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Hamilton Beach - FrontFill 14-Cup Coffee Maker with Water Filtration - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(59 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 59 reviews
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Star
5
100%of customers recommend this product.
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27 out of
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Customer Reviews for Hamilton Beach - FrontFill 14-Cup Coffee Maker with Water Filtration - Black
Customer Rating
4
On the fence
on June 15, 2023
Posted by: Charles B
I cannot decide if I should return this coffee maker. I like the taste and the temperature of the coffee. My only complaint is the basket door. For whatever reason it comes open during the brew cycle. So far it hasn't made a mess but I feel like it's just a matter of time.
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
3
Love the product but it turns itself off
on June 9, 2023
Posted by: Jeff B
I love the coffeemaker, it's easy to use, easy to clean and makes good, hot coffee. The water filter is a nice feature too. However, it does have an issue. I have it set to auto turn off 2.5 hours after brewing. Sometimes it turns off immediately after brewing, sometimes it turns off randomly after brewing, but long before the 2.5 hour setting. Not fun to go get a cup alf coffee and find that it is cold.
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
4
Great coffee maker
on March 14, 2023
Posted by: Patricia P
We love the coffee maker but have 1 complaint the door on the basket pops open every time when the pot is in the middle of perking. It does make great coffee and we love that it stays really hot for every cup
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Customer Rating
5
Nice upgrade
on February 23, 2023
Posted by: Robert M
Upgraded an older coffee maker for this model. Mainly due to the size of the carafe. Then I noticed it had wonderful features like front fill. Built in filter. Brew strength. And a digital readout that wasn't hard on the eyes. Very user friendly.
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Coffee Maker
on December 8, 2019
Posted by: MartyK
from Athens, Ohio
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I especially like the addition of the water in the front. Very convenient. The coffee basket has easy access , The coffee tastes very good. The footprint is slightly larger than some makers. I usually use the 1-4 cup setting on a daily basis, putting it into a travel mug. You need to let the hot plate warm it up a bit if you like piping hot coffee or if your mug is stainless and it would bring the temperature down. I like my coffee very hot to start. The program mode has worked well. The large size of the carafe and potential to make bigger pots is great when you have several coffee drinkers to serve. The coffee maker is stylish and goes well on my counter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
4
It’s all about the coffee!!
on November 20, 2019
Posted by: Foodie325
from Bonita Springs, Fl
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Hamilton Beach front fill coffee maker is filled with features. With Some of the features however I’m not too sure what of what the aim really is. It’s main feature of front filling is pretty neat in concept but actually using it brings in a couple of challenges to the process. The first challenge is the rather shallow depth of the reservoir in the front, it just feels like if you’re not careful you stand to spill a lot of water on your kitchen counter or whatever surface the coffee maker is on. I realized this pretty quickly and I did manage to get all of the water into the reservoir without spilling any. That being said, if you plan on using one of my favorite features of this coffee maker which is it’s 14 cup capacity ( I entertain quite often) you should take your time and handle with care. It may just take you a full minute to poor the water in. If you’re the impatient type just put a towel in front and you should be fine.
But as my heading says, this machine is packed with some nice features such as a charcoal activated replaceable water filter, which is especially helpful in making your coffee taste great. There’s also a BOLD setting which gives your coffee more full flavor by slowing down the brewing process.
The only thing I’m not entirely sold on is the front loading features of the water reservoir and the coffee grinds basket. Although it’s true both are poured and loaded in the front, however the coffee maker still needs to be pulled out from the bottom of a cabinet on your counter (which is where most people place their coffee maker) because there is still no way to pour the water into the reservoir otherwise. It’s also a bit difficult to read the water level on the back left of the machine. As a convenience feature the front loading feature only fully works for the coffee grinds. But as I stated earlier it’s all about the coffee.
So does this front loading machine produce good coffee? The answer here is absolutely YES. First off the most important factor is the temperature of the water coming out, when I measured the coffee’s temperature in the carafe it was 185 degrees, and that means it must’ve been closer to195 degrees in the brewing basket, which is the perfect temperature for brewing in an automatic drip machine. In the end you want perfect results no matter the time it takes. This coffee maker delivers on results and that’s all that matters to me.
But as my heading says, this machine is packed with some nice features such as a charcoal activated replaceable water filter, which is especially helpful in making your coffee taste great. There’s also a BOLD setting which gives your coffee more full flavor by slowing down the brewing process.
The only thing I’m not entirely sold on is the front loading features of the water reservoir and the coffee grinds basket. Although it’s true both are poured and loaded in the front, however the coffee maker still needs to be pulled out from the bottom of a cabinet on your counter (which is where most people place their coffee maker) because there is still no way to pour the water into the reservoir otherwise. It’s also a bit difficult to read the water level on the back left of the machine. As a convenience feature the front loading feature only fully works for the coffee grinds. But as I stated earlier it’s all about the coffee.
So does this front loading machine produce good coffee? The answer here is absolutely YES. First off the most important factor is the temperature of the water coming out, when I measured the coffee’s temperature in the carafe it was 185 degrees, and that means it must’ve been closer to195 degrees in the brewing basket, which is the perfect temperature for brewing in an automatic drip machine. In the end you want perfect results no matter the time it takes. This coffee maker delivers on results and that’s all that matters to me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Coffee Maker I’ve Owned
on November 19, 2019
Posted by: Angelwings247
from Judsonia, Arkansas
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My Headline Says It All About This Excellent Unit . Our Previous Coffee Maker Was A Mr. Coffee Which With Pulling Off The Burner To Pour A Cup Would Drip Everywhere ... It Was A Mess . This Coffee Maker Does Not . I Love All The Features . It Makes 14 Cups Of Any Blend From Bold To Mild . A Mesh Filter So No More Buying Disposable Filters Just Take Out And Wash And It’s Ready . You Can Program It To Come On Even Before You Wake Up And It Keeps Your Coffee So Hot . Our Whole Family Loves This Brand And Style Of This Maker And Not Ever Switching Again. If Your In The Market For A Amazing Coffee Maker This One Is It .
The Coffee Tastes Great !!!
The Coffee Tastes Great !!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
I am impressed
on November 18, 2019
Posted by: Grumpy
from Methuen, MA
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This coffee maker has features I thought would only be available on a much more expensive machine. Front fill means no more fumbling for little flaps and latches. Settings for brew type, temperature and auto shut off time are great and easy to program.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com