I love the amazing selection of coffee,hot chocolate, teas, etc. that this machine can use. I use it every day, multiple times a day. I enjoyed it so much I purchased one for my parents, now they're hooked.
Pros: Auto On Setting, Durable, Easy to use, Accommodates All Cup Sizes, Fast, Multiple Settings, Stylish
I run a coffee bar, this cute little brewer gives me my coffee on demand. I don't have to brew a whole pot of a what ever everyone else wants. I've order 10different favors and strength of coffee, I even ordered decaf. I may buy my daughter one for her birthday on the 16th.
Pros: My Coffee On My Time, Fast, Accommodates All Cup Sizes, Multiple Settings, Easy to use
My first Keurig (the original) was given to me as a gift 6 years ago and is still working fine. This model is loud but makes good coffee. I purchased a platinum brewer in October 2012 because I liked the added features (cup size etc.). This brewer started giving me trouble 2 months later. The "prime" notice came on for three days in a row even after I did what the book said to do. I returned it and purchased a second machine and, low and behold, two months later the same thing is happening. I brew a maximum of 3 cups a day and use only filtered water. In the six years I have had my original I never got the "prime" or "descale" warning. I am very hesitant to try a third platinum. If I hadn't purchased my brewer in Costco I would have had the hassle of shipping the defective brewers back. A friend of mine bought her Keurig a couple of weeks after me in October and she has not had a problem. Funny thing is she uses tap water and brews quite a few more cups than I do. One lemon I understand but two??
Pros: Easy to use, Fast, Accommodates All Cup Sizes
I had a problem with the "Prime" light blinking each morning on my 2 month old brewer. Followed all the instructions & watched the video and the problem continued. I called Customer Service and Erica walked me through a simple process and the problem was solved in under 10 minutes. She was so courteous and it's nice to know you can get great service--doesn't happen too often these days.
Pros: Fast, Stylish, Accommodates All Cup Sizes, Durable, Easy to use, Multiple Settings
Platinum Brewing System, must be cleaned, with vinegar monthly. Not every ( 3 ) months. / If you, like an instant cup of coffee, like i do this is your brewing system. Bad news I heard that the Platinum Brewing System is no longer covered by a One Year Warranty, But a ( 30 ) day warranty. " I CAN SEE WHY. " PS. Buy a Mr. Coffee for $ 16.00, it will at least, work for ( 10 ) years, and you only have to clean it ( 1 ) time.
Pros: Stylish, Multiple Settings, Accommodates All Cup Sizes, Fast, One Year Warranty, Easy to use
worked great for about one year then it broke. It was unable to hold pressure to force out the coffee--cheaply made--coffee is also expensive. and If you have to buy a new coffee pot every year--very expensive. I will try one more pot--if it breaks in less than 3 years--I'm done.